(4 July 2026)
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% 👍😍
(4 July 2026)
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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(4 July 2026)
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.
(4 July 2026)
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.
(4 July 2026)
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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(3 July 2026)
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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(3 July 2026)
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/
(3 July 2026)
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) 😁🥰
(3 July 2026)
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).
(3 July 2026)
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.
(2 July 2026)
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.
(2 July 2026)
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.
(2 July 2026)
Pictures from the end of May 2026 of the fortress complex in Targu Mures, Mures County, which dates back to the 17th century.
The fortress is well preserved / restored, surrounded all around by high defensive walls. It also includes a church, a beautiful park / lawns to relax on, and a café / restaurant. Admission to the fortress is free.
(2 July 2026)
Unassuming, but definitely not to be missed! 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.
And why? Because here you will find traditions and stories from all over Romania: pottery from Horezu and Saschiz, colorful wooden houses from Sighisoara, artwork from Bucovina, and much more… everything is handmade and authentic!
This place is much 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 🥰
(2 July 2026)
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.
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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.
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.
(1 July 2026)
Sulina, the town in the Danube Delta, located where the Danube flows into the Black Sea.
Beautiful pictures (late June 2026) by our friend Călin from a wonderful beach that is unlike the beaches around Constanta.
(1 July 2026)
Seen and photographed by chance. Despite having seen hundreds of storks in Romania, we had never really thought about how a stork drinks 🤔
The beak is long, and the neck is too, and when you look at the pictures in sequence… phew, we’re glad we can enjoy our drink simply from a glass or a bottle 😅
Seen between Sovata and Targu Mures on June 29, 2026
(1 July 2026)
Pictures from May 13, 2026, of the newly renovated Old Casino, located directly on the Black Sea in Constanta 🥰
The building was first constructed as a wooden structure in 1880. In 1910, the casino was rebuilt in the Art Nouveau style according to the plans of architect Daniel Renard. It is regarded as Romania’s most famous Art Nouveau building and is the landmark of the city of Constanta.
(1 July 2026)
(1 July 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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