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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).