The Bucegi Natural Park is a protected area located within the administrative regions of Brașov, Dâmbovița, and Prahova counties.

We thank Vlad the Impaler - Dracula (Photo: Smarticia) for granting permission to use this picture.

Rupea Castle is located near the town of Rupea (in German: Reps), approx. 50 km from Brasov (Kronstadt) - on the way to Targu Mures - and is one of the oldest castles on Romanian territory.

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The castle was built in the 11th century and is the landmark of the town of Rupea (Reps). High above the town on Kohalm Hill (578 meters), it can be seen from afar. It was first mentioned in documents in 1324, when the Saxons fought against the King of Hungary.

Pictures May 2024

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

It lies to the north-west of the town/castle of Rupea (German: Reps) and to the south-east of the town of Sighisoara (German: Schäßburg). The village had around 700 inhabitants between the 18th and 20th centuries, mainly Transylvanian Saxons plus a Romanian part of the village. Viscri is characterised by both the fortified church and the village structure, which is characterised by Saxon farms.

Pictures: 17 May 2024

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

It lies to the north-west of the town/castle of Rupea (German: Reps) and to the south-east of the town of Sighisoara (German: Schäßburg). The village had around 700 inhabitants between the 18th and 20th centuries, mainly Transylvanian Saxons plus a Romanian part of the village. Viscri is characterised by both the fortified church and the village structure, which is characterised by Saxon farms.

Pictures: 17 May 2024

Dreamlike images from the weekend of February 10/11, 2024, from Mount Postăvarul in Poiana Brașov (German name Schulerau), city of Brașov (Kronstadt). There is still plenty of snow, and the slopes are waiting for visitors.

Photos: Costi Hodaș (via Cristian Macedonschi)

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The commune of Ungra (in German: Galt, in Hungarian: Ugra) is located in Brașov County and consists of the two villages Dăișoara and Ungra.

Ungra is situated about 10 km from Rupea, on the right bank of the Olt River.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these pictures (photos from early August 2024).

A beautiful photo of the fortified church/peasant castle of Tartlau in Prejmer (Tartlau), Brasov county, Transylvania.

The construction of the church in the centre of the complex was probably started in 1218 by the Teutonic Order, which was expelled from the region in 1225. Construction was then continued under the Cistercian monastery of Kerz. A special feature of the inventory is the late Gothic winged altar from the mid-15th century.

We thank Gerhard Daniela Zitzmann for the permission to use this picture.

Rupea Fortress / Castle ( first mentioned in 1324, German name: Burg Reps ) is located near the town of Rupea, which is halfway between Brașov and Sighișoara, in the northern part of the Brașov district.

Rupea Fortress was a refuge for the population of surrounding villages in the repeated sieges of Turks and Tartars. It was built in 1324 during the Saxon uprising against the Hungarian king Carol Robert of Anjou. Later, residents added three defensive towers and two courtyards to the first building, which served as a shelter. In the first courtyard there is a deep well of 59 meters, which still carries water to this day.

Learn more about the fortress and attractions in Romania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/.../ausflugsziele.../

We thank Go_out_Romania for the permission to use some images.

In the heart of Brașov, near Boutique Hotel Casa Chitic, the Transylvanian Cellar / Saxon Cellar welcomes you like in the old days, with Romanian dishes, enticing aromas, and an atmosphere full of authentic charm.

Monday: 15:00-22:00, Tuesday - Saturday: 12:00-22:00, Sunday: 12:00-19:00
Strada Johann Gott 7, Kronstadt / Brașov 📞 0720 331 144

In addition to many, many interested visitors and guests, Vlad III also surprised. Draculea, the former voivode of Wallachia and also known as Vlad Țepeș / Vlad Tepes, the fortress with his visit.

The „ Teutonic Knights Festival is ” held last weekend (Saturday 2 and Sunday, September 3) in the Feldioara fortress | Marienburg.

Learn more: Cetatea Feldioara - Marienburg

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Brașov (Kronstadt) is a large Romanian city surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains, located in the Transylvania region.

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We thank Vlad the Impaler - Dracula (Photo: @thephysicalculturist) for the permission to use this image (December 2021).

Only once away from the hustle and bustle of life and enjoy peace and nature.

Book one of the three cottages ( small cottages in the middle of nature ) in Sirnea, Brașov County and find pure relaxation.

More information and prices / booking:
https://strajerii-verzi-sirnea.pynbooking.direct/

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Visit Brasov and experience the flair and many facets of a wonderful city in Transylvania.

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Pictures from January 2023 from the old city centre of Brasov, in the so-called Burzenland* and Transylvania region.

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* Țara Bârsei (Burzenland in German, Barcasag in Hungarian) is a historical and ethnographic region in southeastern Transylvania with a mixed population of Romanians, Germans and Hungarians.

We were there a few days ago, in Transylvania, Brasov County, just a few kilometers from Brasov ... and we were thrilled.

https://discover-brasov.com/en/around-brasov/fortified-church-harman/

An hour flies by and there is something for everyone: for history and story lovers, for Transylvania enthusiasts, for adventurers, for families with children who can explore the battlements and the way of life of long ago and so much more!

Our conclusion: The visit is 100% worth it.

The Roman Catholic Church „ Saints Peter and Paul ” from Brașov ( Brasov ) was founded in the second half of the 18th century. 19th century built according to the plans of the architect Karl Joseph Lamasch.

The church building is the only baroque building in the city, the altar is made of wood and gilded, the stained glass windows were built in Budapest, and the organ comes from Timisoara. The church houses statues of St. Peter, St. Paul, St. Anna and St. Anthony of Padua

Priest Ignatius Wagensei asked Empress Maria Theresa for support for the construction of this church, and construction began in the summer of 1776. In 1787 the church was consecrated by the bishop of Transylvania, Ignatie Batthyany.

Pictures of Poiana Brașov (Kronstadt / Brașov City) in the heart of Romania.

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We thank Poiana Brașov / Romania for the permission to use these wonderful pictures.

The fortress of Brasov (in German Kronstadt) is a fortification built in the 15th century on Straja Hill (Castle Hill) to repel enemy attacks.

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Throughout its history, it has been attacked and rebuilt time and again, and was even an important point of defense during the First World War. Originally, there was only the fortress tower. From 1630-1631 the outer fortress was built. The horseshoe-shaped central tower has three floors and served several purposes over the centuries: it was used as a storehouse, was a prison for Turkish prisoners in the 18th century, and was also used as a fortress.

In the 18th century it was a prison for Turkish prisoners and later, during the plague, a special ward was set up for the sick.

Photos from the end of September 2023 (CR)

There are over 160 fortified churches in the region of Transylvania, one of which is Weidenbach / Ghimbav.

The settlement was founded in the 13th century by the Teutonic Order in the 15th century. by rebuilding a Romanesque predecessor building a Gothic basilica. During the fortification with a ring and five defense towers, a canine and a pit were later built, and the church tower was equipped with gaps. After the destruction of 1658, the church was rebuilt in its old form, but the nave vault was not built until 1775. From the Gothic construction phase, in addition to the composition of the floor plan of...

Learn more about this fortified church:
https://kirchenburgen.org/location/weidenbach-ghimbav/

Overview of all 160 fortified churches:
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/uir/fortified-churches/

Black Church (Black Church) is one of the landmarks of Brașov (in German Kronstadt) in Transylvania (in German Transylvania).

It was originally dedicated as a Catholic church to the Virgin Mary. With the Reformation in Transylvania, which was largely determined by the population of Transylvania-Saxon by the reformer and later by the parish priest Kronstadt, Johannes Honterus, the Catholic patronage was abandoned. The Black Church bears its current name from a city fire in 1689.

Images: 23.01.2023

Both the Transalpina and the Transfagarasan are open ... and especially here, but also in many other regions, you can meet them again ... the brown bears.

First of all our BIG request:
DO NOT FEED THE BEARS !!!
DO NOT ATTRACT BEARS !!!

BEARS are wild animals of the forest and not “adventure objects”, please respect this on your trip and when encountering one or more bears! Enjoy yourself, but stay in the car and just drive on slowly.

In Romania there are about 8,000 to 10,000 brown bears living in the wild and more and more bears are drawn towards the roads and towns, as the bears unfortunately receive food from some travelers and therefore return to the roads again and again, even with their own offspring.

We understand, it is a special experience ... but bears can also be dangerous and, above all, feeding them destroys their natural habitat and possibly even their lives ... for a moment of attraction.

We therefore ask you to let the bears ... be bears and show responsibility ... Do not feed the bears and please do not stop when you see one or more bears at the roadside. This behavior will attract the bear because it thinks it will get food. Leaving the vehicle in such a situation to get a closer look at a bear should NEVER happen anyway. Thank you !

An article worth reading on dealing with bears:
https://www.trentino.com/.../verhaltensregeln-bei.../

It should be mentioned that feeding bears in Romania has now been made a punishable offense. Your vacation can quickly come to a premature end here!

About 35 km from the city of Brasov, to the northeast in the direction of Sfântu Gheorghe, lies the bear-watching site Medveles találkozóhely in Covasna County. And yes, the name doesn’t just sound Hungarian – it actually is Hungarian... because in this part of Romania, although deep in the east of Transylvania, the main spoken language is Hungarian.

Info and more (in English)
https://medveles.hu/en/programs/tourist-bear-watching

According to current estimates, about 8,000 to 10,000 brown bears live in the forests and mountains of the Romanian Carpathians / Transylvania. If you have ever wanted to come face to face with a bear in a safe way, this is your chance. The bear-watching site offers visitors and photographers guided, professional experiences, including many activities – from bear observation to off-road tours.

We thank Observator de ursi for allowing us to use these wonderful images.

Life-size dinosaurs, animated and brought to life. A cave in the stone age, a small volcano of its own and a lot of history during the time of the dinosaurs await visitors in Dinopark (Dino Parc Râșnov) in Brașov County.

In addition to countless dinosaurs, there are many things to offer, just for the little ones and the "little ones". Paint your own dinosaur, sit on a dinosaur train or use the spacious playground. It's a wonderful trip to the dinopark with the whole family.

Pictures: early January 2022

The mill in the village of Ohaba (in Brasov County) has been in operation since 1873 and still produces flour and malai (the basic ingredient for mamaliga) today.

It is run by the 4th generation and survived two world wars and the communist system. The milling system is made of two special millstones supplied by Lyon from France. The mill can grind both wheat and maize.

Pictures: Mid April 2021