Visit our project roTravel24. There you will find, in addition to information on travel destinations, travel offers, experiences, hosts, camping / motorhome sites, and much more.

https://rotravel24.com

Also note the "+" / "My Travel Plan" function. With this, you can easily create your own travel itinerary ... many more functions for this are in the planning / development stage and will be completed over the coming months.

Photos by photographer Stefan Bode from the Transylvania region in Romania. We sincerely thank him and Mrs. Göddert from Heide Reisen for their support.

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

Discover the beauty of the Carpathians and / or the wine regions of Romania with the German-speaking tour operator Karpaten Outdoor Tours.

https://welcome-to-romania.com | https://www.karpaten-offroad.de

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.

We continue to work on our new information section (sorted by regions in Romania) about camping, motorhome travel, and more.

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/uir/camping-in-romania-en/

Motorhomes and wild camping | Many things are possible, not everything is allowed, and some things can be quite dangerous. Romania's Carpathian Mountains are home to brown bears, there are many national parks and protected areas, and many activities are forbidden 😅 However, if you don't want to stay at an official campsite, please ask in the local area. There is usually a possibility to park on private property (with permission), in front of a guesthouse (with permission), or elsewhere. But please, always ask… local residents can also inform you about possible dangers (e.g., bears).

Our online list still lacks a lot of information, so we kindly ask for your help to complete this overview (in German, Romanian, and English).

You can submit new places for free directly on the site, and after a quick review, we will publish them online. Many thanks in advance to all the contributors 🥰

Many travelers drive to Romania with their own car or rent one at the airport and ... some may feel a bit overwhelmed by parking situations in certain cities. So here are a few tips.

**First of all, don’t copy the creative parking habits of some locals**. Cars can be **towed quickly** (especially in fire zones, in front of hospitals, intersections, pedestrian crossings, etc.), and recovering them requires **cash payment** – but first, you need to find out where your car was taken, which can be a long process 🙈.

# Stress-free parking in Brăila 🥰
Brăila, located in southeastern Romania, has about 150,000 residents. **Parking is always available and completely free, even in the city center**.

# The neighboring city, Galați ... a bit more complicated 😅
Galați, with around 300,000 residents, has **many paid parking zones** (not only downtown). Parking is charged **Monday-Saturday, 08:00-20:00**, and can be paid at parking meters or via SMS (Romanian phone number required). **IMPORTANT**: If you don’t pay, you may quickly find a **wheel clamp** 😅. The unlocking fee is **200-300 Lei (40-60 Euros)** depending on the time of day.

# Brașov – parking requires patience
Finding a parking spot **near the center of Brașov is difficult at any time**. Many streets are one-way, and it takes time to locate an available space. **Parking is charged (Monday-Saturday, 08:00-20:00)** and can be paid at meters, via SMS (per hour, multiple SMS needed – Romanian number required), or via an app (24h tickets available). Paid parking applies citywide, so always check the signs.

# Timișoara, European Capital of Culture 2023 ... going high-tech 😁
Paid parking in the city center is monitored using a **special camera-equipped vehicle** that scans parked cars and checks payment records in real-time. We’re not sure how it works exactly, but … we suspect fines are issued automatically.

# Bucharest … no words 🙈
Parking in Bucharest means **either at the hotel or 20 km outside the city** 😁. The **traffic is intense**, and the **driving style is reminiscent of Italian movies**. Most areas, including downtown, require **paid parking** (via meter, SMS – Romanian number needed, or app). Finding a spot in the **Old Town is extremely difficult**, and private parking can cost up to **300 Lei (60 Euros) for 24h**. **Our advice**: book a hotel with free parking and use taxis, Uber, or public transport instead. It's worth it!

# Small towns & rural areas
Parking here is usually **free and easy** 😊, but check signs near tourist attractions.

# Ignoring a parking fine? 😅
Not a good idea! Most cities **clamp the front wheel** (yellow or orange). The release fee depends on the time of day. **Better pay for parking in advance** – it’s cheaper!

Any parking experiences in Romania? Share your comments!

# And a reminder: RO Vignette
Driving on **Romanian highways and national roads** requires a vignette (Rovinieta). Buy it online **up to a month before your trip**: [https://www.roviniete.ro/de/](https://www.roviniete.ro/de/). Prices:
- 3 Euros / 7 days
- 7 Euros / 30 days
- 13 Euros / 90 days
- 28 Euros / 1 year

Rental cars usually have it included, but double-check.

Safe travels & stress-free parking! 🚗😊

Please take note when driving to and in Romania. Since July 1, 2023, it is mandatory to use dipped headlights during the day, both in cities and outside of them (so, everywhere 😀).

Also, a vignette is required for almost all roads outside cities (highways and even national roads). The costs are low, and the vignette can be purchased at many gas stations or online (up to one month before your trip): https://www.roviniete.ro/de/

If you are traveling through Hungary on the highway, you will also need a vignette, which can be purchased online (same link as above). Additionally, the Austrian vignette can be purchased at https://asfinag.at or at gas stations in Germany / Hungary (and of course in Austria – but then it might be too late 😅). Always keep the receipt, as Austria may check both the vignette and proof of payment.

In Romania, the **blood alcohol limit for driving is 0.00‰** !!!

Speed limits in Romania:
- max. 50 km/h in cities
- max. 90 km/h on national roads (even if Google Maps suggests 100 km/h!!)
- max. 130 km/h on highways

A **fire extinguisher** (though sometimes overlooked for tourists) and **two warning triangles** are mandatory.

Even if other drivers (especially trucks!!!) exceed speed limits in towns, please follow them for your safety, your family's, and others on the road – and to avoid fines.

Pedestrians ALWAYS have the right of way at crosswalks (unless there is a traffic light). You must usually stop if you see a potential pedestrian about to cross.

At unguarded railway crossings, **you must stop** and check both directions for approaching trains. This is required by law and, more importantly, ensures your safety. The road over the tracks is often bumpy – maintain distance from the car in front and never start crossing while another vehicle is still on the tracks!

Safe travels! | Drum bun!

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/

Discover the secrets of the wines and the untouched beauty of the Carpathians

Experience an individual premium wine tour through Romania (dates May to November 2026) with visits to well-known wineries, historical cities, and much, much more.

More information directly from the provider (in German):

Our brochure "Holiday in Romania 2026" with 64 pages in German and plenty of information is perfect for planning your 2026 holiday.

Read / flip through directly online > https://willkommen-in-rumänien.de

Those who would like to have the brochure in printed form at home can order it online from Germany and neighboring countries for a nominal fee / postage costs > https://romania-euro24.de/de/

For larger quantities for events, functions, or cooperations, please inquire via email at: office@red-frog-galati.com

Once again, pictures of the Transalpina, the "King's Road," from August 2025.

We thank Mr. Hermann Loosli for the permission to use these pictures, which he took during his trip to Romania.

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.

Romania is famous for... Papanasi, Ice cream clate ( ice cream pancakes ), Cake ( cake ) Greta Garbo and many more 🥰

Simply delicious 😋 🤗 🤗
PS: More pictures and recipes in the comments are welcome 👍

Welcome to Romania! Romania impresses with its magnificent nature, untouched landscapes, rich history, cities & villages, sights and so much more.

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

From the Carpathian Mountains and the Black Sea coast to the Danube Delta, Romania as a travel destination offers a multitude of possibilities for the perfect vacation. Modern cities, lots of history, interspersed with untouched nature and villages where people live according to centuries-old traditions enrich the "vacation in Romania" experience

A wonderful picture straight from life, a hard life when you sit right next to the heater... and yet fascinating what people can achieve when they have to.

Taken by photographer Sorin Onisor in mid-January 2026 in Bukovina, northeastern Romania.

Transalpina, Transfăgărășan, Bucegi and Făgăraș Mountains and many others. There are many wonderful trails through Romania's mountains and nature.

Let yourself be seduced and enchanted. Romania is looking forward to your visit.

https://willkommen-in-rumänien.de | https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de

9 days, with 72,000 visitors on the first weekend alone and about 260,000 visitors over the entire duration of the fair, probably the largest B2C fair in all of Europe. Together with DRS Reisen GmbH from Stuttgart, more than 10,000 printed products (brochures, flyers, information) were distributed to interested visitors in 9 days. About 3,000 individual consultations were conducted by a total of six employees and... it was never boring.

https://willkommen-in-rumänien.de | https://drs-reisen.de

The concept of broad information (Urlaub in Rumänien), bundled with the right offers (DRS Reisen GmbH), proved to be a complete success here in Stuttgart.

Two pictures, one from the Stelvio Pass in Italy, the second highest mountain pass in the Alps, and one from the Transfagarasan in Romania, the second highest mountain pass over the Carpathians (in Romania).

We thank Mr. Thomas Götten for the suggestion and the picture from the Stelvio Pass.

Life in the countryside is very different from life in the cities. It is characterized by family, hospitality, traditions, hardships, and hard work well into old age.

And ... it is often a happier life than we imagine. Those who have little worry less, and the many daily news updates of the world, which we constantly receive on our phones (and don’t really need), reach these people less often or perhaps not at all.

We thank the photographer Sorin Onișor ( Sorin Onișor ) for the permission to use these atmospheric images.

Visit us at the CMT holiday exhibition in Stuttgart from January 17 to 25, 2026 🥰
You can find us in Hall 6, Stand 6A18.

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de | https://drs-reisen.de

Visit us at the CMT holiday exhibition in Stuttgart from January 17 to 25, 2026, Count Dracula is already here 🥰

You can find us in Hall 6, Stand 6A18.

We thank the "Theater unter den Kuppeln" from Leinfelden-Echterdingen / Stetten for the visit > https://tudk.de

Our current brochure "Holiday in Romania 2026" (view online, but also available for delivery order): https://willkommen-in-rumänien.de

Sarmale, DELICIOUS!! Sarmale are not prepared everywhere in Romania according to the same recipe. Depending on the region and personal taste, they vary from place to place, including in size.

Sarmale contain meat mixed with other ingredients, wrapped in grape leaves or pickled cabbage. They can also be meatless (vegetarian) with vegetables. We present a special recipe from Moldova with meat filling.

For 1 kg ground meat (pork, beef, chicken, or a mix), add:
- 4–5 medium onions
- 100 g rice
- salt, pepper – 1 tsp each
- dill and parsley – to taste
- tomato broth (150 g)
- 4 tbsp oil (with chicken meat)

If using lean meat, add a few tbsp breadcrumbs or cornmeal to bind better. Mix well and wrap in grape leaves or cabbage, as preferred.

Cook for about 2 hours. Place sarmale tightly in a pot, cover with water. When liquid reduces, add hot water. Check after the first hour and as needed.

The recipe matches the pictures. Thanks to "Mama" Postolache 🥰 for the recipe and her daughter for the work and pictures.

The ingredients make about 120 sarmale. They are usually eaten with smântână (sour cream) and ardei iute (hot peppers). Depending on the region, white bread and mămăligă (made from cornmeal, similar to Italian polenta) are also served.

Enjoy your meal! 😋🥰

Visit us at the CMT holiday exhibition in Stuttgart from January 17 to 25, 2026. You can find us in Hall 6, Stand 6A18 🥰

Our current brochure "Holiday in Romania 2026" (view online, but also available for delivery order): https://willkommen-in-rumänien.de

Visit the CMT holiday exhibition in Stuttgart from January 17 to 25, 2026. Visit the Romania specialist, DRS Reisen GmbH from Stuttgart, in Hall 6, Stand 6A18 and benefit from free admission tickets now.

How to get your free admission ticket?
Simply send an email to info@drs-reisen.de with your contact details and you will receive - as long as available - a code for a free admission ticket to the fair.

More info and current Romania offers: https://drs-reisen.de