A weekend from a year ago and we are happy to be able to show these pictures. The Turda Salt Mine is located in the town of the same name in Cluj County, southeast of the city of Cluj-Napoca.

We thank Mr. Camille Feller and his wife, Katja Feller, for sending these wonderful pictures and for allowing us to use them Thank you

The Teiuș Monastery in Caraș-Severin County was built in 1999. It includes several small churches surrounded by an impressive garden with roses and trees.

We thank Banatul Montan for the permission to use these images.

The Petrele Waterfall is also called the Maria Magdalena Waterfall by the 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 the permission to use these images.

Games, fun, family… if you are looking for an outdoor activity for the whole family during these days, you have come to the right place. Open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (until January 3rd)

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Pictures from July 2025 from the city of Deva (German: Diemrich). Deva is the capital of Hunedoara County, known for the Deva Fortress which sits high on the peak of the city’s local mountain, and is located only a few kilometers away from Corvin / Hunedoara Castle.

We have “rummaged” a little in last year’s posts and put together a selection of the most popular pictures again. It’s a beautiful journey through Romania, and not only these places are worth a visit.

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

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We would like to thank Vlad the Impaler – Dracula, the Dracula Fan Club (https://draculafanclub.com), the 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 the permission to use these pictures.

We have “rummaged” a little in last year’s posts and put together a selection of the most popular pictures again. It’s a beautiful journey through Romania, and not only these places are worth a visit.

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

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We would like to thank Vlad the Impaler – Dracula, the Dracula Fan Club (https://draculafanclub.com), the 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 the permission to use these pictures.

The UNESCO World Heritage-listed monasteries of Bukovina (Bucovina), known as the Moldavian Monasteries, are located in Suceava County in northeastern Romania.

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They include the areas and monasteries of Putna, Sucevita, Vatra Moldoviței, Arbore, Monastirea Humorului, Cacica, Botoșana, Cajvana, Patrauți, Mitocul Dragomirnei, Scheia, Ilișesti, Udești, Baia, Rașca, Slatina, Vama, Sadova, Fundu Moldovei, Pojorata, Dorna Arini, Ciocanești, Panaci, as well as the towns of Gura Humorului, Dolhasca, and the municipalities of Suceava, Siret, Câmpulung Moldovenesc, Fălticeni, and Vatra Dornei.

Images / Text: https://destinatiaanului.ro/

Food, especially… hearty Romanian food is meat-heavy, high in fat, usually prepared with plenty of oil and spices, and also accompanied by many sour and pickled vegetables.

Pictures of offerings from events last year, which will surely whet many people’s appetites

This gorge is a particularly picturesque area in Romania, located in the central part of the Hasmas Mountains in the northeast of the country, in the counties of Neamt and Harghita.

The gorge begins near Lacul Roșu (Red Lake), and as you follow the road, you can admire many bizarre rock formations, huge boulders, and swirling water.

We thank Ms. Farkas Ildiko for her permission to use these beautiful pictures.

Sighișoara (in German Schäßburg, in Hungarian Segesvar) is one of the most important towns in Mureș county, in the Transylvania region of Romania.

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The town is situated on the river Kokel Mare (Tarnava Mare in Romanian). Thanks to Andreea Postolache for these images (summer 2021).

The construction of Nicolae Romanescu Park in the city of Craiova (Dolj County) was planned and begun in 1898, following the election of Nicolae Romanescu as mayor.

The French architect commissioned with the execution of this project was Édouard Redont, who designed the park, which was built between 1898 and 1903.

The park is considered the largest natural park in Eastern Europe. It was laid out in a romantic style, a synthesis of landscape architecture and painting.

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

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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The Alba Carolina Citadel in Alba Iulia (Karlsburg) was built between 1715 and 1738 under the rule of Emperor Charles VI as a fortification with seven bastions.

It served the Habsburgs as a strategic defense point along the military border with the Ottoman Empire. Alba Iulia is located near the highway on the route to or from Sibiu (Hermannstadt). A visit is definitely worthwhile.

We thank photographer Rene Benner ( facebook.com/rene.benner.1 ) for sending these beautiful images. Thank you!

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Our thanks to Mr. Andreas Knüpfer, who let us participate in his walk (summer 2023) through the city of Timisoara in western Romania. Thank you Andreas!

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The 383 km² Retezat National Park (Parcul National Retezat) is located in the high mountains of the Romanian Carpathians in the counties of Hunedoara, Caras-Severin, and Gorj.

It was founded in 1935 as the country’s first national park in the Retezat Mountains of the same name. The highest elevation is Mount Peleaga at 2,509 meters. The lowest point in the park, at 794 meters, is located near the Gura Zlata mountain hut.

We thank GO Hunedoara (Photo: Elena Dragomir) for the permission to use this image.

Urlaub in Rumänien wishes you a merry, blessed Christmas in the circle of your families and loved ones.

Merry Christmas Joyeux Noël Vrolijk kerstfeest Feliz Navidad Buon Natale Wesołych Świąt Tchestita Koleda Kala Christouyenna Srozhdestvom Kristovym Kellemes karácsonyt God Jul and many, many more

We thank Bran Castle for the permission to use this image (Bran Castle).

Not only in Maramures and Transylvania, but also in Bukovina, there is a “Mocanita” (pronounced: Mokaniza). The word Mocanita describes, in a narrower sense, a narrow-gauge railway operated by steam-powered locomotives.

Bukovina (German: Buchenland, Romanian: Bucovina) is a historical region northeast of the Carpathians in the border area between Central, Southeastern, and Eastern Europe.

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

Games, fun, family… if you are looking for an outdoor activity for the whole family during these days, you have come to the right place. Open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (until January 3rd)

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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 Clock Tower is the landmark of Sighisoara (German name: Schäßburg) and… a wonderful viewing platform over the city of Sighisoara.

The tower (Turnul cu ceas) was built in the second half of the 14th century as a defensive structure for the main gate of the fortress and as the town council’s seat (until the end of 1656). Its current appearance dates from the end of the 17th century, when on April 30, 1676, a devastating fire that started in the lower town also spread to the tower. The Clock Tower, including the weather vane, has a total height of about 64 meters. The wall thickness on the ground floor is 2.4 meters, the masonry height is 39.5 meters (since 1804), and the tower has five floors. On the top floor, the tower is surrounded by an open wooden gallery, which was also used as a fire watch and lookout over the city’s surroundings.

Beautiful pictures from Constanta (Konstanza) on the Black Sea and the beautiful, recently renovated historic Casino, sent by the motorcycle friends of our dear Roland , who undertook a motorcycle tour through Romania in recent days (mid-June 2025).

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What you should know or definitely discover sometime in the center of Brasov! There are so many corners and nooks, so many beautiful places to linger, stroll, or enjoy delicious treats

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

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

The recipe matches the pictures. Thanks to “Mama” Postolache for the recipe and her daughter for the work and pictures.

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

Enjoy your meal!

Rupea Fortress (German: Repser Burg) is located near the town of Rupea (German: Reps), about 50 km from Brasov (Kronstadt) – on the way to Targu Mures – and is one of the oldest castles on Romanian territory.

The fortress was built in the 11th century and is the landmark of the town of Rupea (Reps). High above the town on Kohalmer Hill (578 meters), it can be seen from far away. It was first mentioned in documents in 1324, when the Saxons fought against the King of Hungary.

Timisoara (also known as Timisoara or Timisoara in German), the European Capital of Culture 2023, is located in western Romania in the historic Banat region and is the capital of Timis County.

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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.

Beautiful pictures from the Iron Gate Nature Park (Parcul Natural Portile de Fier).

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

We thank Banatului Montan for the permission to use these pictures.

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

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Beautiful pictures from the Iron Gate Nature Park (Parcul Natural Portile de Fier).

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

We thank Banatului Montan for the permission to use these pictures.

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

It’s a 2-minute walk from the hotel, parking is everywhere, and the temperatures were perfect: about 30°C during the day and 18 to 22°C at night. If you’re in the area, we can recommend Sighisoara / Schässburg 1,000%

Dreamily beautiful with many, many offers (in German), starting from adventure trips, wine tours, photo tours to horseback riding holidays “On the trail of the bears” in the Carpathians.

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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 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 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 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

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.

The monasteries of Bukovina (Bucovina) are located in Suceava County in the northeast of Romania.

They include the areas and monasteries of Putna, Sucevita, Vatra Moldovitei, Arbore, Monastirea Humorului, Cacica, Botosana, Cajvana, Patrauti, Mitocul Dragomirnei, Scheia, Ilisesti, Udesti, Baia, Rasca, Slatina, Vama, Sadova, Fundu Moldovei, Pojorata, Dorna Arini, Ciocanesti, Panaci, the towns of Gura Humorului, Dolhasca, as well as the communities of Suceava, Siret, Campulung Moldovenesc, Falticeni, Vatra Dornei.

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We thank Tom & Helga for these beautiful pictures from their Romania tour in September and October 2024. Many thanks

Cantacuzino Castle is one of the most beautiful and important historical buildings in Romania. The castle park, covering 60,000 sqm and surrounded by its own 1,000 ha of private land, invites visitors to relax and is now one of the most visited attractions, both in the resort of Bușteni and throughout the Prahova Valley.

We thank Tom & Helga for these beautiful pictures of their Romania tour in September and October 2024. Thank you very much

No plans yet for Christmas and/or New Year’s Eve? Spend your time at Brukenthal Palace in Avrig, Sibiu County.

Enjoy the festive atmosphere, celebrate with friends, and take advantage of the many excursion options in the region (e.g.: Balea Lake, Brambura Family Park with ice rink, Christmas market in Sibiu / Hermannstadt, and much more …)

All information / offers can be found at:
https://palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro | https://brukenthal-palace-avrig.com (German, English)

On site you will receive our brochure “Holiday in Romania” free of charge and, of course, many more pieces of information, recommendations, and more. You can also read our “Holiday in Romania 2026” brochure online in advance > https://willkommen-in-rumänien.de

or order it online (for a small fee) > https://romania-euro24.de

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 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.

Beautiful pictures from mid-September 2025 from Schässburg / Sighisoara in Mures County, from our dear Roland, who is always busy exploring the region around the city of Medias.

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Pictures from Medias today (17.12.25), Christmas spirit but no snow. We thank our dear Roland for these pictures

Medias (German: Mediasch, Hungarian: Medgyes, and in Saxon: Medwesch, Medves, or Meddesch) is a city/municipality in Sibiu County in Transylvania. It consists of the city of Medias and the village of Ighisu Nou (German: Sächsisch-Eibesdorf) and has about 55,000 inhabitants. After Sibiu, Medias is the second largest and most populous city in Sibiu County.

In Roman times, there was a Roman fortress called “Media” on the territory of today’s city. Later, in the 12th and 13th centuries, the Hungarian kings settled German and Western European colonists, the so-called Transylvanian Saxons, in this area of Medias.

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

It is believed that the first German settlers arrived in the area in 1147. The first documentary 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 for granting permission to use them.

Known for its Christmas market (one of the largest in Europe), but also worth seeing at any time: Craiova (also Krajowa) is the largest city in the historical region of Oltenia and the capital of Dolj County.

It is located about 220 kilometers west of Bucharest, in the Wallachian Plain, on the left bank of the Jiu River.

We thank Mr. Eric Manger for sending these wonderful pictures.

Marienburg from Feldioara (Romanian name of Marienburg) is a medieval castle of the Teutonic Order in the region of Transylvania in the district of Brașov.

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The castle offers a wonderful view of the surrounding area and the mountains of Brașov (German name: Kronstadt), it is located at approx. 20 kilometers away from Brașov on the way to Sighișoara (in German: Schäßburg) and was built on a hill (almost 500 meters above sea level).

In 1211 King Andrew II called. from Hungary The Teutonic Knights in support of the Kumans in the country to secure the eastern border of his growing kingdom. The king granted them many privileges, including immunity, the right to self-government, and the construction of stone fortresses to ensure the environment. In 1838, the city of Marienburg (Romanian name: Feldioara) was severely destroyed by an earthquake. Between 2013 and 2017, the ruins of the castle were renovated and largely rebuilt.

Explore the heart of Transylvania: Sibiu, Transfagarasan, Kerz Monastery, Sighisoara, and of course Brukenthal Palace in Avrig in winter, spring, and/or summer.

Four (4) days following the Historic Cafés Route in Transylvania, including accommodation/breakfast, your own rental car, and a city tour in Sibiu / Hermannstadt from 279 euros per person (price depends on travel period, in a double room, according to further information from the tour operator).

Provider: DRS Reisen GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany
Travel dates: From September 2025 until autumn 2026 possible
More information at:
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Sibiu / Hermannstadt | Kerz Monastery | Sighisoara / Schässburg | Brambura Family Park | Transfagarasan and much more …

Mediaș (in German Mediasch, in Hungarian Medgyes, and in Saxon dialect Medwesch, Medves, or Meddesch) is a town (and municipality, explanation below) in Sibiu County, Transylvania.

The town of Mediaș also includes the village of Ighișu Nou (German: Sächsisch-Eibesdorf) and has a population of approximately 35,000 to 55,000 inhabitants. After Sibiu, Mediaș is the second-largest and most populous city in Sibiu County.

In Roman times, a fortress named “Media” was located on the present-day site of the city. Later, in the 12th to 13th centuries, Hungarian kings settled German and Western European colonists in this area, known as the Transylvanian Saxons.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful and recent pictures.

Everywhere the Christmas markets are open, and every city, town, and village is showing its brightest side. Visit Romania and enjoy the beautiful, peaceful, and contemplative pre-Christmas season.

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Pictures: Christmas markets in Targu Mures, Timisoara, and Bucharest

Pictures from the summer of 2023 from Oradea, the capital of Bihor county in north-western Romania.

We would like to thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these beautiful pictures.

We followed the journey of “Schnuff” and his motorcycle friends in August 2023 and received / experienced wonderful pictures and many experiences.

The Manastirea (monastery) Neamț is a Romanian Orthodox men’s monastery and is located in the north-east of Romania, about 10 km west of Targu Neamt in Neamt County and more or less … right next to the church Sfantul Ioan Iacob de la Neamt.

Pictures from the tour by Tom & Helga. We both met at the SlowFood Festival in Berca in September 2024, became friends, and now… have received nearly 1,000 pictures from the two-month tour (September and October 2024) through Romania. Many thanks

But where to start, anywhere… for example, in the city of Resita in Caras-Severin County, at the city’s open-air locomotive museum. A wonderful travel destination surrounded by greenery and many mountains.

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If you’re looking for Christmas spirit and can never have enough people around you… our tip: the Christmas market in front of the Parliament building in Bucharest.

Pictures from last night, December 13, 2025. If you don’t get enchanted here… you’re, in the best sense of the word, a “Grinch” It’s a huge Christmas party right in the heart of Bucharest.

It is located in the historic center of Bucharest and spans six (6) floors with a total area of 1000 m².

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Spend a (short) winter holiday at Brukenthal Palace in Avrig. Enjoy your time in the palace’s historic café, visit the on-site glass museum, and take your family to Brambura Family Park (also in Avrig), which will offer an ice rink starting December 13th.

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Avrig is centrally located for a trip to the Christmas market in Sibiu / Hermannstadt and/or to Schässburg / Sighisoara. Visit Balea Lake in winter (accessible by cable car), the Kerz Monastery, and the Fagaras fortress/museum. Even places like Bran Castle (“Dracula’s Home”) and Brasov / Kronstadt can easily be reached and visited on a day trip.

Brambura Park | Upside down… or maybe not!? Sometimes everything is upside down in life, and here at Brambura Park in Avrig (German: Freck), that’s the norm. An experience for children, families, and every visitor.

In the small town of Bran, next to Bran Castle (also known as the Castle of Count Dracula), lies the Branean Village Museum.

The museum was established in 1962 in the Bran Castle park and is part of the medieval customs museum. It features 18 households and dwellings, outbuildings, agricultural structures, and hydraulic wood and wool processing installations from past eras.

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

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

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

It features installations of traditional, pre-industrial Romanian folk civilization. Houses, workshops, and building complexes are scattered around a lake, among the trees of Dumbrava Sibiului.

We thank Ms. Farkas Ildiko (https://www.facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75) for the permission to use these images.

A magical and yet real world of miniatures that captures every visitor for a few moments and leads them through beautifully and intricately designed areas of the railway tracks.

More about the museum: Muzeul Trenulețelor Valentin Banciu

We thank GO Hunedoara for the permission to use this/these picture(s).

Pictures from Galt (Romanian: Ungra) in Brașov County. On the route from Kronstadt to Schäßburg, a few kilometers before Rupea, you turn about 4 km into a small side valley to Galt. On a hilltop lies the evangelical fortified church. In the former castle guard’s house, a small homeland museum of the Transylvanian Saxons has been set up. In this typical Saxon village, about 30 Germans still live.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending the pictures (mid-October 2025) and the accompanying text / explanations.

Soimos is a place in western Romania, which belongs to the small town of Lipova in Arad County. Its most striking feature is the medieval castle ruin located high above the Mures Valley.

To visit the castle ruins, you have to climb a hill about 250 meters high, located to the east of the village. The oldest part of the castle is the keep, and the courtyard covers an area of 35 × 22 meters. On the north side of the Renaissance wing, there is still a balcony, known as the Isabella Balcony, named after Isabella Jagiellonica, who lived here from 1541. In the southern part of the complex, there is a knight’s room and a chapel.

Soimos Castle (German: Falkenstein) was first mentioned in 1278 as Castrum Somos in a Latin document.

Pictures: Mariana Anatoneag, pixabay, mary1826

Curtea de Arges is a Romanian town in Arges County. It is located on the right bank of the Arges River, which flows here through a valley of the Southern Carpathians.

It is one of the oldest towns in Romania. According to a tradition, it was founded in the 14th century by Prince Radu Negru, who named it the first capital of the Principality of Wallachia.

The Cathedral of Curtea de Arges (Manastirea Curtea de Arges, Catedrala Curtea de Arges) is one of the most famous buildings in Romania. It stands on the foundations of a monastery and is located about one and a half kilometers north of the city. It resembles a very large and ornate mausoleum and was built in Byzantine style with Moorish arabesques.

Visit Timisoara in the historical region of Banat during the Christmas season. The so-called “Little Vienna” will surprise you and definitely put you in the Christmas spirit.

Regular information about Timisoara can be found at Discover Timisoara and also at https://discover-timisoara.com

Visit Brukenthal Palace in Avrig, enjoy the historic café and a delicious breakfast before starting your family day at Brambura Park (also in Avrig).

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NEW: Starting tomorrow, December 13th, there will be an ice rink at Brambura Park ☃☃

Brambura Park | Upside down… or maybe not!? Sometimes everything is upside down in life, and here at Brambura Park in Avrig (German: Freck), that’s the norm. An experience for children, families, and every visitor.

Curtea de Argeș is a Romanian city in Argeș County. It is located on the right bank of the Argeș River, which flows here through a valley of the Southern Carpathians.

It is one of the oldest cities in Romania. According to a tradition, it was founded in the 14th century by Prince Radu Negru, who made it the first capital of the Principality of Wallachia.

The Curtea de Argeș Cathedral (Manastirea Curtea de Argeș, Catedrala Curtea de Argeș) is one of the most famous buildings in Romania. It stands on the foundations of a monastery and is located about one and a half kilometers north of the city. It resembles a very large and ornate mausoleum, built in the Byzantine style and adorned with Moorish arabesques.

We thank Mr. Liviu Jakob ( facebook.com/leaveu.jacobs ) for the pictures and for granting us permission to use them. Thank you!

Toaca, at 1,904 meters, is the second highest peak in the Ceahlau Massif in Neamt County.

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The narrow-gauge steam railway Mocănița Huțulca Moldovița in Suceava County, in the northeast of Romania. The train also runs in winter, and the schedules and prices are available online.

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

Current pictures just now… from our dear Roland and from today’s flea market in Medias, Sibiu County. And also of his favorite dish… mici, freshly served with mustard and bread on a plate Thank you, Roland

Mici are a typical Romanian national dish, and you can also find a typical Hungarian dessert in the pictures / at the flea market… Kürtőskalács, which in Germany would probably be called Baumkuchen.

Pictures from Viscri (thank you, Roland) from the end of September 2025, a village in Brasov County in Transylvania.

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The village is located northwest of Rupea and southeast of Sighisoara. Between the 18th and 20th centuries, it had about 700 inhabitants, most of whom were Transylvanian Saxons.

Holiday 2026: Cluj-Napoca (German: Klausenburg, Hungarian: Kolozsvar) in summer, (probably) the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

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 the northwest of Romania.

Cisnadie (German: Heltau, Transylvanian Saxon: De Hielt, Hungarian: Nagydisznod) is a town in Sibiu County in the historical region of Transylvania. The town is located about 10 km southwest of Sibiu (Hermannstadt) at the foot of the Southern Carpathians. Two small streams flow through the town: Paraul Argintului (Silberbach) and Paraul Ursului (Bärenbach).

Heltau was first mentioned in documents in 1204, founded by Germans (Transylvanian Saxons), and for centuries was mainly inhabited by Saxons. In 1425, Heltau received the first tower clock in Transylvania. In 1500, on the occasion of a visit by King Wladislaus II, the town was granted market rights.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from the end of September 2025.

On the way from Sibiu to Brasov lies the city of Fagaras. At the end of the 12th century, the city’s castle was only a wooden fortress, which was expanded into a stone fortress in the 14th century.

The fortress houses a museum, which can be visited just like the fortress itself. Right next to the fortress is the cathedral/church Sfantul Ioan Botezatorul.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from the end of September 2025.

The country with the last primeval forests of Europe—that’s how Romania is often called. Half the size of Germany and crossed by the Carpathian Mountains, the country is rich in mountains, forests, and fauna & flora.

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Regions such as Transylvania, Banat, Bukovina, or the Danube Delta invite you to visit—and even to stay. Relaxation and tranquility, or adventure: all together, yet worlds apart.

Beautiful and impressive. Pictures of regions, cities, and villages from Romania at night.

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Garda de Sus, Ranca, Timisoara, Timisoara, Oradea, Bucharest, Iasi, Oradea, Timisoara, Bucharest

Experience New Year’s Eve in its traditional form. In a picturesque corner of the Apuseni Mountains, where nature and tradition blend in perfect harmony, lies Casa Glod.

But also in spring, summer, and autumn, this place in the heart of the Western Carpathians—with authentic wooden houses, homemade food, hot tub, hikes in wonderful nature, and much more—is the perfect choice for an unforgettable holiday.

The host speaks German, English, Romanian, Italian, and French.
https://casaglod.ro | Tel.: +40 (0)746 350 969

The Mezothermal Waterfall is located in a nature reserve that covers an area of 0.5 hectares. It is a thermal waterfall (with a water temperature of about 27°C) with a high calcium carbonate content, whose appearance is constantly changing due to travertine deposits. The water comes from the Bradul spring, which rises near the town of Toplita.

We thank Mrs. Iuliana-Andreea Laurentiu for the information and for sending the pictures. Thank you

The church / fortified church is located in the commune of Biertan (German: Birthälm, Hungarian: Berethalom) in Sibiu County, 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 arranged around a central square, above which the imposing fortified church rises. Between 1572 and 1867, Biertan was the seat of the Saxon episcopate (bishop’s seat of the Evangelical Church A.B.), which favored the development of one of the largest rural communities in Transylvania around this fortified church. It is a medieval and architectural treasure in Romania, definitely worth a visit.

We thank Mr. Frank Leun for the beautiful video.

Hunedoara Castle (also known as Corvin Castle or Hunyadi Castle, German: Burg Eisenmarkt, Romanian: Castelul Corvinilor or Castelul Huniazilor, Hungarian: Vajdahunyadi vár) is one of the most important non-religious buildings in Transylvania.

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The stone castle was built on the remains of a 14th-century fortification and is located in the southwestern part of the city of Hunedoara (German name: Eisenmarkt) in western Romania.

Arefu is a small village in the commune of the same name in Arges County, in the historical region of Muntenia, and is the perfect place for hiking in spring, summer, and autumn

Even more beautiful and interesting pictures from Sibiu (German: Hermannstadt) on St. Nicholas Day.

Thank you to the photographer Frank Leun (https://www.instagram.com/leun_naturfotografie) for sending these pictures. Thank you, Frank!

Beautiful pictures, a bit different, from Sibiu (German: Hermannstadt) on St. Nicholas Day.

Thank you to the photographer Frank Leun (https://www.instagram.com/leun_naturfotografie) for sending these pictures. Thank you, Frank

The Muntele Mic Massif (Caras-Severin County) is a mountain group in the Retezat-Godeanu Mountains, which are part of the Southern Carpathians.

It is located between the Tarcu Mountains, the Godeanu Mountains, and the Retezat Mountains. The highest peak is Muntele Mic, at 1,802 meters.

Pictures from Sighisoara / Schässburg in Transylvania. The city is worth a visit at any time… even now in winter

Around Christmas, during the New Year, and with the arrival of winter / the winter solstice, there are many traditions and winter customs to admire and experience in Bukovina.

Bukovina (also known in German as Buchenland) is a historical region located northeast of the Carpathians, at the crossroads of Central, Southeastern, and Eastern Europe.

We thank Sorin Onișor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for the permission to use these images (from previous years).

The village of Viscri is primarily known for its fortified church, then for the house of King Charles III, and then…! Viscri is so much more and impresses with its beautiful historic buildings and much, much more. There is a lot to discover—you should do it

Thank you to Roland for sending these pictures from September 2025.

Weekly markets with regional products such as vegetables, fruit, as well as cheese and meat, still exist in almost all regions of Romania.

In many cities, there are daily markets in every district (for example, also in Galati), where you can always stock up on fresh, seasonal fruits and products at good prices.

We thank our dear Roland for the pictures

Pictures from Hermannstadt (Sibiu), located in the historical region of Transylvania in the heart of Romania.

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The old town and the fortress walls were built by Saxon settlers (the Transylvanian Saxons) in the 12th and 13th centuries and are still largely preserved in their original form today.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 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.

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

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 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.

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

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025).

The university city of Iasi (German: Jassy and Jasch, formerly Jassenmarkt, Hungarian: Jaszvasarist) is located about 20 kilometers west of the border with the Republic of Moldova.

The Palace of Culture in Iasi (Romanian: Palatul Culturii), which served as the Administrative and Justice Palace until 1955, now houses four museums under the name Moldavia National Museum Complex.

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The palace has 298 large rooms with a total area of about 34,000 m² and 92 windows in the front part of the building, as well as another 36 inside the building.

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.

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The Cheile Turzii (also called Thorenburger Gorge in German) is a limestone gorge in the Trascau Mountains on the eastern edge of the Western Carpathians in western Transylvania, Romania, not far from the city of Turda (Thorenburg).

Cluj-Napoca (German: Klausenburg, Hungarian: Kolozsvar) in summer, (probably) the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

With about 400,000 inhabitants, Cluj-Napoca 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 the northwest of Romania.

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

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

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 the northwest of Romania.

Peles Castle, located near the town of Sinaia in the Prahova Valley, deeply nestled in the Bucegi Mountains

It was built between 1873 and 1883 by order of King Carol I of Romania and was confiscated by the communist regime in 1947. After the Romanian Revolution of 1989, Peles Castle was returned to the former King Michael, who was living in exile in Switzerland.

Impressions from last autumn (October 2025) from Dumbraveni (in German: Elisabethstadt; in Saxon dialect: Eppeschdorf, in Hungarian: Erzsébetváros), a town in the north of Sibiu County.

You can find good accommodation and delicious regional specialties here:
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The town is located on the banks of the Tarnava Mare River, about 20 km east of Medias. It lies on the Transylvanian Plateau, on the border with Mures County, halfway between Medias and Sighisoara / Schässburg.

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

Cozia National Park, Buila-Vanturarita National Park, Domogled-Valea Cernei National Park, Retezat National Park, Rodnei Mountains National Park, Cheile Nerei-Beusnita National Park, Bucegi Natural Park

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

Everywhere the Christmas markets have started, and many will remain open until Epiphany. Visit Romania and enjoy the beautiful, peaceful, and contemplative pre-Christmas season.

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Pictures: Christmas markets in Targu Mures, Timisoara, and Sibiu / Hermannstadt.

For all those who won’t make it to a Christmas market in Romania this December… here are current pictures from Baden-Baden in Baden-Württemberg. This city / this Christmas market is definitely worth a visit as well

Thank you to Mr. Iercosan Marian for these beautiful pictures from the beginning of December 2025.

The city of Sfantu Gheorghe is the county seat of Covasna County, located north and northeast of Brasov.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (early October 2025).

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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Pictures from last weekend (November 30, 2025) of Voronet Monastery in Suceava County.

It is part of the so-called “Moldavian monasteries,” which are located in the historical region of Bukovina in the northeast of Romania. The entrance fee for visitors is 10 lei (2 euros) for adults and 5 lei (1 euro) for children and students.

We thank the photographer for sending the pictures from his weekend trip. Thank you, Roland

Pictures from last weekend (November 30, 2025) of the monasteries Moldovita, Sucevita, Putna, and Voronet in Suceava County.

The so-called “Moldavian monasteries” are located in the historical region of Bukovina in the northeast of Romania.

This includes the areas and monasteries of Putna, Sucevita, Vatra Moldovitei, Arbore, Monastirea Humorului, Cacica, Botosana, Cajvana, Patrauti, Mitocul Dragomirnei, Scheia, Ilisesti, Udesti, Baia, Rasca, Slatina, Vama, Sadova, Fundu Moldovei, Pojorata, Dorna Arini, Ciocanesti, Panaci, the towns of Gura Humorului, Dolhasca, as well as the communities of Suceava, Siret, Campulung Moldovenesc, Falticeni, Vatra Dornei.

We thank the photographer for sending the pictures from his weekend trip. Thank you, Roland

Sighisoara (German: Schäßburg, Hungarian: Segesvar) is one of the most important cities in Mures County in the region of Transylvania, Romania.

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The city is located on the Tarnava Mare River.

We thank Tom & Helga for these beautiful pictures from their Romania tour in September and October 2024. Many thanks

Tulcea, the county in which most of the Danube Delta is located, the city of Sulina, the Macin Mountains, and of course the county capital, Tulcea itself.

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Romania’s National Day commemorates the declaration of December 1, 1918, for the unification of Transylvania, Bukovina, Bessarabia (today the Republic of Moldova, the eastern part belongs to Ukraine), and the Old Kingdom of Romania.

Happy birthday! La multi ani!