Harghita County (Cities: Miercurea-Ciuc, Odorheiu Secuiesc)
Harghita is a Romanian county in the Transylvania region with the capital of Miercurea Ciuc district. Its usual abbreviation and registration number is HR. The district is named after the Harghita Mountains and borders Suceava district to the north, Neamț and Bacău districts to the east, Covasna and Brașov districts to the south and Mureș district to the west.
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From the series "Parking in, here": Miercurea Ciuc
(17 October 2025)
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From the series "Parking in, here": Miercurea Ciuc
(17 October 2025)
Those who follow us know that we also report on parking in the cities of Romania. We find parking in Miercurea Ciuc, the county seat of Harghita in Transylvania, particularly interesting.
In the city center, you can choose between 30 minutes, one hour (1 ora), or even 1 year (1 an) 😅. The latter is definitely recommended for long-term parkers, but also for repeat parkers it’s a very good deal 🥰. If you have to pay 5 Lei (1 Euro) for an hour, you get the whole year for a "mere" 500 Lei (100 Euro), which would mean only 27 cents per day.
How did we solve our parking problem? About 500 meters away begins zone 1, where you also have the option for 1 day, 1 week, 1 / 3 / 6 months. A day here costs 15 Lei (3 Euro) and again we see... the annual flat rate in the center is really a "bargain" 😁.
Note & info: The SMS can only be sent from a ROMANIAN phone number. So, if necessary, ask a passerby and hand them the fee in cash 😅🙈
Conclusion about the city: A beautiful small town, apparently very cold in winter (temperatures as low as -38 degrees have been recorded), surrounded by mountains, very clean and well-kept, and if you speak Hungarian or English, you’ll get by much easier than with Romanian. It is also said that many people here speak German, but we didn’t have much time to find out or test it ourselves. But, for the next visit, it’s definitely on the list.
Lots of information about parking in Romanian cities, and much more, can be found here > https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/informationen-tipps-reise-rumaenien/
In the city center, you can choose between 30 minutes, one hour (1 ora), or even 1 year (1 an) 😅. The latter is definitely recommended for long-term parkers, but also for repeat parkers it’s a very good deal 🥰. If you have to pay 5 Lei (1 Euro) for an hour, you get the whole year for a "mere" 500 Lei (100 Euro), which would mean only 27 cents per day.
How did we solve our parking problem? About 500 meters away begins zone 1, where you also have the option for 1 day, 1 week, 1 / 3 / 6 months. A day here costs 15 Lei (3 Euro) and again we see... the annual flat rate in the center is really a "bargain" 😁.
Note & info: The SMS can only be sent from a ROMANIAN phone number. So, if necessary, ask a passerby and hand them the fee in cash 😅🙈
Conclusion about the city: A beautiful small town, apparently very cold in winter (temperatures as low as -38 degrees have been recorded), surrounded by mountains, very clean and well-kept, and if you speak Hungarian or English, you’ll get by much easier than with Romanian. It is also said that many people here speak German, but we didn’t have much time to find out or test it ourselves. But, for the next visit, it’s definitely on the list.
Lots of information about parking in Romanian cities, and much more, can be found here > https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/informationen-tipps-reise-rumaenien/

Miercurea Ciuc | Harghita County
(16 October 2025)
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Miercurea Ciuc | Harghita County
(16 October 2025)
Miercurea Ciuc (in Hungarian: Csíkszereda, in German: Szeklerburg) is the county seat of Harghita County. It is located in the Szeklerland, a predominantly Hungarian-speaking ethnocultural region in eastern Transylvania, in the valley of the Olt River.
In the Jigodin district of Miercurea Ciuc, the remains of three Dacian fortifications were found, belonging to the Dacian culture of the 1st century. Between 1876 and 1918, Csíkszereda was the seat of Csík County in the historical Szeklerland in the Kingdom of Hungary. After the Treaty of Trianon in 1920, it became part of the Kingdom of Romania.
Miercurea Ciuc became part of Hungary again between 1940 and 1944 as a result of the Second Vienna Award. In March 1945, it was returned to Romania, which was confirmed by the Paris Peace Treaties of 1947. Between 1952 and 1960, the city belonged to the Magyar Autonomous Region, which was later renamed the Mureș-Magyar Autonomous Region between 1960 and 1968. Since 1968, Miercurea Ciuc has been the county seat of Harghita County.
Pictures: 16 October 2025
In the Jigodin district of Miercurea Ciuc, the remains of three Dacian fortifications were found, belonging to the Dacian culture of the 1st century. Between 1876 and 1918, Csíkszereda was the seat of Csík County in the historical Szeklerland in the Kingdom of Hungary. After the Treaty of Trianon in 1920, it became part of the Kingdom of Romania.
Miercurea Ciuc became part of Hungary again between 1940 and 1944 as a result of the Second Vienna Award. In March 1945, it was returned to Romania, which was confirmed by the Paris Peace Treaties of 1947. Between 1952 and 1960, the city belonged to the Magyar Autonomous Region, which was later renamed the Mureș-Magyar Autonomous Region between 1960 and 1968. Since 1968, Miercurea Ciuc has been the county seat of Harghita County.
Pictures: 16 October 2025

Our tip: Mini Transylvania | Leisure and family park
(11 October 2025)
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Our tip: Mini Transylvania | Leisure and family park
(11 October 2025)
All of Transylvania / Siebenbürgen in one place awaits young and old / all visitors in Odorheiu Secuiesc. The town is about 25 km east of Sighisoara in Harghita County.
Learn more and find lots of information > https://parculminitransilvania.ro/minitransylvania-en
Learn more and find lots of information > https://parculminitransilvania.ro/minitransylvania-en

Red Lake, der Rote See | Harghita County
(22 September 2025)
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Red Lake, der Rote See | Harghita County
(22 September 2025)
The Red Lake (Lacul Roșu) is a natural reservoir in the Harghita district of northeastern Romania.
It is located in the Hasmas Mountains, on the upper bank of the Bicaz River and at the foot of Hasmasul Mare Peak, near Bicaz Gorge, about 25 km from Gheorgheni and about 30 km from Bicaz (Neamt district).
Images (AP)
It is located in the Hasmas Mountains, on the upper bank of the Bicaz River and at the foot of Hasmasul Mare Peak, near Bicaz Gorge, about 25 km from Gheorgheni and about 30 km from Bicaz (Neamt district).
Images (AP)

Our tip: Mini Transylvania | Leisure and family park
(28 August 2025)
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Our tip: Mini Transylvania | Leisure and family park
(28 August 2025)
All of Transylvania in one place awaits young and old / all visitors in Odorheiu Secuiesc. The town is located about 25 km east of Sighisoara, in Harghita County.
Learn more and find lots of information > https://parculminitransilvania.ro/minitransylvania-en
Learn more and find lots of information > https://parculminitransilvania.ro/minitransylvania-en

Our tip: Mini Transylvania | Leisure and amusement park
(07 August 2025)
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Our tip: Mini Transylvania | Leisure and amusement park
(07 August 2025)
All of Transylvania in one place awaits young and old / all visitors in Odorheiu Secuiesc. The town is located about 25 km east of Sighisoara, in Harghita County.
Learn more and find lots of information > https://parculminitransilvania.ro/minitransylvania-en
Learn more and find lots of information > https://parculminitransilvania.ro/minitransylvania-en

Mini Transylvania | Leisure and family park 😍😍 💙💛❤️
(07 July 2025)
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Mini Transylvania | Leisure and family park 😍😍 💙💛❤️
(07 July 2025)
All of Transylvania in one place – that’s what awaits young and old / all visitors in Odorheiu Secuiesc. The Mini Transylvania Park is located about 25 km east of Sighisoara in Harghita County and is definitely worth a visit 🥰
https://parculminitransilvania.ro | https://welcome-to-romania.com
https://parculminitransilvania.ro | https://welcome-to-romania.com

Our tip 😍😍 Mini Transylvania | Leisure and amusement park
(24 April 2025)
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Our tip 😍😍 Mini Transylvania | Leisure and amusement park
(24 April 2025)
All of Transylvania in one place awaits young and old / all visitors in Odorheiu Secuiesc. The town is located about 25 km east of Sighisoara, in Harghita County.
Learn more and find lots of information > https://parculminitransilvania.ro/minitransylvania-en
Learn more and find lots of information > https://parculminitransilvania.ro/minitransylvania-en

Bicaz Gorge | Harghita County
(28 February 2025)
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Bicaz Gorge | Harghita County
(28 February 2025)
The Bicaz Gorge is located in the central part of the Hasmas Mountains, in the counties of Neamt and Harghita. The town of Bicaz is only 20 km away.
Text / Image source: https://www.destinatiaanului.ro/
Text / Image source: https://www.destinatiaanului.ro/
We thank Destinatia Anului for the permission to use this image(s)

Christ Statue "The Heart of Jesus" | Harghita County
(06 January 2025)
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Christ Statue "The Heart of Jesus" | Harghita County
(06 January 2025)
In 2011, the largest statue of Jesus in Eastern Europe was erected on Mount Gordon in Harghita County, between the towns of Odorheiu Secuiesc and Praid.
The statue, called the Heart of Jesus, is approximately 22 meters tall, built from iron and stainless steel, and was funded through donations collected by the town hall of the village of Lupeni.
Image source: https://destinatiaanului.ro
Images: visitharghita.com
The statue, called the Heart of Jesus, is approximately 22 meters tall, built from iron and stainless steel, and was funded through donations collected by the town hall of the village of Lupeni.
Image source: https://destinatiaanului.ro
Images: visitharghita.com

Lavender, lavender and more ... in Siebenbürgen
(22 June 2023)
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Lavender, lavender and more ... in Siebenbürgen
(22 June 2023)
Tot în Transilvania ( Transilvania ), aici, în municipalitatea Cristuru Secuiesc, lavanda începe să înflorească.
În perioada 24.06 - 30.07, toți prietenii și părțile interesate sunt din nou invitați să viziteze totul despre „Lavanda / Levendula”". Astfel, cine este în apropiere ... o vizită merită!
Cristuru Secuiesc ( în maghiară: Székelykeresztúr, în germană: Szeklerkreuz ) este un oraș mic din România, în districtul Harghita, în regiunea Transilvaniei.
Mai multe informații pot fi găsite la: Dianna Manufaktúra
Vă mulțumim că ne-ați permis să folosim aceste imagini
În perioada 24.06 - 30.07, toți prietenii și părțile interesate sunt din nou invitați să viziteze totul despre „Lavanda / Levendula”". Astfel, cine este în apropiere ... o vizită merită!
Cristuru Secuiesc ( în maghiară: Székelykeresztúr, în germană: Szeklerkreuz ) este un oraș mic din România, în districtul Harghita, în regiunea Transilvaniei.
Mai multe informații pot fi găsite la: Dianna Manufaktúra
Vă mulțumim că ne-ați permis să folosim aceste imagini

Salt Mine Praid, Harghita County
(14 April 2023)
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Salt Mine Praid, Harghita County
(14 April 2023)
ideal for a family trip and more ...
We thank Alex Pers Photography Adrian Moise for the permission to use this image(s)

Fun and snow games...
(08 February 2023)
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Fun and snow games...
(08 February 2023)
Skigyimes Resort is located in Lunca de Sus in Harghita District ( in northeastern Romania ). The resort is equipped with ski lifts and a bobsleigh run ( summer and winter operation ) and can therefore be visited at any time of the year.
Also, ATV rides ( quad ) can be booked, in winter, but also in spring and summer, which are guided by beautiful nature and wonderful landscapes.
Images: 01.02.2021
Also, ATV rides ( quad ) can be booked, in winter, but also in spring and summer, which are guided by beautiful nature and wonderful landscapes.
Images: 01.02.2021

Spiel und Spaß… im Schnee
(15 December 2022)
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Fun and games… on the snow ☃
(15 December 2022)
Skigyimes Resort is located in Lunca de Sus in Harghita County (northeast Romania). The resort is equipped with a ski lift and a bobsled run (operating in summer and winter), so it can be visited at any time of the year.
ATV (quad) rides can be booked in winter, as well as in spring and summer, which take you through beautiful nature and wonderful scenery.
ATV (quad) rides can be booked in winter, as well as in spring and summer, which take you through beautiful nature and wonderful scenery.

Hipparion Trails Riding Center
(02 November 2022)
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Hipparion Trails Equestrian Center
(02 November 2022)
The Hipparion Equestrian Center saw many innovations last winter.
All rooms are supplied with electricity through a photovoltaic system. Rooms in the historic farmhouse have also been renovated and designed with regional themes.
The new shower house with sauna and relaxation room is completed, it is located in the middle of the forest with a phenomenal view of the Hasmas National Park.
I mean a wonderful place... Vacation time (in Romania)
Learn more: Hipparion Trails
All rooms are supplied with electricity through a photovoltaic system. Rooms in the historic farmhouse have also been renovated and designed with regional themes.
The new shower house with sauna and relaxation room is completed, it is located in the middle of the forest with a phenomenal view of the Hasmas National Park.
I mean a wonderful place... Vacation time (in Romania)
Learn more: Hipparion Trails

Hipparion Trails - Riding tours and lessons
(31 October 2022)
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Hipparion Trails - Riding tours and lessons
(31 October 2022)
A wonderful picture from the beginning of August 2022 and a gigantic view between the rocks on the top of "Nagy Hasmas" (1792 meters).
In the Carpathian Mountains of Romania, the Hipparion riding school is located in the middle of wild and romantic nature. Horseback trips through the mystical and fascinating mountains of the Romanian Eastern Carpathians have been starting from here for many years.
Learn more about Hipparion Trails:
https://hipparionromania.com/
In the Carpathian Mountains of Romania, the Hipparion riding school is located in the middle of wild and romantic nature. Horseback trips through the mystical and fascinating mountains of the Romanian Eastern Carpathians have been starting from here for many years.
Learn more about Hipparion Trails:
https://hipparionromania.com/
We thank Hipparion Trails for the permission to use this image(s)

Râul Corund
(17 October 2022)
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Corund River
(17 October 2022)
Images from 14.06.2022 of the Corund river from Harghita county.
The Corund River is about 23 km long. It flows into the larger Târnava Mică River in the town of Praid as a left tributary.
Thanks to the photographer of the pictures, Mr. Thorsten Wisnewski, for sending these pictures.
The Corund River is about 23 km long. It flows into the larger Târnava Mică River in the town of Praid as a left tributary.
Thanks to the photographer of the pictures, Mr. Thorsten Wisnewski, for sending these pictures.

Toplița Monastery, Harghita County
(11 October 2022)
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Toplița Monastery, Harghita County
(11 October 2022)
The town of Toplița (in Hungarian Maroshévíz, in German Töplitz) is located in Harghita County in Transylvania.
The images show the Monastery of St. Ilie, or Toplița Monastery, which was founded in 1928 by Dr. It was founded by Miron Cristea, the first Patriarch of Romania. Inside the monastery is a museum that includes icons on wood and glass and a parish library with thousands of volumes.
In antiquity, probably the Dacian settlement of Sangidava was located here (according to Ptolemy). The town of Toplița was mentioned for the first time in writing in 1658 and belonged at that time to the Principality of Transylvania and from the end of the 17th century to the Habsburg Monarchy.
After the First World War, the city became part of Romania. As a result of the second Vienna arbitration in 1940, it belonged again to Hungary for four years and from 1944 back to Romania.
Image source: Destination of the Year & Visit Toplița
The images show the Monastery of St. Ilie, or Toplița Monastery, which was founded in 1928 by Dr. It was founded by Miron Cristea, the first Patriarch of Romania. Inside the monastery is a museum that includes icons on wood and glass and a parish library with thousands of volumes.
In antiquity, probably the Dacian settlement of Sangidava was located here (according to Ptolemy). The town of Toplița was mentioned for the first time in writing in 1658 and belonged at that time to the Principality of Transylvania and from the end of the 17th century to the Habsburg Monarchy.
After the First World War, the city became part of Romania. As a result of the second Vienna arbitration in 1940, it belonged again to Hungary for four years and from 1944 back to Romania.
Image source: Destination of the Year & Visit Toplița
We thank Destinatia Anului for the permission to use this image(s)

Hipparion Trails - Riding tours and lessons
(12 August 2022)
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Horse riding and fresh eggs! Heart what you want more
(28 July 2022)
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Horse riding and fresh eggs! Heart, what more do you want?
(28 July 2022)
Hipparion Trails from Harghita County offers star walks through the untouched nature of Romania's Hasmas National Park. The ideal riding holiday for everyone aged 8-80, open to all levels of riding.
Whether you are romantically riding through the pastures of the Harghita Mountains or adventurous through mysterious primeval forests, there is something for everyone.
And... recently there are also fresh eggs directly at the Hipparion farm. 16 chickens have moved in and offer guests fresh eggs from happy Romanian hens
There are still a few places left for the September tour: https://hipparionromania .com/ro/drumetie-de-4-zile/
Learn more about Hipparion Trails
Whether you are romantically riding through the pastures of the Harghita Mountains or adventurous through mysterious primeval forests, there is something for everyone.
And... recently there are also fresh eggs directly at the Hipparion farm. 16 chickens have moved in and offer guests fresh eggs from happy Romanian hens
There are still a few places left for the September tour: https://hipparionromania .com/ro/drumetie-de-4-zile/
Learn more about Hipparion Trails
We thank Hipparion Trails for the permission to use this image(s)

Horseback riding tours with Hipparion Trails
(04 July 2022)
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Horse riding tours with Hipparion Trails
(04 July 2022)
On the way through the idyllic pastures of the Hasmas National Park, spectacular views of the Szeklerland from the Grosslauch peak, the steep cliffs of the "Lone Stone", numerous rare species of plants and animals of the national park and much more.. All this you will find in the tours trails made by the supplier Hipparion Trails.
Egyes-kő (Romanian: Lonely Stone) is a prominent boulder in the Hasmás Mountains / Natural Park in the eastern part of Harghita County. On its southwest side is the Egyeskő hut, built in 1932 at an altitude of 1,504 meters.
Who wants to ride!? > Learn more about Hipparion Trails:
https: // xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/.../walks-on-the-route.../
Egyes-kő (Romanian: Lonely Stone) is a prominent boulder in the Hasmás Mountains / Natural Park in the eastern part of Harghita County. On its southwest side is the Egyeskő hut, built in 1932 at an altitude of 1,504 meters.
Who wants to ride!? > Learn more about Hipparion Trails:
https: // xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/.../walks-on-the-route.../

Hiking in the Carpathians
(27 June 2022)
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Hiking in the Carpathians
(27 June 2022)
Beautiful images from the Hipparion Trails route that took place a few days ago in the Carpathian mountains.
Learn more and an overview of all upcoming tours:
https: // xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/.../plimbari-pe-traseu.../
Learn more and an overview of all upcoming tours:
https: // xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/.../plimbari-pe-traseu.../
We thank Hipparion Trails for the permission to use this image(s)

Hipparion Trails, the season has started
(14 June 2022)

House Prosvila
(10 June 2022)
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Prosvila House Harghita County
(10 June 2022)
Prosilva House (Chalet and Pension) is an exceptional place to spend unforgettable moments!
Besides the unique aspect and the available facilities, from this location you have a superb panorama over the Calimani Mountains and you can visit a variety of tourist objectives in the area.
Rent a room or the whole house with friends and / or family. Your host speaks German, English and Romanian.
Learn more about this German language provider: Casa Prosilva
https://prosilvahouse.ro
Besides the unique aspect and the available facilities, from this location you have a superb panorama over the Calimani Mountains and you can visit a variety of tourist objectives in the area.
Rent a room or the whole house with friends and / or family. Your host speaks German, English and Romanian.
Learn more about this German language provider: Casa Prosilva
https://prosilvahouse.ro

Hipparion
(27 May 2022)
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Hipparion - excursions and riding lessons
(27 May 2022)
In the Carpathians of Romania, behind the seven mountains, not with the seven dwarfs, but in the beautiful Transylvania, is the Hipparion stable in the middle of the wild and romantic nature.
From here, horseback riding trips through the mystical and fascinating mountains of the Romanian Eastern Carpathians have been starting for 14 years. On the back of safe and loving horses, you can see the dreamy beauty of the Szeklerland, be guided through dense and mysterious primitive forests, and find magical places away from the tourist trails.
Learn more about this German language provider:
https: // xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/.../plimbari-pe.../
From here, horseback riding trips through the mystical and fascinating mountains of the Romanian Eastern Carpathians have been starting for 14 years. On the back of safe and loving horses, you can see the dreamy beauty of the Szeklerland, be guided through dense and mysterious primitive forests, and find magical places away from the tourist trails.
Learn more about this German language provider:
https: // xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/.../plimbari-pe.../