Bucharest is Romania’s capital and largest city.

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Photos: Călin Stan, Liviu Emanuel, Alexandru Dinu, Țurcanu Răzvan

Images from this month (May 2021) with Buila Vânturarița mountain in the Căpățânii Mountains in Valcea county.

The mountain’s limestone ridge is about 15 km long and lies between the canyons of Bistri Ba and Folea canyons of the Olănești river in the national park of the same name (Parcului Na tional Buila Vânturariari ta).

Thanks Visit Romania (Photos Mihai-Alin Rizea) for allowing us to use these pictures.

At about 360,000 square meters, the “Palace of Parliament” is not only the second largest building in the world (after the Pentagon in Washington) with its total weight, it is also number 1 in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Among other things, 1,000,000 cubic meters of marble, 3,500 tons of crystal, 700,000 tons of steel and bronze, 900,000 cubic meters of wood and 200,000 square meters of carpet were processed. There are around 1,000 rooms in the palace, not counting corridors, corridors, staircases and 40 elevators.

The building, which dates back to the days of dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, is definitely worth a visit, whether you like this “architectural style” or not.

Falcău is a village in the commune of Brodina in Suceava County, located on the banks of the Suceava River, in the historical landscape of Bucovina.

Beautiful nature at about 570 meters above sea level, in one of the northernmost points of Romania, directly on the border with Ukraine.

We thank Mr. Adler Bain for allowing us to use these pictures (vară / toamnă 2022).

The statue of the Dacian king Decebal (circa 86 – 106 AD) is 55 meters high and is the largest/highest rock sculpture in Europe.

It is located on a rock formation of the Almăj Mountains on the Danube bank, near the village of Dubova (Mehedinți County) in the Iron Gates Natural Park (Parcul Natural Porțile de Fier).

It took 10 years, a million US dollars and 12 sculptors to create it… and it may not have been designed by the Dacian king himself, but commissioned by a Romanian businessman and historian between 1994 and 2004.

Image credit: Destinatia Anului

Lake Bucura is a glacial lake in the Romanian National Park in the Retezat Mountains.

The lake lies south of the main ridge, at the foot of Peleaga Peak and at an altitude of about 2,040 m. It is the largest glacial lake in Romania with an area of over 105,000 square meters.

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Discover Transylvania and the almost untouched wilderness of Romania’s Carpathian Mountains.

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On a hiking excursion along steep streams, through endless forests with picturesque valleys and mountains, past crystal-clear mountain lakes and lonely alpine huts. Experience Transylvania (Transylvania), the land of bears and wolves in its wild and original nature.

The opening events are over and we give you a first overview of the year-round program (March – December) 2023.

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Cetatile Ponorului is one of the largest karst areas* in Romania, located in the Apuseni Mountains in the Padis area (Podisul Padis), in Bihor County.

The Padiș Plateau is rich in karst formations, caves such as the Lumea Pierduta (Lost World in English), the Bârsei Glacier, the Rădeșe Fortresses and the Caput Cave. There are several gorges such as the Cheile Galbenei, Cheileului Somesului Cald, Gropa Rustinoasa and others.

*In geology and geomorphology, karst refers to subterranean landforms (karst caves) and supraterranean landforms (surface karst) in carbonate rocks (and in sulfate rocks, salt rocks and sandstone/quartzite). Source: Wikipedia

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Discover pure nature from June to September. Guided hike in the Retezat Mountains with the highest and most important mountains, as well as visits to the Alba Iulia Citadel, Hundoara (Corvin) Castle and the National Park of the Bison in Hațeg … and of course lots and lots of nature.

More information and all travel dates

The small town of Bicaz is located in Neamț county on the eastern edge of the Ceahlău Mountains, which is part of the Eastern Carpathians.

Through the deeply cut gorge of the 10-kilometer-long Cheilor Bicazului, whose cliff faces sometimes rise more than 100 meters vertically, a pass road leads in a southwesterly direction to the Red Lake, about 30 kilometers away.

Photos: august 2021

Pelisor Castle is located about 300 meters from its “big brother”, Peles Castle in Prahova County.

The castle was built in the cabana style by King Carol I between 1899 and 1902 for the future King Ferdinand I and Queen Maria of Romania by architect Karel Liman.

Images: early May 2022

The Vulcan Pass is a mountain pass in the Romanian county of Hunedoara in the Jiu Valley. The nearby town of Vulcan is named after the pass.

We thank Go Hunedoara (Foto: Marina Szekely) for the permission to use this picture.

Törzburg (in Romanian Bran Castle, in Hungarian Törcsvár) is located in the Transylvania region, Brasov county in Romania.

Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: kyrenian) for permission to use this image.

Red Lake is a natural dam in Harghita county, northeastern Romania.

It is located in the HăŃșmaș Mountains on the upper course of the Bicaz River and at the foot of the HăŃșmașul Mare peak near Cheile Bicazului, about 25 kilometers from Gheorgheni and about 30 kilometers from Bicaz (Neamt county).

Photos (AP), mid-July 2022

The small town of Rădăuți is located in Suceava County, in the historical region of Bucovina in northeastern Romania.

Thanks to the photographer Cătălin Urdoi (facebook.com/urdoi.catalin) for allowing us to use these pictures (10/05/2022).

The shoemakers’ tower, first mentioned in documents in 1522, was rebuilt in 1681 after the fire of 1676 and has the shape of a hexagonal prism with unequal sides.

The jagged roof with two observation towers on the south and north sides gives it a distinctive appearance. The stone tablet with the oldest coat of arms of the town and the motto “Nomen Domini, turris fortissima” (in translation: The name of the Lord is the strongest castle), which is kept in the History Museum in the town of Sighisoara (Schäßburg in German), comes from this tower.

After World War II, the appearance of the tower underwent some changes. The windows were widened and the entrance modified, as was the exterior staircase added in later years.

Images: early August 2021

Topolnița Cave is a karst cave in Mehedinți County. It is the fourth longest cave (about 11 km) in Romania: only Vântului Cave, Humpleu Poienița Cave and Hodobana Cave are longer.

The temperature of the cave varies between 8.2 – 10.8 degrees Celsius, making it a relatively warm cave.
As a result, it is a suitable habitat for some animals, including Europe’s largest colony of greater horseshoe bats (bats). Radiocarbon dating has shown that bat guano from this colony has been continuously deposited since 1694.

Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use these images.

Curtea de Argeș is a Romanian town in Argeș county. It lies on the right bank of the Argeș River, which flows here through a valley of the Southern Carpathians.

Curtea de Arges is one of the oldest towns in Romania. According to tradition, it was founded in the 14th century by the ruler Radu Negru, who made it the first capital of the Principality of Wallachia.

The Curtea de Argeș Cathedral (Curtea de Argeș Monastery, Curtea de Argeș Cathedral) is one of the most famous buildings in Romania. It stands on the foundations of a monastery and is about one and a half kilometers north of the city. It resembles a very large and ornate mausoleum and was built in Byzantine style with Moorish arabesques.

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The Fortress of St. Ladislaus in Coronini will be inaugurated at the end of this year after a long renovation.

The Cula Fortress, also known as the Fortress of St. Ladislaus of Coronini, was built in 1428 by Sigismund, King of Hungary. There was also a fortress of Dakar on the same site (around 50 BC to 100 AD).

Thank you Banatul Montan for permission to use these images.

Green Dolphin Camping is a perfect campsite located in the Danube Delta, right by the Black Sea. The campsite has 55 pitches and space for about 500 tents with free access to toilets and hot showers both inside and outside.

IMPORTANT: Like many other places and locations (e.g. the town of Sulina) in the Danube Delta, Green Dolphin Camping is NOT connected to the road network and can be reached ONLY BY WATERWAYS by private boats, ferries and passenger vessels.

The visitor looking for freedom, rest and relaxation will find the ideal starting point for trips to the Danube Delta and the still untouched and lonely beaches of the Black Sea.

All information about Green Dolphin Camping, offers, arrival and more (German, English and Romanian) can be found here: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/.

Vâlcan mountain pass is located in Hunedoara county in the Jiului Valley. It is situated on a plain in the western group of the Southern Carpathians, in the eastern part of the Vâlcan Mountains at an altitude of 1,621 meters.

The nearby town of Vulcan (population about 25,000) is named after this pass. The highest peak in this range is Vâlcan Peak at 1,946 meters.

Thank you Mr. Emil Notar for allowing us to use these wonderful pictures (February 2021).

Rupea Fortress (in German: Repser Burg) is located near the town of Rupea (in German: Reps), about 50 km from Brasov (Kronstadt) – on the road to Târgu Mureș – and is one of the oldest castles in Romania.

The castle was built in the 11th century and is the symbol of Rupea (Reps). It can be seen from far above the town on Kohalmer Berg (578 meters). It is first mentioned in documents in 1324, when the Saxons fought against the king of Hungary.

The Palace of Culture in Iasi, which served as an administrative and judicial palace until 1955, now houses four museums under the name of the National Museum Complex of Moldova.

The palace has 298 large rooms with a total area of about 34,000 square meters and 92 windows in the front of the building and another 36 inside.

Image credit: Destinatia Anului

The town and spa resort of Băile Olănești is located in the county of Valcea, in the historical region of Muntenia, on the southern slopes of the Căpățânii Mountains, part of the Transylvanian Alps. The county capital, Râmnicu Vâlcea, lies about 15 km to the south-east.

The town was first mentioned in a document in 1527 and has been known for its springs and their curative properties since as late as 1760. In 1830, the physician Karl Friedrich Siller first analyzed the composition of the curative waters, after which spa operations with combined bathing and drinking cures began.

Thank you Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea (Images: Vacante Olanesti) for permission to use these images.

Dragomirna Monastery is located about 15 kilometers north of the city of Suceava (Suceava County), near the village of Dragomirna. It was founded by Bishop Anastasie Crimca, who had the present buildings erected after a first small complex between 1602 and 1609.

The monastery is surrounded by walls 10 meters high and 2 meters wide, which were built to protect against conquerors and were completed in 1627. The monastery church, 42 meters high, 35 meters long and 9.50 meters wide, has Romanesque, Gothic and oriental stylistic elements. Its interior reveals miniature-style murals, thanks to the influence of the donor, Crimca, who was also a miniaturist. The associated museum exhibits cult objects, valuables, valuable manuscripts, icons and valuable miniatures from the monastery collection.

Thanks to Mrs Farkas Ildiko for permission to use these images.

Built by the ruler Vlad Țepeș, the Chindiei Tower has been a symbol of the city since the 15th century. For centuries, the tower has played a military role, as it was possible to find possible attacks early from above.

Source text / image: Destinatia Anului

Just outside Cluj-Napoca (German: Klausenburg), in north-western Romania, lies the Hoia Baciu Forest, one of the most visited forests in the world, also known as Romania’s Bermuda Triangle.

Why? Over the decades there have been hundreds of reports of paranormal activity, ranging from cell phone outages, sightings of balls of light and ghosts, to people and animals disappearing and returning years later.

Hoia Baciu Forest takes its name from a shepherd in the region who disappeared into the forest with his flock of sheep. Another story tells of a five-year-old girl who went into the forest and five years later came back wearing the same clothes and not looking a day older. Many stories are about a glade in which nothing grows and although scientists have examined the land and determined that all is well.

And whether you’re looking for the supernatural or just an interesting hike, this forest is a fascinating and unique place and definitely worth a visit.

Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use these images și text.

The town of Sulina is situated at the easternmost point of Romania, directly on the Black Sea. Images from the winter two years ago.

Find out more about Sulina and the Danube Delta: https://discover-sulina.com

Thank you Sulina fabuloasa for permission to use these wonderful images.

The salt mine is located in the village of Slanic, Prahova County, about 100 km northeast of Bucharest. It lies at a depth of about 200 meters and covers an area of 53,000 m². The salt mass is 5-6 km long and about 2-3 km wide. The history of the salt mine dates back to 1686 and it has been open to visitors since 1970.

Whether it’s the highlights of the Carpathian Mountains in a week, a complete two-week trip or an entire tour according to your wishes.

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Lake Ochiul Beiului is located in the Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National Park in south-western Romania (Caras-Severin County), close to the border with Serbia and the villages of Deutsch-Orawitz (Oravița) and Stiria (in the east-west or east, respectively).

It is up to 3.6 meters deep and about 15 meters in diameter. The fairy-tale green-blue water never freezes in winter as the lake is permanently supplied with water from a spring.

Thanks Ochiu Bei for permission to use these images frumoase.

Sarmizegetusa Regia is located in the Broos Mountains, near the Romanian town of Orăștie, in the Hunedoara county (Transylvania) in the area of the municipality of Orăștioara de Sus. The rich deposits of copper, gold and iron in Hunedoara county have promoted intense trade and lively cultural exchange since Neolithic settlement. Archaeological finds from the Bronze Age testify to links between the cultures of Lusatia in the north, the Greeks in the south, the Urnfield culture in the west and the Black Sea.

Sarmizegetgetusa Regia was a military base and capital of the ancient Dacian Empire until it was destroyed in the Second Dacian War of the Roman Emperor Trajan.

“Dragobetele” is a traditional Romanian holiday celebrated on February 24 (today). Dragobete was the son of Baba Dochia, who is the main character in the myth about the coming of spring and the end of the harsh winter. Because of his endless goodness, he was chosen as the keeper of love.

The day is especially known as ‘the day the birds are engaged’. This is when birds begin to build their nests and mate. On this day, which is considered the first day of spring locally, boys and girls gather spring flowers and sing together. The girls gather the snow that lies on the ground in many villages and then melt it, using the water in potions for the rest of the year.

The city of Oradea (German: Großwardein) is the county seat of Bihor county in northwestern Romania.

The city was first mentioned in 1080 as a Roman Catholic diocese (written in 1113) and belonged to the Kingdom of Hungary. After World War I, Oradea went to Greater Romania and later back to Hungary. The city has been part of Romania since October.

Thank you Bogdan Popa Photography for permission to use these images (toamna 2021).

Images from December 30, 2020, it was far too warm, almost every day bright sunshine and blue skies, and instead of the usual up to -20 degrees of previous years, the start of 2020/ 2021 offered up to +15 degrees.

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Thanks to the photographer Nica George for permission to use these images.

Near the town of Anina is the Bigar Waterfall (photos show the waterfall before June 07, 2021), which was formed from travertine (calcareous tuff) and topped the list of the world’s most impressive waterfalls on the World Geography website in 2013.

A large slab of cantilevered travertine, it collapsed on June 7, 2021 (the travertine and moss that accumulated over time increased in size and weight, and the waterfall collapsed under its own weight) IMAGES were taken BEFORE June 7, 2021 !!!!

The waterfall’s image has changed since then, but it’s certainly still worth a visit.

Thanks to Mrs fotograf Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these images.

Sarmalele are not made to the same recipe everywhere in Romania. Depending on the region and taste, they vary from one locality to another, and also in size.

Sarmalele contain meat that is wrapped with other ingredients in vine leaves or pickled cabbage. Salsals can also be meatless (vegetarian) or with vegetables. Here is a special recipe from Moldova with meat stuffing.

To 1 kg of minced meat (pork, beef, chicken or a mixture) add:
– 4-5 medium onions
– 100 grams of rice
– salt, pepper – 1 teaspoon each
– dill and parsley – to taste
– tomato broth (150 grams)
– 4 tablespoons oil (in combination with the chicken)

If it’s lean meat, a few tablespoons of breadcrumbs or cornflour can be added to bind the mixture better. Mix well and then wrap in vine or cabbage leaves, depending on preference.

Cook for about two (2) hours. To do this, place the sarmals close together in a pot and pour water over them. When the liquid in which the sarm runs out, add hot water to compensate. Check after the first hour of boiling and then whenever you feel necessary.

The recipe matches the pictures. Thank you “Mom” Postolache for the recipe and to her daughter for the work and pictures.

Amount of ingredients makes about 120 sarmale. They are usually eaten with sour cream (sour cream/cream) and chili peppers (hot peppers). Also, depending on the region, white bread and mamaliga (made from corn semolina, similar to Italian polenta) are served.

We wish you Pofta Buna (Bon appétit).

Cluj-Napoca (in German Klausenburg, in Hungarian Kolozsvár) is the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of Transylvania, with universities, a lively nightlife and many buildings dating back to the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square, Union Square, is the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of the 15th-century King Matthias Corvinus. The baroque Bánffy Palace is now a museum showcasing Romanian art.

Cluj-Napoca has an international airport and is located in northwest Romania.

Thank you orașului Cluj-Napoca for allowing us to use these images.

The National Park Defileul Somesului Rece, near the municipalities of Maguri Racatau and Maguri-Marisel, is located west of Cluj-Napoca in north-western Romania.

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Thanks to Mrs Farkas Ildiko (facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75) for permission to use these images.

The Turzii Gorge (also called Thorenburg Gorge in German) is a limestone gorge in the Trascău Mountains, on the eastern edge of the Western Carpathians in western Transylvania in Romania, not far from the town of Turda (Thorenburg).

The gorge, which is about two kilometers long, is crossed by the Hășdate stream, which has been carved out of the limestone here. The gorge is bordered on both sides by steep walls about 300 meters high, in which there are several caves. The gorge has been declared a nature reserve since 1938 because of the presence of over 1,000 plant species, some of them alpine. Some 70 species of birds, fish, amphibians and some mammals such as foxes, weasels, martens and wild boars live here, covering an area of 176 hectares.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image.

Bucovina is a historical region in the border area between Central, South-Eastern and Eastern Europe, with the southern half stretching into Suceava county in Romania.

Thanks to the photographer Sorin Onisor for allowing us to use this image.

Thank you Your Guide in Transylvania for permission to use this image.

The Izvorul Muntelui Reservoir is located on the central part of the Bistrița River in the Eastern Carpathians of Romania, 4 km upstream from the town of Bicaz.

The lake, also known as Lake Bicaz, is the largest artificial lake in the Romanian interior. It was created from the construction of the hydroelectric power plant of the same name between 1950 and 1960 and has a water surface area of about 35 square kilometers.

Located in the commune of Bănița, Hunedoara County, the gorges run along high limestone walls. They are about 300 meters long and have been dug deep into the water limestone. On calm summer days they can be visited, waterproof footwear is a must as the path in the quays also passes through water.

The height of the rock faces is about 10-15 meters and show how the water has eroded the rock. In many places the rocks form a roof formed by horizontal erosion over hundreds of years in response to currents.

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Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image.

About 20 km from Brasov (Kronstadt), on the road to Bran is Râșnov (Rosenau).

A small town with about 15 tds. Inhabitants, a fortress and an animal park. In the 14th century a castle was built over the site on limestone cliffs. In the years 1623 and 1640 in the castle was built a well 80 firs deep (approx. 140 meters), which, according to legend, took 17 years to build two Turkish soldiers, prisoners of war. The two prisoners were promised their freedom after completion to build the fountain.

Dinopark Rasnov is right next to the fortress. Nothing stands in the way of a wonderful family day out.

Herds of goats, sheep and more are still part of everyday life here in Romania. These photos were taken at the end of January, we walked with the herd for an hour in the countryside (here near Focsani, Vrancea district in eastern Romania). Absolutely calming and pure relaxation!

Timisoara’s charm lies in its distinct cultural life, with an impressive combination of Byzantine, Baroque and modern architecture. The city’s interesting sights are the elegant Baroque buildings around its main squares.

Timisoara is European Capital of Culture in 2023, with a wide range of events and more!

Find out more about Timisoara European Capital of Culture 2023

Bear Cave is one of the most famous caves in Romania. It is located in northwest Transylvania / Romania, about 75 kilometers southeast of the city of Oradea in Bihor County.

The Cave of the Bears (Pietroasa commune, Chișcău village) was discovered by chance in 1975 and presents a world of stalactites impressive by the beauty and variety of its forms. The highlight of each tour is the visit of a fossilized skeleton of a cave bear (Ursus spelaeus). This skeleton is fully preserved and has been there for about 15,000 years.

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There are over 160 ecclesiastical castles in the Sevenburgen region, one of them is Weidenbach/Ghimbav.

On the settlement, which was founded by the Teutonic Order in the 13th century, a Gothic basilica was built in the 15th century by converting an earlier Romanesque building. During the fortification with a bering and five military towers, or cranes and a later water ditch were installed, and the church tower was equipped with gun foci. After the destruction in 1658 the church was rebuilt to its old form. However, the viol in the nave was not created until 1775. From the gothic building phase, near the church’s…

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The Black Church is a Gothic church in Brasov, Romania

It was originally consecrated as the Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary. The Black Church took its current name after a fire in the city in 1689. Today it is the main church of the German-speaking Honterus congregation of the Evangelical A.B. Church in Romania.

Photo: may 2021

Cuca is 40 km north of Galati, in south-eastern Romania. There are two churches here, a larger one (in the middle of the picture) and a smaller one (on the right in the picture), which are used differently depending on the occasion.

Images: August 2019

in Humulești is now a small museum dedicated to the Romanian storyteller Ion Creangă (1837-1889) born and raised in the village of Humulești (today a suburb of the city of Targu Neamt) in the county of Neamt.

The house dates back to 1833, the building is a construction of wooden beams with a shingle roof and is on the list of historical monuments. It was inhabited by the descendants of the Creangă family until 1959.

We thank Mrs. Ildiko Farkas for permission to use these wonderful images.
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Ski Jumping World Cup 2023 in Rosenau (Râșnov) last weekend.

Thank you Mr. Cristian Macedonschi for the suggestion and the photo.

In addition to the beauties of nature, there is of course much more in the Danube Delta, for example many fish. There are many traditional dishes and the preparation is not as usual in a German kitchen. But from personal experience, it is very, very tasty.

More about the Danube Delta and many, many wonderful pictures:
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Our thanks to Plimbari cu barca Delta Dunarii – Murighiol / Excursii cu barca în Delta Dunării for permission to use these images.

A picture of February 20, 2022 taken by photographer Cătălin Urdoi, realized in Dornești commune in Suceava county.

An eventful and culturally rich 2023 awaits visitors to Timisoara. Visit the city rich in history, the Banat region and much, much more all around.

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Elvis Ray, Dan V., Cristian Coaja, Catalin Barari

Municipality of Biertan (Birthälm in German) in the county of Sibiu in the region of Transylvania.

Mentioned for the first time in a document in 1283, with the construction of today’s Gothic hall church in the early 16th century.

Thanks to the photographer Sorin Onisor for allowing us to use this image.

Buila Vânturarița National Park is located in the Căpățânii Mountains (a subgroup of mountains in the Southern Carpathians) and is situated in the northern part of Valcea county in the area of Costești, Bărbătești and Băile Olăile Olăile.

It is one of the many natural paradises that can still be found in large numbers in Romania.

Thank you Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea (Images: Cata Catalin) for permission to use these images.

Fishermen on the Danube … in the background the port of Brailia. In foreground the Danube, near the Danube Delta and much wider and bigger than we know it in Germany.

Moskovits Palace in Oradea is a project of architect Rimanoczy Kalman from 1905.

It is a two-story building with many ornate plant motifs and one of the most beautiful examples of the Secession style (a variant of the youth style that developed predominantly in Austria) of this time.

The palace is located on Republicii Boulevard in the city of Oradea, Bihor County in north-western Romania.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photo: Larisa Birta) for permission to use this image.

Orăștie is a small town in Hunedoara county.

Thank you Go Hunedoara (photo: Gabi Bartok) for permission to use this image.

Brasov in May 2021.

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Kayaking tours of a special kind, in Sulina at the mouth of the Danube, in Musura Bay on the Black Sea and of course through the Danube Delta.

Interested? From April to October… find out more at https://discover-sulina.com or https://www.outnwild.com

Images: 01 October 2022, temperature: 28 degrees

Sibiel (in German Budenbach or Biddenbach) is a district of the town of Săliște in the county of Sibiu, in the Transylvania region of Romania.

The opening events will take place this weekend. Here is a first overview of the year-round program (March – December) 2023

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Winter landscape in the Jietului Gorges in Hunedoara county.

Thank you Go Hunedoara (fotografii: Vyo Viorel) for permission to use these images.

Vinto – Wine & Gastrobar in the center of Timisoara is the perfect place to indulge yourself with culinary delights. Here is a small selection of “appetizers” that are on offer … but better yet, see and taste for yourself.

According to TripAdvisor “Best wine gastrobar in town” .

Find out more at Vinto – Gastro Wine Bar

About 40 km from Sibiu (in the direction of Brasov) is the Castle of Lut Valea Zânelor.

Construction began in 2014, and today the “clay castle”, which looks like it was built for hobbits, is admired and admired by hundreds of visitors every day.

Images: end of July 2020

Discover pure nature from June to September. Guided hike in the Retezat Mountains with the highest and most important mountains, as well as visits to the fortress of Alba Iulia, the castle of Hundoara (Corvin) and the national bison park Hațeg … and of course lots and lots of nature.

More information and all travel dates:
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Bolboci Lake (also called “The Sea of Bucegilor”) is an artificial reservoir of the Ialomita River in the Bucegi Mountains.

The lake and a lodge of the same name are located about 8 km from Sinaia and 10 km (about 2 hours by car) from Pestera Ialomitei.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photo: vivi_vio2005) for permission to use this image.

Curtea de Argeș is a Romanian town in Argeș county. It lies on the right bank of the Argeș River, which flows here through a valley of the Southern Carpathians.

Curtea de Arges is one of the oldest towns in Romania. According to tradition, it was founded in the 14th century by the ruler Radu Negru, who made it the first capital of the Principality of Wallachia.

The Curtea de Argeș Cathedral (Curtea de Argeș Monastery, Curtea de Argeș Cathedral) is one of the most famous buildings in Romania. It stands on the foundations of a monastery and is about one and a half kilometers north of the city. It resembles a very large and ornate mausoleum and was built in Byzantine style with Moorish arabesques.

A wonderful photo of Peles Castle, which is located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of the town of Sinaia, in Prahova county.

The castle was built between 1873 and 1883 by order of King Carol I of Romania.

Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: @world_walkerz) for permission to use this image.

Undeva (Sihastria Putnei) in Bucovina, a historic landscape northeast of the Carpathian Mountains, in the border area between Central, Southeastern and Eastern Europe. The southern half belongs to Romania and is part of Suceava county.

Thanks to the photographer Sorin Onișor for permission to use this beautiful image (October 2022). Thank you

Sihăstria Putnei Monastery is an Orthodox monastery in Putna commune, Suceava county, Romania.

The church in the picture, also called “Church of the Spring”, is on the left, 200 meters before the entrance to the monastery.

Wonderful images of the center / Old Town of the Romanian capital, Bucharest (București in Romanian).

Thank you Mr. Maik Lanckrock for permission to use these images de la începutul lunii august 2022.

The small town of Sulina is located at the confluence of the Danube and the Black Sea, in the Danube Delta.

https://discover-sulina.com (in German, English and Romanian)

It can only be reached by boat/ships, but it is a great place for vacation, nature, delta excursions, recreation and a variety of activities (e.g. kayaking on the Danube or in the Danube Delta) almost all year round.

Since Sulina is located in south-eastern Romania, summer is very hot (from 35 degrees Celsius), ideal for the 40 km long beach on the Black Sea. In spring and fall, the Danube Delta with its animal and natural world, the wild horses in the Letea Forest, the Cliff (Sulina’s shore) and much more invite you to stay.

Discover Sulina, you’ll love it
Descoperă Sulina

In 2011, the largest statue of Jesus in Eastern Europe was erected on Mount Gordon in Harghita County, between the towns of Odorheiu-Sequiesc and Pride.

The statue, called the Heart of Jesus, is about 22 meters high, made of iron and stainless steel, and was paid for with donations raised by the Lupeni Village Hall.

Image credit: Destinatia Anului
Photos: visitharghita.com

Romanian wines have the longest winemaking tradition after Greek wines. According to archaeological discoveries, viticulture was already practiced on the Romanian Black Sea coast 6000 years ago.

In total, the wine-growing areas in Romania cover about 250,000 hectares, which are distributed in the following wine-growing regions: Muntenia, Dobrogea, Oltenia, Banat, Transylvania, Moldova and Crișana.

Find out more about Romanian wine:
https://www.karpaten-weine.de/weingut-und…/weinland/

Order Romanian wines in Germany:
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The Morcunei Valley Monastery is located in the area of the Danube Road (Cazanele Mici), in the Iron Gate Natural Park in Mehedinți County, in south-western Romania.

The village of Viscri (German: Deutsch-Weisskirch) is located in the county of Brasov in Transylvania.

It lies northwest of the town / castle of Rupea (German: Reps) and southeast of the town of Sighișoara (German: Schäßburg). The village had about 700 inhabitants between the 18th and 20th centuries, mainly Transylvanian Saxons plus a Romanian part of the village. Viscri is characterized by both the fortified church and the village structure, characterized by Saxon farms.

Călin Stan

Arnota Monastery is located in Bistrița village, Costești commune, Valcea county and belongs to the Archdiocese of Ramnic.

The monastery was founded by Matei Basarab and his wife Elina, and the church is dedicated to “Saints Archangels Michael and Gabriel”.

Thanks to Mrs fotograf Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these images.

The fortress/castle of Rupea (first mentioned in 1324, German name: Castelul Reps) is close to the town of Rupea, halfway between Brasov and Sighisoara, in the northern part of Brasov county.

Rupea Fortress was a refuge for the population of the neighboring villages from the repeated siege of the Turks and Tatars. It was built in 1324 during the Saxon rebellion against the Hungarian king Carol Robert of Anjou. Later, the inhabitants added three defensive towers and two inner courtyards, which served as shelters. In the first courtyard there is a 59-meter deep well, which still flows water today.

Find out more about the fortress and travel destinations in Romania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/rupea-fortress/

Thank you Go_out_Romania for permission to use individual images.

An eventful and culturally rich 2023 awaits visitors to Timisoara. Visit the city rich in history, the Banat region and much, much more all around.

Find out more about the city:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/destinations…/

More information or request a no-obligation holiday offer:
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Bogdan Vlad, Denis S.

Just 18 km west of Sighetu Marmatiei is the “Merry Cemetery”, one of the most visited tourist attractions in the Maramureș region.

The crosses, which have been painted by local craftsmen, are lively and predominantly blue in color.

The idea for the cemetery was born in 1935 and belonged to the woodcarver Stan Ioan Patras. He wanted to create a unique cemetery in Romania, showing the life and personality of the deceased in a cheerful representation. Each cross has an image carved on the top, representing a special moment in the life of the deceased. Below, short humorous poems or rhyming texts describe the life of the person buried there.

Toa Heftiba

An eventful and culturally rich 2023 awaits visitors to Timisoara. Visit the city rich in history, the Banat region and much, much more all around.

Find out more about the city:
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More information or request a no-obligation holiday offer:
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Elvis Ray, Dan V., Cristian Coaja, Cătălin Barari

Râșnov (Rosenau) is about 20 km from Brasov, on the road to Bran Castle.

Rosenau (Râșnov) is a small town of about 15 Tds. It has a fortress and a dinosaur park. In the 14th century a castle was built above the town on limestone cliffs. In 1623 and 1640, an 80 fathom (about 140 meters) deep well was built in the castle, which, according to legend, was built by two Turkish soldiers, prisoners of war, in 17 years. In exchange for building the well, the two prisoners were promised their freedom after its completion.

The Rasnov Dinopark is located right next to the fortress. So nothing stands in the way of a wonderful family outing.

An 8-day tour in the Carpathian Mountains or a round-trip through Romania, depending on your own program. Romanian Holidays from Austria offers German-language travel planning, including travel reservations, accommodation and more. Simply ask with no obligation.

https://www.romanian-holidays.at

Minus 22 degrees in Brasov, up to minus 34 degrees in the mountains / Buzău and lots and lots of snow all over the country.

Beautiful impressions from Hutulca Mokassin in the historic region of Bucovina, Suceava district.

Thanks to the photographer Sorin Onișor (facebook.com/sorinonisor) for permission to use the images.

Images from early February 2021 (but at this time you will certainly find just as much snow there).

Thank you Statiunea Voineasa for permission to use these images.

Many things are planned and we are looking forward to an eventful and culturally rich 2023 in Timișoara (the German name for Timișoara, colloquially also called Temeschwar or Temeschburg, in Hungarian Temesvar).

See the full program of the February opening here:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/capital-culture…/

Timisoara offers more than 120 launch events on Friday, February 17, and the following weekend (Saturday February 18 and Sunday February 19).

Image: Early summer of a previous year

Visit Motorrad Messe Leipzig (starting tomorrow) from February 10 to 12 (stand 4023b, hall 4) or Motorräder Dortmund from March 2 to 5 (stand 576a, hall 5) and find out about the 2023 Motorcycle Tours in Romania on the spot.

Discover the range of guided motorcycle tours and the BMW motorcycle rental service at https://romaniamotoadventure.com/

Lake Ochiul Beiului (Ochiul Beiului) is located in the Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National Park in south-western Romania (county: Caras-Severin), close to the Serbian border and the villages of Deutsch-Orawitz (Oravița) and Steierdorf (east-west and east).

It is up to 3.6 meters deep and about 15 meters in diameter. The fabulous green-blue water never freezes in winter, as the lake is permanently supplied with water from a spring.

Find out more:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/the-eye-of-bei/

Thanks to Ochiu Bei pentru permisiunea de a folosi aceste frumoase imagini.

Images: Ochiu Bei, Cascada Beușnița

Beautiful pictures of Lake Cinciș in the commune of Teliucul-Inferior in Hunedoara county.

Thanks to Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

Danube Delta and the Vltava Monasteries, 9 days | 23.04. – 01.05.2023

9-day bus tour. ROMANIA is a country where culture and tradition are still held in high esteem. Be it the Danube Delta or the famous Vltava monasteries with their colorful frescoes. Romania is always worth a visit!

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These photos were taken yesterday and the evening before in Constanta on the Black Sea.

They are breathtaking images that convey a perfect evening atmosphere and make the longing for this place rekindle.

We would like to thank photographer Marius Nistor (https://www.facebook.com/mariusnistorfotograf) for his permission to use these wonderful images.

Făgăraș lies on the road from Sibiu to Brasov. At the end of the 12th century, the castle was just a wooden fortress, which was expanded into a stone fortress in the 14th century.

The castle contains a museum, which can be seen and visited as well as the castle. Just next to the fortress is the cathedral/church of St. John the Baptist.

More about the fortress of Făgăraș

Skigyimes resort is located in Lunca de Sus, in Harghita county (northeastern Romania). The resort is equipped with ski lifts and a bobsleigh run (in operation in summer and winter) and can therefore be visited at any time of the year.

It is also possible to book ATV (quad bike) rides in winter as well as in spring and summer, which are guided through nature and beautiful scenery.

Just a few meters from the Rașnov Castle (in Brasov county) is the dinopark of the same name.

Life-size dinosaurs, multimedia displays, a history museum, a “real” volcano and much, much more invite both children and adults to a fun and informative visit.

Photos: January 2020 (more snow) and January 2019 (less snow).

The Bucegi Mountains, which are part of the so-called Bucegi-Leaota-Piatra Craiului group, are located in the Southern Carpathians.

The highest peak is Omu, at 2,507 meters. Right in the heart of the Bucegi Mountains, in Dâmbovița county in the Ialomița valley, between the Orzei and Zănoagei gorges, lies Scropoasa Lake, which looks like an emerald when the light is just right.

The Bucegi Mountains are home to a multitude of animals. Here you can find bears, foxes, deer, lynx and wild boar. Golden eagles, griffon vultures, griffon vultures, capercaillie and ravens, trout, black grouse and black grouse are also native to the waters.

Romania is one of the most diverse countries in Europe in terms of flora and fauna.

The flora and fauna is original and diverse, and as well as bears (two thirds of Europe’s bear population live in the forests here), with a bit of luck you might see wild boars, foxes and owls during the day. The experience of encountering humans in this region or seeing tracks left by a wild boar on a tree, bear tracks in the grass, a young bear or small Ural owls is unforgettable.

These pictures (autumn 2020) were taken in the Piatra Craiului National Park (German: Königstein, counties Brasov and Arges) by Mr. Udo Krauss, who made them available to us. Thank you for this, Mr. Krauss works as a tour guide and leads small groups on day or multi-day tours in this area (if you are interested: Mr. Krauss speaks German and can be contacted at carpatmountains@gmx.de).

Important information: please note that an ‘encounter’ with a wild bear can be very dangerous. Never try to lure these animals (not even from the roadside in your car) and only hike in the woods with experienced tour guides.

Kreuzburg at Bistriț (Piatra Neamț), the municipality of Neamț county in northeastern Romania. A winter dream in wonderful pictures.

Thanks to the photographer Alex Pers Photography for allowing us to use these images.

A winter dream with a stream (Cheile Jiețului) in Hunedoara county in western Romania.

Thank you Go Hunedoara (Photo: Vyo Viorel) for allowing us to use this image.

Images with Dănilești Cave in Bulzești commune, Hunedoara county.

Thank you Go Hunedoara (Photos: Nicu Ardeu) for allowing us to use these images.

Images from Transalpina, Hotel / Restaurant Popasul Regelui, Alba county.

We thank Mr. Traian Cornea for allowing us to use these current pictures (06 February 2023). Thank you!

This gorge is a particularly picturesque area in Romania, which lies in the central part of the Hășmaș Mountains in the northeastern part of the country, in the districts of Neamț and Harghita. The gorge starts near the Lacul Roșu (Red Lake) and by the time you follow the road you can admire many bizarre rock formations, huge boulders and swirling water.

Thanks to Mrs Farkas Ildiko for her permission to use these wonderful images.

The village of Ieud is located in the municipality of the same name in Maramureș County, Transylvania Region of Romania.

Thanks to the photographer Sorin Onisor for permission to use this image din 06 February 2022.

Timisoara offers more than 120 launch events on Friday, February 17, and the following weekend (Saturday February 18 and Sunday February 19).

See the full program here

Many things are planned and we are looking forward to an eventful and culturally rich 2023 in Timișoara (the German name for Timișoara (and Temeschburg), Temesvar in Hungarian).

Brasov (Kronstadt) is one of the major Romanian cities surrounded by the Carpathians in the Sevenburg region (Transylvania).

Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: @thephysicalculturist) for allowing us to use this image.

Beautiful images from Maramureș county in northern Romania, early February 2022.

Thanks to the photographer Sorin Onisor for allowing us to use these images.

A sunny spring, summer or fall day on one of Brasov’s many Transylvanian streets and lanes. An incomparable and lasting memory

Thank you Ghidul tău în Transilvania (photo: instcalin) for permission to use this image.

Jgheaburi Hermitage (in the village of Piscul Mare, Valcea County) was built on a land with two wooden churches.

One church (Radu Negru) was built around 1300, the second church around 1600 and restored in 1640. In 1827, one of the churches as it is today was rebuilt in stone and brick.

This church is also visited for its sulphurous water springs, which have beneficial effects on the body. The name of the hermitage “La Jgheaburi” was given by the locals on the basis of these springs.

Thank you Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea for allowing us to use these images.

Partizani is located in the Danube delta, on the waterway (the so-called Sulina branch) from Tulcea to Sulina.

Thanks to the photographer Sorin Onișor for permission to use this image (începutul lunii mai 2022).

Bors is a soup traditionally made from beetroot and white cabbage, and is very widespread, especially in Eastern and Central and Eastern Europe.

Today, depending on the region, it is prepared in several different ways (here with fish).

Enjoy!

Secure early booking discounts now or simply inquire. Discover Sulina regularly informs about current travel deals and tours 2023.

:: Delta Tour: Four (4) days, three (3) nights Sulina & the Danube Delta
:: Boat trips in Sulina and the Danube Delta

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Sulina is an island, bordered on one side by the Danube and on the other by canals. That’s why the inhabitants also like to talk about those from the “continent” or “mainland”, referring to towns such as Tulcea, Galati and Braila.

Find out more about Sulina: https://discover-sulina.com

Pension Bibanul Literat is located in the town of Sulina, in the Danube Delta and the Black Sea. Situated near the beach and ideal for relaxation, we invite you to discover Sulina and its surroundings. The rooms have a double bed, bathroom, TV and air conditioning.

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Letea Forest is located in Tulcea county, in the northeast of the Danube Delta, between the branches of the Chilia and Sulina rivers and covers an area of over 5,000 hectares.

It is the northernmost subtropical forest in Europe and the oldest nature reserve in Romania. Parts of the forest have been protected since 1930.

Historical documents show that the ancestors of today’s horse population came to the north of the Danube Delta 300 to 400 years ago with the Tatars, settled there and became increasingly wild.

Find out more about Letea and the forest

În zona pădurii Letea sunt 500 de specii de plante și peste 3.000 de specii de animale, dintre care peste 2.000 sunt insecte. Copacii impunători, cum ar fi stejarii de câteva sute de ani, oferă condiții ideale de viață, de exemplu, hupa, dar și pentru pisicile sălbatice și multe alte animale. Vulturul cu coadă albă, rândunelele și tone de rațe și ratitele sunt, de asemenea, acasă aici.

Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for allowing us to use these images.

The small town of Sulina is located at the confluence of the Danube and the Black Sea, in the Danube Delta.

https://discover-sulina.com (in German, English and Romanian)

It can only be reached by boat/ships, but it is a great place for vacation, nature, delta excursions, recreation and a variety of activities (e.g. kayaking on the Danube or in the Danube Delta) almost all year round.

Since Sulina is located in south-eastern Romania, summer is very hot (from 35 degrees Celsius), ideal for the 40 km long beach on the Black Sea. In spring and fall, the Danube Delta with its animal and natural world, the wild horses in the Letea Forest, the Cliff (Sulina’s shore) and much more invite you to stay.

Discover Sulina, you’ll love it
Descoperă Sulina

Green Dolphin Camping is a perfect campsite located in the Danube Delta, right by the Black Sea. The campsite has 55 pitches and space for about 500 tents with free access to toilets and hot showers both inside and outside.

IMPORTANT: Like many other places and locations (e.g. the town of Sulina) in the Danube Delta, Green Dolphin Camping is NOT connected to the road network and can be reached ONLY BY WATERWAYS by private boats, ferries and passenger vessels.

The visitor looking for freedom, rest and relaxation will find the ideal starting point for trips to the Danube Delta and the still untouched and lonely beaches of the Black Sea.

All information about Green Dolphin Camping, offers, arrival and more (German, English and Romanian) can be found here: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/.

Adventure and indescribable experiences, years of experience for excursions in the Danube Delta, around Sulina and to the Black Sea await you. By kayak, by bike or by boat … Your tour(s) with https://outnwild.com you can tell your neighbors at home, as well as your children’s (great-grandchildren’s) children.

More information and requests also at: https://discover-sulina.com

Încă până la 30 de grade la sfârșitul lunii septembrie, în ciuda tuturor, sunt doar câțiva (doi localnici și trei elvețieni) la mare pentru a înota.

Sulina oferă o plajă care are o lungime de până la 40 km, unde fiecare își poate găsi încă locul propriu, neatins. Nisip fin și 1.000 de scoici… vara locul ideal pentru odihnă, plajă și mai mult.

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Kayaking tours of a special kind, in Sulina at the mouth of the Danube, in Musura Bay on the Black Sea and of course through the Danube Delta.

Interested? From April to October… find out more at https://www.outnwild.com

Images: 01 October 2022, temperature: 28 degrees

Waking up on a beautiful morning in the Green Village 4* resort. Planning a vacation… Going on vacation!

Rest, relaxation, the Black Sea and the Danube Delta also await their visitors in 2023.

Find out more about this host:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/green-village-de/

Boat transfer to and from Sulina and excursions in the Danube Delta

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About five kilometers long is the waterfront promenade of Sulina. It starts at Mila 2 and besides the typical blue and green houses, the path is dotted with new buildings (mostly hotels and accommodation) until you reach the old town center.

https://discover-sulina.com

You can also meet horses right in town, which are nobody’s and roam freely at will. There are few cars (because they have to be brought to Sulina by boat), the clocks are slower here… and that’s a good thing!

To get to Sulina you drive about 1 hour 20 minutes with a small boat (max 12 persons, up to 80 km!! fast) from Tulcea. This trip has to be experienced only once

Gura (German: mouth) Portitei is a unique place in Europe where the Black Sea and the Danube Delta meet. It is situated on a narrow strip of sand between the Black Sea and the Goloveni estuary in the Danube Delta and is part of the Jurilovca commune in the Tulcea district.

Initially a fishing village, Gura Portitei (Portita) is now known as one of the most isolated (and still relatively quiet) tourist destinations on the Romanian coast. Access is usually by boat from Jurilovca. The area is part of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve.

Find out more about the Danube Delta:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/danube-delta/

Find out more about the region:
https://discover-sulina.com

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this photo.

Are you planning your vacation in the Danube Delta in 2023 and need information or even a concrete offer? Use our no-obligation information request form to get it all!

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Image: Delta Dunării … Thank you Calin Ene

There are over 320 species of birds in the Danube Delta, some of which can be seen all year round or only in summer or winter.

Visit the mouth of the Danube town of Sulina and explore the Danube Delta with experienced guides: https://discover-sulina.com

People of the Danube Delta. Besides the many resorts, tourist offers, excursions and much more, there are also… the people who have lived in the Danube Delta for decades/centuries and have a say in the charm and flair of the Danube Delta. as well as the wonderful flora and fauna of this region.

Find out more about tours / excursions in Donaudelta:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/de-vizitat…/

Thanks to the photographer Sorin Onisor (https://www.facebook.com/sorinonisor) for allowing us to use this image.

The town of Sulina is located at the mouth of the Danube, in the Danube Delta and on the Black Sea.

https://discover-sulina.com

With about 2,500 inhabitants and no connection to Romania’s road network, it’s a lonely place, but at the same time at the center of the hustle and bustle.

The lighthouse, Romania’s easternmost point, is located about 6km from the city center and marks the Danube’s crossing to the Black Sea.

Images: End of September 2022

Historical documents show that the ancestors of today’s horse population in the Danube delta came there 300 to 400 years ago through the Tatars, made it their home and became increasingly wild.

In the northeastern delta (Tulcea county), between the arms of the Chilia and Sulina rivers, is the Letea Forest (in Romanian: Letea Forest), which covers an area of more than 5,000 hectares (50,000,000 m2). It is the northernmost subtropical forest in Europe, the oldest nature reserve in Romania and the habitat of these horses.

Thanks to the photographer Sorin Onișor for permission to use these images.

Visit the Danube Delta in south-eastern Romania.

Observe and enjoy the town of Sulina, the Letea forest with its wild horses, the fish-eaters and/or the diversity of nature in the delta (1,830 plant species, 2,440 insect species, 100 species of mollusks and reptiles, 320 bird species and many more…). Now is the ideal time!

Find out more about tours / excursions in Donaudelta:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/danube-delta…/

Thanks to the photographer Sorin Onisor (https://www.facebook.com/sorinonisor) for allowing us to use this image.

The Danube Delta is an exotic landscape with over 1,800 plant species, 2,400 species of insects, molluscs, reptiles, amphibians, 320 species of birds and about 50 species of mammals.

Learn more about tours / excursions in Donaudelta:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/danube-delta…/

Thanks to the photographer Sorin Onisor (https://www.facebook.com/sorinonisor) for allowing us to use this image.

Lake Bâlea is a glacial lake in the Romanian Carpathian Mountains.

It is located in the Făgăraș Mountains on the Transfagarascher Road (Transfăgărașan) between the Negoiu and Moldoveanu Mountains, the two highest mountains in the Romanian Carpathians. The lake is about 80 km from Sibiu, 70 km from the city of Făgăraș and 85 km from Curtea de Argeș.

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Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for allowing us to use this image.

The Black Eagle Palace is an architectural monument in Oradea.

The palace is located at 1 Independence Street and was built between 1907 and 1908 by the Oradea architects Marcell Komor and Dezs ő Jakab in the Session* style. The stained-glass window with the black eagle, which became the emblem of the building, was made in Neumann K’s workshop in 1909. manufactured in Oradea.

*Session style: Around the turn of the century, a very varied style developed throughout Europe, called in France “L’Art Nouveau”, in Germany “youth style” and in Austria “Session style”. It is a mixture of elements of historicism and engineering architecture.

Thank you Bogdan Popa Photography for allowing us to use this image.

Many things are planned and we are looking forward to an eventful and culturally rich 2023 in Timișoara (the German name for Timișoara (and Temeschburg), Temesvar in Hungarian).

See here the full program of the opening

Timisoara offers more than 120 launch events on Friday, February 17, and the following weekend (Saturday February 18 and Sunday February 19).

Image: Early summer of a previous year

Prislop Monastery is a Romanian monastery near the village of Silvasu de Sus in Hunedoara County.

In 1564, the monastery was built from scratch by Zamfira, daughter of Moise Vodă Vodă from Wallachia. The monastery church dates back to the 16th century.

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Poiana Brasov (in German Schulerau) is one of the most famous winter sports resorts in Romania. It is located above the city of Brasov (Kronstadt) at the foot of Mount Postăvarul (German: Schulerul, 1,799 meters), which marks the border between the Southern and Eastern Carpathians.

Thank you Poiana Brasov/ Romania for permission to use these pictures (04.02.2022).

The clock tower is the landmark of Schäßburg (Sighisoara) and a popular movie and photo subject day and night.

Find out more about the town:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/ro/uir/de-vizitat-orase-sighisoara/

Images from August 2021

Hit the slopes and spend a weekend full of adrenaline and fun. The ski resort Straja Mountain Resort / Complex near the town of Lupeni in Hunedoara County awaits its guests.

Thanks to Go Hunedoara (photo: Complex Montana – Straja ) for permission to use this image (02 February 2023).

A beautiful picture from Biertan. The village and fortified church of Biertan (Birthälm in German), first mentioned in 1283, is located in the county of Sibiu in the Transylvania region.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (foto: @beacaesar) for permission to use this image.

Unirii Square, colloquially known as Cathedral Square, is the oldest square in Timișoara.

It is located in the old fortified nucleus of the Cetate and is bordered by churches and palaces in Baroque style, mostly in pastel colors, most of them built in the 18th and 19th centuries.

The Semenic Mountains are located in south-western Romania and are part of the Banat Mountains. They reach peaks up to 1450 meters and form the southern section of the Western Romanian Carpathians.

The road is in good condition! All locations are open during the December 1 holiday.

The mountains are about 35 kilometers from Resita (Caras-Severin district). At over 1,400 meters high, it dominates the surroundings and is nicknamed the “Roof of Banat”, although it is not the highest mountain range in the region. At 1,447 meters, Piatra Goznei is the highest peak in the Semenic Mountains.

Thank you Banatul Montan for permission to use these images (27.11.2022).

137.5 years ago, Timisoara / Temeswar already proved its uniqueness as a city in Europe.
On November 12, 1884, almost 60 kilometers of streets in downtown Timisoara were electrically illuminated with 731 lamps*. At the time, this was the record in Europe and second in the world after New York.

* The number of lamps and kilometers are based on different sources with the same statement on the internet.
** Of course the lamps were smaller than the one in the picture.

This lamp is just a memory and is no longer used for lighting in Timisoara.

The church is located in the commune of Biertan in the county of Sibiu in Transylvania. Biertan belongs to the first German-Saxon settlements and was already documented in 1398 (other sources: 1402).

Like every settlement in Saxony, it stands out with a row of villages, emphasized by a central square above which rises the imposing church fortress. Between 1572 and 1867, Biertan was the residence of Bishop Saxon (episcopal see of the Evangelical Church A.B.), who fostered the building of one of the largest peasant communities in Sieburgen around this fortified church. It is a medieval and architectural treasure in Romania, definitely worth a visit.

Some pictures from the Transfăgărășan to prepare and plan the next traveling season.

On one of the pictures you can also see the cable car that can take you to Lake Balea in winter.

The Museum of Traditional Folk Culture in Sibiu is one of the largest open-air museums in Romania.

Located just south of Sibiu (Hermannstadt in German), the museum is located in the “Dumbrava Sibiului” forest, on the road connecting Sibiu and Rășinari, about three (3) kilometers from the city.

It contains installations of the traditional Romanian pre-industrial folk civilization. Houses, workshops and groups of buildings are scattered around a lake among the trees of Dumbrăvii Sibiului.

Thanks to Mrs Farkas Ildiko (https://www.facebook.com/farkas . ildiko.75) for permission to use these images.

The castle built by Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino in 1911 in the town of Bușteni (Prahova County) rises majestically at an altitude of 1,000 meters, right in front of the 2,500-meter Bucegi Mountains.

The castle’s large park of 6 hectares (60,000 m2) invites you to linger and is today one of the most visited tourist attractions in the Prahova Valley. The castle, sculpture park and terrace, with their breathtaking views, attract thousands of visitors every year.

Find out more about the castle:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/cantacuzino-castle/

Old and new, history and modernity, young and old, rich and poor, bustling and timeless… this is Bucharest, the capital of Romania.

Anyone who has the time and the muse to look around will discover thousands of things, feelings and much more… that capture, inspire, but also stimulate thought.

All photos were taken in the Piața Romana neighborhood, which occupies an area of about 500 x 500 meters in the center of Bucharest.

Images: Early June 2022

An 8-day tour in the Carpathian Mountains or a round trip through Romania, depending on your own schedule. Romanian Holidays from Austria offers travel planning, including road reservations, accommodation and more. Simply ask with no obligation.

https://www.romanian-holidays.at

Pelisor Castle is located about 300 meters from its “big brother”, Peles Castle in Prahova County.

The castle was built in the cabana style by King Carol I between 1899 and 1902 for the future King Ferdinand I and Queen Maria of Romania by architect Karel Liman.

Images: early May 2022

The city of Deva (pictured here is the castle of the Citadel of Deva sitting on a volcanic cone) in the fog.

Deva (German: Diemrich) is in Hunedoara county and has also been referred to as Schlossberg and Denburg.

Thanks Go Hunedoara (photo Resiga Cristian) for permission to use this wonderful image.

Bran Castle (German historical name Törzburg) is located on the so-called Dietrichstein cliff in Bran, in the Transylvanian region of Brasov County.

Thank you Castelul Bran for allowing us to use this image.

Măcin Mountains is a mountain range in Tulcea County, in the historical Dobrogea Region of Romania.

As part of the northern Dobrogea massif, it lies between the Danube and the Black Sea. Its highest peak is called Vârful Țuțuiatul, which reaches a height of 467 meters. Pricopan Peak (pictured) is about 20 km east of Braila.

Thanks to Relu Chiriac, Galati for allowing us to use these images (beginning May 2021).

Experience an 8-day guided cycling tour through Transylvania.

Arrival in Sibiu, ride to Transylvanian villages and fortified churches in Biertan, Reichesdorf and Medias. Drive/guided tour of Sighisoara and Brașov, Bran Castle and Râșnov Castle to Zărnești, famous for its bear watching resorts.

7 x accommodation, breakfast, adventure and much more … incl. rental bikes, German speaking guide and luggage transfer from accommodation to accommodation. A wonderful experience through Transylvania.

Full tour details (dates May through September 2023):
https://www.reisen-rumaenien.com/…/SiebenbArgen_per…

Your German-speaking partner for information, reservations and more:
Carpathian Travel Center in Hermannstadt (Sibiu),
https://reisen-rumaenien.com
e-mail: alex@reisen-rumaenien.com

Defile of the 7 Steps or Cheile celor 7 Trepte is located in the county of Brasov (in German Kronstadt), south of the village of Dâmbul Morii. It is one of the main tourist attractions of the Piatra Mare massif.

Thanks to Mrs Teodora Mocanu for permission to use this image.

There are over 160 ecclesiastical castles in the Sevenburgen region, one of them is Weidenbach/Ghimbav.

On the settlement, which was founded by the Teutonic Order in the 13th century, a Gothic basilica was built in the 15th century by converting an earlier Romanesque building. During the fortification with a bering and five military towers, or cranes and a later water ditch were installed, and the church tower was equipped with gun foci. After the destruction in 1658 the church was rebuilt to its old form. However, the viol in the nave was not created until 1775. From the gothic building phase, near the church’s…

Find out more about these church castles:
https://kirchenburgen.org/location/weidenbach-ghimbav/

An overview of all 160 ecclesiastical castles:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/fortified-churches/