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.

Balea is a glacial lake in the Romanian Carpathians. It is located in the Făgăraș Mountains, on the Transfăgărășan high road, between the Negoiu and Moldoveanu Mountains.

The lake is located in the county of Sibiu and is just under 80 kilometers from the city of Sibiu and about 70 kilometers from the town of Făgăraș (Fogarasch or Fugreschmarkt).

The Sphinx is a natural rock formation located in the Bucegi Mountains*, at an altitude of approximately 2,215 meters.

*The Bucegi Mountains are located south of the city of Brasov (Brașov), on the eastern edge of the Southern Carpathians in Romania.

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 Sigmaringen in 1839, King of Romania since 1881, was the son of Prince Karl Anton zu Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen.

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

Thanks to Mr. Roland Schmid (thanks Roland) for these recent pictures from Mediaș.

And in Romania you can find flea markets … and always Mici (traditional Romanian) and usually also Kürtőskalács (traditional Hungarian). In the end, we can only say one thing here: Have fun and Pofta buna (bon appétit).

The hotel is the ideal place for a weekend in the country, away from the noise of the big city. For a short or longer vacation, private parties, hiking with friends in the mountains, courses, team-building meetings or simply for relaxation.

https://discover-valcea.com/en/hanul-vatra-en/

There are many places worth visiting nearby, such as Hurezi Monastery (Horezu Monastery).

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

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

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

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

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

The small town of Bicaz is located in the Neamt district, on the eastern edge of the Ceahlau Mountains, which are part of the Eastern Carpathians.

Through the deeply cut gorge of the 10-kilometer-long Bicaz Gorge (Cheile Bicazului), whose rock walls partly rise more than 100 meters vertically, a pass road leads in a south-westerly direction to the Red Lake (Lacul Rosu), about 30 kilometers away.

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

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

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

The Bendis Hut, located directly under the fortress of Rasnov (Rosenau in German). From here you can reach the fortress on foot in 10 minutes, the Dinopark in about 5 minutes. Close to Dracula Castle Bran, Poiana Brasov and Brasov and yet beautifully located.

Three bedrooms with double beds, bathroom, spacious living room, fully equipped kitchen, two terraces, barbecue area, private parking and private access to the cottage (hut).

The hosts speak German, reservations / enquiries under: +40 (0)745 495 673 or cabanabendis@gmail.com.

From Monday to Thursday 120 euro (for the whole hut) per night, from Friday to Sunday 140 euro. Space for six adults plus children (depending on age/size).

Pictures from the end of last week (and we got to taste what it tastes like) from Postolache, in the Focsani region. The bottom line: simply delicious.

Ardei umpluti (German: stuffed peppers) and our beloved sarmale, but this time all vegetarian, no meat. We had lots of comments on our Facebook post a couple weeks ago asking for a meatless version. Here it is. And, as many wrote then, you can substitute the meat and leaves used to coat the sarmals in a variety of ways.

PS: Three photos were taken before they were cooked. The photo of the two peppers shows them after they were cooked.

Posting that again includes the recipe for reading/cooking:
https://www.facebook.com/UrlaubinRumaenien/posts/pfbid0R…

Certainly one of the oldest monasteries in Romania is Corbii de Piatra monastery.

It is located in the village of Jgheaburi, municipality of Corbi in Arges county. It was built in a cave complex in 1512 during the reign of Neagoe Basarab (1512-1521).

The monastery church is carved into the rock (sandstone). Next to the church, also carved in rock, is the monastery’s dining hall, a room carved in rock, which, according to tradition, was used by Neagoe Basarab as an open-air courtroom for public negotiations. The monastery is located about 400 m from the center of Corbi, on the left bank of the Doamnei River. The rock church itself was carved into a massive rock wall, about 30 meters high and 14.5 meters long.

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

Sibiu at night … a lively city.

Many people are still in town at 11pm, you can drink coffee at the many terraces, eat ice cream and even the supermarkets in the city center are open until midnight.

Speechless … The city of Oradea in the evening of two days ago, the city pulsating with life at 28 – 30 degrees (9 pm) and it’s simply … beautiful!

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

In Roman times, a Roman fortress called “Media” stood on the site of today’s town. Later, in the 12th-13th centuries, the Hungarian kings settled German and West-European settlers, the so-called Transylvanian Saxons, in this area of Media.

Pirate Ship / Beach Club Avrig / Freck. Swimming fun very close to Sibiu / Hermannstadt in Transylvania. Daily from 10:00 to 21:00

Beach Club Avrig (Corabia Piraților) opposite the Brukenthal Palace in Avrig, approx. 25 km southeast of Sibiu is the perfect solution for the hot summer.

Admission Monday to Friday:
From 50 lei (€10) / day, from 5pm for 30 lei (€6).

Weekends:
From 70 lei (14 euro) / day, from 5pm for 50 lei (10 euro)

Card subscription from Monday to Friday at 200 lei (40 euro) and from 5 pm for 120 lei (24 euro), each for 5 days.

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/ro/uir/palatul-brukenthal-avrig/
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/ro/corabia-piratilor-avrig-ro/

Simply relax by the pool, enjoy the palatial garden with restaurant (opposite) and spend a day, a weekend or a whole vacation there. The location is ideal for this.

Ighisu Nou, formerly also known as Issdorful Sasesc, Ibisdorf, Ighisdorful Sasesc (in Saxon dialect Eibesterf, in German Sächsisch-Eibesdorf, Eibesdorf, Abesdorf, in Hungarian Szaszivanfalva, Ivanfalva, Izseptelke), is a district of the city of Mediaș in the Transylvanian region.

Ighisu Nou was mentioned for the first time in a document from 1305 of the Chapter of Alba Iulia.

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

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

In Roman times, there was a Roman fortress called “Media” on the site of today’s town. Later, in the 12th-13th centuries, the Hungarian kings settled German and West-European settlers, the so-called Transylvanian Saxons, in this area of Mediaș.

Beautiful pictures from Iron Gate Nature Park.

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

Thanks Banatului Montan for permission to use these images.

Visit the Oktoberfest in Brasov from August 29 to September 15, 2024 and discover the beautiful city of Brasov at the same time

https://kronstadt-erleben.de/oktoberfest-kronstadt-brasov/

The band Melody & Freunde from Würzburg will be back on tour in Transylvania / Romania in August as part of the Great Saxon Reunion in Sibiu / Hermannstadt.

If you want to experience this live, here is an excerpt of the performances:
August 3: dance party from 10 p.m. in the community hall in Neppendorf | August 6: from 8 p.m. in the community hall in Rode / Zagar | August 8: from 3 p.m. at the Kronenfest in Schaas / Seas | August 12: from 6 p.m., summer party in the Zikeli residence in Viisoara / Maldorf | August 9/10: at the Transylvanian Culture & Schlager Party (Villa Franca) in Sighisoara / Schässburg and . … at the Oktoberfest Brasov / Kronstadt from August 29 to September 15.

More info: https://facebook.com/melodyfreunde7

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

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

Beautiful pictures from Iron Gate Nature Park.

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

Thanks Banatului Montan for permission to use these images.

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

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

Beautiful and atmospheric pictures of Sulina from the mouth of the Danube to the Black Sea.

https://discover-sulina.com | https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

Thanks to Călin Ene Sulina fabuloasa for permission to use these images.

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

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

in German: Königstein in the county of Brasov and Arges

Thanks to photographer Radu Moarcas for permission to use this image.

Marienburg of Feldioara (Romanian name of Marienburg) is a medieval castle of the Teutonic Order in the Transylvanian region of the district of Brasov.

It offers a wonderful view of the surrounding area and the mountains of Brasov (German name: Kronstadt), is located approx. 20 kilometers from Brasov on the road to Sighisoara (German: Schäßburg) and was built on a hill (almost 500 meters above sea level).

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

Photos of Dănilești cave in Bulzești commune in Hunedoara county.

Thanks Go Hunedoara (Photos: Nicu Ardeu) for permission to use these images.

Church in the village of Ieud in Maramureș county.

Thanks to the photographer Sorin Onișor (https://www.facebook.com/sorinonisor) for permission to use this beautiful image (June 2022).

Pictures from today’s “Ukrainian Bors Festival in Sulina”

https://discover-sulina.com | https://urlaub-im-donaudelta.de

Thanks to Mrs. Pascale Iulia from the Sulina Tourism Center for sending these pictures.

Thanks to Cătălin Ene for permission to use this image.

Black Sea… Constanța… Mamaia… Costinești… and many other seaside resorts.

Soon it will be time again and we are already preparing you with the right feelings for your vacation (pictures) .

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Discover Sulina (in Deutsch, Englisch und Rumänisch)

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

As Sulina is located in the south-east of Romania, it is very hot in summer ( from 35 degrees Celsius ), ideal for the 40 km long beach on the Black Sea. In spring and fall, the Danube Delta with its animal and natural world, the wild horses of the Letea Forest, the promenade of the Cliff ( of Sulina ) and much more invite you to stay.

Discover Sulina, you will love it!

Discover Sulina

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

The best known Romanian dishes 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 Bukovina region: Pastrav in a corn crust with mămăligă and garlic

Image source: Destinatia Anului
Photo: Bucovina, te iubesc

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

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

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

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

Thanks Banatul Montan for permission to use these pictures.

Banffy Castle in the municipality of Bontida ( Hungarian: Bonchidai Banffy-kastély ) is known as the Versailles of Transylvania and is an architectural ensemble built by the Banffy family in the municipality of Bontida, Cluj County.

The core of the building complex reflects the Renaissance, later additions and conversions took place in the 18th century. The 18th century in baroque style and the 19th century in classicist and romantic style ( neo-gothic gallery from 1855 ).

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

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

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

The Moldavian monasteries are located in the historical region of Bukovina and were built in the 15th and 16th centuries in the former tower of the ruler of Moldavia.

The monasteries are famous for their magnificent frescoes. Many of the buildings date back to Stephen the Great, who is believed to have founded a monastery for every battle he won. Eight of them are world heritage sites.

The special feature of Moldavian monasteries is their colorful painting unique in Europe. The monks also wanted to bring the content of the Holy Scriptures closer to the people down below, who could neither read nor write. So they used the monastery’s interior walls, facades and protective walls to depict scenes and parables from the Bible in colorful drawings, paintings and frescoes. They are considered absolute masterpieces of Byzantine art.

Text and images by Georg Schenk … Many, many thanks!

Brașov Kronstadt Brassó

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

Photo / Text: Cristian Macedonschi

Anyone who is ever in Bucharest should definitely visit it! Caru ‘cu Bere is a famous brewery in Bucharest that was opened in 1879.

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

Situated on the ground floor, the dining room is seven (7) meters high, decorated in Gothic style and equipped with columns, stucco ceilings, carved panels and paintings. The stairway to other floors is via a carved oak staircase.

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

The cave is located on the road that connects the Jiului Valley to Sara Hațegului, about 6 kilometers from the town of Petroșani in Hunedoara County.

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

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

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

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Diana Cristea, Ovidiu Gruescu, Miriana Doroban, Madeline Ecaterina

A Caribbean atmosphere in the Transylvanian Carpathian Mountains | Another highlight will take place on August 9 at the big Saxon gathering in Sibiu.

More information, advance ticket sales and an audio sample of SOXEN-RAPPER:
https://heide-reisen.de/en/caribbean-flair-carpathian-beach-party-avrig-freck/

The beach party at the Corabia Piraților in Avrig, an unrivaled Caribbean experience in the breathtaking scenery of the Transylvanian Carpathian Mountains and … musically presented by the group FlamingoSound from Nürnberg and SOXEN-RAPPER number 1: Soxesch Kokesch.

Avrig (German: Freck) is located about 30 km southeast of Sibiu.

This memorial house in Humulești is now a small museum dedicated to the Romanian storyteller Ion Creangă (1837-1889), who was born and grew up in the village of Humulești (today a suburb of the city of Targu Neamt) in Neamt County.

The dating of the house is 1833, the building is a construction of wooden beams with a shingle roof and is on the list of historical monuments. It was inhabited by the descendants of the Creangă family until 1959.

We thank Mrs. Ildiko Farkas for permission to use these wonderful pictures.
Photos: https://www.facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75

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

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

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

Just 18 kilometers west of Sighetu Marmatiei is the “Merry Cemetery”, one of the most visited tourist attractions in the Maramureș region.

The crosses, which were painted by local craftsmen, have a vivid, predominantly blue color.

The idea for the cemetery was conceived in 1935 by the woodcarver Stan Ioan Patras. He wanted to create a cemetery, unique in Romania, which would show the life and personality of the deceased in a cheerful representation. Each cross has an image carved on the top, representing a special moment in the life of the deceased. Underneath, short, humorous poems or rhyming texts describe the life of the person buried there.

It is hot and it will get hotter. In Transylvania (depending on the region) you can expect temperatures of around 26 to 34 degrees at the moment and next week, in Bucharest, for example, 37 to 40 degrees, and at the seaside (Constanta) it will be a “balmy” 32 to 34 degrees thanks to the sea breeze.

Galațiul (in the south-east, on the border with the Danube Delta) is currently and next week probably the hottest spot in Romania. Currently 39 degrees, with a rise to 43 degrees by next Wednesday. Pure sunshine

So if you love summer and sunshine.
You can find it here > https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

Source: own experience and wetter.com

Timisoara, which will also be European Capital of Culture in 2023, is located in western Romania, close to the Hungarian border.

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

Find out more about Romania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/ | https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

We would like to thank the city of Timisoara for the wealth of information and images we received and for allowing us to use them.

The village of Großpold, in Romanian Apoldu de Sus, is located in the county of Sibiu and is one of the three Landler villages in Transylvania.

The Landlers were forced to leave their Austrian homeland in the 18th century because of their Protestant faith and settled mainly in three villages near Sibiu. They have preserved their traditional language and costumes to this day. In Großpold, the typical architecture of the houses has largely been preserved. The other two Landler villages are Neppendorf, in Romanian Turnisor, today incorporated in Sibiu, and Großau, in Romanian Cristian.

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

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

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

Images May 2024

It’s warm and beautiful in Romania (35 – 39 degrees) and the sea is calling us. Pictures from August two years ago in Mamaia, Constanta.

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

The church / fortified church is located in the commune of Biertan (Biertan in German, Berethalom in Hungarian) in the district of Sibiu in Transylvania.

Biertan is one of the earliest German-Saxon settlements and was mentioned in documents as early as 1398 (other sources: 1402).

Like any Saxon settlement, it is characterized by a row of houses built 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 agricultural communities in Transylvania around this fortified church. It is a medieval and architectural treasure of Romania, definitely worth a visit.

Beautiful pictures by photographer Sorin Onișor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ), we thank him for allowing us to use/show them.

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

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

The city of Arad was first mentioned in 1078 and has a rich cultural and historical heritage with architectural styles from the 18th, 19th and 20th century.

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

Learn more about Arad and many cities in Romania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/travel-destinations-romania-cities/

Sibiu is a city in the historic region of Transylvania, in the heart of Romania.

The old city center and the city walls were built by Saxon settlers (Transylvanian Saxons) in the 12th and 13th centuries, and many of their original features are still preserved today.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these images (photos from early April 2024) and for his permission to use them.

Sibiu is a city in the historic region of Transylvania, in the heart of Romania.

The old city center and the city walls were built by Saxon settlers (Transylvanian Saxons) in the 12th and 13th centuries, and many of their original features are still preserved today.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these images (photos from early April 2024) and for his permission to use them.

Bucharest is the largest city and the industrial and commercial center of the country. With a population of around 1.8 – 2.x million, Bucharest is one of the largest cities in the European Union.

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

Pictures from Cluj-Napoca (in German Klausenburg, in Hungarian Kolozsvar) on June 29 and 30. The city is (probably*) the second largest city in Romania and capital of Cluj county in Transylvania.

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

The Castle of the Transylvanian Wolves is located in Chimindina (Hunedoara county), just 15 minutes from Deva.

“In the distant past, the Castle of the Wolves of Chimindia was the place where the Great White Wolf gathered the wolves of Dacia to plan their support in the Dacian-Roman war. Rooted in a medieval history and used as a military base by Austria-Hungary, the castle combines historic architecture with the beauty of nature, offering an oasis of tranquility.

The 15,000-square-meter courtyard is illuminated by miniatures of traditional households and churches created by master Ion Rodo ș, the only Romanian folk master in the Romanian Guinness Book of Records. The courtyard also offers a spacious play area and the ticket price of 20 lei (€4) includes all activities for children.”

Read more: Castelul Lupilor Transilvania

On the occasion of the German-Romanian Cultural Festival in Nuremberg last weekend, the Mayor of Nuremberg, Markus König, and the Mayor of Brasov (Kronstadt), Allen Coliban, ceremoniously signed the twinning certificate of the city.

https://kronstadt-erleben.de | https://tourismus.nuernberg.de

All the guests, including Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder, were delighted by the “hearty Romanian food … with lots of garlic, of course”. Following Romania’s participation in the 2024 European Football Championship, Mr. Cristian Macedonschi presented the guests of honor (including Nuremberg City Councillor Werner Henning, who has been involved in this urban partnership for many years) with gifts of T-shirts and supporter hats from the Romanian Football Federation. Romania once again showed its positive energy and left a good impression, which is documented in the atmosphere and in the media in many ways.

Echipa națională de fotbal a României | Onlineshop FRF Germania

If you drive on the road (E671) from Timișoara to Arad, you will pass the community of Vinga (Theresiopolis in German) about 25 km before Arad.

The two churches are very large for such a small community. The Orthodox Church (Orthodox Church, on the left in the picture) and the Roman Catholic Church (Catholic Church, on the right in the picture and in other pictures).

The first documentary mention of Vinga dates back to 1231. After it was sacked and destroyed by the Turks, Vinga was resettled in 1737 and 1741 by about 125 families of “Bulgarian-Bavarians” from Cyprovts in western Bulgaria, who crossed the Danube and settled in different parts of the Banat Plain. On August 1, 1744, Vinga received the status of a town with a magistrate and various privileges from Empress Maria Theresa of Austria.

Image: End of July 2023

Horezu Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox monastery of nuns located in the historical region of Muntenia Mică, in Valcea county.

https://discover-valcea.com

Situated at the foot of the Căpățânii Mountains, a mountain massif in the Transylvanian Alps, in the village of Romanii de Jos, the monastery is about three kilometers (in a straight line) north of the small town of Horezu.

The cries of nocturnal birds of prey (huhurezi in Romanian) nesting in the woods around the monastery probably gave the place its name. The monastery was founded in 1692 by the then Prince of Muntenia Constantin Brâncoveanu (1654-1714) and completed in 1709. It was a men’s monastery until 1862. After the monks were transferred to Bistrița, nuns came to the monastery. The monastery complex has been restored several times since 1827 and is a listed building.

Situated on a hill, the monastery complex is surrounded by two fortifications. The smaller outer wall surrounds the entire monastery estate with its hermits. The second is formed on three sides by buildings of different heights and a wall to the east. The entrance to the monastery is on the south side through a bell tower with a massive wooden gate armored with steel. The monastery church of Saints Constantine and Helen in the center of the complex is 32 meters long, 14 meters high and was built between 1693 and 1697. There are several tombs in the vestibule of the church, the most beautiful of which is decorated with marble and a carved lid, intended for Prince Brâncoveanu, but which never fulfilled its purpose and was therefore never used. The large iconostasis is carved in lime wood and covered in gold.

The square chapel with an octagonal tower, whose windows are the light source of the chapel, is located on the west side opposite the entrance to the church and was built in 1697. The frescoes in the chapel were created between 1705 and 1706 and are still in good condition today.

Thank you Centrului Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea for permission to use these images.

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

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

A small selection of cities, places and destinations you should definitely visit during a trip through Romania (part 1 of 500).

Town of Schässburg (Sighisoara) in Mures County | Barsana Monastery in Maramures County | Corvin Castle / Hunedoara Castle in Hunedoara County | Hermannstadt Sibiu | Törzburg / Bran Castle in Brasov County | Brasov City | Brasov | Brasov

Holidays, restaurant, meetings, Spa Sereno – Superlative relaxation in Poiana Brasov ( city of Brasov )

Whether you are staying at Hotel / Resort Piatra Mare for a vacation in the region or just looking for peace and relaxation. The hotel’s Sereno Spa welcomes you with quality wellness services and treatments such as indoor swimming pool, dry sauna, wet sauna, cold water pool, Scottish shower, ice fountain, salt with chromotherapy, solarium, gym and massage.

More information and reservations:
https://www.piatramare.ro/

Pictures from yesterday (July 06, 2024) from Alezzi Beach Resort overlooking Maho Beach / Sunshine Beach in Mamaia Nord (Năvodari) on the Black Sea, including the rooftop pool.

Thanks to Mr. Cornel Radu for sending these images.

Visit the European Capital of Culture 2023 in western Romania and the historic Banat region.

https://discover-timisoara.com | https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/

Visit the Danube Delta in south-eastern Romania.

See and enjoy the town of Sulina, the Letea forest with its wild horses, the fish food and/or the diversity of nature in the delta ( 1,830 plant species, 2,440 insect species, 100 species of mollusks and reptiles, 320 bird species and many more … September is an ideal time!

Find out more about the Danube Delta:
https://urlaub-im-donaudelta.de | https://discover-sulina.com

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

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

Thanks Go Hunedoara (photo: Cosmin Stan) for permission to use this image.

Transylvania is rich in history and some 160 fortified churches invite interested visitors to take a journey through the past and present of the Transylvanian region.

An overview of all these fortified churches and much more information:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen/

We would like to thank the Fortified Churches Foundation (https://kirchenburgen.org) for permission to use the images and data.

Pictures from Mamaia Nord right now, less than 20 minutes ago. Sun, beach and so much sea!

Thanks to Mr. Cornel Radu for sending us these pictures.

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

Located in Mehedinți County, it is also the largest natural bridge in Romania and the second largest in Europe (30 meters long, 13 meters wide, 22 meters high and 9 meters thick), and the only one in the world open to road traffic (including heavy vehicles).

Image source: https://destinatiaanului.ro/

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

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The village of Poiana Brasov (German: Schulerau) is located above the city of Brasov (Kronstadt), at the foot of Mount Posevarul (German: Schuler, altitude 1799 meters), which marks the border between the Southern and Eastern Carpathians.

https://kronstadt-erleben.de | https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

Many leisure activities await the visitors of Poiana Brasov and its surroundings both in summer and winter.

Thanks Poiana Brașov/ România for permission to use these images.

Pictures from early August this year, which will be repeated soon. It was hot, very hot (between 32 and 38 degrees and sometimes more) and the water was wonderfully fresh.

Our destination was Vama Veche, the southernmost town on the Romanian Black Sea coast, just a few hundred meters from the Bulgarian border. This year, 30 degrees have already been forecast for the end of June, and the summer vacation on the Black Sea will start in early July at the latest.

Romania’s coastline stretches for about 70 kilometers and, in addition to Vama Veche, includes towns such as Constanța, Mamaia, Mamaia-Sat, Eforie Nord and Sud, Constinești, Olimp, Neptun, Mangalia and many others. There are also long (and secluded) beaches in the Danube Delta region between Sulina and Sf. Gheorghe.

Vama Veche is mainly visited by a younger crowd, it’s the party kilometer, so to say, the “Shore” of Romania, with about 3 – 4,000 visitors on weekends and non-stop loud music.

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

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

And for those who don’t want to wander far away… there’s also fun swimming very close to Sibiu, in Transylvania.

Beach Club Avrig (Corabia Piraților), opposite the Brukenthal Palace in Avrig, about 25 km southeast of Sibiu, is the perfect summer solution.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/palace-brukenthal-avrig/
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/corabia-piratilor-en/

Simply relax by the pool, enjoy the palatial garden with restaurant (opposite) and spend a day, a weekend or a whole vacation there. The place is ideal for that.

Example: 6 nights (from Sunday to Saturday) in a double room in the Brukenthal Palace or Villa Rozalia, breakfast, swimming pool and a perfect location for trips from Sibiu to the Transfăgărășan. Now in June already from 360,- Euro per person. Ask for information at: office@palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro or phone: +40 (726) 234 417

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

https://discover-brasov.com/in-jurul-brasovului/biserica-fortificata-harman/

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

Our conclusion: The visit is 100% worth it.

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

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

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

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

Pictures from Cluj-Napoca (in German Klausenburg, in Hungarian Kolozsvar) on June 29 and 30. The city is (probably*) the second largest city in Romania and capital of Cluj county in Transylvania.

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

Beautiful pictures of Hunedoara in March 2024.

Thanks Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

A small village (Mergeln / Merghindeal) in the historic region of Transylvania, photographed in mid-May 2022. Beautiful.

Thanks to photographer Sorin Onisor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for permission to use these images.

Țara Hațegului is a historical and ethnographic region in Hunedoara county, in the south-western corner of Transylvania. It is located near the town of Hațeg, in the Hațeg Valley.

Țara Hațegului Retezat has been recognized by UNESCO as a UNESCO World and Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO International Geopark. Since 2016, Țara Hațegului Retezat has also received national recognition, being the third ecotourism destination in Romania certified by the Ministry of Tourism.

Source: https://www.destinatiaanului.ro/
Image: Discover Eco-Romania & Mihai Moiceanu

The Youth Park is located in the heart of Hunedoara and hosts the Cathedral of Heroes.

Thanks Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images (spring).

A beautiful town in Mures county and a perfect vacation destination any time of the year.

Sighisoara, or Segesvar in Hungarian, is located in the heart of Transylvania and is one of the few completely preserved medieval towns in the world today.

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

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

In Roman times, a Roman fortress called “Media” stood on the site of today’s town. Later, in the 12th-13th centuries, the Hungarian kings settled German and West-European settlers, the so-called Transylvanian Saxons, in this area of Media.

A short city tour in Sighisoara (German Schässburg, Hungarian Segesvar) with a visit to the Protestant cemetery and the Protestant church with mountain school, a stop at a rustic restaurant and a visit to the birthplace of Vlad Prince Draculea III, who served as a model for Irish writer Bram Stoker’s “Count Dracula”.

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

Text and images by Roland Schmid. Dear Roland, thank you for your efforts, for all you do and for your enthusiasm for Romania

Current online brochure: https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

Experience a vacation or just a few days in the unspoiled natural world of Bukovina in your own cottage / small house.

Enjoy the sunrises, coffee for breakfast and pure nature. And despite all that, you won’t miss modern conveniences like electricity, heating, hot water and modern toilets … that’s what you’ll find here. The only thing you won’t find is the TV, but who needs it with this beautiful view right outside your front door.

Come to La Saivan, three renovated rustic houses are waiting for you (Big House, Small House, Very Small House). Ideal for small groups (4-8 persons, Casa Mare) to singles or couples (Casa Foarte Mica, 2 persons).

Find more details and all contact details:
https://xn--deutschsprachiges-gastgewerbe-rumnien-sed.de/en/guesthouses-la-saivan-bioretreat-farm/

A short city tour in Sighisoara (German Schässburg, Hungarian Segesvar) with a visit to the Protestant cemetery and the Protestant church with mountain school, a stop at a rustic restaurant and a visit to the birthplace of Vlad Prince Draculea III, who served as a model for Irish writer Bram Stoker’s “Count Dracula”.

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

Text and images by Roland Schmid. Dear Roland, thank you for your efforts, for all you do and for your enthusiasm for Romania

Current online brochure: https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

A short city tour in Sighisoara (German Schässburg, Hungarian Segesvar) with a visit to the Protestant cemetery and the Protestant church with mountain school, a stop at a rustic restaurant and a visit to the birthplace of Vlad Prince Draculea III, who served as a model for Irish writer Bram Stoker’s “Count Dracula”.

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

Text and images by Roland Schmid. Dear Roland, thank you for your efforts, for all you do and for your enthusiasm for Romania

Current online brochure: https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

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

Find out more about Timișoara:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-timisoara/

Discover the Romanian grape varieties and wines, some of which have over 2,000 years of history.

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

Roundtrips with German tour guide, transfers, accommodation and much more. Visits to local wine cellars and wine tastings combined with traditional Romanian cuisine and regional products make this trip an experience for all wine connoisseurs and wine lovers.

If you trust the sales figures of the organizers, today will be Romania’s home match in Munich. About 7,000 Dutch fans will surely be outnumbered by about 25,000 Romanian fans. We look forward to the match … LET’S GO ROMÂNIA

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

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

The spa is also the largest indoor botanical garden in Eastern Europe, home to over 1,500 palm trees and 800,000 plant species.

Buy tickets online: https://therme.ro/magazin/wizard

Dorim să mulțumim Therme Bucharest pentru că ne-a trimis aceste imagini și ne-a dat permisiunea de a le folosi.

Impressions from Brasov / Kronstadt last week / end of June.

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

Salina Târgu Ocna is located in the resort of Târgu Ocna in the county of Bacau. It is the third largest salt mine and one of the oldest salt mines in Romania, hosting the largest respiratory disease treatment facility in the country, the Trotuș mine at a depth of 240 m. Also in this mine is one of the few places of worship in Romania, which were built in the salt pans and dedicated to St. Varvara.

The salt mine is still used today for the extraction, processing and marketing of salt in Romania and abroad. Between 90,000 and 120,000 tons of salt are extracted annually.

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

Other salt mines in Romania:
Salina Turda, Cluj county
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/turda-salt-mine/
Praid Salina, Harghita county
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/praid-salt-mine/
Salina Slanic, Prahova county
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/slanic-prahova…/
Salina Oncele Mari, Valcea county
https://discover-valcea.com/en/ocnele-mari-salt-mine/

Baia Mare (in German Frauenbach or Groß-Neustadt) is the county town of Maramureș county and is located in northwestern Romania.

It has about 120,000 to 150,000 inhabitants and was first mentioned in a document in 1142, when the Hungarian King Geza II had German emigrants settle in Frauenbach.

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

The garden, also called Grădina Banpotoc, is located east of the city of Deva (Diemrich in German), on the left side of the A1 highway (direction Sibiu), in the Banpotoc neighborhood of the municipality of Hârlău.

Thanks to Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

It is a Romanian village in Transylvania that has been preserved in its original state and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage, where nothing can be changed, including the streets and houses.

The village is still home to old craftsmen such as bricklayers, who still use the original molds and materials to make bricks for renovating or repairing existing houses. Farm animals also roam freely around the village and return to the farms independently at feeding or milking time. One of the most important buildings is the house of King Charles III, and the second important building worth seeing is the fortified church of Viscri. The various craftsmen and craft shops also invite you to linger and observe.

Text and images by Roland Schmid. Dear Roland, thank you for your efforts, for all you do and for your enthusiasm for Romania .

It is a Romanian village in Transylvania that has been preserved in its original state and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage, where nothing can be changed, including the streets and houses.

The village is still home to old craftsmen such as bricklayers, who still use the original molds and materials to make bricks for renovating or repairing existing houses. Farm animals also roam freely around the village and return to the farms independently at feeding or milking time. One of the most important buildings is the house of King Charles III, and the second important building worth seeing is the fortified church of Viscri. The various craftsmen and craft shops also invite you to linger and observe.

Text and images by Roland Schmid. Dear Roland, thank you for your efforts, for all you do and for your enthusiasm for Romania .