Pictures of the Danube, the bay of Dubova and in the background the Manastirea (monastery) Mraconia. Here begins one of the most famous hiking routes in the Danube Gorge: From Dubova there to Varful (mountain) Ciucarul Mare (Great Sugar Peak).

Difficulty: easy
Duration there and back: about 2 hours
Marking: yellow triangles
Starting point: exit from the village of Dobova in the direction of Svinita

We thank Banatul Montan (Photos: Kokovics Laszlo ) for the permission to use these pictures.

More than 60 years have passed ... but it seems we have always been here ... somehow

We thank Mr. Cristian Macedonschi for sending us this picture from the old days.
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Romania is a diverse travel destination and there is something for everyone. Relaxation and solitude, fortresses, castles, history, cities and parties, or simply (the) sea 🥰

https://welcome-to-romania.com | https://rotravel24.com

We followed the Zitzmann family through Romania, who not only allowed us to use the pictures from their trip (end of September 2023), but also to share their experiences and stories. Thank you 🥰

https://urlaub-im-donaudelta.de | https://discover-sulina.com

"Romania, Day 10 – Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve. ❤️

Getting up early was worth it. 🙂 The sunrise boat tour was WOW. 😎

Today is a lazy day at the campsite, a bit of laundry, tomorrow we move on. A few pictures from the enchanting Danube Delta, I could share many more. It's almost hard to believe that just 25 km away, last week, there were drone attacks on a Ukrainian port. 🧐 But we feel very safe here. 👍"

Thanks to Gerhard and Daniela Zitzmann for the pictures and text.

As soon as the Transfăgărășan reopens in mid/late June, but even earlier in many other regions, you will encounter them again... the brown bears.

First, our BIG REQUEST:
DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!!
DO NOT ATTRACT THE BEARS!!
BEARS are wild animals of the forest and not "attractions"—please respect this during your trip and when encountering one or more bears! Enjoy the moment, but stay in your car and simply drive on slowly.

In Romania, there are about 8,000 to 10,000 wild brown bears, and more and more bears are drawn to roads and towns because, unfortunately, some drivers/travelers feed them, so the bears—especially with their young—keep returning to the roadsides.

We understand, it is a special experience... but bears can also be very dangerous, especially a mother bear with her cute cubs. Mothers know: with children, the fun ends quickly and things can become dangerous very fast. So once again... PLEASE SHOW RESPONSIBILITY AND RESPECT for these animals.

By attracting or feeding the bears, you destroy their natural way of life... for a moment of attraction. Therefore, please let the bears... be bears... do not feed them and do not stop if you see one or more bears at the roadside. This behavior attracts the bears, as they expect to get food. Leaving your vehicle to get closer to a bear should NEVER happen. Thank you!

Places, sites, and lots of nature you shouldn't miss in 2025. Beautiful pictures of wonderful travel destinations in Romania.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de | https://willkommen-in-rumänien.de

The Danube Gorge / Iron Gates | Putna Monastery | Red Lake | Palace of Culture in Iași | Curtea de Argeș | Voroneț Monastery | The Merry Cemetery of Săpânța | Government Palace in Bucharest

Pictures of the Transalpina, the "Kings Road", from June 2023.

We thank Mr. Michael Steffen for sending the pictures, which he took during his motorcycle tour in June 2023 in Romania.

This year, the Easter holiday is celebrated at the same time for all denominations, both in Romania and in many other countries in Europe and around the world 😊

The Vacanță în România team wishes you a Happy Easter together with your loved ones.

Urlaub in Rumänien wishes everyone a Happy Easter, as well as peace and reflection in these unfortunately not so peaceful and tense times.

This weekend, at the same time as the Catholic / Evangelical calendar, it is Easter in Romania, the Orthodox Easter celebration.

The highlight is the Resurrection service on the night before Easter Sunday, when believers wait in front of the cathedrals with a candle in hand for the Holy Light ... to then take it home to their families.

The Vacanță în România team wishes you a Happy Easter together with your loved ones.

Urlaub in Rumänien wishes everyone celebrating this weekend ... a Happy Easter!

Romania is rich in German-speaking history and regions. German-speaking hosts (holiday areas, resorts, hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, and more) are connected in a network and look forward to welcoming you and your family.

https://dsg-ru.de | https://willkommen-in-rumänien.de

Pictures: Ski and snowboard resort Arena Platoș Păltiniș | Domeniul Cerbilor Chalets, Suceava County | Casa Schmidt Guesthouse, Brașov County | Hermania Restaurant, Sibiu | Albota Tourist Complex, Sibiu County | NEXT DOOR Restaurant, Brașov | Zabola Estate Hotel, Covasna County | Hanul Vatra, Vâlcea County

Website: https://dsg-ru.de

Orthodox, as well as Catholic / Evangelical Christians, celebrate Easter this weekend, in mid-April.

In many parts of Romania, especially in Transylvania, eggs are dyed with onion skins and decorated with small flowers and/or leaves, creating interesting patterns. In Bukovina, Easter eggs are made using a special technique, each one being a small work of art.

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

A small selection of cities, places, and destinations that you should definitely visit at least once on a trip through Romania (Part 4 of 500 🥰).

Here: Bâlea Lake and the Transfăgărășan mountain road

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

Both the Orthodox and the Catholic / Evangelical Easter celebrations take place at the same time this year, next weekend.

On the night from Holy Saturday to Easter Sunday, in Romania, people of all ages go to church with a candle in hand. In addition to attending the service, every worshipper carries a lit candle home at midnight, as a sign of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Once home, they use the candle soot to draw a cross above the front door.

Bread and red eggs are also brought to the Easter service to be blessed. The art of decorating eggs is a tradition and part of the history in many regions of Romania.

Transylvania is rich in history, and around 160 fortified churches invite interested visitors to take a journey through Transylvania's past and present.

An overview of all these fortified churches and much more information:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen/

We thank the Fortified Churches Foundation (https://kirchenburgen.org) for the permission to use the images and data.

The Moldavian monasteries are located in the region of Bukovina (northeastern Romania) and were built in the 15th and 16th centuries, during the former Principality of Moldavia.

The monasteries are famous for their stunning frescoes. Many of the buildings are attributed to Stephen the Great, who is said to have founded a monastery for every battle he won. Eight of these monasteries are part of the UNESCO World Heritage.

What makes the Moldavian monasteries special is their uniquely colorful painting, unparalleled in Europe. The monks wanted to convey the teachings of the Holy Scripture to common people who could neither read nor write. Thus, they used the inner walls, facades, and defensive walls of the monasteries to illustrate scenes and parables from the Bible through colorful drawings, paintings, and frescoes. These are considered absolute masterpieces of Byzantine art.

Text and images: Georg Schenk ... Many, many THANKS

Many more Romania offers at DRS Reisen GmbH from Stuttgart.

https://drs-reisen.de/reise/city-break-bukarest-mit-kultur-und-weinprobe/

German travel agency, including travel insurance certificate.

It is ready, online, and already printed 🥰

Order a printed version in Germany (and neighboring countries):
https://romania-euro24.de

View / read online for free:
https://welcome-to-romania.com

In collaboration with many partners, cities, DMOs, and the HoReCa sector, the new edition of the "Holiday in Romania 2025" brochure has been completed, featuring 68 pages.

We distribute the brochure at trade fairs, and it is now available online in German and English (more languages coming soon). If you would like to receive the printed German edition (2025), you can order it online in Germany for a fee of €2.80 + shipping starting February 24. We will announce the order link soon.

We follow the Zitzmann family through Romania, who not only allowed us to use the pictures from their trip (late September 2023) but also to share their experiences and stories. Thank you 🥰

"Romania Day 16, we drive about 90 km over the Transfagarasan Pass, which is only open for four months a year—the rest of the year, the high road is closed due to the long winter. Many media outlets refer to it as the 'most beautiful' mountain road. It is unique, as you can see wild bears there. The mountain road was built in just 4.5 years, and the highest point is 2,042 meters high.

On the orders of the then head of state Nicolae Ceaușescu (dictator), the high road was intended not only for military purposes, due to the tense relations with the Soviet Union after the events of the Prague Spring, but also to serve a tourist purpose. This road connection through the high mountains was meant to facilitate rapid troop movements. After four and a half years of construction, the road was opened on September 20, 1974. 🙂😎"

Thank you to Gerhard Daniela Zitzmann for the pictures and text.

A holiday, a round trip through Transylvania and neighbouring regions in Romania.

We would like to thank Mr Daniel Sippel for sending us these wonderful impressions of his trip.

Pictures from the Fagaras / Retezat Mountains which inspire hiking / trekking and discussion. Thank you for the many comments on the pictures, we are pleased that our text is read ... and in this case ... also corrected. Thank you for that.

https://www.karpaten-offroad.de/tour/rumanien-retezat-gebirge/ | https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

Romania is rich in history and therefore ... just as rich in the corresponding buildings and many stories.

There are still 300 fortified churches in Transylvania alone, as well as fortresses, castles, many fortresses and ruins in large numbers.

https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/ | https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/

We thank the photographers / Facebook groups of the pictures for the permission to use them.

Romania is rich in history and therefore ... just as rich in the corresponding buildings and many stories.

There are still 300 fortified churches in Transylvania alone, as well as fortresses, castles, many fortresses and ruins in large numbers.

https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/ | https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/

We thank the photographers / Facebook groups of the pictures for the permission to use them.

“Bunicii” for grandparents, and “bunica” for grandmother (Oma). In Romania, family has a much higher importance than in Germany, and grandmothers, who continue working alongside their families even into old age, have been and still are the backbone of many families.

A hard life, yet always there for everyone – this defines the daily reality of these women. And… they are and will remain the best cooks in the whole country, and we can confirm this from our own experience.

We thank photographer Sorin Onișor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for the permission to use these wonderful images.

“Bunicii” for grandparents, and “bunica” for grandmother (Oma). In Romania, family has a much higher importance than in Germany, and grandmothers, who continue working alongside their families even into old age, have been and still are the backbone of many families.

A hard life, yet always there for everyone – this defines the daily reality of these women. And… they are and will remain the best cooks in the whole country, and we can confirm this from our own experience.

We thank photographer Sorin Onișor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for the permission to use these wonderful images.

Pictures by photographer Stefan Bode from the Transylvania region in Romania. We would like to thank him and Mrs. Göddert from Heide Reisen.

https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/ | https://heide-reisen.de