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We thank photographer Sorin Onisor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for allowing us to use these wonderful images.

The Sphinx (in Romanian Sfinxul) is a natural rock formation located in the Bucegi Mountains*, at an altitude of approximately 2,215 meters.

*The Bucegi Mountains are located south of the city of Brașov, on the eastern edge of the Southern Carpathians in Romania.

Beautiful pictures of the botanical garden “I Giardini di Zoe” from March 2024.

The garden, also known as Banpotoc Garden, is located east of the city of Deva (in German Diemrich), on the left side of the A1 motorway (heading towards Sibiu), in the Banpotoc village of Harau commune.

We thank Go Hunedoara for granting permission to use these images.

The Ocnele Mari Salt Mine is a salt mining operation in the small town of Ocnele Mari, Valcea County in the historical region of Oltenia.

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We thank the photographer Mrs Corina E. Mateescu for the permission to use these pictures.

Horezu Monastery (also known as Hurezi Monastery) is a Romanian Orthodox nunnery located in the historical region of Valahia Mică in Vâlcea.

At the foot of the Căpățânii mountains, a massive mountain range of the Transylvanian Alps, on the territory of the Romani de Jos village, the monastery is located about three kilometers (airline) north of the small town of Horezu.

The cries of nocturnal birds of prey (Romanian huhurezi) that live in the surrounding forests of the monastery probably gave the name of the place. The monastery was founded in 1692 by the then prince of Wallachia Constantin Brâncoveanu (1654-1714) and was built in 1709 until 1862 it was a human monastery. After the monks were transferred to your Bistrita, the nuns came to the monastery. The monastery complex has been restored several times since 1827 and is under conservation.

On a hill the monastery complex is surrounded by two fortifications. The exterior of a smaller wall surrounded the entire estate of the monastery with its hermits. The second consists of three parts of different buildings and a wall to the east. The entrance to the monastery is in the south part of a bell tower, armored with a solid wooden steel gate. The church of the monastery of Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen, built in the middle of the complex in a cross shape, is 32 meters long and was built between 1693 and 1697. Brâncoveanu, however, did not fulfill its purpose and, therefore, was never used. The large iconostasis is carved in lime wood and wrapped in gold.

The square chapel with octagonal tower, whose windows are the light source of the chapel, is located on the west side opposite the entrance to the church and was erected in 1697. The frescoes of the formation were created between 1705 and 1706 and are still in good condition today.

We thank Relu Chiriac, Galati for the permission to use these images.

Pelisor Castle is located about 300 meters from „ Big Brother ”, Peles Castle in Prahova District.

The castle was built between 1899 and 1902 by the architect Karel Liman ( chalet style ), commanded by King Carol I ( Charles I ) for his nephew, later King Ferdinand I, and his wife, Queen Marie of Romania.

Images from the old town center (Old Town) from Easter Sunday, April 24, 2022…

The statue of the Dacian king Decebalus (ca. 86 to 106 AD) is 55 meters high and the largest / highest rock sculpture in Europe.

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It is located on a rock formation in the Almaj Mountains on the banks of the Danube, close to the municipality of Dubova (Mehedinti district) in the Iron Gate Nature Park (Parcul Natural Portile de Fier).

It took 10 years, one million US dollars and 12 sculptors to create it … and it was not commissioned by the Dacian king himself, as was perhaps thought, but by a Romanian businessman and historian between 1994 and 2004.

Mud volcanoes (Roman: Muddy volcanoes) are located in the municipality of Berca in the district of Buzău. In 1924, the area of 30 km ² was declared a nature reserve.

The main attraction of the reservation are the small mud volcanoes that have a height of a few centimeters / meters, which is cold volcanism. Volcanoes are made of gases that rise from about 3,000 m deep through layers of clay and contain water. At the surface of the earth, the mud dries up and forms structures that resemble a volcano.

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Mocanita is the name for a narrow-gauge railway on which steam locomotives are still operated. The best-known “Mocanita” runs in the Vaser Valley in Maramureș County, north of the Transylvania region in Romania. The Moldovita Mocanita can be found in Suceava County, in the northeast of Romania.

More information and the current timetable can be found here:
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Eichenthal (in Romanian: Sălbăgelu Nou) is located in Caraș-Severin County in the historical region of Banat. In 1894, the village was settled by German colonists from various German villages in Banat and the Banat Mountains, and it remained a German village until the 1970s.

From then on, the Germans migrated to the cities and to Germany. Afterwards, Ukrainians from Maramureș (a region in northern Romania) settled in the village. The small former Catholic church is now Ukrainian Orthodox. There are no Germans living in the village anymore. However, most of the oaks that gave the village its name still stand.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 23/24, 2025) and the corresponding text/explanation.

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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.

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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.

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Rasnov Fortress (German: Rosenauer Burg) is a historical monument and landmark in Romania. It is located in Rasnov (Rosenau), Brașov County, approx. 20 km from Brașov (Brasov).

Information: This fortress is currently being renovated and access to the interior is therefore not possible. Pictures are of the accessible part of the castle.

The fortress was built as part of a defense system for the Transylvanian villages. The present medieval fortress was probably built between 1211 and 1225 during the reign of the Teutonic Knights in Burzenland.

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A walk through Timisoara… “The Little Vienna”… from a few days ago. The city on the Bega River is a cultural center in western Romania. As one of the few cities, it has three different theaters: a German, a Hungarian, and a Romanian one.

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We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 24, 2025).

The city of Arad was first mentioned in 1078 and has a rich cultural and historical heritage with architectural styles from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

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

In addition to a variety of cultural events throughout the year, visitors will find a large number of artistic and historical monuments, as well as buildings in Baroque, Renaissance, Eclectic, Classical, Neo-Gothic or Secession styles in and around Arad.

We thank the city of Arad for the permission to use these pictures (also from the county of Arad):

The carpenter’s storm in Sibiu / Sibiu ( in Romanian: The carpenters’ Tower ) was in the 14th century. 17th century built by the Saxon carpenter’s guild in Hermannstadt.

The tower was part of the city’s third fortified belt and is today the left tower, the defensive wall and the fortress still preserved. It is located on Zitadellenstraße ( Harteneckgasse, named after Mayor Johann Sachs von Harteneck ).

Pottery Tower ( in Romanian Potters’ Tower ) was built in the 15th century by the Saxon guild. It was also part of the city’s third fortified belt and is located to the right of the defensive wall and a preserved fortress.

Those who spend their vacation in the Prahova Valley or the surrounding area have many opportunities to experience history, adventure and nature

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Experience the city of Sinaia and take a walk to Peles Castle and its “little brother” Pelisor, visit Busteni and Cantacuzino Castle (location of the Netfilx series Wednesday) or the Caraiman Monastery, the Caraiman Mountains and the Caraiman Peak / Sphinx (cable car / gondola in Romanian Telecabina, available). Not far away is Rasnov (town, fortress, Dinopark) and Törzburg (Bran, the castle of Dracula) and Brasov / Kronstadt can also be reached in a short time.

Romania is rich in nature, flora, and fauna, and the corresponding national parks. See a small selection of images from the following parks:

Cozia National Park, Buila-Vânturarița National Park, Domogled-Cerna Valley National Park, Retezat National Park, Rodnei Mountains National Park, Nera Gorge-Beușnița National Park, Bucegi Natural Park

We thank the photographer Mrs. Corina E. Mateescu for allowing us to use these beautiful pictures. Thank you!

The Petrele Waterfall is also called the Maria Magdalena Waterfall by locals.

It is located in the Pietrele Valley in the Retezat Mountains (Hunedoara County in western Romania) at an altitude of approximately 1,450 meters.

We thank Go Hunedoara (pictures: Liana Marin) for allowing us to use these pictures.

The city of Târgu Mureș, first mentioned in documents in the year 1300, is located on the Mureș River (in German Mieresch, in Hungarian Maros), on the road from Brașov to Cluj-Napoca.

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The Marasesti Mausoleum is a historical monument dedicated to those who died in the First World War.

It is located in Vrancea County, as this is where the main battles on the Eastern Front took place. During these battles in Marasesti, 480 Romanian officers and 21,000 Romanian soldiers died. Today, the mausoleum houses 5000 soldiers and officers in 154 individual crypts and 9 common crypts in 18 rows.

Learn more about the mausoleum:
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The gorges are located in the municipality of Banita in Hunedoara County and take place along the high limestone walls.

They are about 300 meters long and have been dug by deep water in limestone. On quiet summer days, they can be visited, waterproof shoes are a necessity, because the path in the keys also leads through the water.

The height of the rock walls is about 10-15 meters and shows how the water eroded the rock. In many places, the rocks form a roof, which has been formed by horizontal erosion depending on the current for hundreds of years.

More information about Hunedoara County:
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/hunedoara-county/

We thank Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for the permission to use this picture.

Cluj-Napoca (in German Klausenburg, in Hungarian Kolozsvár) is (probably*) the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

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Cluj-Napoca, with about 400,000 inhabitants, is the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. The city has universities, a vibrant nightlife, and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square, Piata Unirii, are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

Cluj-Napoca has an international airport and is located in northwestern Romania.

* It could also be Iasi or Timisoara or … !? Unfortunately, there are no exact figures.

We thank the city of Cluj-Napoca for allowing us to use these pictures.

A walk through Timisoara from a few days ago. The city on the Bega River is a cultural center in western Romania. As one of the few cities, it has three different theaters: a German, a Hungarian, and a Romanian one.

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We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 24, 2025).

There are many reasons to visit the 5* Lebada Luxury Resort & SPA in the Danube Delta. Let’s start with the location and some luxurious.

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Guests are expected to stay in 187 rooms and suites, divided into 17 categories and also with a panoramic view of the Danube. Relax at the in-house wellness centre, take a tour of the Danube Delta or “just” go fishing. The wide range of offers at Lebada Resort will convince you too.

The village of Almen, in Romanian Alma Vii, is located in Sibiu County.

This former Saxon village is located in a side valley, where you can see the typical construction style of a German village in Transylvania. Above the village is the renovated Evangelical church, which was built as a fortified church.

Since the town sign was completely faded, the town name has been added with a pen for better orientation

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

The village of Rimetea, or Torocko in Hungarian, is located in the district of Alba in Transylvania.

This village, inhabited mainly by Hungarians, is also one of the most beautiful villages in Transylvania. Beautiful houses, embedded in a wonderful landscape and the Hungarian Unitarians* are worth a visit.

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

*Unitarians > Religious community of free faith

We were there a few days ago, in Transylvania, Brasov County, just a few kilometers from Kronstadt (Brasov)… and we were thrilled!

An hour flies by and there is something for everyone: for the lover of history and stories, for the friend of Transylvania, the adventurer, for families with children who can explore the battlements and the way of life from long ago and so much more!

Our conclusion: The visit is 100% worth it

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Bucharest (in Romanian București) is the largest city and the industrial and commercial center of Romania.

With approximately 1.8 to 2.x million inhabitants, Bucharest is one of the largest cities in the European Union.

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Karlsburg in German, Alba Iulia in Romanian, Gyulafehervar in Hungarian is a town in the historic region of Transylvania in Romania.

This former fortress is home to the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral, where Romanian kings and queens were crowned, as well as the Catholic Episcopal Cathedral and the Great Hall, where the proclamation of the unification of Transylvania and Banat with the Kingdom of Romania was proclaimed in 1918. The entire fortress is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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

Romania is rich in history and therefore also rich in the corresponding buildings and many stories about them.

There are still around 180 fortified churches in Transylvania (Siebenbürgen) alone, as well as fortresses, palaces, many castles, and also a large number of ruins.

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

Karlsburg in German, Alba Iulia in Romanian, Gyulafehervar in Hungarian is a town in the historic region of Transylvania in Romania.

This former fortress is home to the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral, where Romanian kings and queens were crowned, as well as the Catholic Episcopal Cathedral and the Great Hall, where the proclamation of the unification of Transylvania and Banat with the Kingdom of Romania was proclaimed in 1918. The entire fortress is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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

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).

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Once again the center of Brasov, but this time in the evening. There is so much to discover that even several days in this city are not enough to explore everything

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The center of Timisoara offers hundreds of things to discover! Fountains and historic squares, artworks, museums, the opera and three theaters (German, Romanian, Hungarian), restaurants, cafes, and so much more await visitors from near and far

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What you should know or definitely find at some point in the center of Brasov! There are so many corners and nooks, so many beautiful places to stay, stroll, or enjoy something delicious

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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

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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.

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.

The Church of Saint Nicholas in Densuș (Demsdorf), Hunedoara County, in western Romania, is the oldest stone church in the country.

Built in its current form in the 13th century on the site of a 2nd-century Roman temple, it used materials from the Dacian fortress of Sarmizegetusa. The church interior features 15th-century frescoes depicting Jesus in traditional Romanian attire.

Historians suggest the site once housed a Dacian temple for the god Zamolxis, later turned into a Roman temple for Mars. The church’s origins trace back to the 4th century, making it the oldest church in Romania and Southeast Europe.

We thank Go Hunedoara for granting permission to use these images.

The Butii Gorge is located in the Retezat Mountains, not far from the small town of Uricani.

Cliffs and slopes up to one hundred meters high, a series of meanders (winding bends of a stream), numerous caves, bubbling springs, waterfalls, and natural dams made of huge rocks accompany visitors who enter the gorge on an old cobbled road from Roman times.

We thank Go Hunedoara (photos: Aldo Todoran) for allowing us to use these pictures.

Mönchsdorf (in Romanian Herina) is a village in the commune of Galații Bistriței, Bistrița-Năsăud County, in northern Transylvania. The Evangelical church, built in the 13th century, has been an Evangelical place of worship since the Reformation.

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We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 17, 2025) and the corresponding text/explanation.

The Holy Trinity Chapel was built at the end of the 19th century by Barbu Stirbey for his wife, in the eclectic style. It is located in the city of Buftea, Ilfov County.

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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

There is also a small rating system where you can share your impressions. Please always choose appropriate wording. Thank you.

We were there in June, and it is beautiful Not overcrowded, yet lively with countless places you want/should see and wonderful spots to relax, linger … enjoy.

It’s a 2-minute walk from the hotel, parking is available everywhere, and the temperatures were perfect—around 30 degrees during the day and 18 to 22 degrees at night. If you’re in the area right now, we can recommend Sighișoara 1,000%.

Pictures of Schässburg, with a difference … A hike in the suburbs in the valley and on the opposite hill with (rear) views of the city.

Pictures of Schässburg, with a difference … A hike in the suburbs in the valley and on the opposite hill with (rear) views of the city.

Logig village (in Romanian Logig, in Hungarian Szaszludveg) is located in Mureș County, in northern Transylvania.

This small village, situated in a side valley on the route from Reghin to Bistrița, is home to Romanians, Hungarians, and Germans. In the beautiful small Evangelical church, a German-language service is held every two weeks on Sunday at 12 o’clock.

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We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 15, 2025) and the corresponding text/explanation.

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We can’t wait for the next SLOW FOOD FESTIVAL in Berca at the beginning of June 2025. Below are some pictures from last year: two wonderful days, many visitors, delicious food, a variety of regional offerings, nice people, live music, and so much more… a perfect day

If you haven’t been there yet, you should definitely come in June. The Slow Food Festival takes place at the Artisans’ Square (Piața Artizanilor) in the town of Berca. If you cross the bridge and see the Berca Monastery or reach the town, turn left immediately after the bridge and drive about 200 meters further.

Pictures: May 25, 2024 with Dana Gonț

Beautiful pictures from July 2023 from the district capital Oradea of Bihor County.

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Mamaia on the Black Sea… Sun, beach, experiences, and adventures await guests in summer 2025. Get informed now and plan the perfect summer holiday ☀️⛱

Located just a few minutes’ drive from Henri Coanda International Airport, Therme Bucharest is the perfect destination for an unforgettable vacation with your family, partner or friends. Open 365 days a year, the spa is the largest wellness, relaxation and entertainment complex in Europe.

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The spa is also the largest indoor botanical garden in Eastern Europe, home to over 1,500 palm trees and 800,000 plant species.

Buy tickets online: https://therme.ro/shop/wizard

We would like to thank Therme Bucharest for sending us these pictures and giving us permission to use them.

You can see them again in many, many villages in South-East Romania and Transylvania… the storks.

Almost every pole, no matter how daring the cable construction may seem, is inhabited by a nest. By early June, the “little ones” are already quite big and soon they will be on their way away from here again…

Pictures from previous years on the way to Constanța

Certainly one of the oldest monasteries in Romania is the Corbii de Piatră Monastery.

It is located in the village of Jgheaburi, Corbi commune, Argeș County. It was built in a cave complex in 1512 during the reign of Neagoe Basarab (1512-1521).

The monastery church is carved into the rock (sandstone). Next to the church, also carved into the rock, is the monastery’s refectory, a room hewn in stone, which according to tradition was used by Neagoe Basarab as an open-air courtroom for public hearings. The monastery is located about 400 meters from the center of Corbi, on the left bank of the Doamnei River. The rock church itself was carved into a massive rock wall about 30 meters high and 14.5 meters long.

We thank the photographer Corina E. Mateescu for the permission to use these pictures.

The village of Rimetea, or Torocko in Hungarian, is located in the district of Alba in Transylvania.

This village, inhabited mainly by Hungarians, is also one of the most beautiful villages in Transylvania. Beautiful houses, embedded in a wonderful landscape and the Hungarian Unitarians* are worth a visit.

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

*Unitarians > Religious community of free faith

Visit now the Restaurant | Historic Café (both open daily: 8 am to 10 pm) in the Brukenthal Palace in Avrig (in German Freck), just a few kilometers east of Sibiu (Hermannstadt).

www.palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro

Or plan your weekend, holiday, or even your event here. Spring and Brukenthal Palace are looking forward to welcoming you!

A wonderfully illuminated play of colours at night. These fountains are located in the centre of Braila and invite you to take a romantic stroll in the evening or to stay a while.

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Măcin Mountains are a mountain range in the historical landscape of Dobrogea … and anyone traveling on the new bridge over the Danube between Braila and Galati will see it right in front of them.

As part of Dobrogea’s northern massif, it lies between the Danube and the Black Sea. The highest peak is called Varful Țutuiatul and is 467 meters high. Culmea Pricopanului (photo) is about 20 kilometers east of the city of Brăila.

Thanks to Relu Chiriac, Galați for permission to use these images.

Stavropoleos Monastery is an Orthodox monastery in the center of Bucharest, the capital of Romania.

It was built in 1724 in Brancoveanu style by the Greek monk Ioanichie Stratonikeas and is considered one of the most beautiful and important architectural monuments of the Romanian capital. The church is dedicated to Archangels Michael and Gabriel.

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.

A small selection of cities, places, and destinations that you should definitely visit at least once on a trip through Romania (Part 6 of 500 ).

Here: Moldavian Monasteries in Suceava County

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Arbore Monastery: Church of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist of the former monastery | Humor Monastery: Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God and Saint George of the monastery | Moldovița Monastery: Church of the Annunciation of the monastery | Pătrăuți Monastery: Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross | Probota Monastery: Church of Saint Nicholas of the monastery | Suceava Monastery: Church of Saint George of the Saint John the New Monastery | Sucevița Monastery: Church of the Resurrection of the Lord of Sucevița Monastery (World Heritage since 2010) | Voroneț Monastery: Church of Saint George of Voroneț Monastery

We thank Mrs. Farkas Ildiko (facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75) for the permission to use these pictures.

A small selection of cities, places, and destinations that you should definitely visit at least once on a trip through Romania (Part 5 of 500 ).

Here: The Merry Cemetery of Săpânța in Maramureș County

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Bistritz, in Romanian Bistrița, in Hungarian Beszterce, located in Bistrița-Năsăud County in the north of Transylvania, is the capital of the so-called Nösnerland.

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We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 16, 2025).

We can’t wait for the next SLOW FOOD FESTIVAL in Berca at the beginning of June 2025. Below are some pictures from last year: two wonderful days, many visitors, delicious food, a variety of regional products, friendly people, live music, and so much more … a perfect day

If you haven’t been there yet, you should definitely come in June. The Slow Food Festival takes place at Piata (Artisans’ Square) in the town of Berca. If you come over the bridge and see the Berca Monastery or reach the town, turn left immediately after the bridge and continue for about 200 meters.

The town of Sächsisch-Regen (in Romanian Reghin, in Hungarian Szaszregen) is located in northern Transylvania, Mureș County, on the Mureș River. Romanians, Hungarians, and Germans live in the town.

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We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 15, 2025) and the corresponding text/explanation.

The village of Viscri (in German: Deutsch-Weisskirch, in Hungarian: Szaszfeheregyhaza) is located in Brașov County, Transylvania.

It lies northwest of the town/castle of Rupea (in German: Reps) and southeast of the town of Sighișoara (in German: Schäßburg). Between the 18th and 20th centuries, the village had about 700 inhabitants, mainly Transylvanian Saxons, plus a Romanian part of the village. Viscri is characterized both by its fortified church and by the village structure shaped by Saxon farmsteads.

The village was founded at the end of the 12th century by Transylvanian Saxons and was first mentioned in documents in 1185. At the northwestern end of the village stands the fortified church.

In the 12th century, before the arrival of the German settlers, the Székelys (a Hungarian-speaking ethnic group in eastern Transylvania) built a small Romanesque hall church here. In the 13th century, the church was expanded. After the first Turkish invasions, the church was fortified in the 14th century and a defensive wall with towers was built.

We thank the photographer of the pictures (early September 2021), Brian Randall, for the permission to use them.

The Turda Salt Mine is a true museum of the history of salt mining. It is located in the city of Turda, which is in Cluj County.

The temperature in the salt mine is constantly between 10-12 degrees Celsius. It is one of the oldest and most famous salt mines in Transylvania / Romania.

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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.

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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

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Lunca Ponorului or Fundătura Ponorului, also known as “Palma lui Dieu”, is the valley of the river Ponor in the Șureanu Mountains.

The valley is located in the Grădiştea Muncelului Natural Park in Hunedoara County.

Thanks to Go Hunedoara (photo: Moldovan Dan) for permission to use this image.

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.

The city of Târgu Mureș, first mentioned in documents in the year 1300, is located on the Mureș River (in German Mieresch, in Hungarian Maros), on the road from Brașov to Cluj-Napoca.

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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!

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.

You should visit it … the opera, museums, the Great Mosque, the lion house, the marina, many cafes and restaurants in beautiful squares, parks and more …

Constanta on the Black Sea has a history of over 2,000 years, which is documented in the National Museum of History and Archaeology. Roman floor mosaics from the 4th century AD can be seen in the nearby Mosaic Museum. Also nearby is the Carol I Mosque, covered with a huge Persian carpet and whose minaret towers over the city.

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

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You should visit it … the opera, museums, the Great Mosque, the lion house, the marina, many cafes and restaurants in beautiful squares, parks and more …

Constanta on the Black Sea has a history of over 2,000 years, which is documented in the National Museum of History and Archaeology. Roman floor mosaics from the 4th century AD can be seen in the nearby Mosaic Museum. Also nearby is the Carol I Mosque, covered with a huge Persian carpet and whose minaret towers over the city.

Bistritz, in Romanian Bistrița, in Hungarian Beszterce, located in Bistrița-Năsăud County in the north of Transylvania, is the capital of the so-called Nösnerland.

Pictures from these days (with Easter eggs), just before the Easter holiday, as well as from last year’s medieval festival. We thank Mr. Florin Iliescu for sending these beautiful pictures. Thank you, Florin

You should visit it … the opera, museums, the Great Mosque, the lion house, the marina, many cafes and restaurants in beautiful squares, parks and more …

Constanta on the Black Sea has a history of over 2,000 years, which is documented in the National Museum of History and Archaeology. Roman floor mosaics from the 4th century AD can be seen in the nearby Mosaic Museum. Also nearby is the Carol I Mosque, covered with a huge Persian carpet and whose minaret towers over the city.

A small selection of cities, places, and destinations that you should definitely visit at least once on a trip through Romania (Part 3 of 500 ).

Here: Brașov (Kronstadt) and Poiana Brașov (Schulerau)

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A small selection of cities, places, and destinations that you should definitely visit at least once on a trip through Romania (Part 2 of 500 ).

Here: Peleș Castle (Sinaia) and Cantacuzino Castle (Bușteni), both located in the Prahova Valley, Prahova County

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A small selection of cities, places, and destinations that you should definitely visit at least once on a trip through Romania (Part 1 of 500 ).

Here: Bucharest, the capital of Romania

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Feldorf (in Romanian Filitelnic) is located in Mureș County, in a side valley of the Little Târnava River.

Until autumn 1944, it was an almost entirely German village. The population had to flee, and only a small part returned after the end of the war. The Evangelical fortified church was supposed to be demolished a few years ago due to the risk of collapse. A private initiative from abroad prevented this. Since then, restoration work has been taking place, also with the help of foreign students. The village has largely preserved its original Saxon architectural style.

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We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 15, 2025) and the corresponding text/explanation.

The city of Sighisoara is located in the county of Mures and was founded in the second half of the 12th century by German immigrants, the Transylvanian Saxons.

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The small town of Sulina is located at the mouth of the Danube into the Black Sea, in the Danube Delta.

https://discover-sulina.com (in German, English, Romanian, Dutch, …)

It can only be reached by boat/ship, but it is a dream destination for holidays, nature, tour offers in the delta, relaxation, and a variety of activities (e.g., kayaking tours on the Danube or in the Danube Delta) almost all year round.

Since Sulina is in the southeast of Romania, it is really hot in summer (over 35 degrees), ideal for the more than 40 km long beach on the Black Sea. In spring and autumn, the Danube Delta, with its wildlife and nature, the wild horses of the Letea Forest, the Faleza (Sulina’s riverside promenade), and much more invite you to stay.

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The town of Orastie (in German: Broos, in Hungarian Szaszvaro) is located in the county of Hunedoara in the south-west of Transylvania.

We thank Go Hunedoara for the permission to use these pictures.

The cave is located at an altitude of 1,640 meters in the Piatra Rea nature reserve ( in the Rodna Mountains ), near the Horse waterfall.

In the Piatra Rea nature reserve you will find a diverse vegetation, with rare species of subalpine and alpine plants.

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The village is located in a side valley between Medias (Mediasch) and Sighisoara (Schäßburg) in Sibiu County. In addition to the very well-preserved Evangelical fortified church, there is the recently renovated hill church in the German Evangelical cemetery. A few Transylvanian Saxons still live in the village.

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We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 14, 2025) and the corresponding text/explanation.

Certainly one of the oldest monasteries in Romania is the Corbii de Piatra Monastery.

It is located in the village of Jgheaburi, Corbi commune, in Argeș County. It was built within a cave complex in 1512 during the reign of Neagoe Basarab (1512-1521).

The church of the monastery is carved into the rock (sandstone). Next to the church, also carved into the rock, is the monastery’s dining hall, a chamber that, according to tradition, was used by Neagoe Basarab as an open-air courtroom for public trials. The monastery is about 400 meters from the center of Corbi, on the left bank of the Doamnei River. The rock church itself was excavated into a massive rock wall about 30 meters high and 14.5 meters long.

We thank the photographer Corina E. Mateescu for the permission to use these images.

This memorial house in Humulesti is now a small museum dedicated to the Romanian storyteller Ion Creanga (1837-1889), who was born and raised in the village of Humulesti (today a suburb of Targu Neamt) in Neamt County.

The house dates back to 1833, the building is a wooden beam construction with a shingle roof, and it is listed as a historical monument. It was inhabited by the descendants of the Creanga family until 1959.

We thank Mrs. Ildiko Farkas for her permission to use these wonderful pictures.
Pictures: https://www.facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75

The Old Town / center of Sibiu in recent pictures from April 12 and 13, 2025. Sibiu (in German Hermannstadt, in Hungarian Nagyszeben, and in Transylvanian Saxon Hermestatt) is the county seat of the county of the same name in the historical region of Transylvania.

The first German settlers presumably reached the area in 1147. The first documented mention of the city dates from 1191. From 1223, the Latin name “Villa Hermanni” is attested, and from 1241, the German equivalent Hermannstorf.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending the pictures and the permission to use them.

The Old Town / center of Sibiu in recent pictures from April 12 and 13, 2025. Sibiu (in German Hermannstadt, in Hungarian Nagyszeben, and in Transylvanian Saxon Hermestatt) is the county seat of the county of the same name in the historical region of Transylvania.

The first German settlers presumably reached the area in 1147. The first documented mention of the city dates from 1191. From 1223, the Latin name “Villa Hermanni” is attested, and from 1241, the German equivalent Hermannstorf.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending the pictures and the permission to use them.

Evangelical church since the Reformation. Regular German-language services are held here. There are also many concerts throughout the year.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these wonderful pictures (13 April 2025) and the corresponding text / explanation.

The nature reserve is located in the east of the Bihor Mountains (the Apuseni Mountains, part of the Western Carpathians mountain range) in the north-western part of Alba County and is home to numerous caves, including the Poarta lui Ionele cave.

From Arieseni, follow the DN 75 to the center of Garda de Sus. From there, turn left and after about 1 km turn right again at the first crossroads towards Poarta lui Ionele and Cheile Ordancusii. The gorges extend over a length of 4 kilometers in a picturesque landscape with impressive rock formations which invite you to take a walk, also to the nearby Scarisoara glacier.

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

The village of Großpold, in Romanian Apoldu de Sus, is located in the county of Sibiu and is one of the three so-called Landler villages in Transylvania.

The Landler were forced to leave their Austrian homeland in the 18th century due to their Protestant faith and settled mainly in three villages near Sibiu. They have preserved their language and traditional costumes to this day. In Großpold, the typical architecture of the houses has largely been preserved. The two other Landler villages are Neppendorf, in Romanian Turnisor, today incorporated into Sibiu, and Großau, in Romanian Cristian.

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

The small town of Bicaz is located in Neamț County on the eastern edge of the Ceahlău Mountains, which is part of the Eastern Carpathians.

Through the deeply cut gorge of the Bicazului Gorge, 10 kilometers long, whose rock faces sometimes rise more than 100 meters vertically, a passage road leads in the southwest direction to the Red Lake, about 30 meters. kilometers away.

Cantacuzino Castle was not only the filming location for the „ Nevermore Academy ” of the series on Wednesday, but it is also one of the most beautiful and important historic buildings / castles in Romania.

The 60,000 sq m castle park, framed by its own private land of 1,000 ha, invites you to linger and is today one of the most visited attractions both in Busteni resort, and in the Prahova Valley.

The university city of Iași (also known as Jassy and Jasch in German, formerly Jassenmarkt, Jaszvasarist in Hungarian) is located 20 kilometers west of the border with the Republic of Moldova and about 400 km northeast of Bucharest.

See images from early April 2023 that will mesmerize and enchant.

We thank photographer Ovid Meyer ( facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011175371598 ) for allowing us to use these wonderful pictures.

Pictures from January 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.

Beautiful pictures of the botanical garden “I Giardini di Zoe” from March 2024.

The garden, also known as Banpotoc Garden, is located east of the city of Deva (in German Diemrich), on the left side of the A1 motorway (heading towards Sibiu), in the Banpotoc village of Harau commune.

We thank Go Hunedoara for granting permission to use these images.

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

The statue of the Dacian king Decebalus (ca. 86 to 106 AD) is 55 meters high and the largest / highest rock sculpture in Europe.

It is located on a rock formation in the Almaj Mountains on the banks of the Danube, close to the municipality of Dubova (Mehedinti district) in the Iron Gate Nature Park (Parcul Natural Portile de Fier).

It took 10 years, one million US dollars and 12 sculptors to create it … and it was not commissioned by the Dacian king himself, as was perhaps thought, but by a Romanian businessman and historian between 1994 and 2004.

The village of Viscri (in German: Deutsch-Weisskirch, in Hungarian: Szaszfeheregyhaza) is located in Brașov County in Transylvania.

It lies northwest of the town/citadel of Rupea and southeast of the city of Sighișoara. Between the 18th and 20th centuries, the village had about 700 inhabitants, mainly Transylvanian Saxons and a Romanian village section. Viscri is notable for its fortified church and the typical Saxon village layout.

The village was founded by Transylvanian Saxons at the end of the 12th century and was first mentioned in documents in 1185. At the northwest end of the village stands the fortified church.

In the 12th century, before the German settlers arrived, the Székelys (a Hungarian-speaking ethnic group in eastern Transylvania) built a small Romanesque hall church here. In the 13th century, it was expanded. After the first Turkish incursions, the church was fortified in the 14th century, and a defensive wall with towers was built.

We thank photographer Brian Randall for the permission to use these pictures (early September 2021).

We are visiting Cluj County (county capital: Cluj-Napoca) in the northwest of Romania, with a look back at previous posts.

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

The city of Timisoara, which will also be the European Capital of Culture in 2023, is located in the west of Romania, close to the border with Hungary.

Timisoara can be reached via the highway (in Germany: A3) in just under 8 hours from the D / A border. Timisoara is the capital and largest city of Timis County in the historic Banat region. The name comes from the river Timis, which was called Tibisis or Tibiscus by the Romans in ancient times.

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We would like to thank the city of Timisoara for the wealth of information and images we have received and for permission to use them.

Nadlac, in Slovak Nadlak. Border town in Romania, located in Arad County. The largest minority in the town are the Slovaks. The evangelical church is the largest in the area and has a very vibrant community life.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 2025) and the accompanying text / explanation.

The first flowers of the steppe peonies (Paeonia tenuifolia) usually bloom in May in the nature reserve in Zau de Campie (photos: 2022).

The nature reserve is located on the territory of the municipalities of Zau de Campie and Valea Larga in Mures County, near the border with Cluj County.

Text/image source: https://destinatiaanului.ro/
Photos: Ciprian Cenan

Sinaia is a town in Prahova County, located in the valley of the Prahova River, surrounded by the Bucegi Mountains.

From Sinaia (elevation: 767–860 meters), a cable car takes visitors up to an altitude of 2,000 meters, and several ski lifts operate during the winter.

Many attractions can be found in and around Sinaia, such as the Sinaia Monastery, Peleș Castle, and the smaller Pelișor Castle. Also nearby are Bucegi National Park, Caraiman Monastery, and Cantacuzino Castle in the nearby town of Bușteni.

We thank Stefan Dee photos for the permission to use these images.

The city of Arad was first mentioned in 1078 and has a rich cultural and historical heritage with architectural styles from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

In addition to a variety of cultural events throughout the year, visitors will find a large number of artistic and historical monuments, as well as buildings in Baroque, Renaissance, Eclectic, Classical, Neo-Gothic or Secession styles in and around Arad.

We thank the city of Arad for the permission to use these pictures:
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Photos from past Augusts. It was hot, very hot (between 32 and 38 degrees, sometimes even more), and the water was wonderfully refreshing.

Our destination was once again Vama Veche , the southernmost spot on Romania’s Black Sea coast, just a few hundred meters from the Bulgarian border. Even now, the weather is gradually warming up again, and we’re already dreaming of our summer holiday at the Black Sea

The Romanian seaside stretches for about 70 km and includes, besides Vama Veche, towns like Constanța, Mamaia, Mamaia-Sat, Eforie Nord and Sud, Costinești, Olimp, Neptun, Mangalia, and more. There are also long (and deserted) beaches in the Danube Delta region, between Sulina and Sf. Gheorghe.

Vama Veche is mainly visited by a younger crowd, known as the party zone – Romania’s version of “Malle” – with around 3,000 to 4,000 visitors on weekends and loud music around the clock.

The church / fortified church is located in the municipality of Biertan (Biertan in German, Berethalom in Hungarian) in the county of Sibiu in Transylvania.

Biertan is part of the first German-Saxon settlements and was already mentioned in documents in 1398 (other sources: 1402).

Like every Saxon settlement, it stands out for its row of houses around a central square, above which rises the imposing church fortress. Between 1572 and 1867, Biertan was the seat of the Saxon episcopate (episcopal see of the Evangelical Church of A.B.), which favored the construction of one of the largest farming communities in Transylvania around this fortified church. It is a medieval and architectural treasure in Romania, which is definitely worth a visit.

Beautiful pictures by photographer Sorin Onisor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ), thank you for the permission to use / show them.

The city of Brăila is located in southeastern Romania on the Danube and adjacent to the Danube delta.

The nearest largest city of Galati is about 15 km downstream (east) distance.

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Why only visit a vampire in the castle when he apparently also likes to drop by the campsite

https://vampirecamping.ro/

We would like to thank Mr. Uwe Tauber for this picture and the information about this campsite, which he visited a year ago. His personal assessment: “The owners are very friendly, the site is well equipped and the sanitary facilities are clean and well maintained.”

You will find WLAN, telephone, electrical connections, gas bottles, sanitary facilities and more …

More about campsites in Romania:
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/uir/camping-in-romania-en/

Beautiful images from a journey through Romania, kindly shared with us by Mrs. Karin Markert. Many thanks for this!

Images from Bran, the Bran Castle in Brașov County.

Beautiful pictures of the ‘Happy Cemetery’ and the museum / workshop of Sapanta (Maramures County), which we received today from Mr Alexander Laszlo. Thank you very much for this.

The ‘Happy Cemetery’ is located about 18 kilometres west of Sighetu Marmatiei and is one of the most visited sights in the Maramures region.

The crosses, which were painted by local craftsmen, are vivid and predominantly blue in colour.

The idea for this cemetery was conceived in 1935 by the wood sculptor Stan Ioan Patras. He wanted to create a cemetery, unique in Romania, which would show the life and personality of the deceased in a cheerful representation. Each cross has a carved image in the upper part, depicting a special moment in the life of the deceased. Underneath, humorous, short poems or rhymed texts describe the life of the person buried there.

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.

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.

The village of Ighișu Nou (known as Eibesterf in Saxon, Eibesdorf in German, and Szaszivanfalva in Hungarian) is part of the Medias Municipality in Sibiu County.

The village was first mentioned in documents in 1305 and became a free Saxon settlement in 1325.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for providing these photos (taken in early August 2024).

Epic nights, blue skies, and the Black Sea, the beach, clubs where you dance until dawn, and… pure relaxation with delicious food. You simply have to experience it for yourself!

Mamaia – Black Sea – Welcome to Summer 2025

Pure relaxation, enjoy delicious meals made from local products, a pool, and yet plenty of adventures around

https://conaculgrigorescu.com (German website, German-speaking hosts)

Grigorescu Manor (Buzău County, near the village of Berca) offers a family-friendly atmosphere and is centrally located in the triangle of Bucharest – Brașov – Danube Delta. It is also a perfect starting point for trips to the Dealu Mare wine region or for hiking and sports experiences in the UNESCO Buzău Geopark.

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.

Moskovits Palace ( named after engineer Moskovits Miksa ) in Oradea ( Bihor County ) was built in 1905 by architect Rimanoczy Kalman jr. designed.

It is a two-storey building with many ornaments with plant motifs and one of the most beautiful examples of the Secession style ( a variant of Art Nouveau, which developed mainly in Austria ) since then.

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.

Harman Municipality (in German: Honigberg) is located in the historic region of Burzenland, approx. 12 kilometers northeast of the city of Brașov (Kronstadt).

Hungarian King Andrew II. In 1211, Burzenland granted the Teutonic Knights, who settled there, built castles, brought German settlers to the country, and founded villages such as Honigberg. After clashes with the king, the order was expelled from Burzenland in 1225, but German settlements remained.

More information and more images:
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/uir/the-fortress-of-harman/

The village of Dedrad, or Deutsch-Zepling in German, is located in the district of Mures in northern Transylvania.

Until 1944, the village was mainly inhabited by Transylvanian Saxons, who had to flee westwards as a result of the Second World War. Some of them returned in 1945. From the 1970s onwards, most of the Germans resettled in Germany. Today, there is still a small German Protestant congregation that regularly worships in the beautifully renovated church.

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

Spring is just around the corner, and we are already welcoming it with these beautiful images from Bukovina by Catalin Urdoi

We thank the photographer Catalin Urdoi (facebook.com/urdoi.catalin) for granting us permission to use these images.

Mocănița Huțulca Moldovița from Suceava County in northeastern Romania. The train also runs in winter (December 21 and January / February 2022) and driving times and prices are visible on the Facebook page.

We thank the photographer Sorin Onisor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for the permission to use these pictures.

Voroneț Monastery is located in the municipality of Gura Humorului in Suceava County in the historical region of Bucovina (Bucovina) in Romania.

It was built in 1488 by Stephen the Great in a period of just under four (4) months to commemorate the victory at the Battle of Vaslui.

Find out more about Romania, landscapes, sights and cities: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/

We thank Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for the permission to use these marvellous pictures.

Already mark your calendar On Saturday / Sunday, June 7 and 8, 2025, the Slow Food Festival in Berca (Buzău County) is back.

The Slow Food Festival takes place at Piata (Square) Artizanilor in the town of Berca. If you’re coming over the bridge and see Berca Monastery or reach the town, turn left immediately after the bridge and continue about 200 meters.

Experience an unforgettable Easter celebration (April 19–21) in a fairytale setting at Brukenthal Palace in Avrig (Freck in German).
Enjoy an exquisite menu, carefully prepared to delight your senses and make Easter a truly special moment. Traditional dishes made with high-quality ingredients, as well as fine cuisine for all your loved ones. Selected wines to perfectly complement each dish and add a touch of refinement to your stay.

Contact: +40 (0)726 234 417 | office@palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro
https://palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro | https://brukenthal-palace-avrig.com

Easter Egg Hunt for Kids
Bring your little ones along for an unforgettable adventure! Join the Easter egg hunt and discover the hidden eggs in the gardens of Brukenthal Palace! In addition to the fun, there are surprise prizes for every child and a magical atmosphere!

Egg Painting – Let Your Imagination Run Wild!
Children will have the chance to express their creativity in the “Egg Painting” activity, where they can personalize their own eggs and turn them into real works of art! ️

Book your spot now and experience an unforgettable Easter celebration!
Brukenthal Palace Avrig
Magical Easter for the whole family – at Brukenthal Palace!

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.

Museum of Traditional Popular Culture in Sibiu (Hermannstadt in German) is one of the largest open-air museums in Romania.

Located just south of Sibiu (German: Hermannstadt), the museum is located in the “Dumbrava Sibiului” forest, on the connecting road between Sibiu and Rășinari, about three kilometers (3) from the city.

Contains installations of traditional pre-industrial Romanian popular civilization. Houses, workshops and construction complexes are scattered around a lake, among the trees of the Sibiu Drumbrates.

We thank Mrs Farkas Ildiko ( facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75 ) for the permission to use these pictures.

Mamaia brought the heat this summer … epic nights, the sea, the beach, clubs where people danced until dawn and … pure relaxation with delicious food. Conclusion: Time to plan your summer holiday 2025 now!

Mamaia – Black Sea – Welcome to Summer 2025

Ochiul Beiului Lake is located in the Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National Park in southwestern Romania (Caraș-Severin County), near the Serbian border and the villages of Oravița and Steierdorf (to the west and east, respectively).

It has a depth of up to 3.6 meters and a diameter of about 15 meters. The fairy-tale green-blue water never freezes in winter, as the lake is continuously fed by a spring.

Learn more:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/ausflugsziele…/

Thanks to Ochiu Bei for the permission to use these beautiful images.

Images: Ochiu Bei, Beușnița Waterfall

Hunedoara Castle ( also known as Hunedoara Castle ) is one of the most important non-ecclesiastical buildings in Transylvania.
The rock castle was built on the remains of a fortification from the 14th century. Built and located in the southwestern part of Hunedoara ( German name: Eisenmarkt ) in western Romania.

The listed castle bears many other names ( Corvin Castle, Corvinus Castle, Corvinesti Castle, Corvin Castle, Eisenmarkt Castle, Black Castle, Vajdahunyad Castle, Hunyadi Castle ) which can be traced to its location or that of its owners.

The statesman and leader of the Hungarian army, Johann Hunyadi, rebuilt an existing fortification after 1440 to become the ancestral castle of Hunyadis. In the second phase of construction, the castle was expanded in 1458 under King Matthias Corvinus. In the 19th century, Prince Gabor Bethlen made other major changes to the building. Therefore, the current castle has a mixture of different architectural styles.

The castle has been in Austria since 1724 and has been owned by the Romanian state since 1918. In addition to the attraction for tourists, the castle is ( and has been used as a background for a variety of Romanian and international film productions. The castle now houses a museum.

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The Salina Slanic salt mine is located in Prahova County, about 100 kilometres north-east of Bucharest.

It was opened to visitors in 1970 and was first mentioned as a salt mine in 1686.

More salt mines, many excursion destinations and information about Romania as a holiday destination: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/

Sometimes everything is upside down in life, here in Brambura Park in Avrig (Freck in German) this is the norm. An experience for children, families and every visitor.

Pictures of Brambura Park from mid-May 2024 in Avrig (approx. 25 km south-east of Sibiu), the adventure park for everyone > https://brambura-park.ro/

Experience a vacation or just a few days in a still untouched natural world of Bukovina in your own hut / small house.

Enjoy sunrises, breakfast coffee and pure nature. And despite everything, you won’t miss out on modern comforts such as electricity, heating, hot water and modern toilets … that’s what you’ll find here. The only thing you won’t find is a TV, but who needs that with this wonderful panorama right outside the door.

Hai La Saivan, three renovated, rustic houses await you (Casa Mare, Casa Mica, Casa Foarte Mica). Ideal for small groups (4-8 people, Casa Mare) to singles or couples (Casa Foarte Mica, 2 people).

Find out much more and all contact details:
https://deutschsprachiges-gastgewerbe-rumänien.de/hai-la-saivan-de/

Peleș Castle was built between 1873 and 1883 at the initiative of Carol I, the first king of Romania. It is located about 1.5 km northwest of the city of Sinaia, in Prahova County.

Learn more:
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/uir/peles-castle/

This church / fortified church is located in the commune of Biertan (Biertan in German, Berethalom in Hungarian) in the district of Sibiu in Transylvania. Biertan belongs to the first German-Saxon settlements and was mentioned in documents as early as 1398 (other sources: 1402).

Like any Saxon settlement, it is characterised by a row of houses built around a central square above which rises the imposing church fortress. Between 1572 and 1867, Biertan was the seat of the Saxon bishopric (episcopal see of the Evangelical Church A.B.), which favoured the construction of one of the largest agricultural communities in Transylvania around this fortified church. It is a medieval and architectural treasure of Romania, definitely worth a visit.

The Oravița – Lisava – Anina railway line (in Caraș-Severin County) was inaugurated on 15 December 1863 as the first mountain railway on the present-day territory of Romania.

Construction began in 1861 and was a challenging engineering feat, as the railway runs through a mountainous region (the western part of the Banat Mountains). The 33.4 km railway line features no fewer than 14 tunnels with a total length of 2.1 km and nine (9) viaducts.

The route starts in Oravița and then ascends to the plateau of the Semenic Mountains massif on a path where no other road exists.

We thank Banatul Montan for permission to use these images.

If you travel on the road (E671) from Timisoara to Arad, you will pass the commune of Vinga (Theresiopolis in German) about 25 km before Arad.

The two churches are very large for such a small community. The Orthodox Church (Orthodox Church, on the left in the picture) and the Roman Catholic Church (Catholic Church, on the right in the picture and in other pictures).

The first documentary mention of Vinga dates back to 1231. After being sacked and destroyed by the Turks, Vinga was resettled in 1737 and 1741 by about 125 families of “Bulgarian-Bavarians” from Cyprovts in western Bulgaria, who crossed the Danube and settled in various parts of the Banat Plain. On 1 August 1744, Vinga was granted the status of a town with a magistrate and various privileges by Empress Maria Theresa of Austria.

Simply beeeeeeeautifuuuuul !!!

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.

The city of Timisoara, which will also be the European Capital of Culture in 2023, is located in the west of Romania, close to the border with Hungary.

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Timisoara can be reached via the highway (in Germany: A3) in just under 8 hours from the D / A border. Timisoara is the capital and largest city of Timis County in the historic Banat region. The name comes from the river Timis, which was called Tibisis or Tibiscus by the Romans in ancient times.

We would like to thank the city of Timisoara for the wealth of information and images we have received and for permission to use them.

Wonderful and atmospheric pictures of the town of Sulina at the mouth of the Danube to the Black Sea.

https://discover-sulina.com | https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

We thank Calin Ene Sulina fabuloasa for the permission to use these pictures.

‘Little Paris’ … maybe yes, in some ways for sure. Pictures from a few days ago (28 and 29 September) from Bucharest, Lipscani district, Old Town … the centre of the city and some streets around it.

The temperatures were between 30 and 33 degrees in the afternoon and even in the evening around 8 pm it was still very pleasant at 26 degrees to spend time on a terrace, in a cafe or outdoors.

Pictures of the guest house Nussbaumer in sector 5, perfectly located and close to the centre (approx. 2.8 km to Piata Unirii / Old Town). The guest house has modern furnished rooms / flats, integrated kitchenette, bathroom with shower, washing machine / dryer in the house and much more …

Room prices for two people (single room on request) per night / person from 180 lei (approx. 36 euros). Citybreak / weekend offer for two or three nights from 150 Lei (30,- Euro) / person. We can recommend this host 100%.

Contact, Mr Cristian Marinescu (German, English, Romanian): +40 (0)724 204 726
email: info@apartments-nussbaumer.com

Spend your stay in Bucharest in a quiet location with a car park right in front of the house. The host speaks German and can also organise a pick-up from the airport for you. Shopping facilities (e.g. Lidl, open Monday to Sunday from 7:00 to 22:00), but also a McDonalds are in the immediate neighbourhood.

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.

The Old Town / the center of Sibiu in beautiful pictures. Hermannstadt (in Romanian Sibiu, in Hungarian Nagyszeben, and in Transylvanian Saxon Hermestatt) is the county capital of the eponymous county in the historical region of Transylvania.

The first German settlers are believed to have reached the area in 1147. The first documented mention of the city dates back to 1191. From 1223, the Latin name “Villa Hermanni” is used, and from 1241, the German equivalent Hermannstorf is recorded.

We thank Mr. Maik Lanckrock for allowing us to use these pictures.

Beautiful images of the city and fortress of Hunedoara from March 2024.

We thank Go Hunedoara for the permission to use these pictures.

Visit now the Restaurant | Historical Cafe (both daily: 8 am to 10 pm) in the Palatul (Palace) Brukenthal in Avrig (Freck in German) just a few kilometers east of Sibiu.

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/uir/palace-brukenthal-avrig/

Or plan your weekend, your vacation or even your event here. Spring and the Brukenthal Palace are looking forward to welcoming you.

More in the 2nd revised edition of our brochure “Vacation in Romania” on page 38 and 39 > https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

Near the town of Anina is the Bigar Falls, which was created based on the travertine ( limestone tuff ) and on the World Geography website in 2013 led the list of the most impressive waterfalls in the world.

A large plate of travertine cantileved collapsed on June 7, 2021 under its own weight. Since then, the image of the waterfall has changed, but is worth visiting and remains.

We thank Ms. Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these images.

Vultul Negru Palace is a secessionally built commercial arch in 1908 with a glass roof and cafes and boutiques inside.

Bucharest at night … Pictures from the Old Town (Lipscani) from January 18, 2024.

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Horezu Monastery (also known as Hurezi Monastery) is a Romanian Orthodox nunnery located in the historical region of Oltenia, Valcea County.

At the foot of the Căpățânii Mountains, part of the Southern Carpathians, the monastery lies about 3 km north of the small town of Horezu, in the village of Romanii de Jos.

The monastery likely owes its name to the nocturnal birds of prey (Romanian: huhurezi) inhabiting the surrounding forests. It was founded in 1692 by Wallachian ruler Constantin Brâncoveanu and completed in 1709. Originally a male monastery, it became a nunnery in 1862. The complex has been restored several times since 1827 and is a protected historical monument.

The hilltop monastery is surrounded by two fortifications: a smaller outer wall enclosing the entire estate, and a second defensive structure made up of buildings and a wall to the east. The main entrance is on the south side through a bell tower with a steel-armored wooden gate. The cross-shaped main church “Sfinții Împărați Constantin și Elena”, built between 1693 and 1697, is 32 meters long and 14 meters high. In its porch are several graves, including a marble one with a carved cover intended for Prince Brâncoveanu, which was never used. The large iconostasis is carved from linden wood and gilded.

The square chapel with an octagonal tower lies west of the church and was built in 1697. Its frescoes, painted between 1705 and 1706, are still well preserved.

Text: Wikipedia

We thank Relu Chiriac, Galati, for permission to use the photos.

The Church of Saint Nicholas in Densuș (Demsdorf), Hunedoara County, in western Romania, is the oldest stone church in the country.

Built in its current form in the 13th century on the site of a 2nd-century Roman temple, it used materials from the Dacian fortress of Sarmizegetusa. The church interior features 15th-century frescoes depicting Jesus in traditional Romanian attire.

Historians suggest the site once housed a Dacian temple for the god Zamolxis, later turned into a Roman temple for Mars. The church’s origins trace back to the 4th century, making it the oldest church in Romania and Southeast Europe.

We thank Go Hunedoara for granting permission to use these images.

Horezu Monastery (also known as Hurezi Monastery) is a Romanian Orthodox nunnery located in the historical region of Oltenia, Valcea County.

At the foot of the Căpățânii Mountains, part of the Southern Carpathians, the monastery lies about 3 km north of the small town of Horezu, in the village of Romanii de Jos.

The monastery likely owes its name to the nocturnal birds of prey (Romanian: huhurezi) inhabiting the surrounding forests. It was founded in 1692 by Wallachian ruler Constantin Brâncoveanu and completed in 1709. Originally a male monastery, it became a nunnery in 1862. The complex has been restored several times since 1827 and is a protected historical monument.

The hilltop monastery is surrounded by two fortifications: a smaller outer wall enclosing the entire estate, and a second defensive structure made up of buildings and a wall to the east. The main entrance is on the south side through a bell tower with a steel-armored wooden gate. The cross-shaped main church “Sfinții Împărați Constantin și Elena”, built between 1693 and 1697, is 32 meters long and 14 meters high. In its porch are several graves, including a marble one with a carved cover intended for Prince Brâncoveanu, which was never used. The large iconostasis is carved from linden wood and gilded.

The square chapel with an octagonal tower lies west of the church and was built in 1697. Its frescoes, painted between 1705 and 1706, are still well preserved.

Text: Wikipedia

We thank Relu Chiriac, Galati, for permission to use the photos.

The Macca-Villagrosse Passage is located in the centre of Bucharest (north-west), in the Old Centre / Lipscani.

The covered passage is a historical monument that connects Calea Victoriei and Lipscani Street through the exit of the passage from Eugeniu Carada Street.

https://discover-timisoara.com | https://welcome-to-romania.com

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.

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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.

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 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.

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“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.

If you ever get to Bucharest, you really must visit it! Caru’ cu Bere is a famous brewery in Bucharest that opened in 1879.

The brewery is located in the eastern part of downtown Bucharest (Old Centre), between Lipscani and Stavropoleus streets.

The dining room on the ground floor is seven (7) meters high and decorated in Gothic style with columns, stucco ceilings, carved panelling and paintings. Access to the other floors is via a carved oak staircase.

“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.

Valea Viilor (Wurmloch in German) is a commune in Sibiu County, Transylvania Region.

Valea Viilor, originally Vorumloc, was probably first mentioned under the Hungarian name Baromlak in 1224 (possibly 1305). Transylvania-Saxon Hörigendorf, which was originally held by the nobility, was later able to join the see of Mediascher and thus become free. Until 1964, the local in Romania was run under the German derivative name Vorumloc, then renamed “Valea Viilor” (in German: valea viilor).

In 1850 the proportion of Germans was over 65% and in 1977 over 50%. Today, only about 1-2% of the inhabitants are German.

We thank Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photo: Adrian Arsu) for the permission to use this picture.

The cave is located on the road that connects the Jiului Valley with Țara Hațegului, about 6 km from the city of Petroșani.

The Bolii Cave is a natural formation that is accessible along its entire length.

We thank Go Hunedoara (Photos: Stefan Bla) for the permission to use these images.

There are many reasons to visit the 5* Lebada Luxury Resort & SPA in the Danube Delta. Let’s start with the location and some luxurious.

https://www.newlebadaresort.com/en/

Guests are expected to stay in 187 rooms and suites, divided into 17 categories and also with a panoramic view of the Danube. Relax at the in-house wellness centre, take a tour of the Danube Delta or “just” go fishing. The wide range of offers at Lebada Resort will convince you too.

Beautiful pictures of the botanical garden “I Giardini di Zoe” from March 2024.

The garden, also known as Banpotoc Garden, is located east of the city of Deva (in German Diemrich), on the left side of the A1 motorway (heading towards Sibiu), in the Banpotoc village of Harau commune.

We thank Go Hunedoara for granting permission to use these images.