Excursions in the Danube Delta
(31 January 2022)
The Danube Delta is an exotic landscape with more than 1,830 plant species, 2,440 insect species, 320 species of birds, molluscs, reptiles, amphibians and around 50 species of mammals.
Want to visit the Danube Delta? Find out more:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/danube-delta…/
Thank you Plimbari cu barca Delta Dunarii – Murighiol / Boat trips in Danube Delta for these wonderful pictures (end of January 2022).
The German-speaking hospitality industry in Romania
(31 January 2022)
The network “The German-speaking hospitality industry in Romania” has been online since early 2022 with its own website and Facebook page.
Want to vacation in Romania without a language barrier? Then visit the network’s website and you will find an ever-growing overview of German-speaking hosts in Romania.
“Ascension of the Lord” Cathedral
(31 January 2022)
The “Ascension of the Lord” Orthodox Cathedral is the largest religious structure in Târgu Mureș, Mureș County in central Romania. It was built between 1925 and 1934 on the initiative of the protopope Ștefan Rusu in the center of the city (today’s Rozelor place).
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image.
Sturdza Castle in Miclăușeni
(31 January 2022)
This castle, also known as Strudza Palace, was built between 1880 and 1904 by Gheorghe Sturdza and his wife Maria in the village of Miclăușeni. It is located in northeastern Romania, about 65 km from Iasi.
The building was erected on the site of a nobleman’s house at the end of the 19th century, and the exterior walls of the building have been decorated with numerous relief decorations. The castle is furnished with marble stairs, rosewood furniture, terracotta and porcelain stoves. It has an extensive library and several collections, including medieval weapons and costumes from the 16th century. It can be viewed daily and can also be hired for weddings and events. A restaurant is available in the castle grounds and there is overnight accommodation available.
Thank you for permission to use these images: https://www.instagram.com/go_out_romania/ and https://www.instagram.com/romania_ig/
Biertan
(30 January 2022)
Biertan (in German Birthälm) is a commune in Sibiu county, in the Transylvania region of Romania.
Thanks to photographer Sorin Onisor for allowing us to use these images.
Riding center La Haiducu, county Sibu
(30 January 2022)
Riding lessons for young and old, guided horseback riding for children and adults with little or no riding experience, horseback riding excursions to neighboring villages, horse photo shoots, holiday accommodation and much more…
Visit La Haiducu’ in the Sibu district, the owners speak German, the ideal vacation for families, groups and all those who love nature and horses.
Fortified churches in Transylvania
(30 January 2022)
Specialized tourism, study tours… Fortified Churches Foundation is addressed to anyone who is involved in the “fortified church issue” in Transylvania (Romania) or who wants to do it in the future – be it universities, technical schools. , professional associations or other interested groups and individuals.
Find out more / contact:
https://kirchenburgen.org/aktivitaten/fachtourismus/
Fundata in Brasov county
(30 January 2022)
Fundata is located in the historical region Transylvania / Seven Towers and consists of the three places Fundata, Fundățica and Șirnea. From here you have a wonderful view of Piatra Craiului and the Bucegi Mountains.
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: @sebastien) for permission to use this image.
Bran Castle
(29 January 2022)
Bran Castle (German historical name Törzburg) is located on the so-called Dietrichstein cliff, in the town of Bran, in the Transylvania region of Brasov county
Thank you Castelul Bran for allowing us to use this image.
Bran Castle
(29 January 2022)
Bran Castle (German historical name Törzburg) is located on the so-called Dietrichstein cliff, in the town of Bran, in the Transylvanian region of Brasov County.
Thank you Castelul Bran for allowing us to use this image.
City of Oradea
(29 January 2022)
Oradea (Großwardein in German, Nagyvárad in Hungarian) is located in north-western Romania and is the municipality of Bihor county.
Thank you Bogdan Popa Photography for allowing us to use these images.
Apuseni Mountains in Hunedoara county
(29 January 2022)
Pictures (late January 2022) from the village of Rusești in the commune of Bulzeștii de Sus, Hunedoara county.
Thank you Go Hunedoara (Photos Nicu Ardeu) for allowing us to use these images.
Fortified Churches in Transylvania
(28 January 2022)
Transylvania is rich in history and around 160 fortified churches invite the interested visitor to take a journey through the past and present of Transylvania.
An overview of all these fortified churches and much more information:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/fortified-churches/
Thanks to the Kirchenburgen Foundation (https://kirchenburgen.org/) for permission to use the images and data.
Vienna – Sulina – and back
(28 January 2022)
A trip on the Danube with the Steamer 4**** MS Primadonna … from Vienna to the Danube Delta / Black Sea (kilometer 0 of the Danube) and back. Shore excursions, evening entertainment and all inclusive board.
There will be three trips (over 14 days) in June and July 2022. For more information:
https://www.donaureisen.at/reise-detail…
Founded in Transylvania
(28 January 2022)
The locality of Fundata (in German Fundatten) is a commune in Brașov county, Transylvania region.
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: @sebastien) for permission to use this image.
Romania – your destination in 2022
(28 January 2022)
A lot of information, postings, posts and much more can be found on our website in both German and Romanian. Also, there is an area with trip objectives, current events and much more.. . Come and visit us
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/reiseziele…/
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/destinatii…/
Putna in winter
(27 January 2022)
Putna Monastery is located about 70 kilometers from the city of Suceava in the county of the same name. Today it belongs to a group of Romanian Orthodox monasteries – the monasteries of Moldavia – in southern Bucovina.
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for allowing us to use this image.
Apuseni Mountains / Western Carpathians of Transylvania
(27 January 2022)
The Apuseni Mountains (also known as Apusen, Western Transylvanian Mountains) is a mountain range in western Romania that lies in the counties of Arad, Bihor, Cluj, Alba and Hunedoara.
It reaches peak heights of almost 1,850 m (the highest peak is Cucurbăta Mare at 1,849 meters) and forms the northern section of the Western Romanian Carpathians. The mountain range has an almost circular plan with a diameter of 130 to 150 km and is bounded by the rivers Mureș, Someș and Barcău.
Oradea in the evening
(26 January 2022)
Oradea (in German Großwardein) is the municipality of the county of Bihor
Thank you Bogdan Popa Photography for allowing us to use this image.
Busteni and Caraiman peak
(26 January 2022)
Topul Caraiman is a 2384 m high peak in the Bucegi Mountains in the Southern Carpathians of Romania. In the eastern mountain massif of the Transylvanian Alps, the peak is one of the highest known thanks to the Cross of Heroes monument, below whose summit is the small town of Bușeni, Prahova county.
Deva Castle
(26 January 2022)
In the north of Deva (German: Diemrich), the ruins of Deva Castle (also Diemrigher Castle, the Romanian Deva Fortress) stand on a 371-meter-high volcanic cone, which can be reached on foot or by a 278-meter-long elevator
The castle was mentioned for the first time in 1269 as Stephan V. King of Hungary in a privilege to the Counts of Câlnic called “Deva Royal Castle”.
In 1307, the Bavarian Duke Otto was imprisoned in the castle by the Transylvanian ruler Ladislau. Since 1321, it and its surroundings have been the estate of the Hungarian King Carol I. The royal and princely castle became the property of Jan Hunyadi in the 15th century. In 1579, the Transylvanian Saxon Franz Hertel, alias Franz Davidis, died here and was sentenced to life imprisonment. After the crusades of the Kuruks from 1687 to 1706, the castle was conquered by the troops of Emperor Charles VI. occupied and renovated in 1752. An attempt by insurgents from the Horea Uprising in November 1784 to take the castle failed. After a visit by Emperor Franz I in 1817, the castle was renovated again. After the castle was partially destroyed in 1849 due to an explosion of the gunpowder supply, it was abandoned and not rebuilt.
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: Radut Eddie) for allowing us to use these images
Deva Castle
(26 January 2022)
Deva Castle (in German Diemrich) is located in the town of Deva (Diemrich) in Hunedoara County.
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: Radut Eddie) for allowing us to use this image.
Scoruș Waterfall
(25 January 2022)
A beautiful hike in spring, summer or fall is the trail to Scorus Waterfall, starting from Malaia in Valcea county.
Approximately 6 kilometers and 400 meters of elevation gain about 2-3 hours to reach this dreamy waterfall.
Thanks Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea (Photos: Rosu Nicolae-Sorin) for allowing us to use these images.
Alina-Maria Monastery
(25 January 2022)
Alina-Maria Monastery is located in the commune of Vaideeni in Valcea county. The commune consists of five different villages: Cerna, Cornetu, Izvoru Rece, Mărița and Vaideeni.
Thank you Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea (Photo: Dragos DDra) for allowing us to use this image.
Voineasa resort
(25 January 2022)
Images from yesterday (24.01.2022) from the Valcea rayon (Transalpina ski resort) in the historical Oltenia region.
COLD in Ciumârna, yesterday at -17 degrees
(25 January 2022)
A picture from Ciumârna commune yesterday (24.01.2022) in Suceava county (Bucovina Region) at -17 degrees.
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: Cătălin Urdoi) for allowing us to use this photo.
Monastery (Kloster) Dragomirna
(24 January 2022)
Dragomirna Monastery is located about 15 kilometers north of the city of Suceava (Suceava County), near the village of Dragomirna. It was founded by Bishop Anastasie Crimca, who had the current buildings erected after a first small complex between 1602 and 1609.
The monastery is surrounded by walls 10 meters high and 2 meters wide, which were built to protect against conquerors and were completed in 1627. The monastery church, 42 meters high, 35 meters long and 9.50 meters wide, has Romanesque, Gothic and oriental stylistic elements. Its interior reveals miniature-style murals, thanks to the influence of the donor, Crimca, who was also a miniaturist. The associated museum exhibits cult objects, valuables, valuable manuscripts, icons and valuable miniatures from the monastery collection.
Thanks to Ms. Farkas Ildiko for permission to use these images.
Straja resort
(24 January 2022)
Pictures from yesterday (23. January 2022) from the resort of Straja near the town of Lupeni (in German Schylwolfsbach) in Hunedoara county in the Transylvania region.
Thank you Go Hunedoara (Photo: Foto Straja) for permission to use these images.
Day of the Union of the Romanian Principalities
(24 January 2022)
January 24 is a new public holiday in Romania since 2015.
It commemorates the union of the Romanian principalities in 1859, which later became the Kingdom of Romania (1881-1947).
Râșnov town and fortress
(23 January 2022)
The town and fortress of Râșnov (German: Rosenau) is located in Brasov county in Transylvania. The castle is under renovation (probably until mid-2022) and is therefore closed to visitors.
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: @vatavuv) for allowing me to use this image.
Sighișoara – City of Love
(23 January 2022)
If you have ever been to the town of Sighisoara (in German Schäßburg) in Transylvania, you know how wonderful and dreamlike this town is. What many people don’t know, right here, but also in many other regions of Romania, many soulful movies have been filmed. Yet another reason to discover, visit and fall in love with Romania.
:: A Royal Winter (Sighișoara / Schäsburg)
:: A Christmas Queen (Bucharest, Cantacuzino Castle in Bușteni)
:: A Christmas Prince (Peles Castle in Sinaia)
:: A Christmas Princess (Peles Castle in Sinaia)
:: A Royal Heart (Burg Corvin and Cantacuzino Castle in Bușteni)
Thank you Your Guide in Transylvania (Photo: Near Here) for allowing us to use this image.
Hosman… Beautiful
(23 January 2022)
The village of Hosman (German: Holzmengen) is located in the Sibiu county of Transylvania and is part of the municipality of Nocrich (Leschkirch).
Mulțumim Your Guide in Transylvania (Photo: Adrian Arsu Films) for permission to use this image (January 05, 2022)..
Ochiul Beiului, winter
(23 January 2022)
Lake “Ochiul lui Bey” – is an unreal beautiful place in Caras-Severin county and is part of Cheile Nerei – Beusnița National Park. The nature reserve, with beautiful forests, tranquility, waterfalls and fresh air, is a perfect place for a relaxing walk and for relaxation.
More pictures and information about the lake: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/the-eye-of-bei…/
Thanks to Ochiu Bei (Photos: Aldescu Ionuț) for permission to use these images (January 15, 2022).
Retezat National Park
(23 January 2022)
383 km2, Retezat National Park is located in the high mountains of the Romanian Carpathian Mountains in the districts of Hunedoara, Caras-Severin and Gorj. It was established in 1935 as the country’s first National Park with the same name Mountains Retezat. The highest elevation is 2,509 meters by Mount Peleaga. The lowest point of the park at 794 meters is located near the mountain hut Gura Zlata.
Thank you Go Hunedoara (Photo: Elena Dragomir) for permission to use this image.
Corvinilor Castle / Hunedoara in winter
(22 January 2022)
Hunedoara Castle (also Hunedoara Castle, in German Eisenmarkt Castle, in Hungarian Vajdahunyadi vá) was built as a rock castle on the remains of a 14th-century fortification. It is situated on a limestone cliff in the south-western part of Hunedoara in Romania.
Thank you Your Guide in Transylvania (Photo: Cristian Resiga) for permission to use this image.
Parang resort, Hunedoara county
(22 January 2022)
Thank you Go Hunedoara (Image Radu Ghiabluc) for permission to use this image.
Winter in Hunedoara county
(22 January 2022)
Pictures from Curmăturile Jiețului, Hunedoara county.
Thank you Go Hunedoara (Images Vasile Laurențiu Sorin) for allowing us to use these images.
The Black Church in Brasov
(21 January 2022)
The Black Church is a Gothic church in the city of Brasov (German: Kronstadt) in Transylvania.
It was originally consecrated as the Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary. With the Reformation in Transylvania, which was largely driven from the Transyleno-Saxon population by the reformer and later pastor of Brasov, Johannes Honterus, the Catholic patron was abandoned. The Black Church took its present name after a fire in the town in 1689.
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: @bokehm0n) for allowing us to use this image.
Danube Delta – coming soon
(21 January 2022)
It’s still winter, but spring has returned earlier than I expected. Life is awakening again and there is so much to discover in the Danube Delta.
Information about trips and excursions to Donaudelta can be found here: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/danube-delta…/
How and about Boat trips Danube Delta – Murighiol / Boat trips in the Danube Delta.
Traveling in Transylvania
(21 January 2022)
Transylvania with residence in Hermannstadt (Sibiu, Romania) has been providing on-going, German-speaking travel support for travel groups to destinations in Transylvania, Moldova, Banat, Maramureș region, Wallachia and the Danube Delta since 2011.
The offer for groups (e.g. clubs, schools, parishes, choirs, families, … ) includes hiking, cultural and artistic guided tours, sightseeing tours, city tours and much more.
More information and contact details: http://siebenburgenreisen.com
Poiana Brașov
(21 January 2022)
Pictures from yesterday (20.01.2022) of Poiana Brasov.
Thanks Poiana Brasov/ Romania for allowing us to use these images.
Durău Monastery
(20 January 2022)
Durău Monastery in Neamț County was built between 1830 and 1835 by some monks with the help of Safta Brâncoveanu and at the expense of three wealthy merchants from Piatra Neamț.
It was erected on the site of a nun-in-savor in 17. It was founded by one of the daughters of Prince Vasile Lupu. The first scientific mention of Durău Monastery dates back to 1779.
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for allowing us to use this image.
Valea Verde resort
(20 January 2022)
The inspiration for the “Valea Verde” resort was the Italian concept of the “Albergo diffuso” or “scattered hotels” which has revived many abandoned villages in Italy.
Valea Verde is again implementing this concept in the village of Cund (Mureș County) by renovating and using traditional farms. The historical charm of the houses is preserved, complemented by modern comforts. The guest finds a special, inspired travel experience that makes the stay unforgettable.
All information about Valea Verde, contact information and much more (German, English and Romanian languages) can be found here:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/valea-verde…/
Neamț Citadel
(20 January 2022)
Neamț Fortress is a medieval fortress in the city of Targu Neamt (Neamț County) in northeastern Romania. It was built in the 14th century in the Principality of Moldavia during the reign of Peter I Muscat of Moldavia and enlarged in the 15th century.
The castle played a key role in the defense system of Stephen the Great along with Suceava, Chotyn, Soroca, Orhei, Bender, Kilija and Weissenburg.
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: Vlad Maxim) for permission to use this image.
In the mountains: Poiana Brasov / Postăvarul
(20 January 2022)
Image from January 12, 2022. Credit to Royal Compass (Image: Ana Ski & Snowboard School) for permission to use this image.
Peles Castle in winter
(19 January 2022)
Peles Castle is a former royal castle from the 19th century. It is located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of the town of Sinaia, Prahova County in Romania.
We would like to thank Amal Abboud for making the image available through Pixabay.
Winter, winter – winter pictures
(January 19, 2022)
It’s cold in the mountains of Romania and now there is lots and lots of snow. A picture of the Draganului Valley in Cluj county (halfway between the city of Cluj-Napoca and the city of Oradea) in northwestern Romania.
Very nice!
Thanks to@Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: @horoba_aurelian) for permission to use this image.
Varful Oslea
(19 January 2022)
Poze de pe Muntele Osela din judetul Hunedoara. Thanks to Go Hunedoara (Photos: Radu Ghiabluc) for permission to use these images.
St. Precista fortified church
(19 January 2022)
Up on the highest point of the bank, with a fantastic view of the Danube, stands the church of St. Precista in Galati. The church is the oldest building in the city and was consecrated in September 1647 during the reign of Vasile Lupu. The building style of the church, which was also used as a defensive fortress, is typical of Romanian church architecture of the 20th century.
A paradise in the Danube Delta | Black Sea
(18 January 2022)
Green Dolphin Camping is a perfect campsite located in the Danube Delta, right by the Black Sea. The campsite has 55 cottages and space for about 500 tents with free access to toilets and hot water showers both inside and outside.
IMPORTANT: Like many other places and locations (e.g. the town of Sulina) in the Danube Delta, Green Dolphin Camping has NO connection to the road network and can be reached ONLY BY WATERWAYS by private boats, ferries and passenger ships.
The visitor looking for freedom, rest and relaxation will find the ideal starting point for trips to the Danube Delta and the still untouched and lonely beaches of the Black Sea.
All information about Green Dolphin Camping, offers, arrival and more (German, English and Romanian) can be found here: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/dolphin-camping-ro/.
Winter in Bukovina
(January 18, 2022)
The Bukovina region (German: Buchenland) is a historical landscape in the border area between Central, Southeastern and Eastern Europe. The southern half belongs to Romania and is part of the county of Suceava, which also includes the Moldavian monasteries, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Like Basarabia to the east, Bukovina was part of the historic Principality of Moldavia for centuries and, with its multi-ethnic population, belonged to the territory of the Habsburg Monarchy from 1775 to 1918. East Galicia lies to the northwest and Transylvania to the southwest.
Thanks to photographer Cătălin Urdoi (@urdoi. catalin) for permission to use these images.
Straja resort – Wonderful
(18 January 2022)
in Hunedoara county. Thanks Go Hunedoara (Photos: Complex Montana – Straja) for permission to use these images.
Mount Vulcan
(18 January 2022)
Mount Vulcan is part of the Western Carpathians with an altitude of 1,263 meters. It is located in the Apuseni Mountains in the commune of Buceș in Hunedoara county.
Thank you Go Hunedoara (Photo: Cristi Rus) for permission to use this image.
Danube Delta: Green Village 4* Resort
(17 January 2022)
Discover one of the most beautiful and exotic places in Europe, the Danube Delta – the region where the Danube River meets the Black Sea. Green Village 4* Resort combines adventure and wilderness with relaxation and comfort in the paradise of the Danube Delta.
All resort information, offers and more (German and Romanian language) can be found here: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/reen-village-4-resort-ro/
Seafood and fish
(17 January 2022)
Thank you Sulina fabuloasa (Photos: Antoneta Artem, Mihai Calin) for allowing us to use these pictures – taken in Sulina, a town in Donaudelta.
Sulina – the lonely town on the Black Sea
(17 January 2022 / Images: January 2022)
The town of Sulina is not connected to the Romanian road network and can only be reached by water with private boats and passenger ships. It is located in the easternmost point of Romania, in Tulcea county, directly on the Black Sea.
More about Sulina and more info/photos from Donaudelta:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/tulcea-county/
Thank you Sulina fabuloasa for allowing us to use these images.
Poiana Horea
(17 January 2022)
Beliș commune in Cluj county.
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: @horoba_aurelian) for allowing me to use this image.
Prislop Pass
(16 January 2022)
Prisloppass is a mountain pass in the Romanian Eastern Carpathians, close to the Ukrainian border, at an altitude of 1,416 meters.
Thanks to photographer Cătălin Urdoi (@urdoi. catalin) for permission to use this image.
Sunrise in Poiana Brasov
(16 January 2022)
Images of yesterday’s sunrise (January 15, 2022) in Poiana Brasov.
Thank you Poiana Brasov/ Romania for allowing us to use these images.
Parang resort
(16 January 2022)
in Hunedoara county in western Romania.
Thank you Go Hunedoara (Photos by Radu Ghiabluc) for allowing us to use these images.
Winter in Bihor county
(15 January 2022)
A winter landscape close to the city of Oradea and a few “inhabitants” around it.
Thank you Bogdan Popa Photography for allowing us to use these images.
A journey – Bucharest today
(15 January 2022)
Our journey continues, today we visit Romania’s capital Bucharest with a review of visits in 2021.
All information about the trip destinations shown, much more information and things worth seeing can be found at the following link (in German and Romanian):
D: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/stadt-bukarest/
RO: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/orasul-bucuresti/
Thanks to the photographers/Facebook groups for allowing us to use these images.
Magic cave
(15 January 2022)
The commune of Mărișel (in German Marisel, in Hungarian Havasnagyfalu) in Cluj county in the Transylvania region of Romania. An indescribably magical photo… with a bit of Photoshop, but still beautiful
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: Raul Dumitru) for allowing us to use this image.
Transfăgărașan: Lake Bâlea
(15 January 2022)
Lake Bâlea is a glacial lake in the Romanian Carpathians. It is located in Mount Făgăraș on the Transfăgărașan route between the Negoiu and Moldoveanu mountains.
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: @iza. gherhes) for permission to use this photo.
Winter in Neamț County
(15 January 2022)
Toaca is the second highest mountain in the Ceahlău massif in Neamț County with 1,904 meters.
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: @valentyn_i) for allowing us to use this wonderful image.
A journey – today, Sibiu County
(14 January 2022)
Our journey continues, today we visit Sibiu County, with a review of visits in 2021.
All information about the trip destinations shown, much more information and things worth seeing can be found at the following link (in German and Romanian):
D: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/landkreis-sibiu/
RO: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/judetul-sibiu/
Thanks to the photographers/Facebook groups for allowing us to use these images.
Poiana Brașov
(14 January 2022)
Yesterday (13.01.2022), the massif Posevarul, 1799 meters… . Perfect !
Thank you Poiana Brasov/ Romania for allowing us to use these images.
Ponorului Gorge
(14 January 2022)
Ponorului Gorge or Ponorului Gorge, also known as “Palma lui Dieu”, is the valley of the Ponor River in the Șureanu Mountains in the locality of Pui in Hunedoara County.
Thank you Go Hunedoara (Photos: Atilla Dobai) for allowing us to use these images.
Winter in Bukovina
(13 January 2022)
Buchvina (German: Buchenland) is a historical landscape in the border area between Central, Southeastern and Eastern Europe. The southern half belongs to Romania and is part of the county of Suceava, which also contains Moldavian monasteries.
Like Bessarabia to the east, Bukovina was part of the historic Principality of Moldavia for centuries. From 1775 until 1918, the area with its multi-ethnic population belonged to the Habsburg monarchy. Eastern Galicia lies to the northwest and Transylvania to the southwest.
Thanks to photographer Cătălin Urdoi for permission to use these images.
A journey – today, Prahova County
(13 January 2022)
Our journey continues, today we visit Prahova County in Romania with a review of the 2021 sums.
All information about the trip destinations shown, much more information and things worth seeing can be found at the following link (in German and Romanian):
D: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/landkreis-prahova/
RO: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/judetul-prahova/
Thanks to the photographers/Facebook groups for allowing us to use these images.
Ugron Castle in Zău de Campie
(13 January 2022 / Bilder: Juli 2020)
The castle in Zau de Campie was built according to the model of a calendar. It has 365 windows according to the days, 4 towers according to the seasons, 52 rooms for the weeks of a year, 7 terraces for the days of the week and 12 corridors for the months of a year. The castle is marked by an unfulfilled love story between the owner and a Russian princess.
The owner of the castle, Count Istvan Ugron, the Austro-Hungarian ambassador to Russia, fell in love with one of the daughters of Russian Tsar Nicholas II, but he could not fulfill all the princess’s expectations and demands (including paving the way to the castle with gold coins) and stopped courting her.
It is currently being planned to renovate the castle so that it can be used for various purposes in the future.
Cheile Ordâncușei
(13 January 2022)
The nature reserve is located in the eastern Bihor Mountains (in the Apuseni Mountains, which belong to the Western Carpathian mountain range) in the north-western part of Alba County and is home to numerous caves, including Poarta lui Ionele. From Arieseni, follow DN 75 to the center of Garda de Sus. From there turn left and turn left again after approx. 1 km at the first intersection on the right towards Poarta lui Ionele and Cheile Ordancușei. The Grenades stretch for 4 kilometers in a picturesque landscape with impressive rock formations that invite you to take a walk, also to the nearby Gletscher Scarișoara.
Dinopark of Râșnov
(January 12, 2022 / Photos: January 2022)
Life-size dinosaurs, animated and brought to life. A cave in stone time, a small volcano of its own and lots of dinosaur history awaits visitors to the Dinopark (Dino Parc Râșnov) in Brasov county.
In addition to countless dinosaurs, there’s plenty on offer, just for the little ones and the “little ones”. Paint your own dinosaur, sit on a dinosaur train or use the spacious playground. It’s a great trip to the dinopark with the whole family.
A journey – today, Alba County
(January 12, 2022)
Our journey continues, today we visit Alba county in the center west of Romania with a look back at the 2021 amounts.
All information about the goals of the trips shown, much more information and worth seeing can be found at the following link (in German and Romanian):
D: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/landkreis-alba/
RO: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/judetul-alba/
Thanks to the photographers/Facebook groups for allowing us to use these images.
La Haiducu riding center
(January 12, 2022)
La Haiducu Riding Center is located in Valea Viilor commune in Sibiu county.
In addition to accommodation options, everything related to horses is offered. The visitor can find riding lessons, riding tours, horse photo shoots and horse boarding under one roof. Also, the wonderful nature of the region invites you for extensive walks/riding with or without horse. A wonderful place to be.
Further information, as well as a telephone number, can be found at La Haiducu’ (in addition to Romanian, we also speak German and English).
The Dobrogea’s Way
(January 12, 2022)
The Dobrogea’s Caves are a nature sanctuary (especially a bird sanctuary here) in Dobrogea, in the county of Constanta.
Dobrudscha (Dobrogea) is a historical landscape in south-eastern Europe between the sublime Danube and the Black Sea, forming the border area between south-eastern Romania and north-eastern Bulgaria.
Thanks to photographer Marius Nistor for permission to use this photo.
Primaria Oradea
(January 11, 2022)
Oradea is an important city in Romania and the capital of the Bihor district. Thank Bogdan Popa Photography for allowing us to use this image.
A journey – today, Timis County
(January 11, 2022)
Our journey continues, today we visit the county of Timiș in western Romania with a look back at the amounts from 2021 All information about the objectives of the trips shown, much more information and worth seeing can be found at the following link (in German and Romanian):
D: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/landkreis-timis/
RO: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/judetul-timis/
Thanks to the photographers/Facebook groups for allowing us to use these images.
Rasnov Castle
(January 11, 2022)
Rasnov Castle (German: Rosenauer Burg) is a historical monument and landmark in Romania. It is located in Râșnov (Rosenau), Brasov county, ca. 20 km from the city of Brasov (Kronstadt).
The fortress was built as part of a defense system for the villages of Sieburg. Today’s medieval fortress was probably built between 1211 and 1225 during the reign of the German Burzenland Knights.
The fortress is currently being renovated (photos as of 08.01.2022) and access to the interior is therefore not possible.
Jiului Valley
(January 11, 2022)
View from the town of Vulcan in the Parâng Mountains (Munții Parâng) in Hunedoara County.
Thank you Go Hunedoara (Photo: Ionica Merisanu) for allowing us to use this image.
Bran Castle (German: Törzburg)
(January 10, 2022)
Bran Castle (in Hungarian Törcsvár) is located in the Sevenburg region (Transylvania), Brasov county in Romania. Whether Dracula (nicknamed “Vlad III”) lived here or elsewhere, the castle is definitely a tourist attraction and with its associated museum well worth a visit.
Between 1920-1947 it was the royal residence of King Ferdinand I and his wife Queen Marie their daughter Princess Ileana, who inherited the castle from her mother in 1938. Today, the castle is in the ownership of the Habsburg family, which was recovered from the Romanian state during the 2006 inheritance as legal property.
Photos: 08.01.2022
A journey – today, Braila County
(January 10, 2022)
Our journey continues, today we visit the county of Brăila in south-eastern Romania with a look back at the amounts of 2021 All information about the goals of the trips shown, much more information and worth seeing can be found at the following link (in German and Romanian):
D: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/landkreis-braila/
RO: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/destinatii…/
Thanks to the photographers/Facebook groups for allowing us to use these images.
Snow
(January 10, 2022)
It’s been too hot for this time of year in Romania the last few days, but in many regions there’s still… Snow!
Imagini (09.01.2022) de la Cabana Dichiu near the town of Sinaia in the Bucegi Mountains.
The Bucegi Mountains are located south of the city of Brasov (Kronstadt) on the eastern edge of the Southern Carpathians in Romania. It stretches in the shape of a horse’s mane southeast of Bran (Törzburg). The highest peak is Omu.
Biertan in the misty fall
(10 January 2022)
A photo from October 2021, Biertan commune (on the German Birthalm) in the district of Sibiu in the Siebenburg region.
It was first mentioned in 1283, with the founding of the Gothic Hallen Church of today’s Hallen in the early 16th century.
Thanks to photographer Sorin Onisor for allowing us to use this wonderful image.
Făgăraș – Cathedral and Fortress
(9 January 2022)
Făgăraș is on its way from Sibiu to Brasov. End of 12. For centuries, the castle was just a wooden fortress, which is in the 14th. Century was built into a stone fortress. The castle includes a museum, which can be visited and toured as well as the castle.
Just next to the fortress is the Cathedral / Church of St. John the Baptist.
More about the fortress of Făgăraș::
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/fagaras-fortress…/
A journey – today, Maramureș County
(9 January 2022)
Our journey continues, today we visit the county of Maramureș in northern Romania with a look back at the amounts from 2021 All information about the goals of the trips shown, much more information and worth seeing can be found at the following link (in German and Romanian):
D: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/landkreis…/
RO: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/judetul-maramures/
Thanks to the photographers/Facebook groups for allowing us to use these images.
Bran Castle (Brasov County) in winter clothes
(9 January 2022)
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for allowing us to use this image.
Wordless… Winter in the Danube Delta
(8 January 2022)
Danube Delta winter in early 2021
Learn more about the Danube Delta:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/ausflugsziele…/
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/de-vizitat…/
Thanks to the photographer Daniel Micu – Fotograf for allowing us to use these wonderful images.
A journey – today, Constanța County
(8 January 2022)
Our journey continues, today we visit the county of Constanta at the Black Sea and south-eastern Romania with a look back at the amounts of 2021 All information about the goals of the trips shown, much more information and worth seeing can be found at the following link (in German and Romanian):
D: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/landkreis…/
RO: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/judetul-constanta/
Thanks to the photographers/Facebook groups for allowing us to use these images.
Autumn in Moieciu de Sus
(8 January 2022)
Moieciu de Sus is a village in Brasov rayon, Romania.
Thank you Vlad the Impaler-Dracula (Photo: @alina_popescu76) for allowing us to use this image.
The historic old city of Bucharest
(7 January 2022)
Bucharest is the capital of Romania and at the same time the industrial and commercial center of the country. With around 1.9 million inhabitants, Bucharest is the largest city in Romania.
Learn more about Bucharest: Find out more …
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use these images.
A journey – today, Cluj County
(7 January 2022)
Our journey continues, today we visit Cluj county in northern Romania with a look back at the amounts from 2021 All information about the goals of the trips shown, much more information and worth seeing can be found at the following link (in German and Romanian):
D: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/landkreis-cluj/
RO: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/judetul-cluj/
Thanks to the photographers/Facebook groups for allowing us to use these images.
Bánffy Castle in Bonțida
(7 January 2022)
The Bánffy Castle in Bontida (in Hungarian Bonchidai Bánfffy-kastély) is known as the Versailles of Transylvania and is an architectural ensemble built by the Bánfy family in Bontida, Cluj County.
The center of the complex of buildings reflects the Renaissance, the installations and later alterations were made in the 18th century in Baroque style and in the 20th century in classical and romantic style (Neo Gothic Gallery from 1855).
Thanks to Mrs. Farkas Ildiko for permission to use these images.
Rasnov Castle
(January 7, 2022)
Rasnov Castle (German: Rosenauer Burg) is a historical monument and landmark in Romania. It is located in Râșnov (Rosenau), Brașov rayon, about 20 km from Brașov (Kronstadt).
The fortress was built as part of a defense system for Transylvanian villages. Today’s medieval fortress was probably built between 1211 and 1225 during the rule of German knights from Burzenland.
Learn more about Rasnov fortress / castle
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image.
Cheile Turzii – German: Thorenburger Klamm
(6 January 2022)
Cheile Turzii (also called Thorenburger Schlucht in German) is a limestone gorge in the Trascău Mountains on the eastern edge of the Western Carpathians in western Transylvania in Romania, not far from the town of Turda (Thorenburg).
The approximately two-kilometer-long gorge is crossed by the Hășdate stream, which has cut into the limestone here. The gorge is bordered on both sides by steep walls about 300 meters high, in which there are several caves. As early as 1938, the gorge was placed under nature protection due to the occurrence of over 1,000 plant species, some of them alpine. Around 70 species of birds, fish, amphibians and some mammals such as foxes, weasels, wild boars and wild boars still live here on an area of 176 hectares.
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image.
A journey – today, Galati County
(6 January 2022)
Our journey continues, today we visit the county of Galati in south-eastern Romania with a look back at the amounts of 2021 All information about the objectives of the trips shown, much more information and worth seeing can be found at the following link (in German and Romanian):
D: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/landkreis-galati/
RO: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/judetul-galati/
Thanks to the photographers/Facebook groups for allowing us to use these images.
Galati, city on the Danube in the Danube Delta
(6 January 2022)
Galati is a county municipality in the Moldavian region of south-eastern Romania. It was visited by royal families and was one of the richest cities in Romania. Today, near Brăila, it is a well-known harbor town and definitely worth a visit. In addition to the Botanical Garden, the zoo, many parks and museums, churches and much more, the 2 km long waterfront offers a wonderful view over the Danube, where in some places it is up to 900 meters wide.
Thanks to photographer Florin Mocanu for allowing us to use these images.
Romania – your destination in 2022
(6 January 2022)
Many information, postings, posts and much more can be found on our website in both German and Romanian. There’s also an area with trip objectives and current events. Come and visit us!
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/reiseziele…/
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/destinatii…/
Sibiu in early May 2021
(5 January 2022)
Thank you Visit Romania for permission to use this image (Marius Iuliu Neamțu).
A journey – today, Mures county
(5 January 2022)
Our journey continues, today we visit the county of Mures in the north of Romania with a look back at the amounts from 2021 All information about the objectives of the trips shown, much more information and worth seeing can be found at the following link (in German and Romanian):
D: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/landkreis-mures/
RO: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/judetul-mures/
Thanks to the photographers / Facebook groups for allowing us to use these images.
Lake Ballea and Waterfall
(5 January 2022)
Lake Bâlea is located at an altitude of 2,034 meters in the nature reserve of the Făgăraș Mountains in Sibiu County. It is 360 meters long and up to 11.5 meters deep.
In the summer, the lake can be reached by car on the Transfăgărășan route, in winter only by cable car. Bâlea waterfall, also called “Howl of Bâlea”, is also located in the Făgăraș Mountains, between the Moldoveanu and Negoiu peaks, at an altitude of over 1,200 meters.
Thank you Your Guide in Transylvania for allowing us to use these images.
Fundata in Brasov county
(5 January 2022)
Fundata (Fundáta in Hungarian) is a commune in Brasov county, Sevenburg region, directly on the border with Wallachia. Bran Pass (Törzburger Pasul) belongs to the municipality. To the west of the municipality are the Piatra Craiului Mountains, and to the east are the Bucegi Mountains and the Leaota Mountains.
Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: @raluca. 22) for permission to use this image.
Peles Castle in winter
(4 January 2022)
Peles Castle is a former royal castle dating back to the 19th century. It is located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of the town of Sinaia in the Prahova state. The smaller Pelesor Castle stands about 300 meters up the hill.
Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: Dani Ciucă) for permission to use this image.
A journey – today, Bihor County
(4 January 2022)
Our journey continues, today we visit Bihor County in north-western Romania with a look back at the year 2021. All information about the trip destinations shown, much more information and sights you find in the following links (in German and Romanian):
D: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/landkreis-bihor/
RO: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/judetul-bihor/
Thanks to the photographers/Facebook groups for allowing us to use these images.
Wasserfall Dușul Pădurarului
(4 January 2022)
The Dușul Pădurarari Waterfall is located in the Natural Reserve Cheile Jiețului, in the area of Petrila in Hunedoara County.
Thank you Go Hunedoara (Photos: Atilla Dobai) for allowing us to use these images.
The Voineasa resort in the morning
(4 January 2022)
Posted on January 02, 2022, thank you Statiunea Voineasa, Ski Resort Transalpina for allowing us to use this photo.
Our journey through Romania
(3 January 2022)
We started our virtual journey through Romania’s counties yesterday and will introduce a new district every day for the next 2-3 weeks.
All information, posts, postings and more can be found on our website in both German and Romanian. Also, there is an area with current trip objectives and events. Come and visit us!
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/reiseziele…/
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/destinatii…/
A journey – today, Hunedoara County
(3 January 2022)
Our journey continues, today we visit Hunedoara County in western Romania with a review of the 2021 sums. All information about the trip destinations shown, much more information and sights you find at the following link (in German and Romanian):
D: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/landkreis…/
RO: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/judetul-hunedoara/
Thanks to the photographers/Facebook groups for allowing us to use these images.
Church of St. Nicholas in Densuș
(3 January 2022)
The Church of St. Nicholas in Densuș (Demsdorf), Hunedoara County in western Romania is the oldest stone church in the country. It was built in its present form in the 13th century on the site of a 2nd-century Roman temple using materials from the Dacian fortress of Sarmizegetusa. There are 15th-century murals in the church, showing Jesus in traditional Romanian clothes.
According to Romanian historians, there was once a Dacian temple on the site of today’s church, which was built for the god Zamolxis. Later conquered by the Romans, they again built a temple there, which was dedicated to the god Mars. Given its later prehistory, the origins of this church in Densuș date back to the 4th century AD and is therefore the oldest church in Romania and south-eastern Europe.
Thank you Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.
Snow, simply beautiful
(3 January 2022)
Images of Christmas Day 2021 in Poiana Brasov/ Romania are haappy
A journey – today, Brasov county
(2 January 2022)
In the coming days we will each present a district in Romania with contributions from 2021, starting with Brasov County. You can find all information about the trip destinations shown, much more information and places of interest at the following link (in German and Romanian):
D: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/landkreis-brasov/
RO: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/judetul-brasov/
Thanks to the photographers/Facebook groups for allowing us to use these images.
Iași – 2021
(2 January 2022)
The University City of Iasi (in German Jassy and Jasch, in Hungarian Jászvásárist) is located 20 kilometers west of the Moldovan border and about 400 km north of Bucharest. See photos from 2021 – from spring to winter – which are fascinating.
Thanks to photographer Ovid Meyer for allowing us to use these wonderful images.
Iasi in winter clothes
(2 January 2022)
Iași is a university city in north-eastern Romania in the region of Moldova and the capital of the district of the same name.
Thanks to photographer Ovid Meyer for allowing us to use these images.
Winter in Neamt county
(1 January 2022)
Toaca is the second highest peak of the Ceahlău massif in Neamț county with 1,904 meters.
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: @calatorprintara. ro) for permission to use this wonderful photo.
The City of Oradea – Retrospective 2021
(1 January 2022)
Thanks to the photographer Bogdan Popa Photography for allowing us to show this beautiful summary of Oradea in north-western Romania.
Amazing – The mountains around Brasov
(1 January 2022)
Thank you Poiana Brasov/ Romania (Photo: Iliu Nicolae) for allowing us to use this photo.
(Like a painting… the wooden churches of Bârsana
(1 January 2022)
The village / commune of Bârsana (old spelling Bîrsana) is located in the Maramureș district. Located in a breathtaking landscape, Bârsana has tourist attractions such as the wooden church “The Entry of the Mother of God into the Church” in the center of the town.
Monastery The monastery of Bârsana, located on the southeastern edge of the town, was first mentioned in 1390, but abandoned and demolished again around 1800. The buildings on the site today were later rebuilt in wooden construction. Today there is a monastery of Romanian Orthodox nuns.
Thanks to Mariana Nistor for providing this image via Pixabay.
