Pictures from August 2022 in Mamaia, Constanta and we are already looking forward to the next summer vacation 2024.

Thanks to Mr. Ovidiu Gabriel ( facebook.com/corazonlatino.romania ) from the dance school Corazon Latino Romania for permission to use these images.

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

It served the Habsburgs as a strategic point of defense along the military border with the Ottoman Empire. Alba Iulia is close to the highway on the road to or from Sibiu (Hermannstadt). Definitely worth a visit.

Thanks to photographer Rene Benner ( facebook.com/rene.benner.1 ) for sending these beautiful pictures. Thank you!

The Bicaz gorge is located in the center of the Hașmaș Mountains, in the districts of Neamt and Harghita. The town of Bicaz is only 20 kilometers away.

Text/image source: https://www.destinatiaanului.ro/

Thanks to Mr. Cristian Macedonschi for sending this video

Ready online and already in print

To order printed in Germany (and neighboring countries):
https://romania-euro24.de

View/read free online:
https://welcome-to-romania.com

In collaboration with numerous partners, cities, DMOs and the HoReCa sector, the new edition of the 68-page brochure “Holidays in Romania 2025” has been finalized.

The brochure is distributed by us at trade fairs and is now available online in German and English (other languages coming soon). If you want the printed German version (2025 edition), it can be ordered online in Germany for a fee of 2,80 euro + shipping starting February 24. We will announce the order link soon.

Pension Inima Deltei ( heart of the delta ) is located in Mila 23 ( mile 23 ) in the Danube Delta, about 50 meters from the central breakwater.

The guesthouse offers seven double rooms ( 7 ) and four triple rooms ( 4 ), equipped with private bathroom, air conditioning and satellite TV.

Learn more about Danube Delta (D, EN, RO):
https://holidays-danube-delta.com/en/home-en/

Pension Inima Deltei (D, EN, FR, ES, RO):
https://inimadeltei.ro/en/guesthouse/

Sucevița: The most beautiful monastery frescoes in Romania | GEO Reportagem | ARTE Family

The Sphinx 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 Brasov (Brașov), on the eastern edge of the Southern Carpathians in Romania.

Romania is rich in nature, flora and fauna, as well as in corresponding natural parks. View a small selection of images from the following parks:

Cozia National Park, Buila-Vânturarița National Park, Domogled-Valea Cernei National Park, Retezat National Park, Rodnei Mountains National Park, Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National Park, Bucegi Nature Park

Thanks to the photographer Mrs. Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these wonderful images. Thank you!

The Chinese version of our brochure is ready. So if you want to introduce Romania to your friends, acquaintances or other people, here is the link:

https://welcome-to-romania.com/travel-brochure-romania-chinese/

Romania is rich in nature, flora and fauna, as well as in corresponding natural parks. View a small selection of images from the following parks:

Cozia National Park, Buila-Vânturarița National Park, Domogled-Valea Cernei National Park, Retezat National Park, Rodnei Mountains National Park, Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National Park, Bucegi Nature Park

Thanks to the photographer Mrs. Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these wonderful images. Thank you!

Curtea de Argeș is a Romanian town 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 towns in Romania. According to tradition, it was founded in the 14th century by Prince Radu Negru, who made it the first capital of the Principality of Wallachia.

Curtea de Argeș Cathedral (Curtea de Argeș Monastery, Curtea de Argeș Cathedral) 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.

For all of our friends, followers, readers and subscribers, we have a special offer for trips to Romania with DRS Reisen GmbH from Stuttgart.

With the following code (Urlaub200), DRS Reisen GmbH offers a discount of 200 euro per booking for the trips to Romania listed below. The promotion ends on February 28, 2025.

Discount code: Urlaub200
https://drs-reisen.de/reise/siebenbuergen-und-moldaukloester-incl-transfagarasan/
https://drs-reisen.de/reise/rumaenien-rundreise-2025/
https://drs-reisen.de/reise/banat-siebenbuergen-und-die-walachei/
https://drs-reisen.de/reise/wandern-am-koenigstein-und-kronstadt/
https://drs-reisen.de/reise/mit-dampf-durch-siebenbuergen/
https://drs-reisen.de/reise/luxus-weinreise-zu-den-top-winzereien-in-rumaenien-5-sterne-hotels/
https://drs-reisen.de/reise/kammwanderung-im-fagarascher-gebirge/
https://drs-reisen.de/reise/transsilvanien-per-fahrrad-gefuehrt/
https://drs-reisen.de/reise/mit-dem-rad-zu-den-kirchenburgen-in-siebenbuergen/
https://drs-reisen.de/reise/weinreise-zu-den-top-winzereien-in-rumaenien-3-sterne-hotels/

More on Romania: https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

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

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

Thanks Go Hunedoara 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 well in Romania and these are not the only places worth visiting.

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

Visit us at:
https://uir-news.com/en/ | https://welcome-to-romania.com/

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.

Enjoy relaxation in Sovata, Mures county, at Pension Senin. Wellness center, fitness, restaurant/bar and beautiful nature right in front of the house.

Find out more and request / book accommodation:
https://pensiunea-senin.ro/ro | eMail: contact@pensiunea-senin.ro

The guesthouse is located in Sovata Băi, in the town of Sovata, about 20 km east of Târgu Mureș, the county seat of Mureș. Just a few kilometers away are the Praid Salt Pans, the town of Sighisoara (Schässburg), and many other wonderful destinations in Transylvania are not far away.

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

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

https://uir-news.com/en/ | https://welcome-to-romania.com/

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, Boat trips in Danube Delta – Murighiol / Boat trips in Danube Delta and Castelul Bran for permission to use these images.

As part of the “Holidays in Romania” project we are currently working on numerous print and online materials and have now finalized our first brochure for Timisoara.

View online: https://discover-timisoara.com/en/home/
German & English, Romanian and other languages coming soon

Discover the city’s cultural and gastronomic diversity and much more. Our brochure is currently available online and will soon be available in print. An expanded edition will appear in spring 2025. Until then, enjoy the reading!

Pictures from the summer of 2024, Brasov county, simply gorgeoussssss !!!

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

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/therme-bucharest/

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/magazin/wizard

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

Banat is a historical region in southeastern Europe, now part of the states of Romania, Serbia and Hungary. The term Banat derives from the dominion of a ban (Serbian / Croatian / Hungarian for Graf / Markgraf).

The train runs daily from Oravita to Anina and is one of the oldest and most spectacular mountain railroads in Romania, which was operated in 1863 The so-called ′′iron road ′′ in Southeast Europe passes through 14 tunnels and over 10 viaducts crossing deep valleys. The railway rises from 218 meters altitude (Oravita) to 558 meters altitude (Anina) and bypasses the Anina Mountains passing through the Jitin Valley.

Thanks Banatul Montan for permission to use these pictures.

Images from July 2023 of Alba Iulia (Alba county), the center of the city with the fortress and beyond, in the heart of Transylvania.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de | https://welcome-to-romania.com/

https://youtu.be/eItgulHdU_I?si=–F8d-2BFiDOLl_Y

Botsch, Batos in Hungarian Batos is one of the seven German villages in the so-called “Reener Ländchen” near the town of Sächsisch Regen, Regin in Romanian, Szaszregen in Hungarian.

In the fall of 1944, all the Germans in the area were forced to flee westwards. Some returned in 1945. Resettlement in Germany began in the 1970s. Today, there are still intact Protestant congregations in all seven villages and in the town of Sächsisch Regen, which celebrate their services in German. All the churches have been renovated and are worth a visit.

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

Are you a travel agency, tour operator or transportation company and want to find out more about Romania and make connections?

Visit us at the ITB (International Tourism Fair) in Berlin, March 04 – 06 | Hall 1.1 / 109, at the official Romanian stand.

https://welcome-to-romania.com | https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/

ITB Berlin:
https://www.itb.com/de/besuchen/ausstellerliste/

Information: ITB is a B2B (Business to Business) fair and is not aimed at individual travelers. On this occasion, we will also present the new brochure “Holidays in Romania 2025”, already available online (link above) and soon also in print.

Micul oraș Sulina este situat la gura de vărsare a Dunării în Marea Neagră, în delta Dunării.

https://discover-sulina.com/en/home-en/ (in German, English, French, Dutch, Dutch, Japanese and Romanian)

It can only be reached by boat/ship, but it is a fantastic place for vacations, nature, delta excursions, relaxation and various activities (e.g. kayaking on the Danube or in the Danube delta) almost all year round.

As Sulina is located in south-eastern Romania, summer is very hot (from 35 degrees Celsius), ideal for the 40 km long beach on the Black Sea. In spring and fall, the Danube Delta with its wildlife and nature, the wild horses in the Letea Forest, the Cliff (Sulina’s shore) and much more invite you to stay.

Discover Sulina, you will love it.

Discover Sulina

Sovata, a spa town and city in Mures county, also known as the “Pearl of Transylvanian Spa Resorts”, is famous for its lakes, unique in the world.

Sovata has been a European-recognized all-season spa since 1850. The chlorine and sodium lakes – and their mud – have therapeutic properties for a variety of ailments.

Image source: https://www.destinatiaanului.ro/

The gorges are located in the municipality of Bănița in Hunedoara County and run along high limestone walls.

They are about 300 meters long and were dug deep into the limestone by water. They can be visited on calm summer days, although waterproof shoes are a must as the gorge path also passes through water.

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

More information about Hunedoara district: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/hunedoara-county/

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

Transalpina, Transfăgărășan, Bucegi and Făgăraș Mountains (Făgăraș Mountains) and many others. There are many wonderful roads through Romania’s mountains and nature.

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

Near Anina is the Bigăr Waterfall, formed on a layer of travertine (calcareous tuff), which in 2013 was named by World Geography as the most impressive waterfall in the world.

A large slab of travertine collapsed under its own weight on June 7, 2021. Since then, the waterfall’s appearance has changed, but it’s still a place worth visiting

Thanks Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use this/these images.

Maramureș is a county as well as a geographical, historical and cultural region in northern Romania and western Ukraine.

It is located in the northeastern Carpathian Mountains, along the upper watershed of the Tisa/Tisza River. Almost 1,000 kilometers (approx. 966 km) long, the Tisza is the longest tributary of the Danube.

The first narrow-gauge railway | Narrow-gauge railway
2 The Merry Cemetery of Săpânța | Cimitirul Vesel
3rd Cascada Cailor | Cailor Waterfall
4th Barsana Monastery | Barsana Monastery
5. telegondola Borsa | Gondola / gondola Borsa

https://www.destinatiaanului.ro/ | https://www.visitmaramures.ro | https://skiborsa.eu/

Dragobete is a traditional Romanian holiday celebrated on February 24 (today).

Dragobete was the son of Baba Dochia, who is the main character in the myth about the arrival of spring and the end of the harsh winter. Because of his endless goodness, he was chosen as the guardian of love.

The day is especially known as “the day the birds are engaged”. It is during this time that birds (normally) start to build nests and mate. On this day, which is considered the first day of spring at the site, boys and girls collect spring flowers and sing together. The girls collect the snow that lies on the ground in many villages and then melt it, using the water in potions for the rest of the year.

Pictures from yesterday (March 15) from Timisoara. Spring is coming and you can already enjoy the sunshine and a coffee outdoors.

http://welcome-to-romania.com | https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/

Today and yesterday’s pictures of Orțișoara, a municipality directly on the county border between Timișoara and Arad. “Moon, Water and Time”, in the west of the municipality, is set on a small river and two smaller lakes.

We thank Mr. Uwe Tauber, who is currently there, for the beautiful and up-to-date pictures. At the lakes there is a restaurant (quote: “with very friendly innkeepers”) and, as you can see from the pictures, there is also some space for a caravan/tent. According to the Google description, it is an event/camping location.

Find out more: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083507794855

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

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

The bay windows and half-timbered walls are reminiscent of Hohenzollern Castle, the home of the king. Some of the 160 rooms are now open to the public, and the castle museum contains weapons, sculptures, furniture and decorative objects from the 15th-19th century, as well as an orchestra. The castle impresses with its magnificent wood craftsmanship.

https://welcome-to-romania.com | https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/

Text and images by Georg Schenk … Many, many thanks

Enjoy relaxation in Sovata, Mures county, at Pension Senin. Wellness center, fitness, restaurant/bar and beautiful nature right in front of the house.

Find out more and request / book accommodation:
https://pensiunea-senin.ro/ro | eMail: contact@pensiunea-senin.ro

The guesthouse is located in Sovata Băi, in the town of Sovata, about 20 km east of Târgu Mureș, the county seat of Mureș. Only a few kilometers away are the Praid Saltpan, the town of Sighisoara (Schässburg), and many other wonderful destinations in Transylvania are not far away.

Teiuș monastery in Caras-Severin county was built in 1999. It contains several small churches surrounded by an impressive garden with roses and trees.

Thanks Banatul Montan for permission to use these images.

Discover the Carpathians and Romania with German tour operator Karpaten Outdoor Tours.

https://www.karpaten-offroad.de/

The paved tower, mentioned in documents in 1522, was rebuilt in 1681 after the fire of 1676 and has the shape of a hexagonal prism with uneven sides.

The robust roof, with two observation towers on the south and north sides, gives it a distinctive appearance. From this tower comes the stone tablet with the oldest town coat of arms and the motto ‘Nomen Domini, turris fortissima’ (translation: The name of the Lord is the strongest castle), which is preserved in the History Museum in the Clock Tower (in the German Schäßburg) in the town of Sighisoara.

After World War II, the appearance of the tower underwent some changes. The windows were enlarged and the entrance was changed, while the external staircase was added in later years.

The town of Sulina lies at the easternmost point of Romania, right on the Black Sea. Images from winter two years ago.

Find out more about Sulina and the Danube Delta: https://discover-sulina.com/en/home-en/

Thank you Sulina fabuloasa for permission to use these wonderful images.

https://welcome-to-romania.com

Thanks to the photographer Sorin Onișor for permission to use this image.

Șinca Veche se află în comuna Șinca, județul Brașov, în regiunea istorică Transilvania.

https://welcome-to-romania.com/ | https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/

Șinca Veche was mentioned as early as 1204 in a letter of Pope Innocent III. The cave church of Șinca Veche is also known as the Temple of the Fulfillment of Prayer, the Temple of the Ursitelor, the Cave Monastery and the Cave Monastery.

Plan your visit to the German-speaking mosia / guesthouse Conacul Grigorescu in the Buzau region (Ratesti/ Berca).

Besides lots of relaxation, slowfood experiences and truffle hunting, there’s still much, much more delicious

Information, questions and reservations: https://conaculgrigorescu.com/

The small town and spa resort of Băile Olănești is located in the county of Valcea, in the historic region of Wallachia, on the southern slopes of the Căpățânii Mountains, part of the Southern Carpathians. The county seat, Râmnicu Vâlcea, is about 15 km to the south-east.

The town was first mentioned in documents in 1527 and has been known for its springs and their curative effects since at least 1760. In 1830, the physician Karl Friedrich Siller first analyzed the composition of the mineral waters, and later started the spa activity with baths and water cures.

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

Thank you Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea (Photo: Vacante Olănești) for permission to use these images.

Pictures from a trip on (National Road 7C, branch after Sibiu in the direction of Brasov) and on the Transfăgărășan, Lake Bâlea, Vidraru Dam and the Olt River.

Here: Getting up and down the Transfăgărășan

We thank Mr. Roland Schmid for sending us images from his trip, which he made in August 2023. Thank you, Roland

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)

If 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 “Mama” 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  Posta Buna (Bon appetit)

The printing is underway and you can now order the 68-page brochure 2025 directly to your home in Germany (protection fee 2,80 Euro per brochure, shipping costs 2,00 Euro).

Link: https://romania-euro24.de

The booklet will be delivered in the first week of March and will reach you in 1-2 days (shipment from Niederbayern). For questions / suggestions / wishes, please send a PM or an e-mail to ja@red-frog-galati.com

View the brochure online in Romanian / German / English:
https://welcome-to-romania.com or
https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

Built by Prince Vlad Tepes, the Chindiei Tower has been a symbol of the city since the 15th century. Over the centuries, the tower has had a military role, allowing early observation of possible attacks from the top.

https://welcome-to-romania.com | https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/

Source text / images: https://destinatiaanului.ro

Pictures from a trip on (National Road 7C, branch after Sibiu in the direction of Brasov) and on the Transfăgărășan, Lake Bâlea, Vidraru Dam and the Olt River.

Here: Getting up and down the Transfăgărășan

We thank Mr. Roland Schmid for sending us images from his trip, which he made in August 2023. Thank you, Roland

The town of Sighișoara (German Schäßburg, Hungarian Segesvár, Latin originally Castrum Sex, later Saxoburgum) is one of the most important towns in Mureș county, in the region of Transylvania, Romania.

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

Pictures from a trip on (National Road 7C, branch after Sibiu in the direction of Brasov) and on the Transfăgărășan, Lake Bâlea, Vidraru Dam and the Olt River.

Here: Getting up and down the Transfăgărășan

We thank Mr. Roland Schmid for sending us images from his trip, which he made in August 2023. Thank you, Roland

And onward we follow the journey of “Schnuff” and his motorcycle friends, today part 8 of x.

The fortified church of Biertan is located in the municipality of Biertan ( in German Birthälm, in Hungarian Berethalom ) in the district of Sibiu in Transylvania. Biertan belongs to the earliest German-Saxon settlements and was already mentioned in 1398 ( other sources: 1402 ).

Like any Saxon settlement, it stands out by a series of houses, which rise around a central square above the imposing church fortress. Between 1572 and 1867, Biertan was the seat of the Saxon Episcopate (Bishop of the Evangelical Church A.B.), which favored the construction of one of the largest peasant communities in Transylvania around this fortified church. It is a medieval and architectural treasure in Romania, which is definitely worth a visit.

For all of our friends, followers, readers and subscribers, we have a special offer for trips to Romania with DRS Reisen GmbH from Stuttgart.

With the following code (Urlaub200), DRS Reisen GmbH offers a discount of 200 euro per booking for the trips to Romania listed below. The promotion ends on February 28, 2025.

Discount code: Urlaub200
https://drs-reisen.de/reise/siebenbuergen-und-moldaukloester-incl-transfagarasan/
https://drs-reisen.de/reise/rumaenien-rundreise-2025/
https://drs-reisen.de/reise/banat-siebenbuergen-und-die-walachei/
https://drs-reisen.de/reise/wandern-am-koenigstein-und-kronstadt/
https://drs-reisen.de/reise/mit-dampf-durch-siebenbuergen/
https://drs-reisen.de/reise/luxus-weinreise-zu-den-top-winzereien-in-rumaenien-5-sterne-hotels/
https://drs-reisen.de/reise/kammwanderung-im-fagarascher-gebirge/
https://drs-reisen.de/reise/transsilvanien-per-fahrrad-gefuehrt/
https://drs-reisen.de/reise/mit-dem-rad-zu-den-kirchenburgen-in-siebenbuergen/
https://drs-reisen.de/reise/weinreise-zu-den-top-winzereien-in-rumaenien-3-sterne-hotels/

More on Romania: https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

Pictures of the Danube, Dubova Bay and, in the background, Mraconia Monastery. Here begins one of the most famous hiking trails in the Danube Gorge: From Dubova to the Ciucarul Mare (Big Sugar) Peak.

Difficulty: easy
Duration round trip: about 2 hours
Marking: yellow triangles
Starting point: Exit Dobova village in the direction of Svinita.

Thanks Banatul Montan (Photos: Kokovics Laszlo Laszlo ) for permission to use these photos.

Relax, luxury and wonderful experiences in the Danube Delta. Visit the 5* Lebada Luxury Resort & SPA and let yourself be pampered.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/lebada-luxury-resort-spa-en/

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

The printing is underway and you can now order the 68-page brochure 2025 directly to your home in Germany (protection fee 2,80 Euro per brochure, shipping costs 2,00 Euro).

Link: https://romania-euro24.de

The booklet will be delivered in the first week of March and will reach you in 1-2 days (shipment from Niederbayern). For questions / suggestions / wishes, please send a PM or an e-mail to ja@red-frog-galati.com

View the brochure online in Romanian / German / English:
https://welcome-to-romania.com or
https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

Bucegi Natural Park is a protected area located on the administrative territory of Brasov, Dâmbovița and Prahova counties.

We thank Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: Smarticia) for permission to use this image.

Country life is very different from city life. It’s marked by family, hospitality, traditions, traditions, deprivation and hard work until old age.

And … it’s often a happier life than we imagine. Those who have little, have fewer worries, and the many daily world news items that we constantly receive on our phones (and don’t necessarily need), reach these people less often, or perhaps not at all.

Thanks to photographer Sorin Onișor ( Sorin Onișor ) for permission to use these atmospheric images.

Pictures by photographer Stefan Bode from Transylvania, Romania. We thank him and Mrs. Göddert from Heide Reisen for their support.

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

A time full of experiences and culture awaits visitors to Timisoara every year. Discover the city steeped in history, the Banat region and much, much more nearby.

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

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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The Muntele Mic massif is a mountain range in the Retezat-Godeanu Mountains, which are part of the Southern Carpathians.

Muntele Mic is popular for hiking in spring/summer/fall and is easily accessible by car. It is situated between the Țarcu Mountains, the Godeanu Mountains and the Retezat Mountains. The highest peak is the Varful (mountain) Muntele Mic at 1802 meters.

In winter, it is a small but popular ski resort in Banat, 130 kilometers from Timișoara. There are six (6) slopes with different levels of difficulty: Borlova 1, Borlova 2, Vâlsanu, Nordica, Isai, Felix.

We would like to thank Mrs. Corinna Haisch Coliev for sending the images/text. We would also like to thank Little Mountain Online for permission to use the images.

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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It is now online and in print

In collaboration with many partners, cities, DMOs and the HoReCa industry, the new edition of the 68-page brochure “Holidays in Romania 2025” has been finalized, available in German and English.

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The brochure will be distributed by us at trade fairs and is now available online in German and English (other languages to follow soon).

If you would like to receive the printed German version (edition 2025), you can order it online in Germany starting February 24 for a protection fee of 2,80 euro + shipping. The order link will be announced soon.

Lake Ochiul Beiului (Ochiul lui Bei) is located in the Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National Park in south-western Romania (Caras-Severin County), close to the border with Serbia and the villages of Deutsch-Orawitz (Oravița) and Steierdorf (west and east respectively).

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

Thanks Ochiu Bei for permission to use these beautiful images.

The village of Viscri (German: Deutsch-Weisskirch, Hungarian: Szaszfeheregyhaza) is located in the county of Brasov in Transylvania.

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

Rupea Castle is located near the town of Rupea (German: Reps), about 50 kilometers from Brasov (Kronstadt) – on the road to Târgu Mureș – and is one of the oldest castles in Romania.

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The castle was built in the 11th century and is the landmark of the town of Rupea (Reps). Perched high above the town on Kohalm 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.

The village of Viscri (German: Deutsch-Weisskirch, Hungarian: Szaszfeheregyhaza) is located in the county of Brasov in Transylvania.

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

Hunedoara Castle (also known as Hunedoara Castle, Iron Market Castle in German, Corvin Castle or Huniazilor Castle in Romanian, Vajdahunyadi var in Hungarian) is one of the most important non-ecclesiastical buildings in Transylvania.

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

We would like to thank Mr. Camille Feller and his wife Katja Feller for sending us these beautiful photos and giving us permission to use them. Thank you very much!

Kreuzburg an der Bistritz (Piatra Neamț), the capital of Neamț county in northeastern Romania. A winter dream in beautiful pictures from December 2021.

Thanks to the photographer Alex Pers Photography for permission to use these images.

Experience people, nature and traditional houses that you can rent for your stay. All information in German!

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Dream pictures from the weekend of February 10/11, 2024 from the mountain Posevarul, in Poiana Brasov (German name Schulerau), city of Brasov (Kronstadt). There’s still plenty of snow and the slopes are waiting for guests.

Photos by Costi Hodaș (via Cristian Macedonschi)

It is ready online and in print

In collaboration with many partners, cities, DMOs and the HoReCa industry, the new edition of the 68-page brochure “Holidays in Romania 2025” has been finalized, available in German and English.

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The brochure will be distributed by us at trade fairs and is now available online in German and English (other languages to follow soon).

If you would like to receive the printed German version (edition 2025), you can order it online in Germany starting February 24 for a protection fee of 2,80 euro + shipping. The order link will be announced soon.

Pictures of Constanta beach and the Black Sea, Mamaia and many places around.

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The city of Deva is located in Hunedoara county, close to the highway connecting Timisoara and Sibiu, in Transylvania.

Thanks Go Hunedoara (Photo: Muntean Florin) for permission to use these images.

The monasteries of Bucovina are located in Suceava county in northeastern Romania.

They include the areas and monasteries of Putna, Sucevița, Vatra Moldoviței, Arbore, Mănăstirea Humorului, Cacica, Botoșana, Botoșana, Cajvana, Pătrăuți, Mitocul Dragomirnei, Șcheia, Ilișești, Udești, Baia, Râșca, Slatina, Vama, Sadova, Fundu Moldovei, Pojorâta, Dorna Arini, Ciocănești, Panaci, the cities of Gura Humorului, Dolhasca, and the municipalities of Suceava, Siret, Câmpulung Moldovenesc, Fălticeni, Vatra Dornei.

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Hunedoara Castle (also known as Hunedoara Iron Market Castle, in Romanian as Corvin Castle or Huniazilor Castle, in Hungarian as Vajdahunyadi var) is one of the most important non-ecclesiastical buildings in Transylvania.

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

The listed castle has many other names (Castelul Corvinilor, Castelul Corvinilor, Castelul Corvinilor, Castelul Corvinilor, Castelul Corvineștilor, Castelul Corvinilor, Castelul Piața de Fier, Castelul Negru, Castelul Vajdahunyad, Castelul Hunyadi), which can be attributed to its location or its owners.

After 1440, the Hungarian statesman and military commander Johann Hunyadi had an existing fortification converted into the ancestral castle of the Hunyadi family. In the second phase of construction, the castle was extended from 1458 under King Matthias Corvinus. At the beginning of the 17th century, Prince Gábor Bethlen carried out another major remodeling of the building. As a result, today’s castle is a mixture of different architectural styles.

The castle has been in Austrian hands since 1724, and since 1918 it has been Romanian state property. In addition to being a tourist attraction, the castle is (and has been) used as a backdrop for a number of Romanian and international film productions. The castle currently houses a museum.rumnien-m2b.de/

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

The listed castle has many other names (Castelul Corvinilor, Castelul Corvinilor, Castelul Corvinilor, Castelul Corvinilor, Castelul Corvineștilor, Castelul Corvinilor, Castelul Corvinilor, Castelul Piața de Fier, Castelul Negru, Castelul Vajdahunyad, Castelul Hunyadi), which can be attributed to its location or its owners.

After 1440, the Hungarian statesman and military commander Johann Hunyadi had an existing fortification converted into the Hunyadi family’s ancestral castle. In the second phase of construction, the castle was extended from 1458 under King Matthias Corvinus. At the beginning of the 17th century, Prince Gábor Bethlen carried out another major remodeling of the building. As a result, today’s castle is a mixture of different architectural styles.

The castle has been in Austrian hands since 1724, and since 1918 it has been owned by the Romanian state. In addition to being a tourist attraction, the castle is (and has been) used as a backdrop for a number of Romanian and international film productions. The castle currently houses a museum.

The city of Piatra Neamț is situated in the east of northern Romania (Neamț County) in the so-called Westmoldau (West Moldavia), at the foot of the Eastern Carpathians.

The city is about one hour by car ( 60 km ) from Bacau and is surrounded by beautiful nature and many attractions.

Humor Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox monastery of nuns, located about 5 km north of the town of Gura Humorului, Suceava County (historical region Bucovina).

Thank you Mrs. Farkas Ildiko ( facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75 ) for permission to use these images.

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

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

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

Thanks to Mrs. Farkas Ildiko Farkas ( facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75 ) for permission to use these images.

The city of Iași in northeastern Romania, in the evening or at night.

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

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

Near the town of Dubova (Mehedinți County), in the Iron Gates Natural Park, there is the statue of the Dacian king Decebal (c. 86 – 106 AD), right on the Danube bank.

It is 55 meters high, was made between 1994 and 2004 and is the largest / tallest rock sculpture in Europe.

Thanks to Mr. Relu Chiriac for permission to use these superb images.

Romania has a large number of salt mines, most of which are open to visitors all year round. It’s a special experience for the whole family and definitely recommended as a day trip.

Turda Salt Mine, Cluj county
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Praid Salina, Harghita county
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Salina Slanic, Prahova county
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# Salina Ocnele Mari, Valcea county
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# Salina Targu Ocna, Bacău county.
It is the third largest salt mine and one of the oldest salt mines in Romania. With the Trotuș mine, located at a depth of 240 meters, it hosts the largest respiratory disease treatment unit in the country. The mine is also home to one of the few places of worship in Romania built in the salt mines and dedicated to Saint Varvara. The salt mine is still used today to extract, process and sell salt in Romania and abroad. Between 90,000 and 120,000 tons of salt are extracted every year.

Salina Târgu Ocna is one of the oldest salt mines in Romania and is mentioned in documents dating back to 1502, being listed as a salt extraction area at least since 1353.

The Sphinx 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 Brasov (Brașov), on the eastern edge of the Southern Carpathians in Romania.

Pelisor Castle is located about 300 meters from the “Big Brother”, Peles Castle in Prahova district.

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

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Near the town of Dubova (Mehedinți County), in the Iron Gates Natural Park, there is the statue of the Dacian king Decebal (c. 86 – 106 AD), right on the Danube bank.

It is 55 meters high, was made between 1994 and 2004 and is the largest / tallest rock sculpture in Europe.

Thanks to Mr. Relu Chiriac for permission to use these superb images.

Carturesti Carusel bookstore is much more than just a “bookstore”. It is located in the historic center of Bucharest and covers six (6) floors with a total area of 1,000 m2.

A bistro on the top floor, a multimedia room in the basement and a contemporary art gallery on the first floor invite you to browse, linger and shop.

The elegant 19th-century building came into the possession of the famous Chrissoveloni banking family in 1903, then was confiscated during the communist period and converted into a shop. After 1990, the building was brought back to life by its current owner, Jean Chrissoveloni, in collaboration with the architectural firm Square One.

The commune of Ungra (German: Galt, Hungarian: Ugra) is located in Brasov County and consists of the two villages of Dăișoara and Ungra.

Ungra is located about 10 km from Rupea, on the right bank of the Olt river.

Thanks to Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these images (photos from early August 2024).

The Carpenters’ Tower of Sibiu (on the left of the wall) was built in the 14th century by the Saxon carpenters’ guild of Sibiu.

The tower was part of the city’s third ring of fortifications, and today it is the left tower of the surviving city wall and fortress. It stands on Zitadellenstraße (Harteneckgasse, named after the mayor Johann Sachs von Harteneck).

The Olar Tower (Olar Tower to the right of the wall) was built in the 15th century by the Saxon potters’ guild. It was also part of the city’s third fortress belt and is located to the right of the city wall and the preserved fortress.

Images: July 2023

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.

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CWhoever arrives in Bucharest should definitely visit it! Caru’ cu Bere is a famous brewery in Bucharest, open since 1879.

The brewery is located in the eastern part of the city center (Old Center), between Lipscani and Stavropoleos streets.

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

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: @simon_gruber) for permission to use these images.

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

The town of Mediaș also includes the village of Ighișu Nou (germ. Sächsisch-Eibesdorf) and has a population of about 35,000 to 55,000. After Sibiu, Mediaș is the second largest and most populated town in Sibiu County.

In Roman times, there was a Roman fortress called “Media” on the territory of the present town. Later, in the 12th-13th centuries, Hungarian kings colonized the area with German and West-European settlers, known as Transylvanian Saxons.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these wonderful and recent images.

A beautiful photo of the fortified church/peasant castle Tartlau in Prejmer (Tartlau), in the county of Brasov, in the Transylvania region.

The construction of the church in the center of the complex was probably started in 1218 by the Teutonic Order, which was expelled from the region in 1225. Construction was then continued under the Cistercian monastery of Kerz. A special feature of the inventory is the late Gothic winged altar from the mid-15th century.

Thanks to Gerhard Daniela Zitzmann for permission to use this image.

The wooden church of Plopis in Maramureș county was built in 1798 and is dedicated to Saints Archangels Michael and Gabriel. It is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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

“Little Paris” … maybe, in a way. Pictures from last August in Bucharest, the capital of Romania.

Thanks to Mr. Liviu Jakob ( facebook.com/leaveu.jacobs ) for the images and permission to use them. Thank you

Sibiu is an important cultural and economic center in southern Transylvania.

Together with Luxembourg, Sibiu was European Capital of Culture in 2007.

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

Beautiful pictures of the “Happy 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.

Salina Ocnele Mari is a salt mine in the small town of Ocnele Mari, Valcea county, in the historic Oltenia region.

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

Humor Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox monastery of nuns, located about 5 km north of the town of Gura Humorului, Suceava County (historical region Bucovina).

Thanks to Mrs. Farkas Ildiko Farkas ( facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75 ) for permission to use these images.

The Church of Saline (salt mine / salt) Ocnele Mari is located directly in the salt mine and is dedicated to St. Varvara and St. George.

The salt mine is located in the town of the same name Ocnele Mari, approx. 8 kilometers from the capital Ramnicu Valcea in Valcea. By bus ( gets off every 30 minutes ) visitors are driven in 10 minutes by car in/to the salt mine.

In the salt mine itself there is a constant microclimate, the temperature is about 13-15o C and the humidity is 50%. Visitors are offered many opportunities for relaxation, recreation and therapy. There are courts for volleyball, basketball, soccer, tennis, billiards and minimart. For children there are playgrounds with swings, slides and a saw, as well as a restaurant, a wine cellar, a souvenir shop and a refreshment and fast-food shop.

The fortress / castle of Rupea (first mentioned in 1324, German name: Burg Reps) is located near the town of Rupea, which is halfway between Brasov and Sighisoara, in the northern part of the district of Brasov.

Rupea Fortress was a refuge for the population of the surrounding villages from the repeated sieges of the Turks and Tatars. It was built in 1324 during the Saxon uprising against the Hungarian king Carol Robert of Anjou. Later, the inhabitants added three defensive towers and two courtyards to the first building, which served as a shelter. In the first courtyard is a 59-meter deep well, which still carries water to this day.

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Private, just the two of us. Everything is organized for you. Visit the cultural sights in and around Bucharest, including the possibility of a wine tasting at a very beautiful vineyard.

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The Oravița – Lisava – Anina railway line (in Caras-Severin county) was inaugurated on December 15, 1863 as the first mountain railway on the current territory of Romania.

Construction began in 1861 and was a difficult engineering feat, as the railroad crosses a mountainous region (the western part of the Banat Mountains). The 33.4 km long railway line includes no less than 14 tunnels with a total length of 2.1 km and nine (9) viaducts.

The route starts in Oravița and then climbs up the plateau of the Semenic Mountains Massif, on a route where no other road exists.

Thanks Banatul Montan for permission to use these images.

You should visit … the opera, museums, the Grand Mosque, the lion house, the marina, many cafes and restaurants in beautiful squares, parks and much 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 Charles I Mosque, covered with a huge Persian carpet and whose minaret towers over the city.

In the heart of Brasov, next to Boutique Hotel Casa Chitic, Beciul Transilvănean / Pivnița Săsească welcomes you as in the past, with Romanian dishes, inviting aromas and an atmosphere full of authentic charm.

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You should visit … the opera, museums, the Grand Mosque, the lion house, the marina, many cafes and restaurants in beautiful squares, parks and much 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 Charles I Mosque, covered with a huge Persian carpet and whose minaret towers over the city.

You should visit … the opera, museums, the Grand Mosque, the lion house, the marina, many cafes and restaurants in beautiful squares, parks and much 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 Charles I Mosque, covered with a huge Persian carpet and whose minaret towers over the city.

Images from February 2025. Night mountaineering at the frozen waterfall in the Jietului Gorge. Climbing on ice or when nature challenges you to sporting challenges…

Thanks Go Hunedoara, images of Atilla Dobai, for permission to use these impressive images.

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

It is located on a rock formation in the Almăjului Mountains, on the banks of the Danube, near the village of Dubova (Mehedinți district), in the Iron Gates Natural Park (Parcul Natural Porțile de Fier).

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

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Visit the historic garden / restaurant / café (both daily: 08:00-22:00) of the Brukenthal Palace in Avrig (Freck in German), which is located just a few kilometers east of Sibiu… and get pampered!

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Or plan your weekend, vacation or even your event here. The guest house, spring/early summer and the Brukenthal Palace look forward to welcoming you

Historical documents attest that the ancestors of the present-day horse population in the Danube Delta arrived there 300 to 400 years ago, brought by the Tatars. They settled in the area, gradually adapting and becoming increasingly wild.

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In the northeast of the Delta (Tulcea County), between the Chilia and Sulina inlets, lies the locality and the Letea Forest (Romanian: Letea Forest), with an area of over 5,000 hectares (50,000,000 m²). It is the northernmost subtropical forest in Europe, the oldest nature reserve in Romania and the habitat of these horses.

Thanks to photographer Sorin Onișor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for permission to use these photos.

Over 100 German speaking members / hosts are represented in the German speaking hospitality industry network in Romania.

Here you can find lots of information and contact details of the respective hosts in Romania: https://dsg-ru.de

Fragment / Photos: Restaurant “La Fritz”, Fogarasch, Brasov County | Horseback Riding with Hipparion Trails, Harghita County | Hotel Cabana Vânătorilor, Brasov County | Casa Wagner, Brasov | Casa Wagner, Brasov | Pension Greenhouse, Sibiu | Pension Tabaluga, Brasov County | Wolkendorf Bio Hotel Spa & Conference, Brasov County | Bistro Poarta Schei Nr.4, Brasov | Cabana Domeniul Cerbilor, Suceava County | Pension Casa Schmidt, Brasov County and many, many more….

Just 18 km west of Sighetu Marmației is the “Happy Cemetery”, one of the most visited attractions in the Maramureș region.

The crosses, painted by local craftsmen, are in bright colors, predominantly blue.

The idea for the cemetery was conceived in 1935 by woodcarver Stan Ioan Pătraș. He wanted to create a unique cemetery in Romania, illustrating the lives and personalities of the deceased in a cheerful way. Each cross has an image carved on the top, representing a significant moment in the life of the deceased. Underneath, short texts, humorous or in verse, describe the life of the person buried there.

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About five kilometers long is the waterfront promenade of Sulina. It starts at Mila 2 and besides the typical blue and green houses, the path is dotted with new buildings (mostly hotels and accommodation) until you reach the old town center.

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You can also meet horses right in town, which are nobody’s and roam freely at will. There are few cars (because they have to be brought to Sulina by boat), the clocks are slower here… and that’s a good thing!

To get to Sulina you drive about 1 hour 20 minutes with a small boat (max 12 persons, up to 80 km !! fast) from Tulcea. This trip has to be experienced only once

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.

In addition to many, many visitors and interested guests, Vlad III also surprised. Draculea, the former voivode of Walla Wallachia and also known as Vlad Tepes / Vlad Tepes, the fortress with his visit.

The festival “The Teutonic Knights of the Teutonic Knights are in the dark” took place last weekend (Saturday, September 2 and Sunday, September 3) in the fortress Feldioara | Marienburg.

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Brasov (Kronstadt) is a large city in Romania, surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains, located in the Transylvania region.

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Thank you Vlad Țepeș – Dracula (Photo: @thephysicalculturist) for permission to use this image (December 2021).

Romania is a diverse vacation destination with something for everyone. Relaxation and solitude, castles, palaces, history, cities and parties or simply (me(h)er

Our current Romania brochure with lots of information:
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Just once away from the hustle and bustle of life and enjoy peace and nature.

Book one of the three cabins ( small cottages in the middle of nature ) in Sirnea, Brasov county and find pure relaxation.

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Borșa commune, near Prislop Pass and Monastery, in Maramureș county.

Thanks Vlad Țepeș – Dracula (Photo: @vlad.max) for permission to use this image (February 2023).

In the Ilfov district, a few kilometers northwest of Bucharest (Romania’s capital), Mogosoaia Castle is located on the shores of Lake Mogosoaia, in the municipality of Mogosoaia.

The castle contains a main courtyard and many buildings, such as the watchtower and the church “St. George” near the courtyard.

The Wallachian Prince Constantin Brancoveanu had the castle built between 1698 – 1702 on the estate of the widow Mogos (from which the name Mogosoaia was later derived) in the Brancoveanu style architecture named after him.
In 1714, when Constantin Brancoveanu and his entire family were executed in Constantinople, the Ottomans confiscated the entire family fortune and turned the palace into an inn (a kind of inn).

In the following decades, the castle was repeatedly conquered, destroyed and rebuilt, until it became the property of George III in 1912. Valentin Bibesco arrived, who was married to the French writer Marthe Bibesco of Romanian nobility. He gave the estate to his wife, and Marthe Bibesco restored the castle extensively.

Image: 04.09.2021, almost blue sky at about 32 degrees

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

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

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Beautiful pictures from Buila Vânturarița National Park, Valcea county.

Thanks Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea (Photo: Vali Conea) for permission to use these images.

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.

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Visit Brasov and experience the flair and multifaceted character of a wonderful Transylvanian city.

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Images from the summer of 2023 from Oradea, the capital of Bihor county in northwest Romania.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these beautiful images.

The recently renovated “old” casino in the city of Constanta, on the Black Sea, in the morning / evening light.

Thanks to the photographer Marius Nistor for permission to use these gorgeous images. Thank you.

It’s been more than 60 years … but it seems I’ve always been here … somehow

Thanks to Mr. Cristian Macedonschi for sending us this picture from the old days.
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The Caraiman Orthodox Monastery was founded in 1998 in Busteni, Prahova County, at the foot of the Caraiman Mountains.

Images: June 2020

Adventure and indescribable experiences, years of experience for excursions in the Danube Delta, around Sulina and to the Black Sea await you.

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Wonderful pictures (Spring 2023) from the Retezat Mountains, Hunedoara county.

Mount Stana Scorota is 1,580 meters high and is a superb example of charming nature.

Thanks Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images (Photo: Savu Milica Emil).

Beautiful pictures from Buila Vânturarița National Park, Valcea county.

Thanks Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea (Photo: Vali Conea) for permission to use these images.

We follow the journey of “Schnuff” and his motorcycle friends currently riding through Romania (part 2 of x).

The tour participants had to split up unfortunately, because a motorcycle in Timișoara needs to be repaired … but the rooms were already pre-ordered.

Impressions from Deva in the German Diemrich in Transylvania (Transylvania) and in the next post, impressions from the Danube region …

We were there a few days ago, in Transylvania, in Brasov county, a few kilometers from Brasov…. and we were delighted.

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An hour flies by and there is something for everyone: for history and story lovers, for Transylvanian enthusiasts, for adventurers, for families with children who can explore the battlements and the way of life of yesteryear and many more!

Our conclusion: The visit is 100% worth it.

Alma Vii (in German Almen) is a village in Sibiu county in Transylvania and is definitely worth a visit!

The village is part of the municipality of Mosna and is also known by the old Romanian names Alma Saseasca and Alma Intre Vii, as well as in Hungarian as Almad, Szaszalmas, Nemet-Almas and Almas.

Information about the fortified church can be found here:
https://kirchenburgen.org/location/almen-alma-vii/

Thank you Vlad Țepeș – Dracula for 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 luxuries.

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

Images from January 2023 from the old city center 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 south-eastern Transylvania, with a mixed Romanian, German and Hungarian population.

Mocănița is the name of a narrow-gauge railroad on which steam locomotives still run.

The best known ‘Mocăniță’ runs along the Vaserului Valley in Maramureș county, north of the Transylvania region of Romania. Moldovița can be found in Suceava county in northeastern Romania.

More information and the current timetable can be found here:
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Those vacationing in and around the Prahova Valley have a wide range of opportunities to experience history, adventure and nature.

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

A small selection of images that are sure to whet your appetite for a trip to Bucharest.

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Bucharest is one of the largest cities in Europe and the capital of Romania. It has a beautiful historic center (Old Center, Lipscani), many large and beautiful parks and especially a rich history, many stories with many, many contrasts. For that you can love or hate Bucharest… or you can do both at the same time. But the city is definitely worth a visit.

The Roman-Catholic Church “Saints Peter and Paul” in Brasov (Brasov) was founded in the second half of the 18th century. It was built in the 19th century 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 made in Budapest, and the organ comes from Timișoara. The church houses statues of St. Peter, St. Paul, St. Anna and St. Anthony of Padua

The 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, Ignatius Batthyany.

Bucharest is the largest city and the country’s industrial and commercial center.

Pictured: Parliament Palace, Unirii Boulevard and Park, Cathedral of the Salvation of the Nation (left, behind the Parliament building).

With some 1.8-2.x million inhabitants, Bucharest is one of the ten largest cities in the European Union.

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

Cheile Turzii (also known as Thorenburg Gorge in German) is a limestone canyon located in the Trascău Mountains, on the eastern edge of the Western Carpathians, in western Transylvania, Romania, near the town of Turda (Thorenburg).

The gorge, about two kilometers long, is crossed by the Hășdate river, which has cut its way through the limestone. On both sides, the gorge is bordered by steep walls about 300 meters high, in which several caves are located. Since 1938, the gorge was declared a nature reserve due to the presence of over 1,000 plant species, some of them alpine. Some 70 species of birds, fish, amphibians and some mammals such as foxes, ferrets, ferrets, wild dogs and wild boar live on the 176-hectare area.

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

Sibiu at night … a lively city. Many people are still in town at 23:00, you can drink coffee on the many terraces, eat ice cream and even the supermarkets in the city center are open until midnight.

PS: We always try to “capture” as few people as possible in our photos. And if we do, they are as unrecognizable as possible. Therefore, many of our photos are taken late at night or early in the morning, when there are few or no people in the city. However, the city is not empty, we just go out very late.

Bolii Cave is located on the road that connects the Jiului Valley to Țara Hațegului, about 6 kilometers from the town of Petroșani in Hunedoara County.

Bolii Cave is a natural opening, accessible along its entire length.

Thanks to Mrs. Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these images.

Pictures from Poiana Brasov (Kronstadt / City of Brasov) in the heart of Romania.

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Thank you Poiana Brasov / Romania for permission to use these wonderful images.

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.

We are following the Zitzmann family through Romania, who not only allowed us to use photos from the trip (end of September 2023), but also to capture their experiences and adventures. Thank you.

“Romania, day 19, the Apuseni Mountains, we pass over passers-by, and so we pass by very original and simple villages, where rural life and crafts still matter. Everything seems peaceful, but we suspect that life here is demanding for the people. Huge stacks of hay are taken from the fields by horse and cart for storage. We visit a market and see a knife grinder, a broom maker and many small shops. A man was selling carved spoons. Tomorrow we visit an ice cave. This is part of the Apuseni Nature Park and contains the most compact underground ice block in Europe, with a volume of 75,000 cubic meters and up to 26 meters thick. Let’s see what we see. We found another great place to sleep, with a few woofers that we fed.”

Thanks to Gerhard Daniela Zitzmann for photos and text.

Wild romance for some, hard labor with many hardships for others, in the Apuseni mountains the two meet. Who is happier… each must decide for themselves. More does not always mean more … at least not when it comes to your own satisfaction.

The Apuseni Mountains are a mountain range in western Romania. It reaches summit heights of almost 1,850 meters (highest peak: Cucurbata Mare at 1,849 meters) and forms the northern section of the Romanian Western Carpathians. The mountain range is almost circular in outline, with a diameter of between 130 and 150 kilometers, is bordered by the rivers Mureș, Someș and Barcău and lies in the counties of Arad, Bihor, Cluj, Alba and Hunedoara.

Thanks to the photographer Gerd Deeken for permission to use these images.

Wild romance for some, hard labor with many hardships for others, in the Apuseni mountains the two meet. Who is happier… each must decide for themselves. More does not always mean more … at least not when it comes to your own satisfaction.

The Apuseni Mountains are a mountain range in western Romania. It reaches summit heights of almost 1,850 meters (highest peak: Cucurbata Mare at 1,849 meters) and forms the northern section of the Romanian Western Carpathians. The mountain range is almost circular in outline, with a diameter of between 130 and 150 kilometers, is bordered by the rivers Mureș, Someș and Barcău and lies in the counties of Arad, Bihor, Cluj, Alba and Hunedoara.

Thanks to the photographer Gerd Deeken for permission to use these images.

The Fortress of Brasov (in German Kronstadt) is a fortification built in the 15th century on Straja Hill (Castle Hill) to repel enemy attacks.

https://kronstadt-erleben.de | https://discover-brasov.com

Throughout its history, it has been attacked and rebuilt again and again, and was even an important defensive point during the First World War. Originally, there was only the fortress tower. The outer fortress was built between 1630-1631. The horseshoe-shaped central tower has three floors and has served several purposes over the centuries: it was used as a storehouse, a prison for Turkish prisoners in the 18th century and a fortress.

Later, during the plague, a special ward was set up for the sick.

Photos from late September 2023 (CR)

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In one of the pictures you can also see the cable car, which can be used in winter to reach Lake Ballea (from the Ballea waterfall).

There are over 160 fortified churches in the region of Transylvania, one of which is Weidenbach / Ghimbav.

The settlement was founded in the 13th century by the Teutonic Order in the 15th century by reconstructing a Romanesque predecessor by building a Gothic basilica. During the fortification with a ring and five defensive towers, a cannon and a pit were built, later filled in, and the church tower was equipped with loopholes. After the destruction in 1658, the church was rebuilt in its old form, but the nave vault was not built until 1775. From the Gothic construction phase, in addition to the composition of the…

Learn more about this fortified church:
https://kirchenburgen.org/location/weidenbach-ghimbav/

Overview of all 160 fortified churches:
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A weekend in March … a walk through the county of Mehedinți, in the historical region of the Little Wallachia.

Little Wallachia is a historical region in Romania. Together with Greater Wallachia, it forms Wallachia. From the period of Hungarian rule the term “Banat of Severin” is also known. Drobeta-Turnu Severin is the county seat of Mehedinți, located in south-western Romania.

Thanks to Mr. Eric Manger for sending the photos.

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Peles Castle was built between 1873 and 1883 on the initiative of Carol I, the first king of Romania.

It is located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of the town of Sinaia, in the Prahova district. Just a few meters away (approx. 300 meters) is its “smaller” brother, Pelișor Castle.

About 140 years ago, Timisoara / Temeswar already proved its uniqueness as a city in Europe.

On November 12, 1884, almost 60 kilometers of streets in the center of Timișoara were electrically illuminated with 731 lamps*. At the time, it was a record in Europe and second in the world after New York.

* The number of lamps and kilometers are based on various sources claiming the same information on the internet.
** Of course, the lamps were smaller than the one pictured. This lamp was installed only as a souvenir and is no longer used for lighting in Timișoara.

Prod, formerly known as Prud (in German Pruden), is a village in Hoghilag commune, Sibiu county, Transylvania. It was first mentioned in historical documents in __.

At the end of the 15th century, the church was built, a Gothic construction without tower and fortified choir. In 1902, the old church was demolished and in 1904 the present church was built on the same site.

Thanks to the photographer Sorin Onișor (https://www.facebook.com/sorinonisor) for permission to use this photo.

The Black Church (Biserica Neagră) is one of the landmarks of the city of Brasov (in German Kronstadt) in Transylvania (in German Transylvania).

It was originally dedicated as a Catholic church to the Virgin Mary. With the Reformation in Transylvania, which was driven largely from the Transylvanian-Saxon population by the reformer and later Kronstadt parish priest Johannes Honterus, the Catholic patronage was abandoned. The Black Church bears its present name from a town fire in 1689.

A photo from October 2021, the commune of Biertan (in German Birthälm) in the county of Sibiu, in the Transylvania region.

Mentioned for the first time in historical documents in 1283, with the construction of the present Gothic hall-church in the early 16th century.

Thanks to the photographer Sorin Onișor (facebook.com/sorinonisor) for permission to use this wonderful photo.