Vacation or just a wellness weekend… in Wolkendorf Bio Hotel Spa & Conference you will find exactly what you are looking for.

The bio and wellness hotel is located on the outskirts of Vulcan (German name: Wolkendorf) in the district of Brasov, surrounded by the most beautiful nature and many, many travel destinations.

Find out more about the organic hotel:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/wolkendorf-bio…/

Săpânța Monastery, also known as Peri Monastery, is located in the north of Romania, in Maramureș County.

In 1391 the nephews of Dragoș Vodă donated the land and the estates on which the monastery, a stone church, was built. This stone church served as the seat of the Romanian Episcopate of Maramureș for more than 300 years and was later built by the master builder Ioan Macarie as a place of prayer for the Greek-Catholic community in the area.

The tower of the monastery church is 78 meters high, making it the third tallest church tower in Romania, after the Orthodox Cathedral in Timișoara and St. Michael’s Church in Cluj-Napoca.

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

The village of Bârsana (old spelling Bîrsana) is located in Maramureș county. Situated in a beautiful landscape, Bârsana has tourist attractions such as the wooden church “The Entry of the Mother of God into the Church” built around 1720 in the center of the village.

Monastery Monastery Monastery of Bararsana on the southeastern outskirts was first mentioned in 1390, but was abandoned and demolished around 1800. The buildings on the site today were rebuilt at a later date in wooden construction. Today there is a convent of Romanian Orthodox nuns there.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photos: Alex Robciuc) for allowing these images to use.

Wildly romantic for some, hard work with many hardships for others, both meet in the Apuseni mountains. If you’re happier, each must decide for himself. That’s all it means more and more… at least not when it comes to one’s own satisfaction.

The Apuseni Mountains are a mountain range in western Romania. It peaks at almost 1,850 meters (highest peak: Cucurb ata Mare at 1,849 meters) and forms the northern section of the Romanian Western Carpathians. The mountain range has an almost circular floor plan 130 to 150 km in diameter, is bounded by the rivers Mureș, Someș and Barc au and lies in the counties of Arad, Bihor, Cluj, Alba and Hunedoara.

Thanks to the photographer Gerd Deeken for allowing us to use these images.

Bran Castle was originally a defensive military fortress built directly on the cliffs with a rectangular plan.

Over the years many structural changes have been made, including the south tower, built in 1622 according to Gabriel Bethlen’s plans, the rectangular tower to the east and between 1883 and 1886 the roof was also made of tiles.
The castle is said to have been the residence of Count Dracula of Transylvania… and attracts 100,000 tourists every year!

More about the travel destination Romania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de

Thank you Castelul Bran for allowing us to use this image.

Târgu Mureș, first mentioned in documents in 1300, is situated on the Mures river (German Mieresch, Hungarian Maros) on the road from Brasov to Cluj Napoca.

Find out more about Romania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de /

Images: july 2020

View across the Jiu Valley towards the Retezat Mountains in Hunedoara county, the westernmost part of the Southern Carpathians.

Thanks Go Hunedoara (Photo: Mihai Băbănaș) for permission to use this image.

The fortress/castle of Rupea (first mentioned in 1324, German name: Castelul Reps) is close to the town of Rupea, halfway between Brasov and Sighisoara, in the northern part of Brasov county.

Rupea Fortress was a refuge for the population of the neighboring villages from the repeated siege of the Turks and Tatars. It was built in 1324 during the Saxon rebellion against the Hungarian king Carol Robert of Anjou. Later, the inhabitants added three defensive towers and two inner courtyards, which served as shelters. In the first courtyard there is a 59-meter deep well, which still flows water today.

Thanks Go_out_Romania for permission to use individual images.

Another beautiful picture from the halls and interiors of Peles Castle.

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

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photo: @paul.gostielean) for permission to use this image.

The construction of Nicolae Romanescu Park in Craiova (Dolj County) was planned and started in 1898, after Nicolae Romanescu was elected mayor.

The French architect responsible for the project was Édouard Redont, who designed the park, which was built between 1898 and 1903.

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

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

Vidra Lake is a reservoir of the Lotru River, in the Parâng Mountains, Valcea County.

It has an area of 12.4 square kilometers and a volume of 340,000,000 cubic meters. The associated Lotru-Ciunget hydropower plant has a maximum power of 510 MW at a height difference of about 800 meters.

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

Victoriei Square, formerly the Opera Square, is one of the central squares of Timișoara (German: Temeswar, Temeschwar and also Temeschburg). It is the place where Timișoara was declared the first free city in Romania on December 20, 1989 during the Romanian revolution (the overthrow of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu).

At opposite corners of the square are the Opera to the north and the Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedrala Mitropolitană – Srinis Sfintilor Trei Ierarhi) to the south. From the Opera to the Cathedral, the promenade on the right is called “Corso” and the one on the left “Surogat”. The square is surrounded by cultural institutions such as the Romanian Opera, the National Theater, the Hungarian State Theater, the German State Theater, the Mitropolitan Cathedral, the Timiș Cinematographs, the Banat Museum, art galleries and many, many more….

Thanks to the Municipality of Timișoara for permission to use these images.

Explore Transylvania and the almost untouched wilderness of Romania’s Carpathian Mountains with Karpaten Outdoor Tours.

On a hiking tour along rushing streams, through endless forests with picturesque valleys and mountains, past crystal clear mountain lakes and lonely alpine huts. Experience Transylvania, the land of bears and wolves in its pristine wilderness.

Learn more about offers and tours:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/karpaten…/

Whether you’re looking for an extended vacation or just a wellness weekend, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for here at the Wolkendorf Bio Hotel Spa & Conference.

The bio and wellness hotel is located on the outskirts of Wolkendorf in the district of Brasov, surrounded by beautiful nature.

Learn more about this German-speaking host:
https://xn--deutschsprachiges-gastgewerbe-rumnien-sed.de/…

Hipparion Trails in Harghita County offers star rides through the untouched nature of Hasmas National Park in Romania. The ideal riding vacation for everyone from 8 to 80 years old, open to all levels of riding.

Whether you are romantic on horseback through the meadows of the Harghita Mountains or adventurous through mysterious primeval forests, there is something for everyone.

And… recently there are also fresh eggs direct from the Hipparion farm. 16 hens have moved in and are offering guests fresh eggs from happy Romanian hens

There are still a few places left for the September tour: https://hipparionromania.com/ro/drumetie-de-4-zile/

Find out more about Trasele Hipparion

If you drive along the Transalpina, you’ll also pass the Oașa reservoir at an altitude of 1,259 meters.

A dam dams the Sebeș river here, on the border of Alba and Sibiu counties in the Șureanu Mountains. With a surface area of 441 hectares (4,410,000 m2) and 136 million cubic meters of water, it is the largest reservoir of the Sebeș river.

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

Muzeul Satului Brănean is located in the small town of Bran, next to Bran Castle (also known as Count Dracula’s Castle).

The museum was founded in 1962 in the park of Bran Castle and is next to the Museum of Medieval Customs. It features 18 dwellings and dwellings, outbuildings, annexes, outbuildings and hydraulically powered wood and wool processing factories from times gone by.

Thanks to the photographer Corina E. Mateescu pentru permisiunea de a folosi aceste poze.

Cozia National Park is located in the north-eastern part of Valcea county, in the administrative districts of Brezoi, Călimănești, Racovița, Perișani, Sălătrucel and Berislăvești.

Thanks Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea for allowing us to use these images.

Putna Monastery is located about 70 kilometers from the city of Suceava, in the county of the same name.

It now belongs to a group of Romanian Orthodox monasteries – the Moldavian monasteries – in southern Bucovina.

The monastery was built between 1466 and 1469 and consecrated in 1470. In the monastery’s museum there are many valuable manuscripts, maps, paintings, icons, linen cloths and other church objects from the 15th century. Of particular note are the self-portrait of Stephen’s second wife, Maria von Mangop, and the skull of St. Ghenadie.

Thanks to Mrs. Farkas Ildiko Farkas for permission to use these wonderful images (June 2022).

Just a few kilometers from the city of Oradea, in Bihor county, lies Băile Felix (in English: Bad Felix), an internationally renowned spa town with thermal springs. The healing springs in Bad Felix have been used for about a thousand years. The water temperature is 20 to 49°C.

The spa center has a modern cultural center with a theater, cinema, concert hall, library, numerous sports fields and outdoor pools supplied with thermal water. Cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars, bookstores, shops of all kinds.

In the parks with alkaline sulphur springs you can also find the pink-flowered water lily “Nymphaea lothus thermalis”, a plant unique in Europe, a botanical relic of the Tertiary. It is the symbol of Bad Felix; a district bears its name: Waterlily (sea lotus).

Famous spa guests have included Marlene Dietrich, Charlie Chaplin and painter Salvador Dali. Today, with 200 springs, Bad Felix is the largest spa town in Romania.

Thanks to Mrs. Anda Crihana for sending these photos (July 06 and 07, 2022). Thanks Anda!

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

Thanks to Mrs. Farkas Ildiko for permission to use these pictures.

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

Thanks to Mrs. Farkas Ildiko for permission to use these pictures.

Romania and its regions presented on 52 pages in German and four other languages as a pdf file.

Download here:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…./holiday…/

We are pleased to offer for download the official brochure of the Romanian Ministry of Tourism. The brochure is available in German, English, Romanian, French, Romanian, Spanish and English.

Please go/scroll down a little on the above mentioned website and then click on the appropriate flag (for language selection) to the right of the word “Download:”!

City tours with wine tasting at dusk, every Monday through Thursday from 20:00 to 22:00.

By phone: +49 (0)162 258 4494
or info@heide-reisen.de
Price: 23 EUR including audio guide

The famous suspension bridge in Romanescu Park (in Craiova) has been restored after two years of work.

Romanescu Park opened in 1903 after 1900 Nicolae Romanescu, the mayor at the time, commissioned a French landscape architect to design the park.

Holy Trinity Church is located in Azuga, Prahova county.

It is an Orthodox church built between 1902 and 1903 and consecrated to the Holy Trinity in 1904 by the Most Reverend Nifon Ploiesteanul. The church is adorned with a series of special stained-glass windows made by a German craftsman in 1902 at the request of King Charles I and Queen Elisabeth.

Image: July 22, 2022

Brasov at night… wonderful. The temperatures (around 22 to 26 degrees) invite you to stroll around, eat an ice cream, have a coffee or a rich dinner.

The city is alive… and a variety of impressions, experiences and offers await visitors.

Photos: July 23/24, 2022

Enisala Fortress, Yeni-Sale or Heracleea as it has been called throughout the ages, is a special tourist attraction in the Dobrogea region of Tulcea County.

The ruins of the medieval Enisala Fortress are located on a limestone hill, also called Fat Hill, dominating the area of Razim and Babadag lakes, about 2 km from the small town of Enisala.

Source text/image: Destinatia Anului
Photo: iordentually

Aqualand Deva in Hunedoara county is an ideal destination for families, children and adults in all seasons.

Seven swimming pools are available for bathing with different shapes and depths, sun loungers and heated floors on 1,500 m2.

Thanks Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

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

Sovata is a year-round spa resort recognized at European level since 1850. The chlorine and sodium lakes – as well as the mud – have therapeutic properties to offer relief from a variety of ailments.

Image source: Destinatia Anului

From July 23 to August 15 there will be a variety of events, cultural meetings, exhibitions, joint hikes and celebrations in towns (e.g. in Drass on July 31, in Romanian Drăușeni, one of the most northeastern Transylvanian Saxon settlements) / Festivals within the Transylvanian Cultural Summer

The full program (68 pages, in German) and much, much more information can be found here:
https://www.kultursommer.ro/…/Program_Kultursommer_2022.. .

https://kultursommer.ro

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The “Danube Delta Eco-Tourist Museum Center” is located in Tulcea, the municipality of the county of the same name, which also includes the Danube Delta. In addition to an aquarium with domestic and exotic fish, the museum also includes scenes and impressions from the Danube Delta biosphere reserve, which is spread over two floors.

Images: end of March 2022

Find out more about Cluj-Napoca (German/Romanian):
RO: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/ro/uir/de-vizitat-orase-cluj-napoca/
D: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/ausflugsziele-staedte-cluj-napoca/

Thanks to Cluj-Napoca for allowing us to use this image.

Buila Vânturarița National Park is located in the Căpățânii Mountains (a subgroup of mountains in the Southern Carpathians) and is situated in the northern part of Valcea county in the area of Costești, Bărbătești and Băile Olăile Olăile.

It is one of the many natural paradises that can still be found in large numbers in Romania.

Thanks Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea (Images: Cata Catalin) for permission to use these images.

The Romanian Carpathians are unique and offer endless relaxation, nature, fun and adventure.

More information about offers, trips and a German speaking supplier:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/karpaten-outdoor-tours-en/

In Ilfov County, just a few kilometers north-west of Bucharest (Romania’s capital), Mogoșoaia Castle is located on the shores of Lake Mogoșoaia in Mogoșoaia. The castle contains a main courtyard and many buildings such as the watchtower and the church ′′Sf. Gheorghe′′ near the courtyard.

Wallachian Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu built the castle between 1698 and 1702 on the widow Mogoș (later named Mogoșoaia) in the Brâncoveanu style named after him.

In 1714, when Constantin Brâncoveanu was executed in Constantinople with his entire family, the Ottomans confiscated all the family possessions and turned the palace into a Han (a kind of inn). In the following decades, the castle was conquered, destroyed and rebuilt several times, until it was owned by George III in 1912 Valentin Bibesco married the French writer Marthe Bibesco, who was born into Romanian nobility. He gave the property to his wife, Marthe Bibesco then rebuilt the castle intensively.

The castle can be visited without entrance fee, it has a wonderful large park where you can / are allowed, for example, to have a picnic or just laze the day away. Inside the castle you pay a fee of approx. 10 lei (2,10 euro) for parking, restaurants, museums and much more… also an extended walk with the rest on a bench overlooking the lake… many things are possible and beautiful.

Attention… you should not take the camera with you or put it in your pocket !!! Pictures with your cell phone are no problem, but as a ′′camera owner′′ you are already vehemently advised at the entrance that for professional photography you have to pay a fee of 400 Lei (approx. EUR 80).

Pictures: 04.09.2021, almost blue sky at ca. 32 degrees

There are over 160 ecclesiastical castles in the Sevenburgen region, one of them is Weidenbach/Ghimbav.

On the settlement, which was founded by the Teutonic Order in the 13th century, a Gothic basilica was built in the 15th century by converting an earlier Romanesque building. During the fortification with a bering and five military towers, or cranes and a later water ditch were installed, and the church tower was equipped with gun foci. After the destruction in 1658 the church was rebuilt to its old form. However, the viol in the nave was not created until 1775. From the gothic building phase, near the church’s basic site…

Find out more about these church castles:
https://kirchenburgen.org/location/weidenbach-ghimbav/

An overview of all 160 ecclesiastical castles:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/fortified-churches/

On the road from Sinaia to Bucharest … in April 2021.

Transfagarasanul, Fagaras Mountains and Balea Lake at sunset.

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

The Black Church and symbol of Brasov, which towers over the city.

Videoclip: 23 iulie 2022

Brasov in Transylvania, the ideal place for a vacation with family, children or couple and alone.

In addition to the wonderful city itself, many, many attractions and destinations around the city in the Burzenland / Brasov neighborhood await the visitor.

Videoclip: 23 iulie 2022

Cehu Silvaniei is a small town of about 7,000 inhabitants in the county of Sălaj, in north-western Romania.

AquAngar in Cehu Silvaniei invites you into a quiet but charming world with a swimming pool, heated hot tub, sauna, massages, newly created guesthouse, restaurant and many indoor and outdoor activities.

Enjoy pure relaxation in beautiful nature, close to the cities of Cluj Napoca, Baia Mare and Zalău.

Learn more about AquAngar Spa & Resort, request price information online (Book now) and book direct: https:// aquangar .ro/

Peles Castle was built between 1873 and 1883 on the initiative of Carol I, the first Romanian king. It is located about 1.5 km northwest of the town of Sinaia in the Prahova district.

Image: May 08, 2022

The cave is located on the road that connects the Jiului Valley to Șara Hațegului, about 6 km from the town of Petrosani.

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

Thanks Go Hunedoara (Photos: Stefan Bla) for permission to use these images.

On the road from Sibiu (Hermannstadt) to Brașov (Kronstadt) lies the town of Făgăraș (in German Fogarasch or Fugreschmarkt).

At the end of the 12th century, today’s castle was just a wooden fortress, which was enlarged into a stone fortress in the 14th century. The castle includes a museum, which can be visited and toured just like the castle.

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

And another picture of Lake Bâlea from June 12, 2022, a wonderful place and a wonderful picture.

Lake Bâlea is a glacial lake located at an altitude of 2,034 meters in the Făgăraș Mountains in central Romania, Sibiu county. There are two huts open all year round, a meteorological station and a lifeguard station. The lake can be reached by car on the Transfăgărășan road in summer and by cable car from the “Bâlea Cascadă” hut the rest of the year.

Thanks to the photographer of the pictures, Mr. Thorsten Wisnewski, for sending this picture.

Many cities in Romania decorate their inner cities and pedestrian areas with umbrellas in a wide variety of colors during the summer.

An early June 2022 photo from the city of Timisoara in western Romania.

Thanks to Ms. Teodora Mocanu for permission to use this image.

Suceava Fortress is located in the city of Suceava in the county of the same name.

The fortress was built by Petru I Musat (1375-1391) at the end of the 14th century and fortified by Stephen the Great in the 15th century.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use these images.

Brasov in May 2021.

Many photos and info:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-brasov/

The city of Oradea (German: Großwardein) is the county seat of Bihor county in northwestern Romania.

The city was first mentioned in 1080 as a Roman Catholic diocese (written in 1113) and belonged to the Kingdom of Hungary. After World War I, Oradea went to Greater Romania and later back to Hungary. The city has been part of Romania since October.

Thank you Bogdan Popa Photography for permission to use these images (fall 2021).

The Sâmbetei Valley is located in the Southern Carpathians of Romania, more precisely in the Făgăraș Mountains.

The Făgăraș Mountains lie west of the city of Brasov (Kronstadt) and are crossed by the Transfagarașan Road.

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

Romania is rich in history and therefore … equally rich in corresponding buildings. There are still 300 fortified churches in Transylvania today, plus fortresses, palaces, many castles and ruins galore.

Finding out more about Romania (German and Romanian languages):
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/

Thanks to the photographers/Facebook groups of the images for permission to use them.

… Time to plan your next motorcycle tour. Romania Moto Adventure is your German speaking partner for BMW motorcycle rentals and motorcycle tours in Romania.

Learn more and … the next German-speaking guided tours start July 31 (7 days) and August 17 (4 days) >
https:// xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/romania-moto…/

The town of Sulina in the Danube delta is not connected to the Romanian road network and can only be reached by water with private boats and passenger ships.

It is located at the easternmost point of Romania, in the Tulcea district, directly on the Black Sea.

Thanks Sulinei fabuloasa for using these images (mid/end of March 2022).

Green Dolphin Camping is a perfect campsite located in the Danube Delta, right by the Black Sea. The campsite has 55 pitches and space for about 500 tents with free access to toilets and hot 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 is NOT connected to the road network and can be reached ONLY BY WATERWAYS by private boats, ferries and passenger vessels.

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/ro/uir/dolphin-camping-ro/.

People of the Danube Delta. Besides the many resorts, tourist offers, excursions and much more, there are also… the people who have lived in the Danube Delta for decades/centuries and have a say in the charm and flair of the Danube Delta. as well as the wonderful flora and fauna of this region.

Find out more about tours / excursions in Donaudelta:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/de-vizitat…/

Thanks to the photographer Sorin Onisor (https://www.facebook.com/sorinonisor) for allowing us to use this image.

Yes, that’s life… something succeeds and whoops there is already a 2nd part

Again we go all over Romania with beautiful pictures. And it turns out the planned 3-5 year vacation is not enough… there is so much more to see.

All information about the travel country Romania:
https://www.xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/
https://events-romania.com

Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula and other photographers for permission to use these images.

And another picture of the Transfăgărășan on June 12, 2022, a wonderful place and a wonderful picture.

Thanks to the photographer, Thorsten Wisnewski, for sending this picture.

A small selection of the most popular images brought together again. It is beautiful all over Romania and not only these places are worth visiting.

In conclusion, vacation destinations for the next 3-5 years are assured.

Visit us at:
https://www.xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/
https://events-romania.com

Thank Vlad the Impaler – Dracula, to Dracula Fan Club, to Daniel Micu, Relu Chiriac și Marius Nistor, romania ig, Banatul Montan , Plimbari cu barca Delta Dunarii – Murighiol / Boat trips in Danube Delta and Castelul Bran for permission to use these pictures.

Timis County (residence Timisoara) offers many opportunities to have a good time on your days off.

– Beach and Adventure Park New Beach, every day, 10:00-22:00
– Adventure Park in Murani, Mon-Fri, 9:00-21:00
– Adventure Park in Herneacova, Sat+Dum, 10-18
– Adventure Park in Nădrag, Sundays, 12-18

Thank you Turism Timiș for permission to use these images.

Pictures with the Danube, Dubova Bay and Mraconia Monastery in the background. One of the most famous hiking trails in the Danube Gorge starts here: from Dort Dubova to the Ciucarul Mare (Great Sugar) Peak.

Difficulty: Easy
Round-trip time: about 2 hours
Marking: yellow triangles
Starting point: exit from Dobova village towards Svinita

Thank you Banatul Montan (Photos: Kokovics Laszlo ) for permission to use these images.

Iulia Hasdeu Castle is located in the small town of Câmpina in Prahova County.

Iulia Hasdeu Castle was built by the historian and politician Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu as a small castle. Work on it began in 1893 after Hasdeu’s daughter, Iulia Hasdeu, died at the age of 19, an event that dramatically shocked Hasdeu’s life. He claimed that his late daughter offered the plans for the castle’s construction during seances. The building was completed in 1896.

Stories tell of the castle being deeply sinister. There are rooms specially designed for spiritual rituals, equipped with spirit seats. Many claim that Hasdeu (the father) did not build the castle at all to commemorate his daughter Iulia, but to worship Satan. Others say that they have seen Juliet’s ghost, dressed in white and adorned with daisies, still haunting the castle to this day.

Since 1994, Iulia Hașdeu Castle has housed the “B.P. Hașdeu” memorial museum, which displays furniture and personal belongings of the Hașdeu family, including photographs, original documents, manuscripts, reviews of Hasdeu and pictures by Nicolae Grigorescu and Sava Henția.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use these images.

The small spa town of Băile Olănești was mentioned for the first time on July 19, 1527 and is now 495 years old. Happy Birthday!

Băile Olănești is located in the county of Valcea, in the historical region of Ță Românești, in the southern part of the Căpățâna Mountains, part of the Transylvanian Alps. The district capital Râmnicu Vâlcea is located about 15 km southeast.

The curative properties of the springs above the village are known at the latest since 1760. In 1821, several noblemen from Muntenia fled to the village from the revolutionaries under Tudor Vladimirescu. In 1830, physician Karl Friedrich Siller first analyzed the composition of the healing waters, after which he started the spa operation with combined bathing and drinking cures.

Thanks Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea for permission to use these images.

In the Grădiștea Muncelului Cioclovina Nature Park in Hunedoara County there are many canyons; including Cheile* Crivadiei, Cheile* Băniței, Cheile* Roșia and Cheile* Taia.

* literal translation: key, used here more as access/connection… in German: eine Schlucht (a gorge).

Thanks Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

On the upper side of the Bucureasa Mare river there are a multitude of waterfalls, of which Scoruș Waterfall is definitely worth a visit. The waterfall is located near the village / municipality of Mălaia in the Valcea district of south-western Romania.

Our overview map of all counties with information, posts and more

Thanks to La pas..prin România frumoasă for permission to use these images.

Pictures of Herăstrău Lake in “King Michael I of Romania Park”, called Herăstrău Park until 2017. It is the largest park in Bucharest and is located in the north of the city.

Images from Easter Sunday (in Romania) on April 24, 2022

The Fortress of St. Ladislaus in Coronini will be inaugurated at the end of this year after a long renovation.

The Cula Fortress, also known as the Fortress of St. Ladislaus of Coronini, was built in 1428 by Sigismund, King of Hungary. A fortress of Dakar (circa 50 BC to 100 AD) also existed on the same site.

Thanks Banatul Montan for permission to use these images.

Valea Doftanei is a village in Prahova county, in the historical region Muntenia.

It consists of two villages: Teșenila and Trăișteni, which lie between the Prahova and Teleajen rivers, on the border with Brasov county.

Image source: Destinatia Anului

Putna Waterfall is located in the Vrancea district, on the administrative territory of Tulnici municipality, near the village of Lepșa.

It is about 80 meters long and the water collects in a lake about 12 meters deep.

Image source: Destinatia Anului
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The Gold Museum in Brad (Hunedoara County) was founded in 1896 when a German geologist collected several discoveries in the mines of this area.

Since then, the Brat Museum has built up the largest collection of gold coins in Europe, with outstanding exhibits from the Erz Mountains (Germany, Czech Republic).

Among the most spectacular forms in the collection are the Dacian flag, golden lizards and a pentagon crystal, unique in the world. The collection includes more than 1,300 gold exhibits found in mines in the country and around the world. None of the exhibits have been worked by a goldsmith or jeweler, which among other things makes this museum unique.

The museum was renovated for 5 years and reopened to the public in December 2012.

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Sibiel (in German Budenbach or Biddenbach) is part of the town of Săliște in the county of Sibiu in the Transylvania region.

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The Parâng mountain range is located in the central part of the Southern Carpathians (also called the Transylvanian Alps, in Romanian the Southern Carpathians) in the counties of Hunedoara and Gorj, among others.

The mountain range bears the name of the highest mountain in the group, Mount Parâng (Vârful Parângul Mare in Romanian).

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Sâmbăta Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox monastery in Sâmbăta de Sus, Brasov county.

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

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

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The Parâng mountain range is located in the central part of the Southern Carpathians (also called the Transylvanian Alps, in Romanian the Southern Carpathians) in the counties of Hunedoara and Gorj, among others.

The mountain range bears the name of the highest mountain in the group, Mount Parâng (Vârful Parângul Mare in Romanian).

Thanks Go Hunedoara (Photos: Szabolcs Szikszai) for permission to use these images.

The hotel is the perfect place for a weekend away from the noise of the big city. For private parties, hiking with friends in the mountains, classes, team building meetings or just relaxing.

Nearby you will find many destinations worth a visit, such as Hurezi Monastery (Horezu Monastery).

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The Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral is located in Arad, in western Romania. It is the main cathedral of the diocese of Arad in the district of the same name.

The foundation stone of this cathedral was laid by Bishop Timotei at the end of 1991 and was completed in 2006. The church’s five bells weigh a total of 6.5 tons (6,500 kg) and were made by a foundry in Innsbruch, Austria.

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

Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of Transylvania, with universities, a lively nightlife and many buildings dating back to the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square, Union Square, is the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of the 15th-century King Matthias Corvinus. The baroque Bánffy Palace is now a museum showcasing Romanian art.

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

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Timișoara (in Old German Temeswar, and Temeschwar or Temeschburg) is located in western Romania in the historic Banat region and is the capital of Timiș county.

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From July 23 to August 15 there will be a variety of events, cultural meetings, exhibitions, joint hikes and celebrations in towns (e.g. in Drass on July 31, in Romanian Drăușeni, one of the most northeastern Transylvanian Saxon settlements) / Festivals within the Transylvanian Cultural Summer

The full program (68 pages, in German) and much, much more information can be found here:
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Municipality of Biertan (Birthälm in German) in the county of Sibiu in the region of Transylvania.

Mentioned for the first time in a document in 1283, with the construction of today’s Gothic hall church in the early 16th century.

Thanks to the photographer Sorin Onisor for allowing us to use this image.

The city of Craiova (also Krajowa) is the largest city in the historical region of Wallachia and the residence of Dolj County.

It lies about 220 kilometers west of Bucharest, in the low plains of the Romanian Lands, on the left bank of the Jiu (Schil) River. In the area of today’s town there existed from about 400-350 BC a settlement in Dakish called pelendava. Early 2nd century BC they camped here. The remains of this Roman castle have been excavated in the Craiova area.

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Thanks to the photographer Bogdan Popa Photography for allowing us to show this beautiful summary of Oradea in north-western Romania.

Pictures from the neighborhood of Bran / Törzburg (Burg Bran) in Brasov county in Transylvania.

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A beautiful picture of Deva in Hunedoara county at night. In the background, high up on the mountain, you can see the fortress of Deva above the city of thrones.

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Poiana Brasov, located right next to the city of Brasov (Kronstadt), offers visitors a wonderful time not only in winter. Enjoy walks, hikes and much more through nature and/or admire the numerous excursion destinations in the surroundings (Bran Castle, Peles Castle, the town of Brasov (Kronstadt), Rasnov Castle (Rosenau), Rasnov Dinopark and many more…. ).

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Pictures from Constanta / Mamaia. The water is still a bit cold but it feels good. By boat to a small island with cormorants and gondola over the town along the “Falezei” (actually more along the waterfront).

Summer is coming or by German standards it’s already here (currently already reaching over 30 degrees with lots of blue skies)

Pictures: early June 2020

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Pictures of “King Michael I of Romania Park” (in German König Michael I. von Rumänien Park), called Herăstrău Park until 2017. It is the largest park in Bucharest and is located in the north of the city.

Images from Easter Sunday (in Romania) on April 24, 2022

From July 29 to July 31, the Haferland Culture Week will take place in Brasov and Mures counties.

The Haferland Culture Week is one of the biggest and most important German-language events in Transylvania (Romania) with the aim of preserving and promoting the tradition and culture of Transylvanian-Saxon.

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At approximately 360,000 square meters, the “Palace of Parliament” is not only the second largest building in the world (after the Pentagon in Washington) with its total weight, it is also number 1 in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Among other things, 1,000,000 cubic meters of marble, 3,500 tons of crystal, 700,000 tons of steel and bronze, 900,000 cubic meters of wood and 200,000 square meters of carpet were processed. There are around 1,000 rooms in the palace, not counting corridors, corridors, staircases and 40 elevators.

The building, which dates back to the days of dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, is definitely worth a visit, whether you like this “architectural style” or not.

A picture of the Cârța Monastery (in German Kloster Kerz), morning (14.07.2022) on the Olt river, Sibiu county (in the middle of the path from Sibiu to Făgăraș) in fairytale Transylvania…. Sun , peace and quiet.

Thanks to the photographer of this picture, Sorin Onisor (https://www.facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for permission to use it.

Located in a quiet green area of Sibiu (Hermannstadt in German), the 4* Hotel Hermanns is the perfect place to stay in this charming and historic city.

Whether on a business trip, a short break or a city break, Hotel Hermanns offers everything you need to make the most of your visit to Romania.

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In addition to the beauties of nature, there is, of course, much more in the Danube Delta, for example many fish. There are many traditional dishes and the preparation is not as usual in a German kitchen. But from personal experience, it is very, very tasty.

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Taul Tapului is a glacial lake at an altitude of 2,130 meters in the Retezat Mountains National Park in Hunedoara County.

The 383 km² national park is located in the high Carpathian Mountains of Romania. It was founded in 1935 as the country’s first national park and is located in the Retezat Mountains in the western Southern Carpathians.

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The popular German group SCHLAGER-TAXI from Stuttgart, invites you to a pool party on August 7 in the Extaz (EESS) swimming pool in Selimbar, about 3.5 km from the town of Hermannstadt (Sibiu).

Entry from 6 pm, start: 7 pm, ticket price: 50 lei (approx. 10.50 euro).

All Goethe German language lovers are invited to this event: locals, students who want to interact with native German speakers, business people, expats and tourists… so everyone who wants a convivial evening with German music, but also Saxon songs and lots of dancing like tango, waltz, disco Fox and many more.

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Poiana Brasov (in German: Schulerau) is located above the city of Brasov (Kronstadt) at the foot of Mount Postăvarul (in German: Schuler, height 1,799 meters), which marks the border between the Southern and Eastern Carpathians.

Many summer and winter leisure activities await the visitor in and around Poiana Brasov.

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Alba Iulia is located in the Transylvania region, close to Sebes and Sibiu (approx. 75 km).

With a long, eventful past, it is certainly one of the oldest cities in Romania and – with currently around 60,000 inhabitants – definitely worth a visit.

Whether you’re looking for an extended vacation or just a wellness weekend, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for here at the Wolkendorf Bio Hotel Spa & Conference.

The bio and wellness hotel is located on the outskirts of Wolkendorf in the district of Brasov, surrounded by beautiful nature.

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Romanian cuisine is rich in traditional dishes, which can vary from region to region.

The most popular dishes in Romania include mititeii*, ciorba de burta** and mămăliguța***

*Mititei or Mici is a national dish in Romania. They are grilled minced meat rolls. Mititei were created in the Bucharest restaurant “Caru cu bere” and first offered in 1902.

** Ciorba de belly belongs to the category of soups and is common in Romania in many recipe variations. Its particularity is the acidification with lemon and the addition of a lot of garlic. Burta means belly, which is the belly (rumen / kuddel) of a ruminant (bovine).

*** Mămăliguța, also known as mămăligă, is the Romanian name for a dish made from corn flour.

The picture shows a traditional dish from the Bucovina region: Pastrav in a corn crust with mămăligă and garlic (in English: trout in a corn crust with mămăligă and garlic)

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Bear Cave is one of the most famous caves in Romania. It is located in northwestern Transylvania / Romania, about 75 kilometers southeast of the city of Oradea in Bihor County.

The Cave of the Bears (commune Pietroasa, village Chișcău) was discovered by chance in 1975 and presents a world of stalactites impressive by the beauty and variety of its forms. The highlight of each tour is the visit of a fossilized skeleton of a cave bear (Ursus spelaeus). This skeleton is fully preserved and has been there for about 15,000 years.

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Lake Bâlea is a glacial lake in the Romanian Carpathians. It is located in the Făgăraș Mountains on the Transfăgărășan Road between the Negoiu and Moldoveanu Mountains. And what looks like fog here are probably clouds (thanks for the information Mr. George Cus) simply because the lake is so high.

The lake is located in the county of Sibiu and is about 80 km from the city of Sibiu (Hermannstadt in German) and about 70 km from the city of Făgăraș (Fogarash or Fugreschmarkt in German).

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Romania has a large number of salt mines, most of which are open to visitors all year round. It is 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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The city of Timișoara and the county of Timiș in western Romania are always worth a visit.

A small selection of expressive photos of events, travel destinations and wonderful places that we received from Turism Timiș, thank you for that.

Mocăniță is the name of a narrow-gauge railroad on which steam locomotives still run. The best known “Mocăniță” runs in the Vaser Valley in Maramureș county, north of the Transylvania region of Romania.

The current program for this year can be viewed on the homepage ( https://mocanita-maramures.com/ ), languages Romanian, Hungarian and English.

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In the heart of the Semenic Mountains there is a place full of marvelous landscapes, an oasis of peace and relaxation. It is the Trei Ape Resort in the village of the same name in Caras-Severin county, about 35 kilometers from the city of Resita. The resort is located right next to Lake Trei Ape, the highest lake in the Semenic massif.

The name Trei Ape, given to both the resort and the lake that formed in the area, comes from the three streams that flow down from the mountains. Grădiște and Semenic, which meet here to create the Timiș River.

The three-water resort is popular with winter sports enthusiasts, and that’s because there’s also a ski section. In addition, tourists who want to explore the surroundings can start off on well-marked trails to the Anina or Semenic mountains, but also to nearby tourist villages such as Gărâna or Brebu Nou. Those wishing to spend the night at the Trei Ape Lake can do so in several huts, country cottages, guesthouses and a hotel located in the tourist resort of the same name.

To reach the area, drive from Reșița on a 37-kilometer paved road through Secu, Văliug, Brebu Nou and Gărâna.

Text / Images: Paulescu Narcisa, many thanks.

Trascăului Fortress, also called Colțești Fortress, is located west of the village of Colțești and about 5 km south-west of Rimetea (Iron Castle) in Alba County. It was built around 1296 by the voivode (title of military commander or Slavic ruler) Thorotzkay of Trascău as a habitable fortress and refuge.

In 1713 it was conquered and ‘destroyed’ by the Austrian House of Habsburg. Centuries have passed since this devastation, but some of the walls and two standing towers are well-preserved and provide a wonderful backdrop to the unique landscape of Transylvania.

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Located in Mures County, in the heart of Transylvania, Sighisoara (German: Schäßburg) is the largest medieval fortress in Europe.

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

Through the deep-cut gorge of the 10-kilometer-long Bicazului Gorges, whose rock faces sometimes rise more than 100 meters vertically, a pass road leads in a southwesterly direction to the Red Lake, about 30 kilometers away. kilometers.

Photos: August 2021

Sighișoara (in German Schäßburg) is a town in the Transylvanian region of Mureș county.

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.

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The village of Bârsana (old spelling Bîrsana) is located in Maramureș county. Situated in a beautiful landscape, Bârsana has tourist attractions such as the wooden church “The Entry of the Mother of God into the Church” built around 1720 in the center of the village.

The monastery of Bârsana on the southeastern outskirts was first mentioned in 1390, but was abandoned and demolished around 1800. The buildings on the site today were rebuilt at a later date in wooden construction. Today there is a convent of Romanian Orthodox nuns there.

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Lake Bucura is a glacial lake in the Romanian National Park in the Retezat Mountains.

The lake lies south of the main ridge, at the foot of Peleaga Peak and at an altitude of about 2,040 m. It is the largest glacial lake in Romania with an area of over 105,000 square meters.

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On a starry winter night.

The Black Church (Die Schwarze Kirche in German) is a Gothic hall church in the Transylvanian city of Brasov (Kronstadt in German). It was originally consecrated as the Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary. With the Reformation in Transylvania, which was largely driven from the Transylvanian-Saxon population by the reformer and later Kronstadt pastor Johannes Honterus, the Catholic patronage was abandoned. The Black Church took its present name after a fire in the town in 1689.

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Just outside Cluj-Napoca (in German: Klausenburg), in north-western Romania, lies the Hoia Baciu Forest, one of the most visited forests in the world, also known as Romania’s Bermuda Triangle. Why? Over the decades there have been hundreds of reports of paranormal activity, ranging from cell phone outages, sightings of balls of light and ghosts, to people and animals disappearing and returning years later.

Hoia Baciu Forest takes its name from a shepherd in the region who disappeared into the forest with his flock of sheep. Another story tells of a five-year-old girl who went into the forest and five years later came back wearing the same clothes and not looking a day older. Many stories are about a glade in which nothing grows and although scientists have examined the land and determined that all is well.

And whether you’re looking for the supernatural or just an interesting hike, this forest is a fascinating and unique place and definitely worth a visit.

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In Geoagiu-Băi, approx. 45 km northeast of Deva in Hunedora County is the excavation site of the Roman Baths (a former Roman thermal bath) and the Roman Daco-Roman Baths (a new thermal bath, which is now used for treatments).

Geoagiu-Bai is a balneoclimatic resort (Balneo therapy) first documented in 1805 The ozonized air, which is constantly invigorated by mountain breezes, is recommended, among other things, for treating diseases of the nervous system, fatigue, overwork, anemia and neurosis.

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The church is located in the municipality of Biertan in Sibiu county in Transylvania. Biertan is one of the first German-Saxon settlements and was mentioned in a document in 1398 (other sources: 1402).

Like any Saxon settlement, it is characterized by a string of villages around a central square, above which rises the imposing church fortress. Between 1572 and 1867, Biertan was the seat of the Saxon bishopric (Episcopal See of the Evangelical Church A.B.), which fostered the building of one of the largest farming communities in Transylvania around this fortified church. It is a medieval and architectural treasure in Romania that is definitely worth a visit.

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The Danube gorge, also known as the Iron Gates, used to be a dangerous passage for ships. Over 100km there are densely forested mountain ranges, wild romantic landscapes, the 14th-century Golubac Fortress (on the Serbian side) and much, much more to see. The pictures show the area around the commune of Dubova, Mehedinți county in the historic Banat region.

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The city of Deva (pictured here is the castle of the Citadel of Deva sitting on a volcanic cone) in the fog.

Deva (German: Diemrich) is in Hunedoara county and has also been mentioned as Schlossberg and Denburg.

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The Retezat Mountains are located in the westernmost part of the Southern Carpathians, in Hunedoara county.

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Tudor Vladimirescu Monastery is located about 4 km from the village of Tudor Vladimirescu in Galati county.

We photographed there (July 09, 2022) and were carefully observed beforehand.

More pictures of the monastery will follow in the next days.

From August 26 to August 28, 2022, the international cultural event Open Air & Blues Jazz Festival takes place in Dărmănești, Bacău county in northeastern Romania.

Besides the musical moments, many other attractions are offered during these three days: horseback riding, a visit to the Poiana Uzului reservoir with a water volume of 90 million cubic meters, a visit to the castle of the Stirbei family, hiking through the nature Nemira. reserve, mountain bike trails including bike rental on site, as well as a visit to the only open-air historical museum in Romania.

At the same time and in the same place, there is also a market with traditional products from the mountain regions (Fair of traditional products from mountain households).

Find out more about the festival or book tickets online:
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Lavender blooms… beautifully. Pictures of a lavender field near the village of Tudor Vladimirescu (Galați county). You can visit it for free, take photos there and of course buy lots of lavender products directly on the spot and take them home with you.

And these lavender fields are also a blessing to the insect world. A wide variety of butterflies, bees, bumblebees and many, many other insects move from flower to flower and fill the fields with life.

Images: 09 iulie 2022
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August 5, 2022 in Sibiu (Hermannstadt).

The Transylvanian cultural summer offers a varied cultural, musical and culinary specialties.

The Neppendorf brass band, the Saxon folk dance band of the Sibiu Youth Forum and the Transylvanian dance band Augsburg…. and from 7 p.m. various musicians provide the right mood.

The highlight of the evening is the appearance of musician and guest star Mirabela Dauer, the golden voice of Romanian folk music.

All information about the event, location and ticket sales can be found here:
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The popular German group SCHLAGER-TAXI from Stuttgart, invites you to a pool party on August 7 in the Extaz (EESS) swimming pool in Selimbar, about 3.5 km from the town of Hermannstadt (Sibiu).

Entry from 6 pm, start: 7 pm, ticket price: 50 lei (approx. 10.50 euro).

All Goethe German language lovers are invited to this event: locals, students who want to interact with native German speakers, business people, expats and tourists… so everyone who wants a convivial evening with German music, but also Saxon songs and lots of dancing like tango, waltz, disco Fox and many more.

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Törzburg (in Romanian Bran Castle, in Hungarian Törcsvár) is located in the Transylvania region, Brasov county in Romania.

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Târgoviște municipality (Tergowiste or Tergowish in German) is the residence of Dâmbovița county and the former residence of the historical region of the Romanian Lands.

The first known mention of the town was in 1396 by the Bavarian crusader Johannes Schiltberger.

Vlad III Dracula enthroned Târgoviste in 1456*. In 1499, the Wallachian ruler Radu the Great (Radu cel Mare) rebuilt the hilltop church of St. Nicholas, but it was not until 1514, under the reign of the ruler Neagoe Basarab, that the church was consecrated. Today it is known as Dealu Monastery.

Prince Matei Basarab (1632-1654) repaired the city walls, renovated the old churches and built several new places of worship. Târgoviște was the capital of Wallachia until 1659 and the seat of the kingdom until 1714.

*Inauguration: Ceremony in which a new monarch is inaugurated.
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Cârța Monastery (in German “Unserer lieben Frau zu den Kerzen”) is a former Cistercian monastery in Transylvania, in the county of Sibiu. It lies about 50 km from Hermannstadt (Sibiu) in the direction of Brasov (Kronstadt).

The monastery was founded in 1202 as a daughter monastery of the Egresch Monastery. Kerz Monastery was originally assigned an area to the left of Altufer by the Hungarian king – the so-called terram exemtam de Blaccis and was depicted with several villages in the area, including Michelsberg near Heltau, which was owned by the monastery since 1223.

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The Lord’s Bridge (also the Natural Bridge of Ponoarele) is the only functioning natural bridge cave in the country.

Located in the Mehedinți Siei district, it is also the largest natural bridge in Romania and the second largest in Europe (30m long, 13m wide, 22m high and 9m thick), but the only one in the world suitable for road traffic (including heavy traffic) is open.

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Romania and its regions presented on 52 pages in German and four other languages as a pdf file.

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We are pleased to offer for download the official brochure of the Romanian Ministry of Tourism. The brochure is available in German, English, Romanian, French, Romanian, Spanish and English.

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Explore over 250 travel destinations in Romania:
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In Hunedoara county in western Romania.

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Just a few kilometers from the city of Oradea, in Bihor county, lies Băile Felix (in English: Bad Felix), an internationally renowned spa town with thermal springs. The healing springs in Bad Felix have been used for about a thousand years. The water temperature is 20 to 49°C.

The spa center has a modern cultural center with a theater, cinema, concert hall, library, numerous sports fields and outdoor pools supplied with thermal water. Cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars, bookstores, shops of all kinds.

In the parks with alkaline sulphur springs you can also find the pink-flowered water lily “Nymphaea lothus thermalis”, a plant unique in Europe, a botanical relic of the Tertiary. It is the symbol of Bad Felix; a district bears its name: The Water Lily (sea lotus).

Famous spa guests have included Marlene Dietrich, Charlie Chaplin and painter Salvador Dali. Today, with 200 springs, Bad Felix is the largest spa town in Romania.

Thanks to Mrs. Anda Crihana for sending these photos (July 06 and 07, 2022). Thanks Anda!

Peles Castle is located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of the town of Sinaia. It was built for King Carol I of Romania between 1873 and 1883 and seized by the communist regime in 1947. After the Romanian Revolution in 1989, Peles was returned to the former King Michael, who lived in exile in Switzerland. The windows and half-timbered walls are reminiscent of Hohenzollern Castle, the home of the king. Seven terraces surround the castle. Some of the 160 rooms can now be visited. The castle museum houses weapons, sculptures, furniture and decorative objects from the 15th to 19th centuries and an orchestra. The castle especially impresses with its magnificent wooden structures.

Find out more about Peles Castle:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/peles-castle/

Text and images by Georg Schenk… THANK YOU.

Sinaia is a town in Prahova county, located on the Prahova river valley, which is surrounded by the Bucegi Mountains. From Sinaia (height above sea level: 767 to 860 meters above sea level) a cable car takes you up to an altitude of 2,000 meters and there are also several ski lifts in winter operation.

Many sights can be found in and around Sinaia. Monastery B. Sinaia, Peles Castle and the smaller Pelesor Castle. But also the Bucegi National Park, Caraiman Monastery and Cantacuzino Castle in the nearby town of Bușteni are close to Sinaia.

Thanks Stefan Dee photos for permission to use these images.

A vacation in the Danube Delta? Green Village 4* Resort for a relaxing rest! Camping Dolphin for pure nature with tent or cottage and Danube Delta boat trips, Murighiol for wonderful trips in the Danube Delta.

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Camp Fairy Cottage in Plopi is still under construction… but as you can already see, it will be pure rest and relaxation.

Plopi is a small mountain village in the commune of Valea Ierii in Transylvania, Cluj county. The village takes its name from the poplar forests that surround it.

Pictures Fairy Cottage Camp , Thanks for these!

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

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

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

Pictures: early August 2021

Castelu Reginei Maria in Feldioara (the Romanian name for Marienburg) is a medieval castle of the Teutonic Order in the Transylvanian region of Brasov County.

Besides the castle itself, it offers a wonderful view of the surrounding area and the mountains of Brasov (German name: Kronstadt).

It lies about 20 kilometers from Brasov on the road to Sighisoara (German: Schäßburg) and was built on a hill (almost 500 meters above sea level).

Pictures: early August 2021

Voroneț Monastery is located in the municipality of Gura Humorului in Suceava County in the historical region of Bucovina in Romania. It was built in 1488 by Stephen the Great over a period of just under four (4) months to commemorate the victory in the Battle of Vaslui.

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Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use these wonderful pictures.

The popular German group SCHLAGER-TAXI from Stuttgart, invites you to a pool party on August 7 in the Extaz (EESS) swimming pool in Selimbar, about 3.5 km from the town of Hermannstadt (Sibiu).

Entry from 6 pm, start: 7 pm, ticket price: 50 lei (approx. 10.50 euro).

All Goethe German language lovers are invited to this event: locals, students who want to interact with native German speakers, business people, expats and tourists… so everyone who wants a convivial evening with German music, but also Saxon songs and lots of dancing such as tango, waltz, disco Fox and many more.

Please book your tickets by message on the Facebook page German Quality Entertainment

The Hipparion Riding Center saw many innovations last winter.

All rooms are powered by a photovoltaic system. Rooms in the historic farmhouse were also renovated and designed with regional themes.

The newly completed shower house with sauna and relaxation room is situated in the middle of the forest with a phenomenal view of Hasmas National Park.

I mean a wonderful place… Vacation time (in Romania)

Find out more: Trasele Hipparion

An interesting idea by photographer Bogdan Popa from Oradea, pictures of old doors.

Who can say what these doors have experienced and seen and what stories they could tell us. However, they confess to hard work and are silent witnesses of their time.

The city of Oradea (German: Großwardein) is the capital of Bihor county in northwest Romania.

Thanks Bogdan Popa Photography for permission to use these images.

It is a very old church in Brezoi (Vâlcea county), about which it is said that already in 1583 Michael the Brave married his wife Stanca here.

Popular legends also say that the ruler Michael the Brave was baptized in this church. The present All Saints’ Church was built in 1798. In 1812 a six-columned porch was added to the church by Macarie Ierimonahul, the painting was added later, in 1875.

Thanks Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea for permission to use these images.

Lake Ochiul Beiului 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 Stiria (in the east-west or 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 permanently supplied with water from a spring.

Thanks Ochiu Bei for permission to use these beautiful images.

Romania and its regions presented on 52 pages in German and four other languages as a pdf file.

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We are pleased to offer for download the official brochure of the Romanian Ministry of Tourism. The brochure is available in German, English, Romanian, French, Spanish, Romanian and French.

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Do you want to present your accommodation, hotel, resort or activity to a wide audience? We will help you!

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La Haiducu’ in Sibu county offers horseback riding camps for children/adolescents from August 7-12 and August 14-19!

Children/teens will be divided into small groups of five children/period, accommodation included.

Children groups: 8-16 years
Teen groups: 10 – 18 years

For more details and registration, call or WhatsApp:
+49 (0)730409706 – Mihaela
+49 (0)730467587 – Tony

More information about La Haiducu’:
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Lolaia Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Hunedoara County, in the northern part of the Retezat Mountains.

The waterfall with a height of about 13 to 16 meters is located at an altitude of 1,050 meters in the north of the Retzat National Park in the Nuc Valley in the Nuc Valley. This valley collected the water of different streams into one river.

Thanks @Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

People of the Danube Delta. Besides the many resorts, tourist offers, excursions and much more, there are also… the people who have lived in the Danube Delta for decades/centuries and have a say in the charm and flair of the Danube Delta. as well as the wonderful flora and fauna of this region.

Find out more about tours / excursions in Donaudelta:
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Thanks to photographer Sorin Onisor (https://www.facebook.com/sorinonisor) for allowing us to use this image.

Motorcycling through Romania… on your own schedule or as a guided tour with a German-speaking guide.

The German language provider Romania Moto Adventure offers these deals, reliability and detailed advice.

Contact details and more information:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/romania-moto-adventure-en/

Your family vacation starts at Valea Verde resort in Mures county. Here there is pure nature, adventure and relaxation for everyone and the opportunity to simply enjoy life and the diverse offerings of the resort and the Transylvania region.

Valea Verde awaits its guests with a recognized and award-winning Slow Living concept that everyone should try at least once in their lives. You’ll find traditionally built and furnished houses, charming and authentic food and dishes, a diverse range of entertainment and much more.

Your German-speaking contact: Mrs. Ulrike Schäfer, +40 749 218218, e-mail: reservations@valeaverde.com

More information about this resort:
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On the way through the idyllic meadows of Hasmas National Park, spectacular views of Szeklerland from the Grosslauch peak, the sheer cliffs of the “Lone Stone”, numerous rare species of plants and animals of the national park and much more… All this you will find on the horseback riding tours organized by the provider Hipparion Trails.

Egyes-kő (English: Lonely Rock) is a prominent boulder in the Hasmás Mountains / Nature Park in the eastern part of Harghita County. On its southwestern side is the Egyeskő Chalet, built in 1932 at an altitude of 1,504 meters.

Who wants to go horse riding? > Find out more about Hipparion Trails:
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Whether it’s a business trip, a short break or a city trip, Hermanns Hotel 4* offers everything you need to make the most of your visit to Romania.

It is the perfect place for a stay in this charming and historic city and a tour of Transylvania.

Learn more about this German-speaking host:
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The museum (Volkerkundemuseum) is located in the city of Cluj-Napoca (Klausenburg in German) and was founded in 1922 by Professor Romulus Voia. It has over 40,000 traditional peasant objects from the 17th to 20th centuries and a documentary archive with over 80,000 contributions.

The museum consists of two departments. The Pavilion and the entographic park “Romulus Vuia” (outdoor area). The Pavilion Department is located in the “Reduta” Palace, a 16th century historical monument.

Find out more about Cluj-Napoca
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About the term / museum: Ethnography or ethnography (from Ancient Greek éthnos “alien people”, graphé ‘writing’: “describing people”) attempts to describe and depict the coexistence, social and political organization and cultural characteristics of a separate society. from the perspective of its members to understand.

Thanks to Cluj-Napoca City Hall for permission to use these images.

The village of Partizani is located in the Danube delta, on the waterway (the so-called Sulina branch) from Tulcea to Sulina.

Thanks to photographer Sorin Onișor for permission to use this image (early May 2022).

Historical documents show that the ancestors of today’s horse population in the Danube delta came there 300 to 400 years ago through the Tatars, made it their home and became increasingly wild.

In the northeastern delta (Tulcea county), between the arms of the Chilia and Sulina rivers, is the Letea Forest (in Romanian: Letea Forest), which covers an area of more than 5,000 hectares (50,000,000 m2). It is the northernmost subtropical forest in Europe, the oldest nature reserve in Romania and home to these horses.

Thanks to photographer Sorin Onișor for permission to use these images.

Curtea de Argeș is a Romanian town in Argeș county. It lies on the right bank of the Argeș River, which flows here through a valley of the Southern Carpathians.

Curtea de Arges is one of the oldest towns in Romania. According to tradition, it was founded in the 14th century by the ruler Radu Negru, who made it the first capital of the Principality of Wallachia.

The 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 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.

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Composer and poet Anton Pann first visited the city of Râmnicu Vâlcea, Vâlcea county, in 1826. Anton Pann worked as a music teacher at the Bishopric of Râmnic, cantor at the Buna Vestire Church in the center of the city and also a translator.

The memorial house in the center shows a mid-19th century house with pieces of furniture (sofa, bookcase, table, chairs), various decorative objects from sewing machine, brass, alpaca and many others.

Thanks Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea for allowing us to use this image.

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

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More information and pictures about Brasov (Kronstadt) and other cities in Romania: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/…cities/

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

Törzburg (in Romanian Bran Castle, in Hungarian Törcsvár) is located in the Transylvania region, Brasov county in Romania.

Thanks to Vlad Țepeș – Dracula (Photo: Dotzsoh) for permission to use this image.

Topolnița Cave is a karst cave in Mehedinți County. It is the fourth longest cave (about 11 km) in Romania: only Vântului Cave, Humpleu Poienița Cave and Hodobana Cave are longer.

The temperature of the cave varies between 8.2 – 10.8 degrees Celsius, making it a relatively warm cave.
As a result, it is a suitable habitat for some animals, including Europe’s largest colony of greater horseshoe bats (bats). Radiocarbon dating has shown that bat guano from this colony has been continuously deposited since 1694.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use these images.

The municipality of Harman (in German Honigberg) is located in the historical region of Burzenland, approx. 12 kilometers northeast of the city of Brasov (Kronstadt)

Hungarian King Andreas II in 1211, Burzenland awarded the Order of German Knights, who settled there, built castles, brought German settlers into the country and established villages such as, among others, Honiberg. After clashes with the king, the order was again displaced from Burzenland in 1225, but the German settlements remained.

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

Cozia Monastery was built in 1388 by Mircea the Elder near the town of Călimănești on the Old River. It is located in the county of Valcea in the historical region of Wallachia.

Thanks Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea for allowing us to use these images.

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 images and data.

Slănic Moldova is a small town in the county of Bacău, in the Moldova region of northeastern Romania. The small town is also known as a health resort with medicinal saline springs in Targu Ocna. Slănic is also the name of an important state salt (saline de stat) in Wallachia.

Images: beginning of June 2021

Located in north-western Romania, Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of Transylvania with over 700 thousand inhabitants. There’s an international airport, universities, a botanical garden and many important buildings dating back to the Hungarian and Saxon rule.

We thank the city of Cluj-Napoca for the various information and pictures we have received and ask our visitors to follow the following link for more information and pictures.

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Timisoara is located in western Romania, close to the Hungarian border. Timișoara can be reached by highway (in D: A3) from the D/A border in just 8 hours. Timișoara is the capital and largest city of Timiș county in the historic Banat region. The name comes from the river Timiș, which the Romans called Tibisis or Tibiscus in ancient times.

We thank the city of Timișoara for the various information and photos received and permission to use them.

Sighișoara (German – Schaäßburg) is a town in Mureș county, the largest medieval fortress in Europe. It was founded in the second half of the 19th century by German immigrants from Saxony Transylvania. The fortress town of Sighisoara was surrounded by a wall with 14 defensive towers, nine of which are still preserved.

The most important of the towers is the belfry built in the 14th. 19th century to defend the main entrance gate of the town. The tower is also known for its seven (7), approx. 80 cm-high wooden statues depicting the pagan gods and the days of the week: Diana (Monday), Mars (Tuesday), Mercury (Wednesday), Jupiter (Thursday), Venus (Friday), Saturn (Saturday) and the Sun (Sunday)

Iași, in northeastern Romania, is a city with an ancient history. Once the capital of Moldova, Iași is now one of the largest cities in Romania, characterized by an international airport and over 25,000 students from various faculties. Worth a visit by plane, a car trip should be reserved for those who like to drive a lot. From Timisoara (near the Hungarian border) it’s another 10-12 hours by car, from Sibiu only on country roads.

Driving at night is not recommended for many rural roads in Romania! Sometimes the median is missing, sometimes the verge, pedestrians are usually dressed in dark clothes and it can happen that a cow is warming up on the road (usually in spring or fall) and patiently waits until the driver stops and takes the other lane passing by. There are also potholes to mention, these are certainly more frequent and larger than in Germany and you should pay sufficient attention to them if you are interested in continuing your journey

Images: March 2018

Sibiu (in Hungarian Nagyszeben and in Transylvanian-Saxon Hermestatt) is a town in the geographical region of Transylvania and was/is one of the centers of the Transylvanian Saxons.

The first German settlers probably arrived in the area in 1147; they settled on the hill above the Zibin River, today’s upper town. The first written mention of the town dates from 1191 as praepositum Cibiniensem; a priest was established. From 1223 the Latin name “Villa Hermanni” is documented and from 1241 the German equivalent Hermannstorf.

In the 14th century, Sibiu developed into a commercial center of international importance. It was one of the most important towns in Transylvania – perhaps even the most important, as it was not only a center of trade, administration and church, but also had the largest fortifications in the whole of Transylvania.

Oradea (German name Großwardein), hundreds of different views and facets of this city in wonderful pictures.

Thanks to the photographer Maciu Alexandru for allowing us to use these images.

Taul Tapului is a glacial lake at an altitude of 2,130 meters in the Retezat Mountains National Park in Hunedoara County.

The 383 km² national park is located in the high Carpathian Mountains of Romania. It was founded in 1935 as the country’s first national park and is located in the Retezat Mountains in the western Southern Carpathians.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Images: Ioan Benea Jurca) for permission to use these images.