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

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

Explore the golden autumn/winter with DRS Reisen GmbH from Stuttgart and follow the Historic Cafes Route through the region of Transylvania / Siebenbürgen. Many beautiful travel destinations are waiting for you.

You will stay three (3) nights at Brukenthal Palace in Avrig including breakfast from €179 (per person in a double room, price depends on travel period).

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

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

The listed castle has many other names (Corvin Castle, Castle of the Corvins, Corvinus Castle, Corvinesti Castle, Eisenmarkt Castle, Black Castle, Vajdahunyad Castle, Hunyadi Castle), which refer to its location or its owners.

The Hungarian statesman and military leader John Hunyadi had an existing fortification converted into the ancestral seat of the Hunyadi family after 1440. In the second construction phase, the castle was expanded from 1458 under King Matthias Corvinus. At the beginning of the 17th century, further major modifications were made under Prince Gabor Bethlen. The present-day castle therefore shows a mixture of different architectural styles.

The castle was in Austrian possession from 1724 and has been in Romanian state ownership since 1918. In addition to being a tourist attraction, the castle has been and is used as a backdrop for numerous Romanian and international film productions. Today, the castle houses a museum.

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

Cheile Manastirii is a nature reserve located in the west of Transylvania, in Alba County.

It is situated in the central-eastern part of the Trascau Mountains (highest peak: 1,250 meters), on the territory of the communes of Ramet (Valea Manastirii village) and Stremt (Fata Pietrii village).

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

Open daily from 10:00 to 21:00 >> Corabia Piratilor / Beach Club Avrig / Freck. Swimming fun very close to Hermannstadt / Sibiu in Transylvania.

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

https://palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro/beach-club-avrig-ro
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Just relax by the pool, enjoy the palace garden with the restaurant (opposite) and spend a day, a weekend or a whole holiday there. The place is ideal for that.

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

It’s a 2-minute walk from the hotel, parking is available everywhere, and the temperatures were perfect: around 30°C during the day and 18–22°C at night. We can recommend Sighisoara / Schässburg 1,000%

More information in the first comment!

There are many reasons to visit the 5* Lebada Luxury Resort & SPA in the Danube Delta. Let’s start with the location and some luxurious.

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

Visit the TRANSYLVANIAN NIGHT IN WHITE on 01/08/2025 at Brambura Park in Avrig / Freck, Sibiu County.

Enjoy a musical fireworks show with the NOVA band and Francesco Napoli performing his hit “Marina.” An evening full of music and unforgettable moments amidst the breathtaking Carpathians!

More information and online tickets:
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Dense and untouched forests, narrow gorges and steep valleys, caves, hundreds of kilometers of marked trails, churches, waterfalls, tradition & local specialties, and so much more.

When you see the first picture, you might think it’s Bavaria… or Austria!? But it’s Romania! It’s the Padurea Craiului (Forest of Rocks) in the Apuseni Mountains*.

*The Apuseni Mountains are a mountain formation in western Romania. They reach peak heights of 1,100 to 1,800 meters and form the northern section of the Western Romanian Carpathians.

Images / Text: https://destinatiaanului.ro

Pictures from June of last year from the city of Brasov in Transylvania.

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The Transalpina, also called “The King’s Way,” connects the towns of Novaci in Gorj County (to the south) and Sebes in Alba County (to the north).

Over a length of 138 kilometers, this road crosses the Parang Mountains (Carpathians) and reaches its highest point at the Urdele Pass.

In early September, cross the new bridge at Braila over the Danube, continue for about 15 km to Macin and continue straight on for about 500 metres after reaching the end of the village.

Then turn left off the main road towards the Monastery of the Spring of Healing (also Macin Monastery) and as soon as you turn left again towards the monastery, park on the right and walk to the right … into the Macin mountains.

Butterflies, lizards, a tortoise and lots and lots of nature all the way to the top of Vraju, (probably) the highest point in the mountain range, 335 metres above sea level. A great view of the monastery and the surrounding area towards the Danube Delta, Braila and Galati, including the new bridge over the Danube, rewards the afternoon climb, when it’s still around 28 degrees.

Hike time up/down: 4 hours, with the last 30-45 minutes being rockier and therefore good footwear is a must. The hiking trails are well signposted and easy to follow/find.

Pictures: beginning of September 2023

Pictures from the Transalpina (July 2024), “The King’s Way,” and as it looks … an absolutely “delicious” road. We thank Mr. Roland Schmid (Thank you, Roland ) for these pictures that make you want more!

The Popasul Regelui Hotel is located in the middle of the Transalpina (67C) road, right by Lake Tau Bistra and the village of the same name.

The Transalpina connects the towns of Novaci in Gorj County and Sebeș in Alba County. Over a length of 138 kilometers, this road crosses the Parâng Mountains and reaches its highest point at the Urdele Pass.

What you should not miss in Brașov ( Brasov ) is the ascent ( hiking, about 1 hour 30 minutes ) to Tampa Peak at 960 meters altitude.

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Right next to the inscription BRASOV offers a wonderful view of the city and the adjacent region.

Of course, those who want to be able to go with the gondola, but in addition to costs, they have to accept very long waiting times ( on weekends ).

Those who spend their vacation in the Prahova Valley or the surrounding area have many opportunities to experience history, adventure and nature

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

The historic city center is full of life at night. The wonderful, very large city park invites visitors to linger, and many historic buildings can be explored and experienced. One day is not enough, and certainly not just one evening

The town of Târgoviște (German: Tergowiste or Tergowisch) is the county seat of Dâmbovița County and the former capital of the historical region Greater Wallachia. The first known mention of the town dates to 1396 and comes from the Bavarian crusader Johannes Schiltberger. In Târgoviște, Vlad III. Drăculea was enthroned in 1456. In 1499 the Wallachian prince Radu cel Mare (Radu the Great) rebuilt the Hill Church of Saint Nicholas, but it was not consecrated until 1514 under the rule of Prince Neagoe Basarab. Today it is known as Dealu Monastery.

Prince Matei Basarab (1632–1654) repaired the city walls, renovated the old churches, and built several new houses of worship. Until 1659 Târgoviște was the capital of Wallachia and remained a princely residence until 1714.

*Enthronement: ceremony in which a new monarch is installed into office.*

From August 30, every weekend the annual Potato Festival takes place at Brukenthal Palace in Avrig (German: Freck), Sibiu County.

In Brukenthal’s palace garden you can enjoy potato specialties from around the world, mutton and roast suckling pig, freshly baked treats, and vegetables and fruit from Transylvania’s bountiful harvest.

https://palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro (German, English, Romanian)

Reservations for themed menus, accommodation or leisure offers at Corabia Piraților Resort: +40 (0)726 234 417, email office@palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro

The Bear’s Cave (in German Bärenhöhle) is one of the most famous caves in Romania. It is located in the northwest of Transylvania / Romania, approximately 75 kilometers southeast of the county town of Oradea in Bihor County.

The Bear’s Cave (municipality of Pietroasa, village of Chiscau) was discovered by chance in 1975 and showcases an impressive world of stalactites in its beauty and variety of forms. The highlight of each tour is the visit to a fossilized skeleton of a cave bear (Ursus spelaeus). This skeleton is fully preserved and has been there for about 15,000 years.

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

Open daily from 10:00 to 21:00 >> Corabia Piratilor / Beach Club Avrig / Freck. Swimming fun very close to Hermannstadt / Sibiu in Transylvania.

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

https://palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro/beach-club-avrig-ro
https://brukenthal-palace-avrig.com/beach-club-avrig

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

Sulina is a small town in the Danube Delta, located at the mouth of the Danube where it meets the Black Sea.

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We thank Sulina fabuloasa for permission to use this image.

Bistritz, Romanian Bistrita, Hungarian Beszterce, in the county of Bistrita-Nasaud, in the north of Transylvania, is the capital of the so-called Nösnerland.

The town’s landmark is the Protestant parish church with the highest church tower in Romania (75 m). The church was badly damaged in a major fire in 2008. The extensive restoration and renovation work was completed this year. From the tower of the parish church, which can be reached by elevator, you have a fantastic view over the town and the surrounding mountains.

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

Pictures from last night from the city of Deva (in German Diemrich). Deva is the county seat of Hunedoara County, known for the Deva Fortress which sits high on the city’s hilltop, and is only a few kilometers from Corvin Castle / Hunedoara.

Beautiful pictures from the Transylvania region in Romania … Places & impressions

‘Blue’ hour in Sighisoara / Schässburg | gorge / rock Rapa Rosie | sheep in the ethnological museum Astra in Sibiu | Salina / salt mine Turda | Kronstadt / Brasov | view from Bran / the Törzburg | bear reserve Zarnesti | alley in Bucharest.

We would like to thank Julia ( instagram.com/jules_the_municorn ) for sending us these pictures.

Certainly the largest cathedral in Romania and probably also, with its current construction date, the newest in this millennium in all of Europe. The cathedral is 127 meters high (Cologne Cathedral is 157 meters high) and has space for 5,000 people on 17,800 m² of interior area.

The total area of the complex, located in the center of Bucharest and right next to the Parliament building, covers almost 36,900 m². The cathedral/complex was started/planned in 2009, and it will be more or less fully completed (including all auxiliary buildings) in a few years.

Medias (in German Mediasch, in Hungarian Medgyes and in Saxon Medwesch, Medves or Meddesch) is a municipality in the county of Sibiu in Transylvania.

It consists of the town of Medias and the village of Ighisu Nou (German: Sächsisch-Eibesdorf) and has around 55,000 inhabitants. After Sibiu, Medias is the second largest and most populous town in the county of Sibiu.

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

The city of Targoviste (in German Tergowiste or Tergowisch) is the county seat of Dambovita County and the former capital of the historical region of Wallachia.

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

In Targoviste, Vlad III Draculea was enthroned in 1456*. In 1499, the Wallachian ruler Radu cel Mare (Radu the Great) rebuilt the hill church of Saint Nicolae, but it was only in 1514, under the rule of Neagoe Basarab, that the church was consecrated. Today it is known as Dealu Monastery.

Prince Matei Basarab (1632–1654) restored the city wall, renovated the old churches, and built several new places of worship. Until 1659, Targoviste was the capital of Wallachia and remained a princely residence until 1714.

*Enthronement: a ceremony in which a new monarch is invested in office.

The mud volcanoes (Romanian: Vulcanii Noroioși) are located in the commune of Berca in Buzau County. As early as 1924, the area, covering 30 km², was declared a nature reserve.

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The main attraction of the reserve is the small mud volcanoes, which are only a few centimeters or meters high, and are an example of cold volcanism. The volcanoes are formed by gases rising from about 3,000 meters deep through clay and water-bearing layers. At the surface, the mud dries and forms structures that resemble volcanoes.

Visit Kronstadt (Brasov) and experience the flair and the diverse facets of a wonderful city in Transylvania (Siebenbürgen).

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The city, European Capital of Culture in 2023, is located in western Romania. Many nations, cultures, many names and many stories come together in this city: Timisoara, Temesvar, Temeswar or Temeschburg and …

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Pictures from July 2024 from Hermannstadt (Sibiu), located in the historical region of Transylvania in the heart of Romania.

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

Mocanita is the name for a narrow-gauge railway on which steam locomotives are still operated.

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The best-known “Mocanita” runs in the Vaser Valley in Maramures County, north of the Transylvania region in Romania. The Moldovita line is found in Suceava County, in the northeast of Romania.

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

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

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A wonderful place (restaurant) can be found here in the Valley of the Fairies. Open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, reservation required! No access without a reservation!

Menu and table reservation (ro / en):
https://www.valeazanelor.ro

The Castelul de Lut Valea Zanelor is located about 40 km from Sibiu (towards Brasov) in the village of Porumbacu de Sus.

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

In addition to the famous upside-down house, visitors will find many attractions such as a Code Playground, a toboggan run, a small animal park, and of course a “beer garden” that provides food and drinks for the whole family.

Pictures of Brambura Park from mid-May 2024 in Avrig (about 25 km southeast of Sibiu / Hermannstadt), the adventure park for everyone, but especially for children and the young at heart.

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Corabia Piratilor / Beach Club Avrig / Freck. Swimming fun very close to Hermannstadt / Sibiu in Transylvania. Open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

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

https://palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro/beach-club-avrig-ro
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Just relax by the pool, enjoy the palace garden with the restaurant (across the street), and spend a day, a weekend, or an entire holiday there. The place is ideal for that.

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

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

We thank the city of Arad for the permission to use these pictures:
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Visit the restaurant | Historic café (both open daily: 8 AM to 10 PM) at Brukenthal Palace in Avrig (in German Freck), just a few kilometers east of Sibiu (Hermannstadt).

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Plan a trip, your weekend, your holiday, or even your event here and/or spend time with your family at the pool at Corabia Piratilor / Beach Club Avrig, right next door. Brukenthal Palace looks forward to welcoming you.

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Șiria (in Hungarian Világos, in German Hellburg) is a commune in Arad County.

On the territory of today’s commune, there was already a settlement called “Villa Siri” in 1169. Vilagosvar was mentioned in documents in 1326, referring to the Vilagos fortress, today the Șiria castle ruins.

Part of Șiria’s history is the story of the 13th-century castle ruins. In 1444, the fortress briefly came into the possession of John Hunyadi, and in the second half of the 15th century, it passed to Matthias Corvinus. For strategic reasons, the Habsburg army destroyed the fortress in 1784.

Today, the castle ruins are a popular excursion destination

Photos: Iuliu Illes

Hermannstadt (Sibiu) at night… a city full of life. Especially in summer, the temperatures in the evening / at night are very pleasant and many people are out and about to meet for a coffee, enjoy the many offerings, or simply stroll through the historic old town of Hermannstadt (Sibiu).

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Summer, beach, sea, and a sunrise (as generally requested, thank you for all the information) Pictures from July of the previous year from Mamaia Nord, north of Constanta on Romania’s Black Sea coast.

We thank Mr. Cornel Radu for sending these pictures.

Corabia Piratilor / Beach Club Avrig / Freck. Swimming fun close to Hermannstadt / Sibiu in the heart of Transylvania.

The Beach Club Avrig (Corabia Piratilor), located opposite the Brukenthal Palace in Avrig, about 25 km southeast of Sibiu, is the perfect solution for hot summer days.

https://palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro/beach-club-avrig-ro/
https://brukenthal-palace-avrig.com/beach-club-avrig/

Just relax by the pool, enjoy the palace garden with its restaurant (across the street), and spend a day, a weekend, or even an entire holiday there. The place is ideal for it.

Mamaia brings the heat again this summer… epic nights, the sea, the beach, clubs where people danced until dawn, and… pure relaxation with delicious food. Conclusion: Enjoy your summer holiday 2025 now!

Mamaia – Black Sea – Welcome to summer 2025

Pictures from August in previous years, which will soon be repeated. The sun is shining, it will get very hot, and the water is wonderfully fresh.

The Romanian seaside stretches for about 70 km and includes, besides Vama Veche, places like Constanta, Mamaia, Mamaia-Sat, Eforie Nord and Sud, Costinesti, Olimp, Neptun, Mangalia, and several others. There are also long (and deserted) beaches in the Danube Delta region, between Sulina and Sf. Gheorghe. The total length of the Romanian Black Sea coast is about 280 kilometers.

Our destination (the pictures) was Vama Veche , the southernmost place on the Romanian Black Sea coast, just a few hundred meters from the border with Bulgaria.

Vama Veche is mainly visited by a younger crowd; it is the party zone, the so-called “Malle” of Romania, with about 3,000 to 4,000 visitors on weekends and loud music around the clock.

The village/commune of Barsana (old spelling Bîrsana) is located in Maramures County. Set in a wonderful landscape, Barsana has tourist attractions such as the wooden church “Entrance of the Mother of God into the Church,” built around 1720 in the center of the village.

The Barsana Monastery, located on the southeastern edge of the village, was first mentioned in 1390, but was abandoned and dismantled around 1800. The buildings currently on the site were later rebuilt in traditional wooden style. Today, it is home to a Romanian Orthodox nunnery.

We thank Mr. Amstad Beat for sending and allowing us to use these beautiful pictures.

The castle seen from high above… from the so-called “vampire perspective” ‍♂️

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We thank Mr. Amstad Beat for sending and allowing us to use these beautiful pictures.

At the end of August 2025, the city of Craiova (in the southwest of Romania, Dolj County) transforms for a week into a magical stage for the Puppets Occupy Street Festival. A festival with giant puppets, street performers, fantastic creatures, and over 400 free events.

Nature lovers will also find plenty to enjoy in this region: Craiova has 800 hectares of green space, including the largest natural park in Central and Eastern Europe, with 100 hectares (Nicolae Romanescu Park). With lakes, waterfalls, a fairytale castle, a suspension bridge, a zoo, a hippodrome, and a velodrome. Urban nature at its finest!

Tismana is a small town in the Romanian region of Wallachia, in Gorj County, in the southwest of Romania.

This town is known for the Romanian Orthodox Tismana Monastery, the oldest still existing monastery in Wallachia.

As early as 1377, a monastery was built here by Prince Radu II, which was rebuilt in 1495 (after falling into ruin). The town (since 2004, Tismana has city status) developed in the 15th/16th century around the monastery and is today an important Romanian center of the wood industry.

We thank Mr. Amstad Beat for sending and allowing us to use these pictures.

The journey is the destination, and we saw and experienced a lot on our little trip from Timisoara to Charlotenburg, then to Buzias, and back again.

There is still a lot of peace here in Banat… and you can find Swabian spätzle and maultaschen at Schwabenland in Charlotenburg… an airplane café in Buzias… and so much more!

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A plane tree, planted exactly 25 years before the birth of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (nicknamed Sissi) and now already 213 years old (again, the tree).

The tree stands in the city of Buzias in Timis County, in the magnificent garden with a round wooden pavilion, whose construction was commissioned in 1875 by Emperor Franz Joseph for Empress Sissi.

A place with history, a lot of history, and we would love to know what this tree has seen in its lifetime and especially whom it has met

The clock tower is the landmark of Sighisoara and a popular object of film and photography day and night.

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

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

The village was founded by the Transylvanian Saxons at the end of the 12th century and was first mentioned in a document from 1185. The fortified church stands at the north-western end of the village.

We would like to thank “Schnuff” and his biker friends, who showed us a lot of new things in and about Romania on their motorcycle trip in August 2023.

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

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The castle was built in the 11th century and is the landmark of the town of Rupea (Reps). 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.

The city of Targu Mures (in Hungarian Marosvasarhely and in German Neumarkt am Mieresch), first mentioned in documents in 1300, is located on the Mures River (in German Mieresch, in Hungarian Maros) on the route from Brasov to Cluj-Napoca.

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Beautiful pictures from the “Merry Cemetery” and the museum/workshop of Săpânța (Maramures County), which we received in May 2025 from Mr. Alexander Laszlo (first photo by Biro Zoltan). The “Merry Cemetery” is located about 18 km west of Sighetu Marmatiei and is one of the most visited attractions in the Maramures region.

The crosses, painted by local craftsmen, are done in vivid and predominantly blue colors.

The idea for this cemetery originated in 1935 and comes from the wood sculptor 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 way. Each cross features a carved image at the top, depicting a special moment in the life of the deceased. Below, humorous, short poems or rhymed texts describe the life of the person buried there.

If you are nearby next weekend or have time to make the trip… you should visit the 30th edition of the Medieval Festival in Schässburg / Sighisoara, Mures County

It is available with 76 pages and many more details about Romania, in German, English, Romanian, French, Spanish, and Chinese

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A magical road in and through the Fagaras Mountains. The Transfagarasan road connects the two historical regions of Wallachia and Transylvania in a breathtaking mountain landscape.

Currently open (probably until sometime in mid/end of October) and if you are already here, you should definitely also check out the “neighboring road,” the Transalpina.

Our tip for a round trip: Sibiu (Hermannstadt) > towards Avrig / Brasov and then head south onto the Transfagarasan > Curtea de Arges, Arges County > Valcea County > Brezoi and via the Transalpina to Sebes and back to Sibiu. We recommend at least one, if not two or three overnight stays along the way.

A small town in Banat with its own airport… well, actually just with its own airplanes, which probably belong to the owner of the café/restaurant.

Buzias in Timis County is alive with the charm of the past: Emperor Franz Joseph commissioned the construction of a magnificent garden with a round wooden pavilion here for Empress Sissi in 1875 (more about this in a future post).

And for 20 years now, right next to it, there has been La Aeroport, the only airport/airplane restaurant in Romania. Both are definitely worth a visit.

The place is also perfect for children and families, as you can not only enjoy a coffee, ice cream, or more under the airplanes… but one airplane is also ready to take the little guests on a journey into the realm of fantasy ✈️

On the way from Charlotenburg to Buzias, just before the village of Hitias, you cross the Timis River. We were there (July 20, 2025), at the right time to take beautiful photos of a flock of sheep being driven across the river.

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The village of Charlotenburg is located in the historical region of Banat, in Timis County. Charlotenburg (or Sarlota, also Barita) belongs to the commune of Bogda and is the only “round village” in Romania.

The village was founded by 32 families (171 people) who immigrated from Baden-Württemberg, Alsace-Lorraine, and the German-speaking Trentino. Its existence is mainly due to Count Karl-Ignaz von Clary und Aldringen, who was appointed president of the Banat administration in 1769. The village was planned and built in a circular shape, with an inner diameter of 210 meters.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these pictures and the corresponding (partial) text / explanation.

PS: We followed the spelling on the village sign. Alternatively, Charlottenburg with double T is also often used. Just for your information.

Our visit yesterday took us to the Land of the Swabians, more precisely to the Schwabenland Swabian restaurant in the village of Charlotenburg (the only round village in Romania) in the historical region of Banat, Timis County.

Delicious Swabian specialties (Käsespätzle, Maultaschen soup, …) in a wonderful, peaceful atmosphere, perfect

In addition to a beer garden with a Code Playground, there is also a small museum showcasing the Swabian past and present from the region, Banat… the homeland of the Banat Swabians in Romania.

Brasov (in German Kronstadt) is probably the best-known city (after Bucharest) in Romania. It is located in the historical region of Transylvania, on the northern side of the Carpathian Mountains, close to the famous castle of Count Dracula… Bran, known in German as Törzburg.

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The picture shows a part of the city from above; the cable car goes up the city’s “home mountain,” which is especially famous worldwide for the “BRASOV” sign.

Pictures from yesterday evening (July 19, 2025) from Timisoara in the west of Romania.

A city full of life, and it is wonderful to stroll through the city at temperatures between 28°C (7 PM) and 22°C (midnight), to enjoy a coffee or a cool drink, or an Indian chicken masala in coconut milk (our tip ) in one of the many restaurants, street cafés, or wine bars.

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The commune of Petrosani (in Hungarian Petrozssny, in German Steinthal) is located in Hunedoara County in Transylvania.

The commune lies in the Jiu Valley, at an altitude of about 620 meters. It is known as a mining town, but the surrounding area offers a variety of wonderful destinations for trips, stays, recreation, relaxation, and more…

A picture of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God. It is a Romanian Orthodox neo-Byzantine cathedral, built between 1923-1933 with a large and a small chapel, located in the city of Cluj-Napoca in the northwest of Romania.

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Peles Castle is located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of the city of Sinaia, which lies on the route from Bucharest to Brasov (and of course vice versa), in the Prahova Valley, nestled between the Bucegi Mountains.

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

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

The city of Iasi, in the north-east of Romania, in the evening or at night.

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Moldoveanu Peak is the highest mountain in Romania, standing at 2,545 meters. It is located in Argeș County, within the Făgăraș Mountains in the Southern Carpathians.

The most popular routes to reach Moldoveanu are via trails coming from Podragu and Sâmbăta or through the Viștea Valley.

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A beautiful shot of the fortified church / peasant fortress of Tartlau in Prejmer (Tartlau), Brasov County, in the Transylvania region.

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

We thank Mrs. Daniela and Mr. Gerhard Zitzmann for the permission to use this picture.

Camping, guesthouse, museum, and much more… Casa Ferch in the town of Deta, just an hour south of Timisoara in western Romania, is DEFINITELY worth a visit.

We visited the house / campsite yesterday. It is run by a couple from Vienna, and we were warmly welcomed and treated… it was pure hospitality and kindness, and… it was perfect!

Over coffee, cake, and lunch, we met many guests and also locals from the region, Austrians, Banat Swabians / from Timisoara, and many more! It felt as if we had always lived there Thanks again to Margit, her husband, to the Swabian “Hansi, who has traveled the world,” and to everyone we had the pleasure to meet.

Casa Ferch, Victoriei Street 29, Deta, Romania

More about Casa Ferch Deta and/or “Mit Hansi um die Welt” (https://www.youtube.com/@MitHansiumdieWelt)

Welcome to Romania! Romania impresses with its magnificent nature, unspoiled landscapes, rich history, cities and villages, sights worth seeing, and so much more.

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From the Carpathians, the Black Sea coast, to the Danube Delta, the destination Romania offers a wide range of possibilities for the perfect holiday. Modern cities, lots of history, unspoiled nature, and villages where people live according to centuries-old traditions enrich the “Vacation in Romania” experience.

Beautiful pictures from the evening before last from the city of Deva (in German Diemrich), here the Reformed Church. The Calvinist church is a monument of Gothic architecture. It was built between 1456 and 1526 in the late Gothic style, and in 1643 the slender, 71-meter-high tower was later added / erected.

Deva is the county seat of Hunedoara County, known for the Deva Fortress which sits high on the city’s hilltop, and is only a few kilometers from Corvin Castle / Hunedoara.

Once again, beautiful pictures from Mr. Sebastian Mallach, but where they come from… everyone will see / know immediately. And hats off, Mr. Mallach is always traveling by bicycle; for us, that would definitely be too exhausting

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Beautiful pictures from Mr. Daniel Sippel from his trip to the northwest of Romania.

Mocanita is the name for a narrow-gauge railway on which steam locomotives are still operated. The best-known “Mocanita” runs in the Vaser Valley in Maramures County, north of the Transylvania region in Romania.

The current timetable can be viewed directly on the homepage, in Romanian, Hungarian, and English.

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Mr. Sebastian Mallach sent us many pictures from his trip to Romania the day before yesterday. He traveled across Transylvania / Romania and, as it seems, all by bicycle

Here is a selection of the pictures; if you recognize the place and feel like it, please feel free to comment. Sometimes it’s not even easy for us. Romania has a multitude of beautiful places to discover, and we wish everyone lots of fun!

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The Church of Saint Nicholas in Densuș (Demsdorf), Hunedoara County, in western Romania, is the oldest stone church in the country.

Built in its current form in the 13th century on the site of a 2nd-century Roman temple, it used materials from the Dacian fortress of Sarmizegetusa. The church interior features 15th-century frescoes depicting Jesus in traditional Romanian attire.

Historians suggest the site once housed a Dacian temple for the god Zamolxis, later turned into a Roman temple for Mars. The church’s origins trace back to the 4th century, making it the oldest church in Romania and Southeast Europe.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 22, 2025).

Pictures from last night from the city of Deva (in German Diemrich). Deva is the county seat of Hunedoara County, known for the Deva Fortress which sits high on the city’s hilltop, and is only a few kilometers from Corvin Castle / Hunedoara.

Timisoara, always beautiful, and of course we also had to visit our probably biggest fan (May 2025) . He lives and can be found at Take Five Coffee / Bazara, Strada Lucian Blaga 5, parallel to the street with the umbrellas.

The small café, located in the heart of the city yet on the first quiet side street, is always worth a visit. And besides the very friendly host, you will find there, as seen in the picture, not only our brochure “Urlaub in Rumänien” but also enthusiastic readers of it.

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

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

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

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

For all fans: Season 2 of “Wednesday” starts on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, on Netflix.

The 60,000 sqm castle park, framed by its own 1,000-hectare private estate, invites you to linger and is now one of the most visited attractions both in the resort town of Busteni and in the Prahova Valley.

Timisoara, always beautiful and always worth a visit.

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Lake Ochiul Beiului (The Eye of the Bei) is located in the Cheile Nerei-Beusnița National Park in the southwest of Romania (County: Caras-Severin), near the border with Serbia and the villages of Deutsch-Orawitz (Oravita) and Steierdorf (to the west and east, respectively).

It has a depth of up to 3.6 meters and a diameter of about 15 meters. The fairytale-like green-blue water never freezes in winter, as the lake is constantly supplied with water from a spring.

We thank Ochiu Bei for allowing us to use these beautiful pictures.

We are here, completely underestimated the city, and just have to say: it is 100% worth a visit!!!

The historic center is full of life at night, the wonderful and very large city park invites you to stay, and many historic buildings can be explored and experienced. One day is not enough, and just one evening is definitely not either

The city of Targoviste (in German Tergowiste or Tergowisch) is the county seat of Dambovita County and the former capital of the historical region of Wallachia. The first known mention of the city was in 1396 by the Bavarian crusader Johannes Schiltberger.

In Targoviste, Vlad III Draculea was enthroned in 1456*. In 1499, the Wallachian prince Radu cel Mare (Radu the Great) rebuilt the hill church of Saint Nicolae, but it was only in 1514, under the rule of Prince Neagoe Basarab, that the church was consecrated. Today it is known as Dealu Monastery.

Prince Matei Basarab (1632–1654) restored the city wall, renovated the old churches, and built several new places of worship. Until 1659, Targoviste was the capital of Wallachia and remained a princely residence until 1714.

A short walk in the center / Old Town of Bucharest and the surrounding streets. Yesterday, with up to 26 degrees and blue skies all day.

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In University Square, alongside the statue of Ion Jalea (created in 1935 from Carrara marble), there are three other statues of great historical significance.

The square is located on “Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta,” in the north of the Old Town of Bucharest (pictures from early May 2025).

Pictures from early May 2025 from Brasov / Kronstadt.

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The Church of St. George is located at Strada Cavafii Vechi 6, at “Kilometer 0” of Romania (regarding the distance measurements from Bucharest) and east of the Old Town of Bucharest.

As early as 1574, the Frenchman Pierre Lescalopier, while traveling through Bucharest, noted that there were two beautiful and holy places in the city center, one of which was St. George’s Church. Thus, the church is one of the oldest in the city.

It is a beautiful church in the heart of the city. In front of the church, you can find a bell with the German inscription: “Mich goss Johann Freisinger Glockengiesser in Wien 1856”.

The Sturdza Palace was built in its current form between 1880 and 1904 by Gheorghe Sturdza and his wife Maria in the village of Miclauseni. It is located in the northeast of Romania, about 65 km from the city of Iasi.

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The building was erected at the end of the 19th century on the site of a boyar’s house, and the exterior walls were decorated with numerous reliefs. The castle is equipped with marble staircases, rosewood furniture, terracotta and porcelain stoves. It has an extensive library and several collections, including medieval weapons and costumes from the 16th century. It can be visited daily and also rented for weddings and events.

July 2024 and it is beautiful Not crowded, yet lively with countless places you want / should see and wonderful spots to relax, linger… and enjoy.

From the hotel it’s a 2-minute walk, parking is everywhere, and the temperatures are perfect: about 30 degrees during the day and 18 to 22 degrees at night. If you are ever in the area, we can recommend Sighisoara / Schässburg 1,000%

Once a popular excursion spot, today a beautiful restaurant (open daily from 10:00 to 22:00, reservation required) in the Valley of the Fairies.

Menu and table reservation (ro / en):
https://www.valeazanelor.ro

Castelul de Lut Valea Zanelor is located about 40 km from Sibiu (towards Brasov) in the village of Porumbacu de Sus.

A wonderful time to spend in unspoiled nature. The trees are beautifully lush and green, and you can hear birds chirping in the branches.

Pictures from the village of Patesti, part of the Salatrucel commune in Valcea County.

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

Pictures from early July 2024 from Alezzi Beach Resort with a view of Maho Beach / Sunshine Beach in Mamaia Nord (Navodari) on the Black Sea, including the rooftop pool.

We thank Mr. Cornel Radu for sending these pictures.

Who recognizes the places / pictures / spots? Some impressions from Transylvania / Romania that always fascinate and impress us

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A beautiful picture of Cantacuzino Castle. At an altitude of 1,000 meters, the castle built in 1911 by Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino rises majestically in the city of Busteni (Prahova County), right in front of the 2,500-meter-high Bucegi Mountains.

The 6-hectare (60,000 m2) castle park invites you to linger and is now one of the most visited attractions in the Prahova Valley. The castle, the sculpture park, and the terrace, with their breathtaking views, attract thousands of visitors every year.

Pictures of the city of Alba Iulia (Alba County) from mid-June 2025 and a short travel description by Mr. Michael Thiele about his tour through Transylvania / Romania. Many thanks for this

“The wooden church ‘Michael the Brave’ stands next to the impressive 18th-century fortress – which was built by order of Prince Eugene in the Vauban style. As I was told during a private tour of the church, the previous wooden church was destroyed during the construction of the fortress.”

The Danube is the border river between Romania and Serbia, Bulgaria and Ukraine.

Near the cities of Socol and Bazias begins the Romanian part of the Danube, until Mila 0, the so-called zero mile, the Danube estuary in the city of Sulina. It is worth seeing that it is on the river road, until after a long journey behind the cities of Brăila and Galati in southeastern Romania, in the Danube delta, it ended approximately. 60 kilometers further in the Black Sea.

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In August 2024, we followed the journey of “Schnuff” and his motorcycle friends through Romania.

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We hiked up to the Cetatea (Fortress) Deva (in German: Diemricher Burg) with a beautiful view over the city of Deva (German name: Diemrich) in Transylvania.

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

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The city is located on the Târnava Mare River.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The bay windows and half-timbered walls are reminiscent of Hohenzollern Castle, the king’s homeland. Seven terraces surround the castle. Part of the 160 rooms can now be visited. The castle museum houses weapons, sculptures, furniture, and decorative objects from the 15th–19th centuries, as well as an orchestrion. The castle is especially impressive for its magnificent woodwork.

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

Kronstadt (Brașov) is worth a visit at any time of the year: spring, summer, autumn, or even winter. Many attractions await, such as the Black Church, a wonderful old town / the heart of Brașov, Mount Tampa with the famous “Brașov” sign, the Poiana Brașov district, and much more.

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

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

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

The listed castle has many other names (Corvin Castle, Castle of the Corvins, Corvinus Castle, Corvinesti Castle, Eisenmarkt Castle, Black Castle, Vajdahunyad Castle, Hunyadi Castle), which refer to its location or its owners.

The Hungarian statesman and military leader John Hunyadi had an existing fortification converted into the ancestral seat of the Hunyadi family after 1440. In the second construction phase, the castle was expanded from 1458 under King Matthias Corvinus. At the beginning of the 17th century, further major modifications were made under Prince Gabor Bethlen. The present-day castle therefore shows a mixture of different architectural styles.

The castle was in Austrian possession from 1724 and has been in Romanian state ownership since 1918. In addition to being a tourist attraction, the castle has been and is used as a backdrop for numerous Romanian and international film productions. Today, the castle houses a museum.

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

Always a pleasure: The Turda Salt Mine is a true museum of the history of salt mining. It is located in the city of Turda, which is in Cluj County.

The temperature in the salt mine is constantly between 10-12 degrees. It is one of the oldest and most famous salt mines in Transylvania / Romania.

More salt mines and information in Romania:
https://willkommen-in-rumänien.de/#Salzbergwerke

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

Cheile Manastirii is a nature reserve located in the west of Transylvania, in Alba County.

It is situated in the central-eastern part of the Trascau Mountains (highest peak: 1,250 meters), on the territory of the communes of Ramet (Valea Manastirii village) and Stremt (Fata Pietrii village).

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

Unfortunately, we don’t know exactly where this “airport” is located, but it must be somewhere around Timisoara / in Timis County. We gladly welcome any information.

But… it’s a really cool idea, you save yourself from mowing the lawn and there’s no space for big trees (which only drop leaves in autumn anyway ) And you can see a certain freedom that people still have here in Romania. Instead of a development plan (the fence must be green, two apple trees and a cherry tree must be planted)… here you can even put an airplane in your garden. The kids will love it

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

The wooden church in the commune of Goiesti was built in 1712. The paintings of the church were created in 1791 by Simion Silaghi-Salageanu from Abrud.

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

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

The Bear’s Cave (in German Bärenhöhle) is one of the most famous caves in Romania. It is located in the northwest of Transylvania / Romania, approximately 75 kilometers southeast of the county town of Oradea in Bihor County.

The Bear’s Cave (municipality of Pietroasa, village of Chiscau) was discovered by chance in 1975 and showcases an impressive world of stalactites in its beauty and variety of forms. The highlight of each tour is the visit to a fossilized skeleton of a cave bear (Ursus spelaeus). This skeleton is fully preserved and has been there for about 15,000 years.

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

Orăștie (in German: Broos, in Hungarian: Szaszvaros) is a small town and municipality in Hunedoara County, in southwestern Transylvania. The historical center of the municipality invites all visitors to relax, as well as to participate in an informative history lesson.

We thank Go Hunedoara for the permission to use these pictures.

Near the town of Anina lies the Bigar Waterfall, which was formed from travertine (limestone tuff) and topped the list of the most impressive waterfalls in the world on the World Geography website in 2013.

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

The small town of Sulina is located at the mouth of the Danube into the Black Sea, in the Danube Delta.

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

We thank Sulina fabuloasa for the permission to use these pictures.

The Sulina Waterfront (promenade) is approximately five (5) km long. It starts at Mile 2 and, alongside the typical houses in blue and green, the path is interrupted by new constructions (mostly hotels and accommodations) until reaching the old center of the town.

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Also, right in the town, you encounter horses that belong to no one and move freely as they please. There are few cars (as they must be brought to Sulina by ship), the clocks run slower here … and that’s a good thing!

To reach Sulina, it takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes by a small boat (max. 12 people, up to 80 km/h!!) from Tulcea. This ride must be experienced at least once.

Pictures from the Danube Delta in southeastern Romania. Starting in Braila, over the bridge (located between the cities of Braila and Galati) over the Danube and then into the Danube Delta. Simply beautiful!

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

Bran Castle (in German Törzburg), the “Home of Dracula”

In line with the main character of the book “Dracula” by Irish author Bram Stoker, Bran Castle is regarded as the “home” of this vampire. This isn’t entirely true, but from a tourist perspective, Bran Castle is one of the most developed attractions in Romania. Buses bring nearly every nationality in the world to this place, especially during the summer months.

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

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

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

The “Bear’s Cave” is located in the Bistrita Gorge, about one (1) km from the access to the river valley.

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In the cave, both fossils / traces of cave bears and human prehistoric traces from the times of the Romans, Dacians, and the Middle Ages have been found. In addition to the truly impressive gorge and the cave, the Bistrita Monastery located at the entrance of the gorge, the Schitul Păpușa Monastery, and more can also be visited. The guesthouse Hanul Vatra is also located nearby.

The “Palace of the Parliament” (The Parliament Building) in Bucharest covers about 360,000 sqm and is not only the second largest building in the world (after the Pentagon in Washington), but it also ranks first in the Guinness Book of World Records for its total weight.

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Let yourself be seduced and enchanted. Romania looks forward to your visit.
We thank Tom & Helga for these beautiful pictures of their Romania tour in September and October 2024. Thank you very much.

The city of Deva is located in Hunedoara County, near the highway from Timisoara to Sibiu in Transylvania.

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We thank Go Hunedoara (Photos: Muntean Florin) for the permission to use these pictures.

Along the Danube, the Banat region, the statue of Decebalus, Serbia (on the other side of the Danube), and so much more.

The statue of the Dacian king Decebalus (c. 86 to 106 AD) is 55 meters high and is the largest/tallest rock sculpture in Europe. It is located on a rock formation of the Almaj Mountains on the bank of the Danube, near the village of Dubova (Mehedinți County) in the Iron Gates Natural Park (Parcul Natural Porțile de Fier).

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

The travel platform for Romania, roTravel24, is growing and growing. In addition to an overview of travel destinations in eight ( languages, which is updated and expanded almost daily, there is also a virtual map of all destinations. Here too, the entries and information are increasing day by day

The big difference compared to the portal “Urlaub in Rumänien”? “Urlaub in Rumänien” only provides information, while on roTravel24 you can already find hundreds of offers for trips to Romania, experiences, car rentals, hotels, and much more! And week by week, the range of offers keeps growing!

https://rotravel24.com/rumaenien-bucket-list-top-reiseziele/

The city of Băile Herculane (in German Herkulesbad, in Hungarian Herkulesfürdő) is a spa resort in Caraș-Severin County, in the historical region of Banat. Over a length of four kilometers, 16 thermal springs with different mineral compositions are used.

Notable monuments and buildings include the bronze statue of Hercules (1847), the spa museum with archaeological finds from Roman times, the Roman baths (on the ground floor of the Roman Hotel), the casino (1913), and the Austrian baths (built between 1883 and 1886 according to the plans of architect Carl Wilhelm von Doderer).

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

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

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

A small city tour in Sighisoara (in German Schässburg, in Hungarian Segesvár) with a visit to the Evangelical cemetery and the Evangelical church with the hill school, a stop in a rustic restaurant, and also a visit to the birthplace of Vlad Tepes Draculea III, who served as inspiration for the Irish writer Bram Stoker’s “Count Dracula”.

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Text and photos: Roland Schmid. Dear Roland, we thank you for your efforts, for everything you do, and for your enthusiasm for Romania.

A small city tour in Sighisoara (in German Schässburg, in Hungarian Segesvár) with a visit to the Evangelical cemetery and the Evangelical church with the hill school, a stop in a rustic restaurant, and also a visit to the birthplace of Vlad Tepes Draculea III, who served as inspiration for the Irish writer Bram Stoker’s “Count Dracula”.

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Text and photos: Roland Schmid. Dear Roland, we thank you for your efforts, for everything you do, and for your enthusiasm for Romania.

The Red Cliffs (Rapa Rosie) are a nature reserve with an area of about 10 hectares, located about 4 km north of the city of Sebes. The widely visible Red Cliffs (also easily seen from the A1 motorway) are about 800 meters long and have heights between 50 and 425 meters.

The nature reserve includes specific erosion and deposition formations that give the landscape an impressive appearance, as well as a special flora with many rare and endemic elements.

We thank the city of Sebes for the permission to use these pictures.

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

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

Old and new, history and modernity, young and old, rich and poor, hectic and timeless… this is Bucharest, the capital of Romania.

Anyone who has the time and patience to look around here will discover thousands of things, feelings, and more… which captivate, inspire, but also make you reflect.

All photos were taken in the Piața Romană district, which covers an area of about 500 x 500 meters in the center of Bucharest.

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

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

* The number of lamps and kilometers are based on various sources with the same statement found online.
** Of course, the lamps were smaller than the one shown in the picture. This lamp was placed only as a reminder and is no longer used for lighting in Timișoara.

All of Transylvania in one place – that’s what awaits young and old / all visitors in Odorheiu Secuiesc. The Mini Transylvania Park is located about 25 km east of Sighisoara in Harghita County and is definitely worth a visit

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Take advantage of unbeatable weekend offers at the ibis Hotel Timisoara in partnership with Holiday in Romania

From 62 euros / night in a double room (price for two people), including breakfast, many discounts and another 10% discount for direct contact / booking at hb3h6-re@accor.com or phone: +40 (0)256 701 141.

More about Timisoara: https://discover-timisoara.com
ibis Hotel: https://all.accor.com/hotel/B3H6/index.en.shtml

The booking conditions of the Ibis Hotel Timisoara apply.

We continue to work on our new information section (sorted by regions in Romania) about camping, motorhome travel, and more.

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/uir/camping-in-romania-en/

Motorhomes and wild camping | Many things are possible, not everything is allowed, and some things can be quite dangerous. Romania’s Carpathian Mountains are home to brown bears, there are many national parks and protected areas, and many activities are forbidden However, if you don’t want to stay at an official campsite, please ask in the local area. There is usually a possibility to park on private property (with permission), in front of a guesthouse (with permission), or elsewhere. But please, always ask… local residents can also inform you about possible dangers (e.g., bears).

Our online list still lacks a lot of information, so we kindly ask for your help to complete this overview (in German, Romanian, and English).

You can submit new places for free directly on the site, and after a quick review, we will publish them online. Many thanks in advance to all the contributors

There is also a small rating system where you can share your impressions. Please always choose appropriate wording. Thank you.

Summer, sun, beach, and party. In the southeast of Romania, it gets hot in the summer, the sky is almost always clear, and the resort of Vama Veche (located right on the Bulgarian border) welcomes guests with lots of music and parties.

The perfect time for a visit to the Black Sea… Mamaia, Constanta, Eforie, Costinesti, Mangalia, Vama Veche, and much more…

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

The gorge, about two kilometers long, is traversed by the Hasdate stream, which has carved its way into the limestone here. On both sides, the gorge is bordered by steep walls about 300 meters high, in which several caves are found. As early as 1938, the gorge was declared a nature reserve due to the presence of over 1,000 plant species, some of them alpine. On an area of 176 hectares, about 70 species of birds, fish, amphibians, and some mammals such as foxes, weasels, martens, and wild boars live here.

Sibiel (in German Budenbach or Biddenbach) is a district of Saliste in the Sibiu district of Transylvania.

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Nine (9) online puzzles of wonderful travel destinations in Romania. Just give it a try, it’s fun and shows you many beautiful places.

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/online-puzzle/

Evangelical church since the Reformation. Regular German-language services are held here. There are also many concerts throughout the year.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these wonderful pictures (13 April 2025) and the corresponding text / explanation.

Pictures from an evening in Mamaia, Constanta, and now it can begin… the summer holiday 2025.

We thank Mr. Ovidiu Gabriel from the Corazon Latino Romania Dance School for allowing us to use these pictures.

Always worth a visit / a trip and… simply beeeeeautiful!!!

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Epic nights, blue skies, and the Black Sea, the beach, clubs where you dance until dawn, and… pure relaxation with delicious food. You simply have to experience it for yourself!

Mamaia – Black Sea – Welcome to Summer 2025

Corabia Piratilor / Beach Club Avrig / Freck. Swimming fun close to Hermannstadt / Sibiu in the heart of Transylvania.

The Beach Club Avrig (Corabia Piratilor), located opposite the Brukenthal Palace in Avrig, about 25 km southeast of Sibiu, is the perfect solution for hot summer days.

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Just relax by the pool, enjoy the palace garden with its restaurant (across the street), and spend a day, a weekend, or even an entire holiday there. The place is ideal for it.

Those who enjoy hiking will find the shortest route to Moldoveanu Peak (2,544 meters), the “roof of Romania,” starting from Stana lui Burnei. The trail leads through the Fagaras Mountains, part of the Romanian Carpathians, offering wonderful scenery.

We thank Mrs. Ramona Ciuchendea for sending and allowing us to use these pictures from last autumn.

The Holy Trinity Parish Church is a baroque Roman Catholic church in Sibiu ( Sibiu ).

It is located on the Great Square ( Large Market ) and forms a set of buildings with the former Jesuit residence. It is a wonderful church worth visiting!

Today and this weekend (July 4th to 6th), the JAZZx Festival takes place in the city center with top artists, relaxed vibes, and movie-like summer nights. Liberty Square (Piata Libertatii) becomes the main stage for jazz, entry is free, music is live, and the atmosphere will be indescribable.

But beyond that, Timisoara has a lot to offer and is always worth a visit

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The Carpenters’ Tower in Hermannstadt / Sibiu (in Romanian: Turnul Dulgherilor) was built in the 14th century by the Saxon carpenters’ guild in Hermannstadt.

The tower was part of the city’s third fortress belt and today is the left tower of the still-preserved defensive and fortress wall. It is located on Citadel Street (Harteneckgasse, named after Mayor Johann Sachs von Harteneck).

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

As you drive through the country, you can see a multitude of herds of sheep, goats and also cattle, guarded by shepherds and their dogs.

Here you will find the last nomads in Europe, often moving their herds hundreds of kilometers from winter pastures to summer pastures and back. More than 3,000 wolves still roam Romania in the border regions with Ukraine and represent a permanent threat to these herds.

In the Țarcu Mountains (in the south-west of Romania) you can even admire a herd of free European bison, extinct, but reintroduced there a few years ago by the WWF.

Now available online! The latest edition of our “Holidays in Romania” brochure, with 76 pages, is now also available in Spanish.

https://welcome-to-romania.com/es/folleto-viajes-rumania/

Holidays in Romania | Spanish version Now available online! The current edition of our “Holidays in Romania” brochure, with 76 pages, now also in Spanish.

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The annual Romanian festival takes place this weekend (tomorrow / the day after tomorrow), on July 5 and 6 (starting at 12 PM), at Kornmarkt, in the center of Nuremberg. Admission is free!

You can enjoy amazing artists, musical performances, folk dance groups, activities for children, authentic Romanian culinary delights, and much more. Come by and experience the flair of Romania right in the heart of Nuremberg.

The city, which was the European Capital of Culture in 2023, is located in western Romania. Many nations, cultures, many names, and many stories come together in this city: Timișoara, Temesvár, Temeswar, or Temeschburg and …

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A lot has happened in recent years, and Corvin has developed, in addition to the magnificent castle, into a history museum with many galleries.

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The Butii Gorge is located in the Retezat Mountains, not far from the small town of Uricani.

Cliffs and slopes up to one hundred meters high, a series of meanders (winding bends of a stream), numerous caves, bubbling springs, waterfalls, and natural dams made of huge rocks accompany visitors who enter the gorge on an old cobbled road from Roman times.

We thank Go Hunedoara (photos: Aldo Todoran) for allowing us to use these pictures.

Mud volcanoes (Roman: Muddy volcanoes) are located in the municipality of Berca in the district of Buzău. In 1924, the area of 30 km ² was declared a nature reserve.

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The main attraction of the reservation are the small mud volcanoes that have a height of a few centimeters / meters, which is cold volcanism. Volcanoes are made of gases that rise from about 3,000 m deep through layers of clay and contain water. At the surface of the earth, the mud dries up and forms structures that resemble a volcano.

A look inside Bran Castle (in German Törzburg), the home castle of Dracula

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According to the main character of the book “Dracula” by the Irish author Bram Stoker, Bran Castle is considered “the home” of this vampire. This is not really true, but from a tourist perspective, Bran Castle is one of the best-developed attractions in Romania. Especially in the summer months, buses bring visitors from almost every nationality in the world to this place.

The village of Poiana Brașov (in German: Schulerau) is located above the city of Brașov (Kronstadt) at the foot of Postăvarul Mountain (in German: Schuler, altitude 1,799 meters), which marks the border between the Southern and Eastern Carpathians.

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Many leisure activities in both summer and winter await visitors in and around Poiana Brașov.

We thank Poiana Brașov / Romania for allowing us to use these images.

Visit Brasov and experience the flair and many facets of a wonderful city in Transylvania.

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Pelisor Castle is located about 300 meters from „ Big Brother ”, Peles Castle in Prahova District.

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

Valea Viilor (Wurmloch in German) is a commune in Sibiu County, Transylvania Region.

Valea Viilor, originally Vorumloc, was probably first mentioned under the Hungarian name Baromlak in 1224 (possibly 1305). Transylvania-Saxon Hörigendorf, which was originally held by the nobility, was later able to join the see of Mediascher and thus become free. Until 1964, the local in Romania was run under the German derivative name Vorumloc, then renamed “Valea Viilor” (in German: valea viilor).

In 1850 the proportion of Germans was over 65% and in 1977 over 50%. Today, only about 1-2% of the inhabitants are German.

We thank Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photo: Adrian Arsu) for the permission to use this picture.

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

“Romania, day 14, today is the day of the fortified churches in Transylvania, where there are and were many Saxon Germans. Fortified churches could shelter the inhabitants of entire villages during attacks. Each family received a small chamber. In one of the fortified churches, there were over 200 such chambers. There was also a school, weaving workshop, etc. inside, because the villages were often besieged for a long time… very interesting to see, at some fortified churches we were allowed to climb up to the tower on adventurous paths. Without any safety precautions, something that would be impossible in Austria. They just say: be careful, steep steps. When you stand under a bell supported by rotten wooden beams, you better not think about it. Another day with many new impressions. “

Thanks to Gerhard and Daniela Zitzmann for the photos and text.

Beautiful pictures from Sibiu, the winner of the “Destination of the Year” competition in the heart of Transylvania from July 2023 in the evening / at night.

The city is also full of life in the evening / at night. Many people are still out and about at 11 pm, you can drink coffee on the many terraces, eat ice cream and even supermarkets in the city center are open until midnight.

A small selection of cities, places, and destinations that you should definitely visit at least once on a trip through Romania (Part 1 of 500 ).

Here: Bucharest, the capital of Romania

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Between August and October, church dedication festivals take place in many former German villages of the Banat (in western Romania). On October 19, the Evangelical community of Liebling celebrated its festival (pictures). On such occasions, the beautiful traditional costumes of the Banat Swabians are worn.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these beautiful pictures (photos from October 19, 2024) and the informative text accompanying them.

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

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

Contains installations of traditional pre-industrial Romanian popular civilization. Houses, workshops and construction complexes are scattered around a lake, among the trees of the Sibiu Drumbrates.

We thank Mrs Farkas Ildiko ( facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75 ) for the permission to use these pictures.

Photos from Atel (in German: Hetzeldorf, in Transylvanian Saxon: Hätselderf, in Hungarian: Ecel) / the fortified church of the village, in Sibiu County, Transylvania.

The commune consists of two villages, Atel and Dupuș. The first written mention of the commune is from 1283, and the church was first mentioned in 1380.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these photos (pictures from early August 2024).