Holiday – sun – sea
(12 July 2018)
What else do you want or the whole family
Pictures of a market in Romania, open every day
(25 June 2018 / Images: April 2018)
Prices are in lei (currently: 1 euro = 4.6 lei). And it should be noted that the opening hours of normal supermarkets (e.g. Carrefour) correspond to the American pattern … Open from Monday to Friday 24 hours (e.g. Galați), Saturday and Sunday “only” from 7:00 to 22:00! Unimaginable for Germany !!!
Caraiman Monastery
(15 June 2018 / Images: June 2018)
The Caraiman Monastery is an Orthodox monastery founded in 1998 in Bușteni in the Prahova district, at the foot of the Caraiman massif. See more …
Night in the museum in Galati
(21 May 2018 / Images: May 2018)
The Night of Museums was in Galati on May 19. Almost all museums and the botanical gardens, including the planetarium, were open between 18:00 and 2:00, with free admission. A wonderful experience for all who were there. Find out more ….
Mocănița
(17 May 2018)
The last six steam locomotives operating in Europe. When one hears the word ‘moped’, one immediately thinks of the last steam train in Europe. The locomotives are used both for wood transportation and for excursions on the Vișeu de Sus – Paltin route. Our sincere thanks to photographer Norul Marius for these wonderful pictures, for his permission to use them. Find out more …
Peles Castle
(15 May 2018)
Peles Castle was built in 1874 and is located near Sinaia, in the Prahova district, about 50 km from Brasov. It is one of the most beautiful castles in Romania and has been open to visitors since 1993. Find out more …
Cocoșu Monastery
(11 April 2018 / Images: April 2018)
Cocoșu Monastery is located about 35 kilometers west of Tulcea (near the Danube Delta) and 6 kilometers from the municipality of Niculițel, at the foot of the “Dealul Cocoșului” landscape. It was founded in the second half of the 17th century, the church was demolished and rebuilt in 1910.
Next to the church there is a small chapel, with the possibility to light candles there (picture in the gallery). On the right side candles are lit for the deceased to commemorate them, on the left side candles for the living, such as family and friends, are lit and well wishes are offered. Find out more …
Spring in Romania
(10 April 2018 / Images: April 2018)
He is there in full force and splendor. Sunshine, blue skies, and temperatures have been in the high 80s for five days. Nature wakes up and the first sunburn is over.
Easter greetings from Galati
(6 April 2018 / Images: April 2018)
It just has to be if it’s “typical” for Romania now, we don’t know. But you go for a walk in the park and there he stands, the Easter Bunny, two meters or even bigger and glowing in the sun. Kind of cheesy but beautiful again and never seen in D or AT. We think it’s awesome and every kid in the park will definitely want to take a picture with the Easter Bunny. For that reason alone, like for this reason alone.
Easter in Romania
(5 April 2018)
This weekend is Easter in Romania, one week later than in Germany and Austria.
This year is the bunny to come to you loaded with goodies and lots of health The Romanian Holiday team will make you a happy Easter with your loved ones.
A Holiday in Romania wishes everyone who is now celebrating a Happy Easter!
Bigar Waterfall
(3 April 2018)
Bigar Waterfall is a natural monument that impresses with its special shape. It is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. Fed by underground spring water, it pours over a conical limestone wall 7-8 meters high, completely covered with moss. Our sincere thanks to photographer Duma Karoly Duma for these wonderful images for his permission to use them. Find out more …
Happy Easter
(28 March 2018)
Easter comes this weekend in Germany and the following weekend in Romania. If you want, you can experience Easter twice.
On the night of Easter Saturday to Easter Sunday, young and old flock to church in Romania with a candle in their hand. As well as attending Mass, every visitor to the church carries a candle lit at midnight on this Easter night as a sign of the rebirth of Jesus Christ. Once there, they draw a cross over the front door with the candle soot.
Bread and red eggs are just as often brought to Easter services to bless these preparations there. Artistic egg painting is also a tradition in many areas of Romania.
The end of winter in Galati
(25 March 2018 / Images: March 2018)
Spring is finally here! The sun makes you forget about the snow and makes you hungry for spring to come. Galati is located in south-eastern Romania, right where the Danube Delta begins. The Black Sea is about 80 km away as the crow flies, Moldova and Ukraine are just a few kilometers away. Find out more …
Danube Delta – nature and biosphere reserve
(20 March 2018)
We can’t see the true beauties of this delta in photos, but we can help you get an idea of the water paradise that is Romania. The Danube Delta is a wild and enchanting corner where the only traces of civilization are the boats that occasionally pass through the labyrinth of water channels. A wonderful place to live unprecedented experiences and escape into a fascinating world. Over 1,830 tree and plant species, over 2,440 insect species and 320 bird species are part of this unique natural beauty. Our sincere thanks to photographer Micu Daniel Micu for these wonderful images for his permission to use them.Find out more …
Table: Romanian cuisine
(15 March 2018)
If you love good (and soulful) food, can’t resist fish and seafood and would like to experience something new again, well … Romanian cuisine is MUST. Mămăligă is a national dish, similar to Italian polenta and is made from corn kernels. A wide variety of soups, endless meat and fish and especially desserts enrich lunch and dinner. As a visitor, you should really take the word SÜSS-Essen very seriously, there are an infinite number of types and 99% are much sweeter than the usual German palate.
The pictures were kindly provided by Gaffino restaurant in Galati. You can eat there comfortably, very tasty (recurring personal experience) and also very cheap (from 25 lei, just under 5 euro). Only arriving for dinner is a bit too difficult depending on the location.
Iasi – evening or night
(12 March 2018 / Images: March 2018)
Speechless … the pictures say it all ! Find out more …
Iasi – always worth a trip
(12 March 2018 / Images: March 2018)
Iasi, located in northeastern Romania, is a city with an ancient history. As the former capital of Moldavia, Iasi is now one of the largest cities in Romania, characterized by an international airport and over 25,000 students from various faculties. Worth a visit by plane, a drive should be reserved more for those who like to drive a lot. Departing from Timisoara (located near the Hungarian border), it is another 10-12 hours by car, from Sibiu only on country roads.
Driving at night is not recommended for many roads in the country! Sometimes the median is missing, other times the verge, pedestrians are usually dressed in color, and it can happen that a cow is warming up directly on the road (usually in spring or fall) and patiently waits until the driver stops and the other lane passes by. Also worth mentioning are the potholes, which are certainly much more common and larger than in Germany and you should be careful enough if you are interested in continuing your journey! Find out more …
March 1: “Marchchen”
(28 February 2018)
Mărțișor is a typical gift for March 1st in Romania. It consists of a red and white cord, usually with a small tag, and is attached to clothing. The Marchchen symbolizes spring and was originally worn by women and children. The two colors (red and white) symbolize snow and the sun. Nowadays, mainly women receive a Marchchen gift, lucky charms are attached to the thread and as soon as you (or the woman here) see a flowering tree, you (Frau) throw the Marchchen into it and wish for something!
O excursie de vară: Castelul Dracula
(20 February 2018 / Imagini: August 2017)
Încă din 1377, castelul contelui Dracula a fost menționat într-un document. Există multe povești despre Castelul Bran (Castelul Bran) și la fel cum au fost scrise multe filme despre el. Trebuie să aruncăm o privire asupra acesteia, chiar dacă cumva vă simțiți amintiți de Neuschwanstein & Co când ajungeți. Castelul Bran este de departe cea mai bine dezvoltată zonă turistică din România și este de asemenea, cu autobuzul direct din București. Aflați mai multe …
Family vacation – our recommendation
(5 February 2018)
Live like on a farm near Brasov and Sibiu, with lots and lots of excursion possibilities nearby. Visit Count Dracula’s castle, stroll in the old town of Sibiu or Brasov (the cities are 70 or 60 km away) or visit the nearby town and fortress of Făgăraș (just a few kilometers). The offer is large and varied.
The holiday home “Servus Mandra”, named after the town of the same name, is centrally and conveniently located for a spring, summer or fall vacation. The extended attic can be rented depending on the number of persons (daily costs: 40, – Euro for 2 persons, 50 Euro for 3 persons and 60 Euro for 4 persons) and is ideal for families. The application can be made in German and even if there are problems on the website, help can be given in German (by phone), which makes many things easier, especially when you are taking your first vacation in Romania. Visit the detailed accommodation description on our website and find out more there. Find out more …
The rose bloomed in May
(31 January 2018)
In many places you can find roses planted along the streets. These pictures were taken in May last year on the road from Buzău to Brăila, both cities are located in south-eastern Romania.
Făgăraș Castle and the Orthodox Church
(29 January 2018 / Imagini: January 2018)
The town of Făgăraș, founded at the end of the 12th century, lies almost in the middle between the cities of Sibiu and Brasov. Characterized by the fortress and the Orthodox church directly next to it, Făgăraș has its own charm. Currently home to around 30,000 inhabitants, according to sources there are still around 150 German immigrants (around 1900 there were 1,200 out of 7,400), Făgăraș is located in the Brașov district of Transylvania. Find out more …
And again lots of snow – Poiana Brasov
(23 January 2018)
As in Germany, winter is coming to Romania with lots of snow. Here are some pictures from these days, it is said that appetite usually comes with the meal or better here, when looking at the many wonderful pictures. Thanks to the Ski and Snowboard Academy / Royal Compass School in Brasov for permission to use these images. Find out more …
Spring in Romania, an Easter trip worth it!
(21 January 2018)
April 1 is Easter Sunday in Germany (April 8 in Romania) and by this time, spring in Romania has long since begun. Why not look for Easter eggs together with a Romanian bunny. Both are larger (pictures) and can be easily spotted at night. By car you can reach Romania in 7 hours from the Bavarian border (please don’t forget the vignettes for Austria, Hungary and Romania). In another 3 hours you can reach Sibiu or you can stay near Timisoara (about 1 hour from the border).
Who comes by air, can allege: Bucharest, Sibiu, CLij-Napoca, Timisoara and other cities where you can reach directly from Germany. And those who make their travel plans now, surely get the flight at a good price.
By the way: Taxi fares are very favorable in Romania (Bucharest for example from 1,39 lei = 30 Cent per km).If you take into account for something else, more the southern driving style of this city, you really don’t need a rented car for a few days. The flight is sufficient and taxis are always and everywhere available.
Poiana Brasov last weekend
(17 January 2018)
Poiana Brasov (German: Schulerau) is one of Romania’s best-known winter sports resorts and is located near the city of Brasov (Kronstadt) at the foot of Mount Postavarul (German: Schuler, height 1,799 meters) in Transylvania. Find out more …
Changing seasons on Mount Caraiman
(12 January 2018)
The Bucegi Mountains (German Butschetsch Mountains) are located south of the city of Brasov (Kronstadt), on the eastern edge of the Southern Carpathians. The pictures include the Caraiman peak (one of the highest mountains in the range) at the end of the year. Lights can be seen down the valley from Busteni, Sinaia and Brasov. The Bucegi Mountains (Sinaia) can be reached from Bucharest (airport) in a good 1/2 hour via the city of Ploiești. Alternatively via Sibiu (airport or highway connection) in about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Many thanks to photographer Bubu Pescar for these wonderful pictures for his permission to use them. Find out more …
Castle of Lut Zanelor Valley – The castle made of clay
(9 January 2018)
It’s a special place near Sibiu to relax and forget about real life for a short while. Immerse yourself in a fairytale-like fantasy world that seems to be built and inhabited by hobbits. By the time you can “only” visit this place, in the near future there should be the possibility to spend the night there. Entry per person: 5 lei (approx. €1.10.) You can get to Sibiu from Germany by highway or by plane. The Lut Castle is less than 50 km (about an hour by car) from the center of Sibiu. Find out more …
Winter in Poiana Brasov
(2 January 2018)
Poiana Brasov (German: Schulerau) is one of Romania’s best-known winter sports resorts and is located near the city of Brasov (Kronstadt) at the foot of Mount Postavarul (German: Schuler, height 1,799 meters) in Transylvania. Find out more …
