Bistritz (Romanian: Bistrița, Hungarian: Beszterce), located in Bistrița-Năsăud County in northern Transylvania, is the capital of the historic Nösnerland region.

The first picture was taken at the beginning of June 2026, and we would like to thank Mr. Florin Iliescu for it. All the other pictures were taken by Mr. Frank Schleßmann, to whom we also extend our thanks for the 2025 photos and the accompanying explanatory text (below).

The city's landmark is the Evangelical Parish Church, which has the tallest church tower in Romania (75 m). The church was severely damaged in a major fire in 2008. This year, the extensive restoration and renovation work was completed. From the tower of the parish church, which can be reached by elevator, visitors enjoy a magnificent view over the city and the surrounding mountains.

Pictures / impressions from 20 October 2025 from Bistrita, the county seat of Bistrita-Nasaud County.

Bistritz, Romanian: Bistrita, Hungarian: Beszterce, is located in Bistrita-Nasaud County, in the north of Transylvania.

The evangelical church has the tallest church tower in the city. You can take the lift to the top and enjoy a wonderful view over the city and the Nösnerland*.

* The Nösnerland (also Nösnergau; Romanian: Țara Năsăudului) is a historical region in northern Transylvania, adjacent to the Reener area. It is the northernmost outcrop of the "Königsboden", between the Bistritz and Marosch rivers. The main town of the area was Bistritz. Until the 20th century, the Nösnerland was predominantly inhabited by Transylvanian Saxons.

Pictures: 20 October 2025

Bistritz, Romanian Bistrita, Hungarian Beszterce, in the county of Bistrita-Nasaud, in the north of Transylvania, is the capital of the so-called Nösnerland.

The town's landmark is the Protestant parish church with the highest church tower in Romania (75 m). The church was badly damaged in a major fire in 2008. The extensive restoration and renovation work was completed this year. From the tower of the parish church, which can be reached by elevator, you have a fantastic view over the town and the surrounding mountains.

We would like to thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these wonderful pictures and the corresponding text/explanation.

Kick-off of the Easter Market 2026 🥰 | Bistrita-Nasaud County

Thanks to Florin I. for this video

Easter Market 2026 🥰 | Bistrita-Nasaud County

Thanks to Florin I. for this video

Evangelical church since the Reformation. Regular German-language services are held here. There are also many concerts throughout the year.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these wonderful pictures (13 April 2025) and the corresponding text / explanation.

Bistritz (Romanian: Bistrita, Hungarian: Beszterce), located in Bistrita-Nasaud County in northern Transylvania, is the capital of the so-called Nösnerland.

The landmark of the city is the Evangelical Parish Church with the highest church tower in Romania (75 m). The church was severely damaged in a major fire in 2008. This year, the extensive restoration and renovation work was completed. From the tower of the parish church, which can be reached by elevator, you have a fantastic view over the city and the surrounding mountains.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures and the corresponding text / explanation.

Mönchsdorf (in Romanian Herina) is a village in the community of Galatii Bistritei in Bistrita-Nasaud County in Northern Transylvania. The Evangelical church, built in the 13th century, has been an Evangelical place of worship since the Reformation.

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We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 17, 2025) and the corresponding text / explanation.

Bistritz, Romanian Bistrita, Hungarian Beszterce, located in Bistrita-Nasaud County in the north of Transylvania, during Christmas time.

Just stroll through the city and enjoy the lights and/or visit the highest church tower in the city, that of the Evangelical Church. You can take the elevator to the top and have a wonderful view over the city and the Nösnerland*.

Pictures: Florin Iliescu, thank you Florin 😊

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* Nösnerland (also Nösnergau; Romanian Țara Nasaudului) is a historical region in northern Transylvania, bordering the Reener Ländchen. It is the northernmost part of the Königsboden, between the Bistritz and Marosch rivers. The main town of the area was Bistritz. Until the 20th century, Nösnerland was mostly inhabited by Transylvanian Saxons.

Bistritz (Romanian: Bistrița, Hungarian: Beszterce) is located in Bistrița‑Năsăud County, in the north of Transylvania.

The evangelical church has the tallest church tower in the town. You can take the lift to the top and enjoy a wonderful view over the town and the Nösnerland*.

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de | https://welcome-to-romania.com

*The Nösnerland (also Nösnergau; Romanian: Țara Năsăudului) is a historic region in northern Transylvania, adjacent to the Reener area. It is the northernmost outcrop of the "Königsboden", lying between the Bistrița and Mureș (Marosch) rivers. The main town of the area was the city of Bistrița. Until the 20th century the Nösnerland was predominantly inhabited by Transylvanian Saxons.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (early October 2025).

Pictures from the Pumpkin Festival near the village of Tonciu (about 20 km south of Bistrita) in Bistrita-Nasaud County.

We were surprised to see hundreds of cars in the parking lot and thousands of people and pumpkins 🙂. In addition to pumpkin oil and pumpkin seeds, there was of course fresh pumpkin soup, pumpkin pie, and many other pumpkin-based dishes. Children could play with hay bales and pumpkins, the sun was shining, and it was an all-around beautiful afternoon.

The Pumpkin Festival in Tonciu takes place every autumn for three days (Fri., Sat., Sun.). Pictures from 19.10.2025

The village of Posmus was founded by German settlers. Mihaly Teleki (1634–1690), Chancellor of Transylvania, acquired a significant estate in this area around 1680. In the mid-18th century, several dilapidated wooden buildings stood on the site of today’s manor house.

Pal Teleki and Borbala Haller had the building rebuilt in the Baroque style. They commissioned the rectangular shape of the castle: on the sides were the warehouses, the stable, and the prison; at the back, the main building, rebuilt between 1750 and 1752; and at the front, the gate bastion, built around 1760. The gate bastion, which also housed a chapel, was later used as a guest house.

Pictures from 19.10.2025

Bistritz, in Romanian Bistrița, in Hungarian Beszterce, located in Bistrița-Năsăud County in the north of Transylvania, is the capital of the so-called Nösnerland.

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de | https://welcome-to-romania.com

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 16, 2025).

Mönchsdorf (in Romanian Herina) is a village in the commune of Galații Bistriței, Bistrița-Năsăud County, in northern Transylvania. The Evangelical church, built in the 13th century, has been an Evangelical place of worship since the Reformation.

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de | https://welcome-to-romania.com

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 17, 2025) and the corresponding text/explanation.

Bistritz, in Romanian Bistrița, in Hungarian Beszterce, located in Bistrița-Năsăud County in the north of Transylvania, is the capital of the so-called Nösnerland.

Pictures from these days (with Easter eggs), just before the Easter holiday, as well as from last year's medieval festival. We thank Mr. Florin Iliescu for sending these beautiful pictures. Thank you, Florin 😊

We followed the journey of "Schnuff" and his motorcycle friends in the summer of 2023 and got so many new impressions and beautiful pictures.

Bistrita is a town in the north-east of Transylvania in the district of Bistrita-Nasaud. The Bistrița river of the same name flows through the town, which is located near the Bargau Mountains, on the slopes of which there is a wine-growing area

Bistrita is a town in the north-eastern part of Transylvania, in the district of Bistrita-Nasaud.

The Bistrița River of the same name flows through the town, which is located near the Bârgăului Mountains, on the slopes of which there is a wine-growing area.

Bistrița is also the last place mentioned in Bram Stoker's "Dracula" for the journey to Transylvania. This is where the "guest" Jonathan Harker boards the carriage sent by Count Dracula to be taken over hills and valleys to his castle 🧛‍♂️.

Cascade of the Horses is one of the most beautiful and with 90 meters of drop, also the largest waterfall in Romania, which is located on the northern slope of the Rodna Mountains ( here actually falls 😊 )

Das im Talkessel Canyon ( auf Deutsch Pferdeschlucht ) gesammelte Wasser des Flusses Izvorul Cailor fließt in mehreren Kaskaden über die Podul Cailor ( Pferdebrücke ), einen steilen ab Kalksteinfels. The waterfall is located at an altitude of approx. 1,300 meters near Borsa resort ( Maramureș county ), close to the border with Bistrita-Nasaud county.

The waterfall is accessible on foot by Borsa, as well as from the upper areas of the Rodna Mountains. In addition, there is a ( chairlift starting only for a group of at least 10-15 people ) with which you can start from Borsa resort in approx. 15 minutes to reach the waterfall.