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

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 sights both in the resort of Busteni and in the Prahova Valley.

Restaurant, guesthouse, and recently also with its own swimming pool. For staying guests, but also just to stop by when it is hot and you are looking to cool off. The pool is open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

https://pensionkokel.ro | https://bistrotecabaum.ro

Between Sighisoara (Schässburg) and Medias lies the town of Dumbraveni, the ideal starting point for discovering the “Treasures of Transylvania.” Fortified churches, medieval castles, picturesque hiking trails, and cultural events that remain unforgettable.

At Guesthouse Kokel, a true oasis of Transylvanian tranquility and the warmth of a family atmosphere await you, where traditional charm blends harmoniously with modern comfort. The guesthouse features 12 luxurious rooms, lovingly furnished for comfort and relaxation—perfect for guests seeking peace and privacy in an elegant setting.

In addition, the house offers a breakfast room, a restaurant, a bar, a terrace, a spa area, a fitness room, a children’s Playground, and private parking.

And anyone looking for a delicious meal should definitely visit the Bistroteca / Restaurant Baum.

Pictures from Cap Midia beach, one of the quieter beaches on the Romanian Black Sea coast. It is located north of Navodari towards Cape Midia, approximately 25 km north of Constanta (and also north of Mamaia), and stands out clearly from the lively beaches in Mamaia.

The beach is mainly visited by locals and is usually much less crowded than other beaches in the region. Loud beach music and large beach clubs are rarely, if ever, found here.

The sea is shallow for a long distance, making the beach well-suited for families with children. The beach consists predominantly of light-colored, soft sand and is considered clean.

There are a few beach terraces and small restaurants offering drinks, pizza, burgers, and fish dishes. Nevertheless, the beach overall remains quite natural.

We thank Mr. Cornel Radu for sending these pictures from last weekend (June 27 and 28, 2026).

Appetiser, main course and something sweet for dessert. Romanian specialities, which you will find everywhere in the country.

Bean soup in a loaf of bread with onion salad and visinata (a sweet but high-proof cherry brandy/liqueur) | mamaliga (corn porridge/polenta) with cabbage | papanasi.🥰

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

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

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

Putna Monastery is located about 70 kilometres from the city of Suceava and is part of the Moldavian monasteries, a group of Romanian Orthodox monasteries in southern Bukovina.

According to a legend recorded by the chronicler Ion Neculce, in 1466, before founding the monastery, Stephen the Great shot an arrow from a mountain peak into the nearby Carpathian valley. The prince decided to erect an altar where his arrow landed. Subsequently, Prince Stephen had the monastery built between 1466 and 1469.

On September 3, 1470, the monastery was consecrated. Putna Monastery was a flourishing cultural centre at that time. Clerics and chroniclers from the region were trained there between the 15th and 16th centuries.

We thank Ms. Monika Opreapopa for sending and granting permission to use these pictures.

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 ✈️🥰

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.

Marienburg Castle in Feldioara (the Romanian name of the village of the same name, Marienburg) is a medieval castle of the Teutonic Order in the Transylvania region, in Brașov County.

The castle offers a wonderful view of the surrounding countryside and the mountains of Brașov (German name: Kronstadt), is located about 20 kilometres from Brașov on the road to Sighișoara (in German: Schäßburg), and was built on an elevation (nearly 500 metres above sea level).

In 1211, King Andrew II of Hungary summoned the Teutonic Order into the country to assist against the Cumans and secure the eastern border of his expanding kingdom. The king granted them numerous privileges, including immunity, the right to self-government, and permission to build stone fortresses to secure the area. In 1838, the town of Marienburg (Romanian name: Feldioara), along with the Teutonic Order’s Marienburg Castle, was severely damaged by an earthquake. Between 2013 and 2017, extensive renovation and reconstruction of the castle ruins took place.

In Ilfov County, just a few kilometres northwest of Bucharest (the capital of Romania), Mogosoaia Palace is situated on the shores of Lake Mogosoaia in the commune of Mogosoaia. The palace grounds comprise a main courtyard and several buildings, such as the watchtower and the “St. George” church near the courtyard.

Between 1698 and 1702, the Wallachian Prince Constantin Brancoveanu had the palace built on the estate of the widow Mogos (from which the later name Mogosoaia originates) in the Brancovenesc architectural style named after him.

In 1714, when Constantin Brancoveanu was executed in Constantinople along with his entire family, the Ottomans confiscated all family assets and converted the palace into an inn (han). In the following decades, the palace was repeatedly conquered, destroyed, and rebuilt until it came into the possession of George III Valentin Bibesco in 1912, who was married to the French writer of Romanian noble descent, Marthe Bibesco. He gifted the estate to his wife, and Marthe Bibesco subsequently had the palace extensively restored.

People in the Danube Delta. In addition to many resorts, tourist offers, tours, and more, there are also those… the people who have lived in the Danube Delta for decades or even centuries and shape its charm and atmosphere just as much as the wonderful flora and fauna of this region.

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

We thank photographer Sorin Onișor (https://www.facebook.com/sorinonisor) for allowing us to use these images.

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

https://discover-sulina.com | https://welcome-to-romania.com

We thank Sulina fabuloasa for permission to use this image.

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 the city of Sighisoara (German: Schäßburg) and a popular subject for films and photos by day and also by night.

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de | https://welcome-to-romania.com

Pictures from yesterday, May 20, 2026, from Brasov / Kronstadt in Transylvania.

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

28 informative pages, currently printed in four languages (DE, EN, RO, HU) and already available online in seven (7).

# Restaurant / Café Martini & Habermann, directly above the city park
> https://maps.app.goo.gl/N3nXg1vv6XE7vzri7

# Transylvania Souvenirs, just before the Scholars’ Stairs
> https://maps.app.goo.gl/pvumVkaQxGdhisrB9

# Cafe Atelier Specialty Coffee, on Umbrella Street
> https://maps.app.goo.gl/vEXUSiVQy3pWGzJi9

# Mercure Sighisoara Binderbubi Hotel & Spa
> https://maps.app.goo.gl/NX5FXZMCpPtrYFoz9

Approximately 10 km towards Medias:
# Domeniul Dracula Daneș
> https://maps.app.goo.gl/tfZBgY8CBzjzEzsc7

In the city of Targu Mures:
# Info Point Visit Mures
> https://maps.app.goo.gl/qLnE8tPv73ZMGG7L8

The brochure can also be browsed / viewed online at https://discover-sighisoara.com and purchased ON SITE in Sighisoara / Schässburg for 20 Lei (approx. €3.80).

More languages and further information coming soon.

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.

Cisnadie (German: Heltau, Transylvanian Saxon: De Hielt, Hungarian: Nagydisznod) is a town in Sibiu County in the historical region of Transylvania. The town is located about 10 km southwest of Sibiu (Hermannstadt) at the foot of the Southern Carpathians. Two small streams flow through the town: Paraul Argintului (Silberbach) and Paraul Ursului (Bärenbach).

Heltau was first mentioned in documents in 1204, founded by Germans (Transylvanian Saxons), and for centuries was mainly inhabited by Saxons. In 1425, Heltau received the first tower clock in Transylvania. In 1500, on the occasion of a visit by King Wladislaus II, the town was granted market rights.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from the end of September 2025.

The Alba Carolina Citadel in Alba Iulia (Karlsburg) was built between 1715 and 1738 under the rule of Emperor Charles VI as a fortification with seven bastions.

It served the Habsburgs as a strategic defense point along the military border with the Ottoman Empire. Alba Iulia is located near the highway on the route to or from Sibiu (Hermannstadt). A visit is definitely worthwhile.

We thank photographer Rene Benner ( facebook.com/rene.benner.1 ) for sending these beautiful images. Thank you!

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 wide range of cultural events throughout the year, visitors will find a large number of art and historical monuments, as well as buildings in Baroque, Renaissance, eclectic, Classical, Neo‑Gothic, or Secession (Art Nouveau) styles in and around Arad.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025).

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 wide range of cultural events throughout the year, visitors will find a large number of art and historical monuments, as well as buildings in Baroque, Renaissance, eclectic, Classical, Neo‑Gothic, or Secession (Art Nouveau) styles in and around Arad.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025).

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 🥰

https://parculminitransilvania.ro | https://welcome-to-romania.com

The Rucăr-Bran Pass, also known as the Bran Pass, is a mountain pass in Romania that connects the counties of Brașov and Argeș.

It offers some of Romania’s most spectacular natural experiences, with views of the Bucegi Mountains in the Southern Carpathians. The villages of Fundata and Moieciu are located along the pass.

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

We were there a few days ago, in Transylvania, Brasov County, just a few kilometers from Kronstadt (Brasov)… and we were thrilled!

An hour flies by and there is something for everyone: for the lover of history and stories, for the friend of Transylvania, the adventurer, for families with children who can explore the battlements and the way of life from long ago and so much more!

Our conclusion: The visit is 100% worth it

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/ausflugsziele-sehenswertes-reiseziele-rumaenien/

De asemenea, cunoaștem o mulțime de lucruri noi în și din România prin călătoria „Schnuff” 😊 și a prietenilor săi de motocicletă (partea 7 din x).

Imagini cu Kokelburg (în limba română Cetatea de Balta) în districtul Alba și în valea Kleine Kokel. Kokelburg a fost una dintre cele mai importante cetăți medievale și a fost deja menționată în 1177. În 1489, conducătorul Ștefan cel Mare a primit această fortăreață ca dar de la regele Matthias Corvenius împreună cu o podgorie din satul Velt.

Starting on July 29 (Cluj-Napoca / Klausenburg) and July 30 (Cristian / Großau), the tour continues via Sibiu / Hermannstadt until August 2, with six concerts featuring organ and saxophone around the world—or, in this case, across Transylvania.

Exact dates, locations, and concert times are available at: https://www.orgel-saxophon.de/

Pictures of Cluj-Napoca (in German Klausenburg, in Hungarian Kolozsvar) from June 29 and 30, 2024. The city is (likely*) the second-largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

With approximately 400,000 to 450,000 inhabitants, Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. It features universities, a lively nightlife, and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Surrounding the main square, Piata Unirii, are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The Baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum showcasing Romanian art.

We don’t know exactly if the “nice gentleman” in the picture is meant to represent the former voivode of Wallachia or if he’s just showcasing his stylish attire as a witness of the times. 🦇🦇

He never actually lived here, but either way, the castle in Brasov County is definitely worth a visit 🥰

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025).

Beautiful in every season, by day and by night … Hermannstadt / Sibiu / Nagyszeben in Transylvania.

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

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025).

On the way from Sibiu to Brasov lies the city of Fagaras. At the end of the 12th century, the city’s castle was only a wooden fortress, which was expanded into a stone fortress in the 14th century.

The fortress houses a museum, which can be visited just like the fortress itself. Right next to the fortress is the cathedral/church Sfantul Ioan Botezatorul.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from the end of September 2025.

The old town / city center of Sibiu in recent pictures from April 12 and 13, 2025. Hermannstadt (Romanian: Sibiu, Hungarian: Nagyszeben, and Transylvanian Saxon: Hermestatt) is the county seat of the county of the same name in the historical region of Transylvania.

It is believed that the first German settlers arrived in the area in 1147. The first documentary mention of the city dates from 1191. From 1223 the Latin name “Villa Hermanni” is attested, and from 1241 the German equivalent Hermannstorf.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending the pictures and for granting permission to use them.

From July 24 to 26, 2026, THE medieval festival will take place in Sighisoara / Schässburg, and it is a MUST for all fans of the Middle Ages, knights, and princesses 🥰

From Friday (July 24) at 7 PM until Sunday (July 26) at 10 PM, many, many events will be offered at various squares and locations throughout the fortress / city.

The village / commune of Bârsana (old spelling Bîrsana) is located in Maramureș County. Situated in a beautiful landscape, Bârsana has tourist attractions, such as the wooden church “Intrarea Maicii Domnului în Biserică” (The Entrance of the Holy Virgin into the Church), built around 1720, in the center of the village.

The Barsana Monastery, located at the southeastern edge of the village, was first mentioned in 1390, but was abandoned and demolished around 1800. The current buildings on the site were later rebuilt using traditional wooden construction. Today, it houses a Romanian Orthodox nuns’ monastery.

Bistritz (Romanian: Bistrita, Hungarian: Beszterce), located in Bistrita-Nasaud County in northern Transylvania, is the capital of the so-called Nösnerland.

The landmark of the city is the Evangelical Parish Church with the highest church tower in Romania (75 m). The church was severely damaged in a major fire in 2008. This year, the extensive restoration and renovation work was completed. From the tower of the parish church, which can be reached by elevator, you have a fantastic view over the city and the surrounding mountains.

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

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

In its present form, it was built in the 13th century on the site of a 2nd-century Roman temple, using materials from the Dacian fortress of Sarmizegetusa. The church contains 15th-century wall paintings depicting Jesus in traditional Romanian clothing.

According to Romanian historians, a Dacian temple dedicated to the god Zamolxis once stood on the site of the present church. Later, after the Roman conquest, the Romans built another temple there, dedicated to the god Mars. Given its long history, the origins of the church in Densuș are said to date back to the 4th century AD, making it one of the oldest churches in Romania and southeastern Europe.

Pictures from early June 2026 by Mr. Iercosan Marian and his Donna 🥰 Thank you for sending them 👍

Exploring the Danube Delta and the bays of the Black Sea by kayak. A wonderful experience without noise, a way to slow down, so to speak, and to be very close to nature, the wildlife, and yourself 🥰

https://discover-sulina.com | https://outnwild.ro

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.

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).

https://welcome-to-romania.com | https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de

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

The city of Targu Mures (Hungarian: Marosvásárhely, German: Neumarkt am Mieresch), first documented in the year 1300, is located on the Mureș River (German: Mieresch, Hungarian: Maros), on the route between Brasov and Cluj-Napoca.

Targu Mures was founded by the Székelys. The city was first mentioned in historical records in 1300 as Forum Siculorum. The history of the city, like that of all Transylvania, was shaped by the Kingdom of Hungary, the Principality of Transylvania, and from the end of the 17th century by the Habsburg Monarchy, later Hungary, and then Romania.

Experience the Danube Delta together with one of Romania’s best-known photographers… Sorin Onisor. Get tips and guidance, and together discover / photograph the wonderful wildlife of the Danube Delta in southeastern Romania 🥰

Information (English) and registration at > https://sorinonisor.ro/ and
https://www.facebook.com/sorinonisor

Learn more about the Danube Delta: https://urlaub-im-donaudelta.de

Pictures from May 28, 2026, from Brasov / Kronstadt in Transylvania. Simply beautiful 🥰

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

On the way from Brasov to Poiana Brasov, shortly before arriving, a glance to the right… and a wonderful sight 🥰 We simply had to stop and take a picture!

https://discover-brasov.com | https://welcome-to-romania.com

Homorod (German: Hamruden, Hungarian: Homoród) is a community in Brasov County, near the town of Rupea. It consists of three villages: Homorod, Jimbor (Sommerburg, Szekelyzsombor), and Mercheasa (Streitfort, Mirkvásár).

The Romanesque church dedicated to Saint Peter, featuring a square choir, semicircular apse, and west tower, dates back to the 13th century. A massive eight-story keep was built above the choir, with a side length of 11 m and walls 3 m thick at the ground floor. After a fire, the church hall received its current coffered ceiling in 1792.

The community is located in the northern part of the county, on the border with Harghita County, about 60 km from Brașov. It sits on the banks of the Homorod River, at the confluence of the Homorodul Mare and Homorodul Mic.

Worth a visit in every season 🥰 In a picturesque corner of the Apuseni Mountains, where nature and tradition merge in perfect harmony, lies Casa Glod.

Experience your holiday in the heart of the Western Carpathians, in authentic wooden houses with home-cooked food, a hot tub, hikes in wonderful nature, and much more.

The host speaks German, English, Romanian, Italian, and French.

https://casaglod.ro | Tel.: +40 (0)746 350 969

Wonderful pictures and impressions of country life, which we received in mid-June 2026 from Ms. Traxl, from her journey through Romania.

They were in Maglavit, at the lake and the surrounding area. The village of Maglavit is located in Dolj County, in the lower, southwestern part of Romania, almost on the Danube, which forms the border with Bulgaria here.

Many thanks for the beautiful pictures and have a great time on your holiday in Romania 😊

Beautiful pictures from the Transfagarasan taken on June 25, 2025, already making us look forward to June 2026 🥰 Here together with more wonderful images (Balea Waterfall, the Transfagarasan, and the onward journey towards Curtea de Arges).

https://welcome-to-romania.com | https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de

Our heartfelt thanks for sending these pictures and for granting permission to use them.

Discover Casa Dorina, an ecotourism guesthouse in Petrila, Hunedoara County, at the foot of Retezat National Park – the ideal place for a sustainable holiday.

With rustic rooms, a terrace, caravan pitches, environmentally friendly facilities, and breathtaking scenery, you can enjoy peace and authentic nature experiences at the foot of the Parâng Mountains.

https://www.casa-dorina.ro/

The host speaks German, English, and Romanian.

Daily from 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM >> Corabia Piraților / Beach Club Avrig / Freck. Swimming fun very close to Sibiu / Hermannstadt in Transylvania.

Beach Club Avrig (Corabia Piraților), located 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

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

Beautiful pictures from the Transfagarasan taken on June 25, 2025, already making us look forward to June 2026 🥰

https://welcome-to-romania.com | https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de

Our heartfelt thanks for sending these pictures and for granting permission to use them.

Pictures and wonderful impressions received from Ms. Traxl, from her journey (mid-June 2026) through Romania.

The route led from Hungary via Timisoara, the Bigar waterfall, and then to the Danube, along which the journey is currently continuing.

Many thanks for the beautiful pictures and enjoy your holiday in Romania 😊

Alongside the Transalpina, the Transfagarasan is one of the most beautiful mountain roads in Romania (Sibiu County), usually open from mid-June (therefore also currently) until October.

In summer / during the summer holidays, and especially at weekends, it can be a little crowded 😅, as it is a cool destination for an excursion (at over 2,000 metres), particularly when temperatures are high in the valley.

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de | https://welcome-to-romania.com

We are continuing to work on our new information section (sorted by regions in Romania and also available as a map) about camping, travelling by motorhome, and much more.

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/camping-in-rumaenien/
or with a map at https://rotravel24.com

Motorhomes and “free standing” / “wild camping” | Many things are possible, but not everything is permitted, and some situations can also become very dangerous. Romania’s Carpathian Mountains are home to brown bears, there are many national parks and protected areas, and many things are prohibited and therefore not allowed 😅

However, if you still do not wish to stay overnight at an official campsite, please ask locally at your desired overnight destination. There will surely be an opportunity to find a place on private property (with permission), in front of a guesthouse (with permission), or elsewhere. But please ask… also because local residents can warn you about possible dangers, such as bears.

Our online overview currently lists more than 300 campsites / motorhome pitches, but much information and many details are still missing. Therefore… we welcome every contribution to help complete this overview.

Listing an entry is free of charge and can be done directly on the website. Information / changes can also be sent via private message / Messenger. After a brief review, we will publish them online. Many thanks in advance to everyone who helps 🥰

Both the Transalpina and the Transfagarasan (two mountain roads in Romania) are usually open from the beginning of June … and especially here, but also in many other regions, you can encounter them again … the brown bears.

Our GREAT REQUEST, but also a CLEAR MESSAGE:
DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!!
DO NOT ATTRACT THE BEARS!!
DO NOT STOP YOUR CAR NEXT TO BEARS!!

BEARS are wild animals of the forest, not “entertainment attractions”; direct contact can be life-threatening!!! Please respect this during your journey and when encountering one or more bears! Enjoy the sighting, but remain in your car and simply continue driving slowly.

Romania is home to approximately 8,000 to 12,000 wild brown bears, and more and more bears are heading toward roads and populated areas because, unfortunately, some travellers give them food. As a result, the bears repeatedly return to the roads, even with their own cubs.

We understand that it is a special experience … but bears can also be dangerous and, above all, feeding them destroys their natural way of life and, in some cases, even the animals’ lives … for a brief moment of attraction.

We therefore ask you: let the bears … be bears, and show responsibility. Do not feed the bears, and please do not stop when you see one or more bears by the roadside. By behaving this way, you attract the bear because it thinks it will receive food. Leaving the vehicle in such a situation to get a closer look at a bear should NEVER happen anyway. Thank you!

A worthwhile article about dealing with bears:
https://www.trentino.com/de/freizeit-aktiv/berge-wandern/nuetzliche-informationen/verhaltensregeln-bei-baerenkontakt/

It should be mentioned that feeding bears in Romania is now subject to severe penalties. Your holiday can come to a sudden and premature end!

We were there once again (June 2026) and it was beautiful 🥰 Not overcrowded, yet lively with countless places you want to / should see and wonderful spots to relax, linger… and enjoy.

AND… in one week, the Festivalul Sighisoara Medievala begins—THE medieval festival in Sighisoara, from July 24th to 26th, 2026!!

So, for anyone who is nearby or simply wants to visit the city (again), we recommend Sighisoara / Schässburg 1,000% 👍😍

Current pictures from June 8, 2026, from Schässburg (German) / Sighisoara (Romanian) / Segesvár (Hungarian) in Mures County, in the historic region of Transylvania (Siebenbürgen).

Schässburg is one of the few medieval towns in Europe that has been completely preserved and is still inhabited today. Built by the Transylvanian Saxons, the old town rises above the newer part of Sighisoara, which lies along the Tarnava Mare River (German: Große Kokel) and the surrounding area.

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

It lies northwest of the town / fortress of Rupea (German: Reps) and southeast of the city of Sighisoara (German: Schäßburg). Between the 18th and 20th centuries, the village had about 700 inhabitants, mainly Transylvanian Saxons plus a Romanian part of the village. Viscri is characterized by both its fortified church and the village structure shaped by Saxon farmsteads.

Pictures of the Sighisoara Monastery from today, just now … not even an hour old 🥰 and sent to us directly from the site by our dear Roland.

The monastery with communal life, dedicated to the patron saint “Saint Great Martyr Demetrius the Myrrh-streamer,” is located just four kilometers south of the city center of Sighisoara (in German Schässburg).

In earlier times, the Aurel Vlaicu district was a village inhabited by Romanians near the medieval Saxon fortress. Over time, however, it was integrated into the outskirts of Sighisoara, to which it belongs today. The area has preserved its rural appearance and natural atmosphere, far from the noise of the city. The forested surroundings and the beauty of the landscape give it a picturesque and contemplative character, and the path leading up to the monastery gradually lets you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of silence and prayer that prevails in this place.

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Timisoara, always beautiful and always worth a visit.

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The Turda Salt Mine is a true museum of the history of salt mining.

It is located in the town of Turda, which is situated in Cluj County. The temperature in the salt mine remains constant at 10–12 °C. It is one of the oldest and best-known salt mines in Transylvania / Romania.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025). Thank you for these 🥰

Exploring the Danube Delta and the bays of the Black Sea by kayak. A wonderful experience without noise, a way to slow down, so to speak, and to be very close to nature, the wildlife, and yourself 🥰

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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).

Vultul Negru Palace is a secessionally built commercial arch in 1908 with a glass roof and cafes and boutiques inside.

Images: July 2023

Pictures of the Danilesti cave in the commune of Bulzesti, Hunedoara County.

We thank GO Hunedoara (Photos: Nicu Ardeu) for the permission to use these images.

Located just around the corner from Brasov / Kronstadt and simply beautifuuuuuuuuuuuuuul!!! 🥰

Humorului Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox nunnery located about 5 km north of the town of Gura Humorului, Suceava County (historical region of Bukovina).

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

Open since May 2026 and beautiful. Directly opposite the Ministry of Tourism, next to the Art Museum, located at Calea Victoriei 115, you will find Grand Cafe de Bucharest.

We can only recommend it: a green oasis in the middle of the city and… simply a beautiful place to linger, have breakfast, drink a coffee, or more 🥰

A holiday in Romania? You didn’t have Romania “on your radar” yet, but you know someone who is totally enthusiastic about their last trip! So, you should look into it; Romania offers so much more than you expect 🥰

# Mountains, untouched nature, Black Sea, Danube Delta, culture(s) & history(ies), fortresses, castles, delicious food and of course … Dracula 🧛‍♂️ Transylvania (German: Siebenbürgen) is in Romania!

# 100% safe, EU, NATO and also Schengen (no border controls)
# Easy to reach: by car / camper via highway (Austria, Hungary), direct flights from many German airports in approx. 2 hours … but also via bus ( https://www.pletl.ro/ ) for the individual traveler
# Diverse travel offers from German tour operators (e.g. https://drs-reisen.de and many others)

More information, travel destinations and so much more:
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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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Hunedoara Castle (also known as Hunedoara Castle, in German Burg Eisenmarkt, in Romanian Castelul Corvinilor or Castelul Huniazilor, in Hungarian Vajdahunyadi var) is one of the most important non-ecclesiastical buildings in Transylvania.

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

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The listed castle has many other names (Corvinilor Castle, Castle of the Corvinians, Corvinus Castle, Corvinesti Castle, Corvin Castle, Iron Market Castle, Black Castle, Vajdahunyad Castle, Hunyadi Castle), which can be traced back to its location or its owners.

After 1440, the Hungarian statesman and military commander Johann Hunyadi had an existing fortification converted into the ancestral castle of the Hunyadis. In the second construction phase, the castle was extended from 1458 under King Matthias Corvinus. At the beginning of the 17th century, Prince Gábor Bethlen carried out further major alterations to the building. Today’s castle therefore features a mixture of different architectural styles.

The castle was in Austrian hands from 1724 and has been Romanian state property since 1918. As well as being an attraction for tourists, the castle is (and has been) used as a backdrop for a number of Romanian and international film productions. The castle now houses a museum.

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

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

The Black Church is one of the landmarks of the city of Brasov (German: Kronstadt) in Transylvania (German: Siebenbürgen).

Interior views from May 19, 2026.

Originally, it was consecrated as a Catholic church dedicated to the Holy Virgin Mary. With the Reformation in Transylvania, which among the Transylvanian Saxon population was strongly influenced by the reformer and later parish priest of Brasov, Johannes Honterus, the Catholic patronage was abandoned. The church has borne the name “Black Church” since the great city fire of 1689.

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

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 sights both in the resort of Busteni and in the Prahova Valley.

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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Pictures from early May of last year from Brasov / Kronstadt.

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Experience an unforgettable summer night under the open sky together with Transylvanian Saxons from all over the world, with dancing, a party, German hits, and much more!

Information & tickets: https://www.heide-reisen.de/events/zorabia-2026

This year again, the legendary ZORABIA – Transylvanian Night in White takes place as a major OPEN-AIR event near Hermannstadt (Sibiu).

The village of Saschiz (in Saxon: Keist, Kaest; in German: Keisd; in Hungarian: Szaszkezd) is part of the municipality of the same name in Mures County, Transylvania. High up on the mountain sits the fortress of the same name.

Saschiz is located on the way from Rupea to Sighisoara, about 15 km before Sighisoara.

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

The most famous Romanian dishes include mititeii*, belly soup** and mămăliguța***

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

** Belly soup belongs to the category of soups and is common in Romania in many recipe variants. Its peculiarity is the acidification with lemon and the addition of a lot of garlic. Belly means belly, which is the belly (Romanian / kuddel) of a ruminant (cattle).

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

The picture shows a traditional dish from the Bucovina region: Trout in a crust of sorghum with polenta and garlic (in English: trout in a crust of scallion with polenta and garlic)

Image source: Destination of the Year
Photo: Bucovina, I love you

The cave is located on the road connecting the Jiu Valley with the Hateg Country, about 6 kilometers from the city of Petrosani in Hunedoara County.

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

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

Welcome to Romania! Romania captivates visitors 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 and the Black Sea coast to the Danube Delta, Romania offers a wide range of possibilities for the perfect holiday. Modern cities, rich history, interspersed with unspoiled nature and villages where people live according to centuries-old traditions, enrich the experience of a “holiday in Romania.”

THE medieval festival in Sighisoara and a MUST for all fans of the Middle Ages, knights, princesses, and Schässburg / Sighisoara 🥰

From Friday (July 24) at 7 PM until Sunday (July 26) at 10 PM, many, many events will be offered at various squares and locations throughout the fortress and the city.

Visit the lavender bloom / a lavender field in Cristuru Secuiesc, located about 10 km east of Schässburg / Sighisoara in Harghita County.

In addition to the lavender field, many lavender-related products are also available.

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday / Sunday: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Directions (Google Maps):
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mNnFgDmPFbzSNeDz9

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.

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

https://discover-valcea.com

Situated at the foot of the Căpățânii Mountains, a mountain range in the Transylvanian Alps, on the territory of the village of Romanii de Jos, the monastery is about three kilometres (as the crow flies) north of the small town of Horezu.

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

Situated on a hill, the monastery complex is surrounded by two fortifications. The smaller outer wall surrounds the entire monastery estate with its hermits. The second is formed on three sides by buildings of different heights and a wall to the east. The entrance to the monastery is on the south side through a bell tower with a massive steel-armored wooden gate. The church of the Monastery of Saints Constantine and Helen in the centre of the complex is 32 metres long, 14 metres high and was built between 1693 and 1697. In the vestibule of the church there are several tombs, the most beautiful one decorated with marble and a carved lid, intended for Prince Brâncoveanu, but which did not fulfil its purpose and was therefore never used. The large iconostasis is carved in lime wood and covered with gold.

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

We thank Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea for the permission to use these pictures.

Alba Iulia (known in German as Karlsburg or Weißenburg, and in Hungarian as Gyulafehérvár) is the county seat of Alba County in the historic region of Transylvania.

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Not overcrowded, clear water, and the beautiful beach can be reached directly on foot from the town. Sulina, the secluded town in the Danube Delta, located where the Danube flows into the Black Sea 🥰

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We thank Sulina fabuloasa for these pictures (July 5, 2026).

28 informative pages, currently printed in four languages (DE, EN, RO, HU) and already available online in seven (7).

The brochure can be browsed / viewed online at https://discover-sighisoara.com and can also be purchased ON SITE in Sighisoara for 20 Lei (approx. 3.80 Euro):

## to be found in Sighisoara
Restaurant / Cafe Martini & Habermann, directly above the city park > https://maps.app.goo.gl/N3nXg1vv6XE7vzri7
Transylvania Souvenirs, shortly before the Scholars’ Stairs > https://maps.app.goo.gl/pvumVkaQxGdhisrB9
Cafe Atelier Specialty Coffee, in Umbrella Street > https://maps.app.goo.gl/vEXUSiVQy3pWGzJi9
Mercure Sighisoara Binderbubi Hotel & Spa > https://maps.app.goo.gl/NX5FXZMCpPtrYFoz9

## approx. 10 km towards Medias
Domeniul Dracula Daneș > https://maps.app.goo.gl/tfZBgY8CBzjzEzsc7

## Targu Mures
Info Point Visit Mures > https://maps.app.goo.gl/qLnE8tPv73ZMGG7L8

More languages and information coming soon

Besides the natural beauties, there is of course more in the Danube Delta, for example, plenty of fish. There are many traditional dishes, and the preparation is not exactly like in a German kitchen 😁 But from personal experience, it is very, very tasty 😋😋

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Our thanks to Plimbări cu barca Delta Dunării – Murighiol / Boat trips in Danube Delta for allowing us to use these images.

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

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

Pictures from these days… Sulina beach, the Danube Delta… arrive, relax, discover and / or simply enjoy… pure 🥰

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Transalpina, Transfăgărășan, Bucegi and Făgăraș Mountains and many others. There are many wonderful trails through Romania’s mountains and nature.

Let yourself be seduced and enchanted. Romania is looking forward to your visit.

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Corabia Piraților / Beach Club Avrig / Freck. Swimming fun very close to Sibiu, in Transylvania. Daily from 09:00 AM to 08:00 PM.

Beach Club Avrig (Corabia Piraților), located 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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Simply relax by the pool, enjoy the palace gardens and the restaurant opposite, and spend a day, a weekend, or even your entire holiday there. It is the perfect place for it.

The Monastery of Saint Basil the Great is located near the city of Cluj-Napoca (Klausenburg) in Transylvania.

Thank you to Ms. Gina S. for the video.

The Monastery of Saint Basil the Great is located near the city of Cluj-Napoca in Transylvania. It is picturesquely situated on a hill overlooking the Tarnița reservoir.

Basil of Caesarea (later called the Great) was an ascetic, bishop, and theologian, and one of the most prominent figures in late antique Christianity; he died around the year 346.

We thank Ms. Gina S. for these beautiful pictures from her current motorcycle trip through Romania.

Bistrița Gorges is located in Buila-Vânturarița National Park, Vâlcea county and flows along the Bistrița river with the same name.

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Thank you Vâlcea National Tourist Information and Promotion Center for permission to use these images ( photographer: Marian Stan).

Bologa Fortress (Hungarian: Sebesvár) is an important medieval ruin in Cluj County, Transylvania. The site also contains the ancient Roman auxiliary fort Resculum, built around 110 AD.

The fortress in Poieni commune once secured the strategically important valley of the Sebes River and was part of the Dacian Limes.

We thank Mr. Iercosan Marian for these beautiful pictures from early June 2026.

The “Palatul Parlamentului” (Palace of the Parliament) in Bucharest, covering approximately 360,000 square meters, is not only the second-largest administrative building in the world (after the Pentagon in Washington), but also holds the number one spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for the heaviest building on Earth.

We would like to thank Mr. Daniel Sippel for these current and beautiful pictures from late June / early July 2026. Thank you very much 🥰

The TransApuseana (also known as Transalpina de Apuseni) stretches over a length of approximately 78 kilometers on the county road DJ107I and connects Aiud, located in the valley, with the Bucium / Abrud region in the heart of the Apuseni Mountains.

Both endpoints are located in Alba County. Start / End (East): Aiud (connection to the A10 motorway). The road branches off at Aiudul de Sus and leads up into the mountain world. End / Start (West): The area around Bucium and Abrud (connection to the national road DN74).

We thank Ms. Gina S. for these beautiful pictures from her current motorcycle trip through Romania.

View from the church tower of the fortified church

Vacation in Romania, self-drive or with a tour operator directly on site: DRS Reisen GmbH in Stuttgart, info@drs-reisen.de, Tel.: 0711 477 145 20

Contact: https://drs-reisen.de/

Over 100 different travel offers to Romania await you in the fields of: hiking tours, cycling tours, cultural tours, rental car tours, small group tours, wine tours, trips to the Danube Delta (offers also for campers), city breaks, and much more … !

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Years of experience and a wide range of nature experiences, cultural trips, and adventures in and to Romania: riding holidays, MTB tours, hikes and hiking trips, premium wine tours, truffle hunting & wine tastings, cultural trips, kayaking, adventure enduro motorcycle tours, photo tours, and much more … !

Untouched nature and plenty of history, traditions and customs, vibrant cities and quiet country life, time for hiking, the beach and the Black Sea, the Danube Delta, castles and fortresses, 180 fortified churches in Transylvania, diverse delicious specialties, Count Dracula and sooooo much more 🥰

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

Biertan is part of the first German-Saxon settlements and was already mentioned in documents in 1398 (other sources: 1402).

Like every Saxon settlement, it stands out for its row of houses arranged around a central square, above which the imposing fortified church rises. Between 1572 and 1867, Biertan was the seat of the Saxon episcopate (bishop’s seat of the Evangelical Church A.B.), which favored the development of one of the largest rural communities in Transylvania around this fortified church. It is a medieval and architectural treasure in Romania, definitely worth a visit.

Carta Monastery (Kerz in German) is a former Cistercian (Benedictine) monastery in Transylvania, Romania.

It is located on the left bank of the Olt River, almost exactly halfway between the cities of Sibiu and Făgăraș, and is currently an Evangelical Lutheran church.

The exact date of the foundation of the Carta Monastery (Latin: monasterium beatae Mariae virginis in Candelis de Kerch) is unknown. A document from Constanta, dated 17 April 1418, issued by Sigismund, King of Hungary, vaguely states that the monastery was founded, built and granted rights and privileges by its predecessors. Cistercian documents from the 13th-15th centuries, collected and analysed by Leopold Janauschek, mention the year of the monastery’s foundation as around 1202-1203.monastery around 1202-1203.

Pictures from yesterday evening / at night (May 8, 2026, 10 PM to 1 AM). Despite the late hour, the city has its own brightness and atmosphere. Diverse impressions!

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A wonderful journey by bicycle through Romania in the summer of a previous year. The part presented here passes through the counties of Arad, Timiș, and Caraș-Severin.

The route: Nadlac (in the west, border with Hungary) > Arad > Lipova (the bridge, a bit adventurous) > Timisoara (in German Temeswar) > Pischia (in German Bruckenau) > Moravita > Gradinari.

We thank Mr. Franz Bauer for granting permission to use these pictures. In the summer of 2021, he visited almost all of Romania by bicycle, and we have reported and will continue to report on this journey.

Located directly on the way to the Clock Tower, above Unirii Park, Restaurant / Café Martini & Habermann welcomes its guests with a beautiful terrace and a wide selection of regional, national, and international specialties.

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“A place with tradition for your soul” / “Locul cu tradiție pentru sufletul tău”, inviting you to relax and enjoy memorable moments.

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.

Handmade porcelain from Horezu and Saschiz, colorful wooden houses from Sighisoara (also handmade), art from Bucovina, and much more can be found in the Transylvania Souvenirs shop in Sighisoara / Schässburg. Everything here is handmade, authentic, and comes from the respective regions of Romania.

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From the Fortress Square in Schässburg / Sighisoara, take the street on the left, uphill toward the Covered Stairway. It is the fourth or fifth building on the left, just before the five-star Hotel Fronius.

This place is more than a souvenir shop… it is a small museum of Romanian history. And if you happen to strike up a conversation with the owner, you can learn so much about Romania right here in Sighisoara 🥰

And if you are already there… you can also purchase our new Sighisoara / Schässburg brochure (28 pages, A4) for 20 lei (€3.80). It is currently available in German, English, Romanian, and Hungarian.

Pictures from Deva (German name Diemrich) in Hunedoara County from summer 2025.

The Boutique Hotel von Graf (with a restaurant in its inner courtyard), located high up in the Citadel and close to the Shoemakers’ Tower, is already beautiful from the outside at any time of day.

https://www.boutiquehotelvongraf.ro

But what awaits you after passing through the door—fascinating history and an enchanting atmosphere / charm—was more than a pleasant surprise for us. The hotel / restaurant is truly well worth a visit 🥰

Just a few minutes away from Sighisoara is the Dracula Danes Hof. A wonderfully beautiful and quiet place, perfectly surrounded by nature to enjoy a perfect holiday, exploring the area with horse-drawn carriages, taking riding lessons and riding excursions, relaxing by the pool or in the restaurant… and so much more!

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The town of Sighisoara is just a 10-minute drive away, a gem in Transylvania that should definitely be visited. But the surroundings offer much more—time for a holiday at Dracula Danes Hof, a perfect location to discover the region.

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Just enjoy, relax… soak in the stories and have a good time.

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And our tip: Take Five Coffee (on Strada Lucian Blaga 5, the parallel street to the right of Umbrella Street). A coffee, a chat, admire the “coffee tiger,” simply beautiful > https://maps.app.goo.gl/sXfjdKi87zo9ei7Z9

And the journey continues, over the Transfagarasan to the heart of Romania… Transylvania. Visiting a bear watching station, a visit to Dracula (Bran), and also driving on some more “challenging” roads 😅

Beautiful pictures (late June 2026) and impressions that we received from Ms. Traxl from her last trip through Romania by camper.

Thank you very much for the beautiful pictures and we wish you many more good travels and fun on your next holiday in Romania 😊

Those travelling on the motorway from Hungary to Romania can reach Timisoara quickly and easily. European Capital of Culture in 2023, it is a city of diverse cultures and nations living in harmony, with many, many stories to tell.

Timisoara has been shaped in many ways over the centuries by the Banat Swabians (Germans), Hungarians, Serbs, Romanians, and history itself. Today, all of this can be found together in the heart of the city.

During the Austro-Hungarian period, Timisoara was also shaped by the architecture of renowned Viennese architects. In some parts of the city, visitors almost feel as if they are in Vienna, which is why Timisoara rightly bears the name “Little Vienna.”

And PS: Since 2020, Timisoara has had a German mayor, Mr. Dominic Fritz, who has accomplished a great deal and, in our opinion, is very committed to the city 😊

A wide range of events (here: the Jazz Festival, held from July 1 to 5, 2026) throughout the city (mostly free of charge) | Restaurants, cafés, and bars, wonderful temperatures, and a magnificent setting.

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The Maria Theresia Bastion, also known as the Maria-Theresia-Bastei, is a protected historical fortification in the city of Timisoara, located in the historic Banat region of western Romania.

The bastion / fortification is located east of the city center / old town. You can find shaded cafés there, and during the summer, events and performances are held periodically. Entry to the bastion is free of charge. The Info Center for Timis County is also located there.

Impressions from the first two days. Visit the Danube Festival in Ulm from July 3 to July 14, 2026. In the themed tent “Romania | Danube Delta,” you will find a wide range of information about Romania, the Danube, and the Danube Delta 😍

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At the highest point of the Transfagarasan, in the Carpathians of Romania, lies Lake Balea, which can be reached via the Transfagarasan road 🥰

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

Opening within the next days/weeks, unfortunately we do not know an exact date!

Photos: July of a previous year

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

It’s a 2-minute walk from the hotel, parking is everywhere, and the temperatures were perfect: about 30°C during the day and 18 to 22°C at night. If you’re in the area, we can recommend Sighisoara / Schässburg 1,000% 👍😍

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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First of all, a beautiful and typically German word, “Dampflokomotivenmuseum” (in Romanian: Muzeul locomotivelor cu abur), but definitely a wonderful place here in Hermannstadt / Sibiu for all railway fans and those who want to become one.

The museum, inaugurated in 1994, includes about 40 locomotives, both standard gauge and narrow gauge, as well as snow plows and steam cranes. Seven of these locomotives are still operational today and can be admired and ridden during special trips or trains.

The Steam Locomotive Museum is located opposite the main train station in Sibiu (in German: Hermannstadt) and consists of the former roundhouse and the turntable of the railway line. The exhibited locomotives were built between 1885 and 1959 in Romania and other countries such as Germany (Henschel & Sohn, Borsig, Schwartzkopff) and the United States (Baldwin Locomotive Works).

Mr. Roland Schmid sent us these photos. Thank you, dear Roland, we didn’t know about it until now and it really is something special.

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

The train runs daily from Oravita to Anina and is one of the oldest and most spectacular mountain railways in Romania, which was operated in 1863. viaducts crossing deep valleys. The railway road rises from 218 meters altitude (Oravita) to 558 meters altitude (Anina) and bypasses the Anina Mountains passing through the Jitin Valley.

We thank Banatul Montan for permission 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. 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.

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Visit the Danube Festival in Ulm from July 3rd to July 14th, 2026. In the themed tent “Romania | Danube Delta,” you will find a wide range of information about Romania and the Danube Delta 😍

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Beautiful pictures of the Deva Fortress by Mr. Iercosan Marian from the end of September 2025 🥰

This and many other travel destinations (more than 420 as of today) in Romania can be found here > https://rotravel24.com/rumaenien-bucket-list-top-reiseziele/

Pictures from early May 2026, a wonderfully warm day filled with many impressions. Construction is underway in many places, revealing much of the past (see the image of Piata Unirii); there are many historic buildings with deep history, but unfortunately also more and more places in need of renovation.

As a visitor, you should use taxis very, very carefully or not at all. Unfortunately, there are more and more drivers who are no longer trustworthy. A “special offer” without a meter for 3 km at 50 to 100 euros is becoming increasingly common. That is not good! Bolt is a good alternative (also because you see the cost BEFORE the ride), or you can walk or use public transport.

The historic buildings and especially the interiors of the churches / cathedrals are beautiful 😍 the old town is lively, very lively, and the restaurants are unfortunately adapting to rising energy prices 😅 0.5 liter beer for 34 Lei (about 7 euros) or 140 Lei (about 30 euros) for two traditional sausages, fries, a cola, and a beer. Bucharest has become (probably together with Cluj-Napoca) by far the most expensive hotspot in Romania!

In the evening and at night… the old town is increasingly turning into a party area. Clubs, table dancing, loud music, and many “offers”. A trend that we (Urlaub in Rumänien) don’t really like, but… it is what it is!

Nevertheless, we would recommend everyone to visit Bucharest / the Old Town. Many impressions, lots of history, and many experiences. You shouldn’t miss Bucharest, if only for the green frogs that you can sometimes find dancing in front of Parliament (our picture) 😁🥰

To cross rivers, there are many regions in Transylvania that are still hanging bridges, suitable only for pedestrians.

They are mostly made of wood and remind a bit of Indiana Jones movies in terms of construction and condition / accessibility 😁

These images were made on the Buzau River on the way to Brașov (Kronstadt).

Archita (German: Arkeden, Hungarian: Erked) is part of the commune Vânători in the historical region of Transylvania.

The commune was probably founded around the year 1200 by German settlers. From 1324 until 1876 Arkeden politically belonged to the Schäßburg seat. By the Andreanum, the “Golden Charter” of 1224, the territory of Arkeden was assigned to the province of Hermannstadt. The first documentary mention dates from 1341.

Until around 1700 Arkeden was an exclusively German community; later Roma and Romanians settled there.

About 18 km west of Sighetu Marmatiei lies the “Merry Cemetery,” one of the most visited sights in the region / Maramures County.

The crosses, painted by local craftsmen, are done in bright 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.

Bologa Fortress (Hungarian: Sebesvár) is an important medieval ruin in Cluj County, Transylvania. The site also contains the ancient Roman auxiliary fort Resculum, built around 110 AD.

The fortress in Poieni commune once secured the strategically important valley of the Sebes River and was part of the Dacian Limes.

We thank Mr. Iercosan Marian for these beautiful pictures from early June 2026.

Alongside the Transalpina, it is one of the most beautiful mountain roads in Romania (Sibiu County), usually open from mid-June (including the current period) until October.

During the summer and the holiday season, especially on weekends, it can get quite crowded 😅, as it is a cool excursion destination at an altitude of over 2,000 meters when the valleys below are experiencing high temperatures.

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