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

Built in its present form in the 13th century on the site of a 2nd-century Roman temple, it was built with materials from the Dacian fortress of Sarmizegetusa. The interior preserves 15th-century frescoes depicting Jesus in traditional Romanian dress.

According to historians, the site originally housed a Dacian temple dedicated to the god Zamolxis, later transformed into a Roman temple to the god Mars. The origins of the church date back to the 4th century and it is considered to be the oldest church in Romania and South-East Europe.

Thanks Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

Pictures from the Christmas Fair in the center of Sibiu (Hermannstadt).

Overview of Christmas fairs in Romania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/christmas-markets-romania/

Thanks to Mrs. Camelia Stefan and Mrs. Heide Göddert for sending these pictures. Thank you > https://heide-reisen.de

Alba Iulia (in German Karlsburg or Weißenburg, in Hungarian Gyulafehervar) is the capital of Alba county in the historical region of Transylvania.

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Diana Cristea, Ovidiu Gruescu, Miriana Doroban, Madeline Ecaterina

In the Grădiștea Muncelului Cioclovina Nature Park in Hunedoara County, there are numerous gorges, including the Crivadiei Gorges, the Băniței Gorges, the Roșia Gorges and the Taia Gorges.

*Note: Although “Cheile” literally translates as “keys,” in this context, they are more likely to represent access paths or links-better understood as keys or gorges in Romanian.

Thanks Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

We are pleased to now present Romanian recipes in German, together with corresponding preparation instructions. Thanks for the recipes to instagram.com/rumanische__rezepte/ … here you always find a video with the preparation and the recipe in Romanian.

CIORBA DE ZARZAVAT, a delicious Romanian soup in which “leușteanul” is essential as it gives the dish its special flavor.

Ingredients:
1/2 onion
1 red pepper
3-4 carrots
A piece of celery
4 fresh tomatoes
1 small bowl of frozen peas (or canned peas)
250 ml tomato juice
500 grams of meat for goulash
Vegetable soup, salt, pepper
A little lemon juice
Cream
Hot peppers
Dill

Dice the onions, peppers, carrots, celery and tomatoes into small cubes and sauté gently. You can also add small diced potatoes to taste.

Then cover the ingredients with water and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the goulash meat (cut into small pieces). Top up with enough water, add the peas and tomato juice. Stir occasionally and top up with water if necessary.

When the vegetables and meat are cooked, season the soup with vegetable broth (homemade or bought), salt, pepper and a little lemon juice. The soup tastes best served with sour cream, chili peppers and freshly chopped dill, added before serving.

A beautiful picture of Biertan. The village and fortified church of Biertan (in German, Birthälm), first mentioned in historical documents in 1283, is located in the county of Sibiu, in the Transylvania region.

Find out more about fortified churches in Transylvania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/fortified-churches/

Christmas markets, lots of lights and decorations, Christmas atmosphere and, above all, time to savor the moment … Bucharest.

Pictures from this weekend. And for those looking for last-minute accommodation ( https://apartments-nussbaumer.com/ ). The owner speaks German, clean and affordable apartments with own kitchen, and the city center and Old Town are very close as the apartments are not far from them.

Be mesmerized by traditional Romanian craftsmanship. Since 1992, mosaics, stained-glass windows, marble floors and creative interior design have been made here.

I 100% recommend a visit in Bucharest (or Iasi). It’s impressive.

București, Str. Lipscani Nr. 65, Old Center | https://artgeorgies.com

The mill in the village of Ohaba (in Brasov county) has been in operation since 1873 and still produces flour and malai (the basic ingredient for mamaliga).

It is run by the fourth generation and has survived two world wars and the communist system. The grinding system consists of two special millstones supplied by Lyon in France. The mill can grind both wheat and maize.

Do you know the Ice Hotel at Lake Ballea? Not yet? Then it’s time for a trip this winter

https://www.hotelofice.ro

The hotel is rebuilt annually and melts in summer. Located at 2,034 meters in the Făgăraș Mountains, Sibiu County, it offers a unique winter experience. Accessible by cable car from the Bâlea Waterfall (Cabana Bâlea Cascade), the hotel usually opens in mid-December for a 4-month season, depending on the weather. Attractions include snowy scenery and winter activities.

Photos from last season, mid-February 2023.

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We’ve put together a small overview of destinations not to be missed. Romania is worth a visit/vacation and … simply click on the image/text to see/learn more.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/romania-bucket-list-top-destinations/

More pictures from last night from the Old Town and the Christmas Fair in Bucharest

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Dracului Lake (hell or devil in German) is located in the Cheile Nerei-Beusnița Natural Park, in the Banat region, Caras-Severin county in western Romania.

In earlier times, it was an underground lake that surfaced after a partial collapse of the cave ceiling in which it was located. It is about 700 square meters in size, 20 meters in diameter and about 12 meters deep. Its name comes from a local legend that Satan jumped into the lake after losing a bet with a shepherd.

Thanks Banatul Montan for permission to use these images.

Cuejdel Lake is one of the largest natural dam lakes in Romania, located in the Stânișoarei Mountains, in the Gârcina commune area, near the town of Piatra Neamt (Neamt County).

It is about 1 km long and between 20 and about 280 meters wide. The average depth is 10 meters (maximum depth up to 16.5 meters).

Thanks to photographer Sorin Onișor (facebook.com/sorinonisor/) for permission to use this image. #travel #travelgram #nature #photography #romania

A photo these days (early December 2024) from the entrance of Cantacuzino Castle, the filming location of Netflix’s “Wednesday”, in the town of Busteni.

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Thanks to Mrs. R. Constantin for this photo.

Last night pictures from the Old Center of Bucharest

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We’ve “poked around” a bit through last year’s posts and put together a selection of our favorite photos. We’ve traveled around Romania and these are not the only places worth visiting.

Conclusion, vacation destinations for the next 3 – 5 years are secured.

https://uir-news.com | https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula, Dracula Fan Club (https://draculafanclub.com), photographers Daniel Micu, Relu Chiriac and Marius Nistor, romania iq (https://www.instagram.com/romania_ig), Banatul Montan, Plimbari cu barca Delta Dunarii – Murighiol / Boat trips in Danube Delta and Castelul Bran for permission to use these images.

We’ve “poked around” a bit through last year’s posts and put together a selection of our favorite photos. We’ve traveled around Romania and these are not the only places worth visiting.

Conclusion, vacation destinations for the next 3 – 5 years are secured.

https://uir-news.com | https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula, Dracula Fan Club (https://draculafanclub.com), photographers Daniel Micu, Relu Chiriac and Marius Nistor, romania iq (https://www.instagram.com/romania_ig), Banatul Montan, Plimbari cu barca Delta Dunarii – Murighiol / Boat trips in Danube Delta and Castelul Bran for permission to use these images.

Mamaia brought the heat this summer … epic nights, the sea, the beach, clubs dancing until sunrise and … pure relaxation with delicious food. Conclusion: plan your 2025 summer vacation now!

Mamaia – Black Sea – Welcome summer 2025

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

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

Sinaia is a town in Prahova county, located on the Prahova river valley, surrounded by the Bucegi Mountains.

From Sinaia (altitude above sea level: 767-860 meters above sea level) up to an altitude of 2,000 meters, and in winter there are also several ski lifts operating.

Pictures from … right now, just two hours old and fresh from the Christmas fair outside the Parliament building.

We were there in June and it’s wonderful Not crowded but still bustling with countless places you want/should see and superb places for relaxation, rest…delectation.

From the hotel it’s a 2-minute walk, parking lots are everywhere, and the temperatures were perfect-about 30 degrees during the day and 18 to 22 degrees at night. If you are in the area now, I recommend Sighisoara 1000%.

Images from December 30, 2020; it was far too warm, with bright sunshine and blue skies almost every day. Instead of the usual temperatures as low as -20 degrees in previous years, the 2020/2021 transition brought temperatures as low as +15 degrees.

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Thanks to photographer Nica George ( facebook.com/nica.georgeNEW ) for permission to use these images.

Just simplyyyyyy wonderful!!!!

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 century.

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

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Romania and Bulgaria will become full members of the Schengen area as of January 1, 2025, according to today’s unanimous decision of the 27 Member States.

This will also abolish border controls between Hungary and Romania.

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, announced Romania’s accession to the Schengen Area on X at this time.

Beautiful pictures from Iron Gate Nature Park.

Decebalus, the Danube basin, Ponicova cave, Modavita waterfall and Buraul mare, Veterani cave, Drencova fortress, Trescovat mountain and many, many more!

Thanks Banatului Montan for permission to use these images.

Beautiful pictures from Iron Gate Nature Park.

Decebalus, the Danube basin, Ponicova cave, Modavita waterfall and Buraul mare, Veterani cave, Drencova fortress, Trescovat mountain and many, many more!

Thanks Banatului Montan for permission to use these images.

Beautiful pictures of the “Merry Cemetery” and the museum/workshop in Săpânța (Maramureș County), which we received today from Mr. Alexander Laszlo. Thank you very much for them.

The “Cimitirul Vesel” is located about 18 kilometers west of Sighetu Marmatiei and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the Maramureș region.

The crosses, which were painted by local craftsmen, are vividly colored and predominantly blue.

The idea for the cemetery was conceived in 1935 by the woodcarver 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 at the top depicting a special moment in the life of the deceased. Underneath, short poems or humorous rhyming texts describe the life of the person buried there.

Images from the summer of 2023 of Cluj-Napoca (in German Klausenburg, in Hungarian Kolozsvar), the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj county in Transylvania (probably*).

With about 400,000* inhabitants, Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of Transylvania. It’s home to universities, a lively nightlife and many buildings dating back to the time of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Surrounding the main square, Union Square, is the Gothic Church of St Michael and an equestrian statue of the 15th-century King Matthias Corvinus. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

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

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these beautiful images (photos from the summer of 2023) and for his permission to use them.

* Possibly also Iași, Timișoara or Constanța. Unfortunately there are no exact numbers.

Images from the summer of 2023 of Cluj-Napoca (in German Klausenburg, in Hungarian Kolozsvar), the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj county in Transylvania (probably*).

With about 400,000* inhabitants, Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of Transylvania. It’s home to universities, a lively nightlife and many buildings dating back to the time of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Surrounding the main square, Union Square, is the Gothic Church of St Michael and an equestrian statue of the 15th-century King Matthias Corvinus. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

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

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these beautiful images (photos from the summer of 2023) and for his permission to use them.

* Possibly also Iași, Timișoara or Constanța. Unfortunately there are no exact numbers.

In the middle of one of the most beautiful mountain regions of the Carpathian Mountains is the Balea Lac Chalet (mountain hut/hotel), right next to the glacial lake of the same name.

Accessible directly on the legendary Transfăgărășan road (in winter by cable car) and situated at an altitude of 2,034 meters, the hotel offers accommodation of international standards.

It can also be visited in winter with an “ice hotel” > https://www.hotelofice.ro/

Transalpina, Transfăgărășan, Bucegi and Făgăraș Mountains (Făgăraș Mountains) and many others. There are many wonderful mountain and nature trails in Romania.

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Be seduced and charmed. Romania is looking forward to your visit.

Wonderful pictures of the Old Town in the Romanian capital Bucharest.

Thanks to Mr. Maik Lanckrock for permission to use these images from early August 2022.

View from Vulcan towards the Parâng Mountains in Hunedoara county.

Thanks Go Hunedoara (Photo: Ionica Merișanu) for permission to use this image (January 2022).

Lacul Roșu (Red Lake) is a natural reservoir in the Harghita district of northeastern Romania.

It is located in the Hasmas Mountains, in the upper part of the Bicaz River and at the foot of the Hasmasul Mare peak, near the Bicaz Gorges, ca. 25 kilometers from Gheorgheni and about 30 kilometers from Bicaz (Neamt District)

By popular demand, another Romanian national dish and (Hungarian) dessert to go with it. All over Romania, you can find Mici (traditional Romanian) and usually also Kürtőskalács (traditional Hungarian).

Finally, we can only say one thing: Enjoy!

… and thank you, Roland (Schmid), for the photos

Do you know the Ice Hotel at Lake Ballea? Not yet? Then it’s time for a trip this winter

https://www.hotelofice.ro

The hotel is rebuilt annually and melts in summer. Located at 2,034 meters in the Făgăraș Mountains, Sibiu County, it offers a unique winter experience. Accessible by cable car from the Bâlea Waterfall (Cabana Bâlea Cascade), the hotel usually opens in mid-December for a 4-month season, depending on the weather. Attractions include snowy scenery and winter activities.

Photos from last season, mid-February 2023.

Lovely pictures from March 2024 from the beach in Sulina, a remote town on the Black Sea.

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

The town of Sulina is located at the mouth of the Danube and at the same time on the Black Sea. It is not connected to the Romanian road network and can only be reached by ships and boats.

Peles Castle is a former royal castle from the 19th century. It lies about 1.5 kilometers northwest of the town of Sinaia in Prahova county. About 300 meters further up the hill is the smaller Pelișor Castle.

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Discover the Apuseni Mountains (Discover the Apuseni Mountains) with beautiful landscapes and many rustic, snow-covered settlements in Hunedoara, Alba, Arad, Bihor and Cluj counties.

Thank you Go Hunedoara (Photos by Ioan Benea Jurca, Winter 2022/2023) for permission to use these images.

The village of Hosman ( in German Holzmengen ) is located in the district of Sibiu in Transylvania and is part of the municipality of Nocrich ( Leschkirch ).

Thanks Your Guide in Transylvania (photo: Adrian Arsu Films) for permission to use this image (January 2022).

Salina Slanic salt mine is located in Prahova county, about 100 kilometers northeast of Bucharest.

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

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

Old and new, historic and modern, young and old, rich and poor, restless and timeless …

Those who have the time and the muse to look around discover a thousand things, feelings and much more …

All photos were taken in the district of Piata Romana, which occupies an area of about 500 x 500 meters in the center of Bucharest.

Sarmele are not prepared everywhere in Romania according to the same recipe. Depending on region and individual taste, they also vary in size from place to place.

Sarmaua contains meat wrapped with other ingredients in vine leaves or pickled cabbage. Sarmal can also be meatless (vegetarian) with vegetables.

We present a special recipe from Moldova with meat stuffing.
To 1 kg of minced meat (pork, beef, chicken or a mixture) add:
– 4 – 5 medium onions
– 100 grams of rice
– salt, pepper – 1 teaspoon each
– Dill and parsley – to taste
– Tomato broth (150 grams)
– 4 tablespoons oil (in combination with chicken)

Df the meat is lean, add a few tablespoons of breadcrumbs or cornmeal to bind the mixture better. Mix the contents well and then wrap in vine leaves or cabbage, depending on your preference.
Cook for about two (2) hours, placing the sarmals close together in a saucepan and adding water. When the liquid in which the sarm is cooking is low, add hot water to compensate.
Check after the first hour of cooking and then as often as you think necessary.

Thanks to “Mom” Postolache for the recipe and to her daughter for her hard work and pictures.

About 120 sarme are made from the amount of ingredients. These are usually eaten with Smantana (sour cream/sour cream) and Ardei chili (chili peppers). Also, depending on the region, white bread and Mardolina (made from corn grits, similar to Italian Mardolina) are added.

We wish you Pofta buna (Bon appetit)

The Horezi Monastery (also known as Hurezu Monastery) is a Romanian Orthodox monastery of Romanian Orthodox nuns located in the historical region of Valahia Mica in Valcea.

At the foot of Căpățânii Mountain, a mountain massif of the Transylvanian Alps, in the village of Romani de Jos, the monastery is located about three kilometers (air company) north of the small town of Horezu.

The cries of the nocturnal birds of prey (Romanian owls) that roost in the woods surrounding the monastery probably gave the place its name. 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 man’s monastery. After the monks were transferred to Bistri ta, 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. Outside a smaller wall surrounded the whole monastery estate with its hermits. The second is formed on three sides by different buildings and in the east by a wall. The entrance to the monastery is on the south side of a belfry, armored with a solid wooden gate with steel. The monastery church of Sfin ti Impara ti Constantine and Helen built in the middle of the complex in a cross shape is 32 meters long and 32 meters high and was built between 1693 and 1697 In the vestibule of the church there are some tombs, most beautifully equipped with marble and carved casing for Prince Brâncoveanu, but it did not fulfill its purpose and therefore was never used. The large iconostasis is carved in lime wood and encased in gold.

The square chapel with an 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.

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

German-speaking hosts and organizers from all over Romania are waiting for you with a wide range of offers.

All hosts at a glance: https://dsg-ru.de

Rupea Fortress (Reps in German) is a medieval fortress built by Transylvanian Saxons and first mentioned in 1324. It is located on a 120-meter-high basaltic cliff west of the Transylvanian town of Rupea, Brasov county in Romania.

More info:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/…/rupea-fortress/

Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image (end of December 2021).

Valcan Pass is located in Hunedoara County, in the Jiului Valley.

It lies on a platform in the western group of the Southern Carpathians, in the eastern part of the Valcan Mountains, at an altitude of 1,621 meters. The neighboring town of Vulcan (about 25,000 inhabitants) is named after this pass. The highest peak in this massif is Valcan Peak at 1,946 meters.

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Thanks to Mr. Emil Notar for permission to use these wonderful images (2021).

Experience pure nature! Guided tours, visiting wonderful places, hiking or horseback riding vacations, trekking and much more offered by the German-speaking provider Karpaten Outdoor Tours.

https://www.karpaten-offroad.de | https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

Mamaia … arrival at the train station, sea wheel, nature, history and of course the sea Plan now your summer vacation 2025!

Mamaia – Black Sea – Welcome in summer 2025

Mamaia brought the heat this summer … epic nights, the sea, the beach, clubs dancing until sunrise and … pure relaxation with delicious food. Conclusion: plan your 2025 summer vacation now!

Mamaia – Black Sea – Welcome summer 2025

Imagini din Hermannstadt / Sibiu la sfârșitul lunii octombrie 2024, seara / noaptea. Întotdeauna un oraș minunat

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Timisoara (in German Temeschwar). Pictures from the Christmas fair / Christmas time in the European Capital of Culture 2023 at night.

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Vârful Straja (Vârful Straja) in Hunedoara county in western Romania. Winter, winter and … winter in December 2021 … and, if you look out of the window, winter is not far away either

Thanks Go Hunedoara (Photo: Marina Szekely) for permission to use these images.

The Apuseni Mountains (also known as Apusen, Apuseni, Western Carpathians of Transylvania or Western Transylvanian Mountains) are a mountain range in western Romania.

They reach altitudes of 1,100 to 1,800 meters and have an almost circular base with a diameter of 130 to 150 km, bounded by the rivers Mures, Someș and Barcău.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: @horoba_aurelian) for permission to use this image.

The clock tower is Sighisoara’s landmark and a popular movie and photo subject day and night.

Winter atmosphere in the old center of Bucharest, Romania’s capital. The date of the photo is unknown.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image.

The commune of Harman (German: Honigberg) is located in the historic region of Țara Bârsa, about 12 kilometers northeast of the city of Brasov (Kronstadt).

In 1211, Hungary’s King Andrew II granted Țara Barsei to the Teutonic Order, which settled there, built fortresses, brought German settlers and founded villages such as Honigberg. After conflicts with the king, the order was expelled from Barsa in 1225, but the German settlements remained.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image.

Next weekend the second edition of the Wine Festival “Christmas Edition” will take place in Mediaș, Sibiu County.

Visitors will be able to listen to Christmas carols, taste mulled wine, gingerbread, delicious gastronomic offers and many other surprises. The festival will take place every weekend from 6 to 22 December, right in the heart of Mediaș, the center of Transylvania!

Peles Castle is located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of the town of Sinaia, in Prahova County.

Peles Castle in Sinaia, the summer residence of Romania’s kings, was built at the request of King Carol I of Romania, according to plans by architects Johannes Schultz, Carol Benesch and Karel Liman. King Carol I (Karl I), born in 1839 in Sigmaringen, was King of Romania from 1881 and son of Prince Karl Anton of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: danielakibedi) for permission to use this image.

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

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Come and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals at the restaurant in the Orangerie. Soak in the atmosphere of the Historical Café or visit the Glass Museum and much more!

Of course, we also offer packages for Christmas / New Year’s Eve parties (corporate, private), as well as accommodation / stays in the summer residence of Baron Samuel von Brukenthal, an architectural and historical gem.

Offers / Enquiries: +40 (0)726 234 417
sau office@palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro or visit https://brukenthal-palace-avrig.com/en/home/ (German, English and Romanian)

Pictures from a March 2022 trip through the Suceava / Bucovina region. Thanks to Mr. Bernd Kemeter for sending these impressive images.

Sighișoara (German: Schäßburg) is a town in the county of Mureș in the Transylvania region of Romania.

Schäßburg was founded in the second half of the 12th century by German immigrants, the Transylvanian Saxons. It was first mentioned in documents in 1280. In 1435, the town’s Romanian name, “Sigisoara,” borrowed from Hungarian, was first recorded in writing.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image.

The Black Church (in Romanian Biserica Neagră) is a Gothic hall church located in the city of Brasov (in German Kronstadt) in Transylvania.

It was originally consecrated as a Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. With the Reformation in Transylvania, significantly influenced among the Transylvanian Saxon population by the reformer and later pastor of Kronstadt, Johannes Honterus, the Catholic patronage was abandoned. The Black Church got its present name after a fire in the town in 1689.

Find out more about Brasov / Kronstadt:
https://discover-brasov.com | https://kronstadt-erleben.de

Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: @bokehm0n) for permission to use this image.

“Vero Italiano” (Real Italian). Enjoy authentic Italian dishes, freshly prepared in front of your eyes, at the foot of the symbol of Brasov.

Visit the Cucinino Pasta & Pizza restaurant and indulge in a delicious meal. If you wish to stay overnight, Boutique Hotel Casa Chitic awaits you with warm hospitality.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/pasta-pizza-kitchen/
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/casa-chitic-boutique-hotel/

Pictures from Kronstadt received today from the winners of the flights offered by FlyLili. Thank you very much and have a wonderful week in Brasov.

Flights to and from Kronstadt / Brasov:
https://flylili.com

Restaurant Cucinino | “Vero Italiano” (Real Italian). Savor Italian-style dishes, cooked fresh right in front of your guests, located at the foot of the landmark in Brasov:
https://kronstadt-erleben.de/cucinino-pasta-pizza

Find out more about Kronstadt / Brasov:
https://kronstadt-erleben.de | https://discover-brasov.com

Together with FlyLili, we raffled off two flights to Kronstadt / Brasov, and Cucinino Restaurant | Italian Restaurant in ❤️ Kronstadt / Brasov | added a delicious dinner to the prize.

Flights to and from Kronstadt / Brasov:
https://flylili.com

“Vero Italiano” (Real Italian). Savor Italian-style dishes, cooked fresh right in front of your guests, located at the foot of the landmark in Brasov:
https://kronstadt-erleben.de/cucinino-pasta-pizza

Find out more about Kronstadt / Brasov:https://kronstadt-erleben.de | https://discover-brasov.com

Pictures from the Timisoara Christmas Fair last weekend (yesterday) in the city center. Enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the pre-Christmas season

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/christmas-markets-romania/

Pictures from the Timisoara Christmas Fair last weekend (yesterday) in the city center. Enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the pre-Christmas season

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/christmas-markets-romania/

The Christmas Fair in Brasov (Kronstadt) is open and waiting for its visitors.

Flights from Nuremberg, Stuttgart and Munich to Kronstadt / Brasov: https://flylili.com;

Pictures from last year (Christmas 2023/2024), which we will certainly replace soon with new and current ones. We can’t wait

Carta Monastery (Kerz in German) is a former Cistercian/Bened Benedictine monastery in Sibiu county, Transylvania.

It is located on the left bank of the Olt River, between the cities of Sibiu and Făgăraș, and is currently an Evangelical Lutheran church. The exact date of the foundation of the Carta Monastery (Latin: monasterium beatae Mariae virginis in Candelis de Kerch) is unknown.

A document from Constance of April 17, 1418, issued by Sigismund, King of Hungary, vaguely states that the monastery was founded, built and granted rights and privileges by its predecessors. Cistercian documents from the 13th-15th centuries, collected and analyzed by Leopold Janauschek, mention the year of the foundation of the monastery as around 1202-1203.

Pure relaxation, enjoy delicious meals made with local produce, a swimming pool and plenty of adventures around

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

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

Plan ahead, soon again! The resort/vacation area is located in the central-southern part of Romania, in the county of Valcea, at the southern end of the Southern Carpathians, 36 km from Brezoi and 60 km from the county capital, Ramnicu Valcea.

Voineasa has a mountain climate, with cool summers and cold winters, and is known for its opportunities for relaxation and fresh air therapy. The therapeutic factor is the invigorating and stimulating climate with absolutely pure, clean air, free of dust and allergens, and rich in ionized aerosols.

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

Thank you Statiunea Voineasa for permission to use these wonderful images.

Since yesterday November 15th the Christmas Fair in the center of Sibiu was opened… and it’s wonderful

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/christmas-markets-romania/

Thanks to Mrs. Camelia Stefan and Mrs. Heide Göddert for sending these pictures. Thank you > https://heide-reisen.de

Since yesterday November 15th the Christmas Fair in the center of Sibiu was opened… and it’s wonderful

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/christmas-markets-romania/

Thanks to Mrs. Camelia Stefan and Mrs. Heide Göddert for sending these pictures. Thank you > https://heide-reisen.de

https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/ | https://welcome-to-romania.com/

https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/ | https://welcome-to-romania.com/

Experience and visit a concert of the “Schoenbrunn Palace Orchestra Vienna” at the National Opera or the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest.

Symphony of Emotions / Christmas Carols | Mozart & Strauss in Brilliance | Imperial Christmas Gala

Ticket information and links: https://gqentertainment.ro/evenimente/

Romania’s national holiday commemorates the declaration of December 1, 1918 on the unification of Transylvania, Bukovina, Bessarabia (today’s Republic of Moldova, the eastern part belongs to Ukraine) and the old kingdom of Romania.

Happy Birthday! ❤️