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

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

Bran Castle (Törzburg in German) is located in the region of Transylvania Brașov.

Whether or not Dracula (if he ever existed) or his “human” representative (Vlad III. Draculea, Vlad the Impaler, Vlad the Impaler) lived here/was or not … the castle and the whole region is definitely worth a visit.

Thanks Castelului Bran for permission to use these images.

Putna Monastery is located about 70 kilometers from the city of Suceava, in the Suceava district of the same name.

Today it belongs to a group of Romanian Orthodox monasteries – the Moldavian monasteries – in southern Bukovina (Bucovina).

The monastery was built between 1466 and 1469 and consecrated in 1470. In the Monastery Museum, many precious manuscripts, maps, paintings, icons, linen cloths and other ecclesiastical objects are preserved until the 15th century. century back preserved. Of particular note are the self-portrait of Stephen’s second wife, Maria von Mangop, and the skull of St. Ghenadie.

Thanks to Mrs. Farkas Ildiko Farkas ( facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75 ) for permission to use these wonderful images (June 2022).

The Botanical Garden of the small town of Jibou (in Romanian: Gradina Botanica a l’Institut de Cercetari Biologice din Jibou) in Salaj county is named after its founder Vasile Fati (1932-2007).

It is about 10 hectares (100,000 m2) in size and located in the northeastern part of Jibo, on the banks of the Somes River.

Photos: https://destinatiaanului.ro/

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

“Romania, Day 10 – Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve.
Waking up early was worth it. The boat trip at sunrise was WOW.
A lazy day in the campground today, doing a little cleanup, continue tomorrow. A few pics of the lovely Danube Delta, could have done a lot more. Hard to believe that last week there were drone attacks on a Ukrainian port about 25 km away. But we feel very safe here.

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Thanks to Gerhard Daniela Zitzmann for images and text.

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

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

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Pictures of Valcea county in the summer of 2023. Perfect for all those who love relaxation, springs and healing waters, nature, tradition or even wine and good food.

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We’ve “poked around” a bit through last year’s posts and put together a selection of our favorite photos. We’ve traveled well in Romania and these are not the only places worth visiting.

In conclusion, vacation destinations for the next 3 – 5 years are secured.

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Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula, Dracula Fan Club (https://draculafanclub.com), photographers Daniel Micu, Relu Chiriac and Marius Nistor, romania iq (https://www.instagram.com/romania_ig), Banatul Montan, Plimbari cu barca Delta Dunarii – Murighiol / Boat trips in Danube Delta and Castelul Bran for permission to use these images.

We’ve “poked around” a bit through last year’s posts and put together a selection of our favorite photos. We’ve traveled well in Romania and these are not the only places worth visiting.

In conclusion, vacation destinations for the next 3 – 5 years are secured.

You can also visit us at
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Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula, Dracula Fan Club (https://draculafanclub.com), photographers Daniel Micu, Relu Chiriac and Marius Nistor, romania iq (https://www.instagram.com/romania_ig), Banatul Montan, Plimbari cu barca Delta Dunarii – Murighiol / Boat trips in Danube Delta and Castelul Bran for permission to use these images.

Simply wonderful !!!!

Just a few kilometers from the city of Oradea, Bihor County, lies Baile Felix, a spa town with internationally renowned hot springs.

The thermal springs in Băile Felix have been in use for about a thousand years. The water temperature varies between 20 and 49 °C. The spa town has a modern cultural center with a theater, cinema, concert hall, library, numerous sports grounds and outdoor swimming pools supplied with thermal water. Cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars, bookshops and shopping facilities of all kinds.

The parks with alkaline sulphur springs are home to the pink-flowered water lily “Nymphaea lothus thermalis”, a plant unique in Europe and a botanical relic from the Tertiary period. It is the landmark of the town of Bad Felix; a neighborhood is named after it: The Water Lily (Seelotus).

Among the baths’ famous guests are Marlene Dietrich, Charlie Chaplin and painter Salvador Dali. Today, with 200 springs, Bad Felix is the largest spa resort in Romania.

We thank Mrs. Anda Crihana for sending us these pictures (July 2022). Thank you Anda!

Pictures from August 2022 in Mamaia, Constanta and we are already looking forward to the next summer vacation 2024.

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

Sarmele are not prepared everywhere in Romania according to the same recipe. Depending on region and individual taste, they also vary in size from place to place.

Sarmaua contains meat wrapped with other ingredients in vine leaves or pickled cabbage. Sarmal can also be meatless (vegetarian) with vegetables.

We present a special recipe from Moldova with meat stuffing.
To 1 kg of minced meat (pork, beef, chicken or a mixture) add:
– 4 – 5 medium onions
– 100 grams of rice
– salt, pepper – 1 teaspoon each
– Dill and parsley – to taste
– Tomato broth (150 grams)
– 4 tablespoons oil (in combination with chicken)

If the meat is lean, add a few tablespoons of breadcrumbs or cornmeal to bind the mixture better. Mix the contents well and then wrap in vine leaves or cabbage, depending on your preference.
Cook for about two (2) hours, placing the sarmals close together in a saucepan and adding water. When the liquid in which the sarm is cooking is low, add hot water to compensate.
Check after the first hour of cooking and then as often as you think necessary.

Thanks to “Mom” Postolache for the recipe and to her daughter for her hard work and pictures.

About 120 sarme are made from the amount of ingredients. These are usually eaten with Smantana (sour cream/sour cream) and Ardei chili (chili peppers). Also, depending on the region, white bread and Mardolina (made from corn grits, similar to Italian Mardolina) are added.

We wish you Pofta buna (Bon apetit)

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

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

The glamping facility Brancoveanu which approx. 15 minutes from the village / monastery of Horezu, offers a unique experience and pure relaxation in Valcea county.

✅ Igloos with 2 double beds ( 2 adults + 2 children )
✅ Swimming pool and relaxation areas
✅ Private bathroom and heating
✅ Breakfast included and dinner available ( with vegan options )
✅ Many tourist attractions in the area
✅ Electric charging station

More details at: https://www.brancoveanuglamping.com/acasa.html

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

Bistritz, in Romanian Bistrița, in Hungarian Beszterce, in the county of Bistrița-Năsăud in northern Transylvania, is the capital of the so-called Nösnerland.

The town’s landmark is the Protestant parish church with the highest church tower in Romania (75 meters). The church was badly damaged in a major fire in 2008. Extensive restoration and renovation works were completed this year. From the tower of the parish church, which can be reached by elevator, there is a fantastic view of the city and the surrounding mountains.

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

Those vacationing in and around the Prahova Valley have a wide range of opportunities to experience history, adventure and nature.

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

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

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

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

Images from July 2023 of Alba Iulia (Alba county), the center of the city with the fortress and beyond, in the heart of Transylvania.

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

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From the Carpathian Mountains and the Black Sea coast to the Danube Delta, Romania as a travel destination offers a wealth of possibilities for the perfect vacation. Modern cities, steeped in history, interspersed with unspoiled nature and villages where people live according to centuries-old traditions enrich the experience of “vacationing in Romania”

The Black Sea and summer are waiting for you! Mamaia, Constanța, Vama Veche, Sulina and many, many other places … the choice is huge and the summer vacation is still far too short.

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The carpenter’s tower of Sibiu / Sibiu ( in Romanian: Torreul Dulgherilor ) was in the 14th century. 17th century built by the Saxon carpenter guild of Hermannstadt.

The tower was part of the city’s third fortified ring and is today the left tower, defensive wall and fortress still preserved. It is located on the Zitadellenstraße ( Harteneckgasse, named after the mayor Johann Sachs von Harteneck ).

The pottery tower was built in the 15th century by the Saxon guild. It was also part of the town’s third fortified ring and is located to the right of the preserved defensive and fortress wall.

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

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

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We have received evidence that Vlad III also visited Törzburg (Bran) and is certainly involved somehow in today’s game. HAI ROMANIA!

Born in (probably) Schässburg (Sighisoara), main character in Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula and one of the most famous characters in Transylvania.

Although the journey was long, for photographer Cătălin Urdoi it was worth every kilometer. Pictures from the Apuseni Mountains, which impressively describe the landscape.

The Apuseni Mountains (Romanian: Munții Apuseni, Hungarian: Erdelyi-kozephegyseg) is a mountain range in Transylvania, part of the Romanian Western Carpathians. The highest peak is the 1,849-meter peak of Bihor, and the Apuseni Mountains also have about 400 caves.

Thanks to photographer Cătălin Urdoi ( facebook.com/urdoi.catalin ) for permission to use these images.

A fairy-tale place in Avrig (Freck in German), a few kilometers southeast of Sibiu.

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You should indulge … with a stroll through the baroque garden in the restaurant (daily from 8:00 to 22:00) and the historic café. Or stay in the guest house for a longer stay / vacation.

The Transalpina, or “King’s Road” as it is also known, has been fully reopened since the beginning of June (as has the Transfăgărășanul).

It links the towns of Novaci in Gorj county and Sebeș in Alba county. The 138-kilometer-long road crosses the Parâng Mountains and has its highest point in the Urdele Pass.

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

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

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

Freshly photographed at the end of last week, we are pleased to present you these pictures. Salina Turda is located in the town of the same name in Cluj county, southeast of Cluj-Napoca.

We would like to thank Mr. Camille Feller and his wife Katja Feller for sending us these wonderful photos and giving us permission to use them. Thank you very much!

“Vero Italiano” (Real Italian). Italian-style food, freshly prepared right in front of your guests and located at the foot of Brasov’s landmark.

Visit the Cucinino Pasta & Pizza restaurant and indulge. And if you want to stay the night, the Boutique Hotel Casa Chitic is looking forward to welcoming you.

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Lake Ochiul Beiului is situated in the Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National Park in south-western Romania (Caras-Severin county), close to the border with Serbia and the villages of Oravița and Steierdorf (east-west and east, respectively).

It is up to 3.6 meters deep and about 15 meters in diameter. The magical green-blue water never freezes in winter, as the lake is permanently supplied with spring water.

Thanks to Ochiu Bei for permission to use these beautiful images.

Explore the Danube Delta and the Black Sea bays by kayak. A wonderful experience without the noise, slowed down, so to speak, and with lots and lots of closeness to nature, the animal world and yourself.

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We followed the journey of “Schnuff” and his biker friends in the summer of 2023 and got so many new impressions and wonderful pictures.

Bistrița is a city in northeastern Transylvania, in the district of Bistrița-Năsăud. The city is crossed by the Bistrița river of the same name and is situated near the Bârgău Mountains, on the slopes of which there is a wine-growing area

or “vacation in Romania gourmet summer dessert”

Visit the CUCININO restaurant in Brasov for a delicious pizza, pasta, a coffee or the perfect dessert at any time of the day

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Pictures from a trip to (national road 7C, return after Sibiu in the direction of Brasov) and through the Transfăgărășan, Balea Lake, Vidraru Dam and the Olt River.

Here: The approach and ascent of the Transfăgărășan.

We thank Mr. Roland Schmid for sending us the photos from his trip, which he took in August 2023. Thank you Roland.

Pictures from a trip to (national road 7C, return after Sibiu in the direction of Brasov) and through the Transfăgărășan, Balea Lake, Vidraru Dam and the Olt River.

Here: The approach and ascent of the Transfăgărășan.

We thank Mr. Roland Schmid for sending us the photos from his trip, which he took in August 2023. Thank you Roland.

Pictures from a trip to (national road 7C, return after Sibiu in the direction of Brasov) and through the Transfăgărășan, Balea Lake, Vidraru Dam and the Olt River.

Here: The approach and ascent of the Transfăgărășan.

We thank Mr. Roland Schmid for sending us the photos from his trip, which he took in August 2023. Thank you Roland.

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

Bran Castle (also known as Törzburg, Bran Castle in Romanian, Törcsvar in Hungarian) is located in the Transylvania region of Romania.
Whether Dracula (or his namesake “Vlad III Draculea”) lived here or elsewhere, the castle is definitely a sight worth seeing and worth a visit with its museum.

Between 1920-1947 it was the royal residence of King Ferdinand I and his wife, Queen Maria, and their daughter, Princess Ileana, who inherited the castle from her mother in 1938. The castle is currently owned by the Habsburg family, who received it back as legal property from the Romanian state in 2006 as part of the succession process.

Find out more about Bran Castle:
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Thanks Castelului Bran for permission to use these images.

Close to the Danube Delta, in the village of Jurilova, directly on the Golovița Lake (lake) and therefore also directly opposite the village of Gura Portiei / Black Sea, is located the Cupul Calator Pension.

https://www.cuplucalator.ro

Beautiful rooms, tradition mixed with delicious food and trips to the Black Sea and the Danube Delta … perfect.

Room prices (bookable online, also in German) are around 750 – 800 lei (150 – 160 euro), however, the price is per room for two people (minimum booking period is three days), including breakfast and traditional dinner (possibly also slow food) for both persons, half board, bike rental and more.

In addition to exploring on foot or by bike, you can also book trips to the Danube Delta, the famous town of Gura Portiei or the Black Sea. The offer is so rich and one vacation is far too short!

Relax, luxury and wonderful experiences in the Danube Delta. Visit the 5* Lebada Luxury Resort & SPA and let yourself be pampered.

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

The town of Sighișoara (in German Schässburg / Schäßburg, in Hungarian Segesvar) is one of the most important and also the most colorful towns in Mureș County.

Sighișoara is located in the historic region of Transylvania, in the heart of Romania.

Image: Bianca Fazacas

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Hunedoara Castle (also known as Hunedoara Castle, Iron Market Castle in German, Corvin Castle or Huniazilor Castle in Romanian, Vajdahunyadi var in Hungarian) 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 Hunedoara (German name: Eisenmarkt) in western Romania.

We would like to thank Mr. Camille Feller and his wife Katja Feller for sending us these beautiful photos and giving us permission to use them. Thank you very much!

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

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The Muntele Mic massif is a mountain range in the Retezat-Godeanu Mountains, which are part of the Southern Carpathians.

It is situated between the Țarcu Mountains, the Godeanu Mountains and the Retezat Mountains. The highest peak is the Varful (mountain) Muntele Mic with an altitude of 1802 meters. It is a small but popular ski resort in Banat, 130 kilometers from Timișoara. There are six (6) slopes with different levels of difficulty: Borlova 1, Borlova 2, Valsanu, Nordica, Isai, Felix.

Little Mountain is also popular with hikers in summer and is easily accessible by car.

We thank Ms. Corinna Haisch Coliev for sending the photos/text. We would also like to thank Little Mountain Online for permission to use the photos.

Transalpina, Transfăgărășan, Bucegi and Făgăraș Mountains (Făgăraș Mountains) and many others. There are many wonderful mountain and nature trails in Romania.

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Be seduced and charmed. Romania is looking forward to your visit.

Near the town of Anina is the Bigar waterfall, which was created out of travertine (calcareous tuff) and in 2013 topped the World Geography website’s list of the world’s most impressive waterfalls.

A large slab of cantilevered travertine collapsed under its own weight on June 7, 2021. Since then the waterfall’s image has changed, but it is and remains well worth a visit.

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

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

Viscri is/became famous through King Charles III, who owned a house/estate here and regularly visited the village.

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

In the 12th century, the Seclavs (a Hungarian-speaking population group in eastern Transylvania) built a small church with a Romanesque hall here before the German settlers. It was enlarged in the 13th century. After the first Turkish invasions, the church was fortified in the 14th century and a fortified ring with defense towers was erected.

We would like to thank the photographer of the images (early September 2021) Brian Randall for permission to use them.

In spite of everything, and as always: please never feed the bears, do not lure them, do not get out of the car and, if possible, drive slowly. Bears are part of Romania and we are therefore also publishing new images/videos of them. However, as with all things, please act responsibly towards the animal(s) and yourself. Thank you very much!

We would like to thank Mr. Camille Feller and his wife Katja Feller for sending us the video and giving us permission to use it!

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Carturesti Carusel bookstore is much more than just a “bookstore”. It’s located in the historic center of Bucharest and spreads over six floors (6) with a total area of 1,000 m2.

An upstairs bistro, a multimedia room in the basement and a contemporary art gallery on the first floor are inviting and fun to look, browse, stay and shop.

The elegant 19th-century building. In 1903, the property of the famous Chrissoveloni banking family was confiscated during the communist period and turned into a shop. After 1990, the building was revived by the current owner Jean Chrissoveloni, in collaboration with the architectural firm Square One.

Pictures of the beach in Constanța and the Black Sea, Mamaia and the surrounding villages.

Pictures from Munich, the 3:0 European Championship match with Ukraine was perfect, and next Saturday is already the next challenge: Belgium! It will be interesting and exciting. And we will definitely be back online.

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The village/community Barsana (old spelling Birsana) is located in the Maramures district.

Situated in a beautiful landscape, Barsana has tourist attractions such as the wooden church “The Entry of the Mother of God from the Church” built around 1720 in the center of the village.

The monastery of Barsana, located on the south-eastern outskirts of the village, was first mentioned in 1390, but abandoned and dismantled again in 1800. The buildings on the site today were rebuilt in wood at a later date. A convent of Romanian Orthodox Romanian Orthodox nuns is located there today.

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The Oravița – Lisava – Anina railway line (in Caras-Severin county) was inaugurated on December 15, 1863, the first mountain railway in what is now Romania.

Construction began in 1861 and was a difficult engineering task, as the railroad is located in a mountainous region (the western part of the Banat Mountains). The 33.4 km long railway line has no less than 14 tunnels with a total length of 2.1 km and nine (9) viaducts.

The route starts in Oravița and then climbs the plateau of the Semenic Mountains on a route where no other road exists.

Thanks Banatul Montan for permission to use these images.

In the Natural Park Gradiștea Muncelului Cioclovina in Hunedoara county there are numerous gorges, among which Cheile* Crivadiei, Cheile* Banitei, Cheile* Roșia and Cheile* Taia.

* literal translation: gorge or ravine

Thanks Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

Shortly after leaving Brasov in the direction of Sinaia (Bucharest), turn left towards the Seven Stairs gorge.

It’s a good hour’s walk to the gorge, or the Seven Stairs, which is crisscrossed by a stream with clear, cool water and lots of nature. Even if you don’t enter the gorge via the stairs (there’s a fee, another three hours of walking!), the hike up there and back is certainly beautiful.

For hiking: sturdy footwear is highly recommended. Here and there, you’ll go over tree trunks, small wooden bridges and loose stones, or you’ll walk directly in the stream bed or on a gravel path. You should definitely take a drink with you.

We thank Mr. Andreas Knüpfer for allowing us to participate in his walk (summer 2023) through the city of Timișoara in western Romania. Thank you Andreas!

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Always a favorite: Salina Turda is a veritable museum of salt mining history. It is located in the town of Turda, which is in Cluj county.

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

Find out more:
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Thanks to Destination of the Year for permission to use these images: https://www.destinatiaanului.ro/

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The cave is located at an altitude of 1,640 meters in the nature reserve Piatra Rea (in the Rodna Mountains), near the Cailor waterfall.

In the Piatra Rea nature reserve you will find a diverse vegetation with rare subalpine and alpine plant species.

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We look forward to the next match, with 3 days to go: Belgium – Romania, on Saturday in Cologne, from 22:00 (RO), live on PRO TV and VOYO and ZDF Livestream in Germany.

https://www.zdf.de/sport/fussball-em/2024-gruppe-e-belgien-rumaenien-livestream-100.html

Măcin Mountains are a mountain range in Tulcea county, in the historical landscape of Dobrogea in Romania.

As part of the northern Dobrogea massif, they lie between the Danube and the Black Sea. Its highest elevation is called Varful Țuțuiatul and is 467 meters high. Culmea Pricopanului (pictured) is about 20 kilometers east of the city of Brăila.

Thanks to Relu Chiriac, Galați, for permission to use these images (early May 2021).

also known as Lake Bulea, is a glacial lake in the Romanian Carpathians.

It is located in the Făgăraș Mountains, on the Transfăgărășan Great Transfăgărășan Highway, between the Negoiu and Moldoveanu Mountains.

Many other information and travel destinations in Romania:
https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/ | https://welcome-to-romania.com

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

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

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

During the European Football Championship (EFC) in Germany, more than 620 taxis can be found in cities such as Hamburg, Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt, presenting Romania in beautiful pictures.

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It’s time to discover the country. Unspoiled nature, diverse history and historic buildings combine with culture, tradition, delicious specialties and much more

Close to the Danube Delta, in the village of Jurilova, directly on Lake Golovița and, therefore, right opposite the village of Gura Portiei / Black Sea, is located the Pension Cupul Calator.

https://www.cuplucalator.ro

Beautiful rooms, tradition combined with delicious food and trips to the Black Sea and the Danube Delta … perfect.

Room prices (you can book online, also in German) are around 750-800 lei (150-160 euro), however, the price is per room for two people (minimum booking period is three days), including breakfast and traditional dinner (slow food is possible) for both persons, half board, bike rental and much more.

As well as exploring on foot or by bike, you can book trips to the Danube Delta, the famous town of Gura Portiei or the Black Sea. There is so much to offer and one vacation is far too short!

The parish of Feldioara (Marienburg in Romanian) is getting ready to put on festive clothes again and everyone is invited to take part in the story of the Pentecost celebration.

It will take place on Sunday, June 23, from 11.00 a.m. in the center of Feldioara parish. The Feldioara community looks forward to sharing a special day in the spirit of local traditions!

Source: Centrul de Informare Turistică Feldioara

The Teiuș monastery in the Caras-Serverin district was built in 1999. It comprises several small churches surrounded by an impressive garden with roses and trees.

Thanks Banatul Montan for permission to use these images.

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

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

The Cozia Monastery was built in 1388 by Mircea the Elder near the village of Călimănești, on the Alt river (Olt). It is located in the county of Valcea, in the historical region of Valcea.

https://discover-valcea.com

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

It’s about to start and we are keeping all five fingers crossed for Team Romania

Onlineshop FRF Deutschland | https://romania-euro24.de

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks to Mr. Liviu Jakob ( facebook.com/leaveu.jacobs ) for the photos and permission to use them. Thank you

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

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

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

The city of Piatra Neamț is situated in the east of northern Romania (Neamț County) in the so-called Westmoldau (West Moldavia), at the foot of the Eastern Carpathians.

The city is about one hour by car ( 60 km ) from Bacau and is surrounded by beautiful nature and many attractions.

Now in early spring, but also all year round … a great place for a hike in the mountains of Transylvania / Transylvania.

Besides a wonderful view of the still snow-capped Bucegi Mountains, you’ll also find the rustic-elegant restaurant Amfiteatrul Transilvania. It is located in a restored 19th-century farmhouse and is approx. 10 km south of Bran ( municipality of Moieciu de Sus, accessible via Bran, Moieciu de Jos, Cheia ).

Learn more about the restaurant: Amfiteatrul Transilvania

Thanks to Mrs. Teodora Mocanu for permission to use this photo.

House built 100 years ago… in the middle of the mountains in Brasov County. Simple yet connected to nature, an experience that will always be remembered.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/house-pelinica/

Thanks to Relu Chiriac for permission to use these images.

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

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

Thanks to the city of Arad for permission to use these images:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-arad/

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

Stavropoleos Monastery is an Orthodox monastery in the center of Bucharest, the Romanian capital.

It was built in 1724 in Brancoveanu style by the Greek monk Ioanichie Stratonikeas and is considered one of the most beautiful and important architectural monuments of the Romanian capital. The church is dedicated to Archangels Michael and Gabriel.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Whether it’s a business trip, a short break or a city trip, Hermanns Hotel 4* offers everything you need to make the most of your visit to Romania.

It is the perfect place for a stay in this charming and historic city and a tour of Transylvania.

Find out more about this German-speaking host:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/hermanns-hotel…/

Peles Castle was built in 1874 and is located near Sinaia in Prahova county, about 50 km from Brasov (Kronstadt). It is one of Romania’s most beautiful castles and has been open to visitors since 1993.

https://kronstadt-erleben.de | https://willkommen-in-rumänien.de/

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

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

Images from the summer of 2023 of Cluj-Napoca (in German Klausenburg, in Hungarian Kolozsvar), the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj county in Transylvania (probably*).

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

Cluj-Napoca has an international airport and is located in north-western Romania.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these beautiful images (photos from the summer of 2023) and for his permission to use them.

* Possibly also Iași, Timișoara or Constanța. Unfortunately there are no exact numbers.

Romania has a large number of salt mines, most of which are open to visitors all year round. It’s a special experience for the whole family and definitely recommended as a day trip.

Salina Turda, Cluj county
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/turda-salt-mine/

Praid Salina, Harghita county
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/praid-salt-mine/

Salina Slanic, Prahova county
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/slanic-prahova…/

# Salina Ocnele Mari, Valcea county
https://discover-valcea.com/en/ocnele-mari-salt-mine/

# Salina Târgu Ocna, Bacău county.
It is the third largest salt mine and one of the oldest salt mines in Romania. With the Trotuș mine, at a depth of 240 meters, it is home to the largest respiratory disease treatment unit in the country. The mine is also home to one of the few places of worship in Romania built in the salt mines and dedicated to Saint Varvara. The salt mine is still used today to extract, process and sell salt in Romania and abroad. Between 90,000 and 120,000 tons of salt are extracted every year.

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

Images from the summer of 2023 of Cluj-Napoca (in German Klausenburg, in Hungarian Kolozsvar), the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj county in Transylvania (probably*).

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

Cluj-Napoca has an international airport and is located in north-western Romania.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these beautiful images (photos from the summer of 2023) and for his permission to use them.

* Possibly also Iași, Timișoara or Constanța. Unfortunately there are no exact numbers.

The Butii gorge is located in the Jiu Valley, about 35 kilometers from Petrosani, on the road 67A, which leads to Baile Herculane.

Thanks Go Hunedoara (photo: Atilla Dobai) for permission to use this image.

Cozia National Park (National Park) is located in the north-eastern part of Valcea county, in the administrative area of Brezoi, Călimănenești, Racovița, Perișani, Sălătrucel and Berislăvești.

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

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

The commune of Harman (German: Honigberg) is located in the historic region of Țara Barsei, about 12 kilometers northeast of the city of Brasov (Kronstadt).

In 1211, the Hungarian King Andrew II granted Burzenland to the Teutonic Knights, who settled there, built castles, brought German settlers to the region and founded villages such as Honigberg. Following disputes with the king, the Order was expelled from Burzenland in 1225, but the German settlements remained.

More information and many pictures:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/the-fortress-of-harman/

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

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

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

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

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

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

Order now online the official products and merchandise of FRF (Romanian Football Federation), the Romanian Football Federation, in Germany and get ready for the European Championship and Romania’s matches (Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne).

https://romania-euro24.de

Delivery also possible to all neighboring countries.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Protestant fortified church in Petersberg is the only one in Transylvania in which all three enclosure walls have been preserved.

The village was probably founded during the time of the Teutonic Order (1211-1225) and belonged to the Tartlau Hundred. It was first mentioned in a document from 1240. In this year, the Hungarian King Bela IV donated the villages of Tartlau, Honigberg, Marienburg and Petersberg to the Cistercian Order. The Order was to receive the tax revenues from these localities; in addition, no building work, works of art or cemeteries could be built, commissioned or consecrated without the Cistercians’ consent.

Many typical Transylvanian Saxon houses have been preserved in this village in Burzenland.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these beautiful images (photos taken in July 2023) and for permission to use them.

A photo of Kronstadt yesterday (June 11, 2024) evening around 19:00. A wonderful view of the city, which we can only recommend.

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

The city of Brăila is located in southeastern Romania on the Danube and adjacent to the Danube delta.

The nearest larger city Galati is about 15 km downstream (east) away.

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

Diana Cristea, Ovidiu Gruescu, Miriana Doroban, Mădălina Ecaterina

The Medveles találkozóhely bear reserve in Covasna county is located about 35 kilometers from the city of Brasov (Kronstadt), northeast towards Sfântu Gheorgh. And yes, the name doesn’t just sound Hungarian, it is Hungarian… because in this part of Romania, although much further east of Transylvania, the main spoken language is Hungarian.

Information and more(in English)
https://medveles.hu/en/programs/tourist-bear-watching

According to current estimates, between 8,000 and 10,000 brown bears live in the forests and mountains of the Romanian / Transylvanian Carpathians, and anyone who has always wanted to meet a bear “eye to eye”, without danger, has the opportunity to do it up close here. The Bear Viewing Center offers visitors and photographers professionally guided and mentored contact with a wealth of offerings, from bear sightings to off-road vehicle tours.

Thanks to Observator de ursi for permission to use these wonderful images.

Pure relaxation, being pampered with delicious meals made with local produce, a swimming pool and yet adventure all around.

20% discount for those who book early until February 15:
https://conaculgrigorescu.com/…/fruehbucherangebote-2024

Conacul Grigorescu (Buzău county, near the village of Berca) offers a family atmosphere and is centrally located in the triangle Bucharest – Brasov – Danube Delta. It is also a perfect starting point for excursions to the Dealu Mare wine region or for hiking and sports adventures in the UNESCO Buzău Geopark.

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

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

Peles Castle is located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of the town of Sinaia, which lies on the road from Bucharest to Brasov (and vice versa, of course), in a valley of the Bucegi Mountains.

Thanks to Mr. Georg Schenk and https://www.instagram.com/romania_ig/ for permission to use these images.

“Vero Italiano” (Real Italian). Italian-style food, freshly prepared right in front of your guests and located at the foot of Brasov’s landmark.

Visit the Cucinino Pasta & Pizza restaurant and indulge. And if you want to stay the night, the Boutique Hotel Casa Chitic is looking forward to welcoming you.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/pasta-pizza…/
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/casa-chitic…/

In July/August 2023, I followed “Schnuff” and his biker friends on their journey through Romania, with wonderful pictures and experiences.

Here the municipality of Bazna (in German Baaßen or Baassen, in Transylvanian Saxon Baußen, in Hungarian Bazna or Felsobajom) in the district of Sibiu in Transylvania (pictures from mid-August 2023).

The fortified Protestant church in Baußen was built in the 14th century and rebuilt in the 16th century. Today, the church and part of the community center are listed buildings.

The city of Iași in northeastern Romania, in the evening or at night.

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Both the Transalpina and the Transfăgărășan are open… and especially here, but in many other regions, you can meet them again… brown bears.

Our big request in advance:
DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!
DO NOT ATTRACT BEARS!

BEARS are wild forest animals and not “objects of adventure”, please respect this during your trip and when you encounter one or more bears! Have fun, but stay in the car and keep going slowly.

There are around 8,000-10,000 brown bears living in the wild in Romania, and more and more bears are being attracted to roads and cities, the bears unfortunately getting food from some travelers and so they keep coming back on the roads, even with their cubs.

We understand, it’s quite an experience … but bears can also be dangerous and, more importantly, by feeding them, you are destroying the natural basis of life and perhaps even the life of animals … for a moment of attraction.

Therefore, please 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. This behavior will attract the bear because it thinks it has food. However, leaving your vehicle in such a situation to get a closer look at a bear should NEVER happen. Thank you!

A worth reading article on dealing with bears:
https://www.trentino.com/…/verhaltensregeln-bei…/

It should be noted that feeding bears in Romania has now become a punishable offense. Your vacation can end quickly and prematurely here!

In addition to the “typical German” shops like Lidl, Penny, Kaufland, DM and many others, there are many more shopping opportunities in Romania than in Germany and Austria.

The so-called “Grocers” in every village and almost on every street corner (comparable to the Edeka stores of 30 years ago) in the cities are open 7 days a week, many of them (especially in the cities) even 24/7.

Unlike in Germany and Austria, all supermarkets in Romania are also open every day (even on Sundays), usually from 7:00 to 22:00 or from 10:00 in shopping centers. Before public holidays or during school vacations, some supermarkets may even be open 7 days a week / 24 hours a day (e.g. the Carrefour supermarket chain in France).

But, back to the pictures, there are daily markets (called piata, comparable to German weekly markets, but seven times a week) all over the country, which also offer fresh produce (mostly fruits and vegetables, bakery products, but also many other products) fresh from the region and from neighboring or nearby countries (Turkey). One thing that makes Romania even more attractive for a vacation … Walking through the market every morning and buying fresh food for the day. Where else can you do that in German-speaking countries?

As for prices, the images are as of March 2023 in LEI (RON) (5 Lei / Ron corresponds to approx. 1 Euro)

Please note: Prices are in 2024 and have increased in some cases depending on the offer/season and, more importantly, vary greatly from region to region. The pictures shown are from Galați. The city is in a quiet location, directly on the Danube (800 meters wide and more) and at the beginning of the Danube Delta (bordering Ukraine). Current daytime temperatures, using this week (June 10-15, 2024) as an example: 27-35 degrees

Many tourists arrive with their own car or rent a car at the airport and are … a bit overwhelmed by the parking situation in Romania’s cities, so here are some tips and information.

Relaxed parking in Brăila
The city of Brăila is located in south-eastern Romania and has around 150,000 inhabitants. There is always plenty of parking in the center and …

Neighboring city Galati …
The city of Galati is also located in southeastern Romania and is the neighboring city of Brăila with about 300,000 inhabitants. In many parts of the city ( center, but also in the peripheral areas ) parking places are chargeable ( Monday to Saturday, every 8:00 – 20:00 clock ) Payment can be done via the parking machine on the website or via SMS ( Romanian phone number required ). IMPORTANT: On average, it takes only a short time to find a stylish yellow or orange immobilizer on the front wheel. Depending on the time of day, 200 or 300 lei ( about 40 or 60 euro ) are then due for removal.

Kronstadt ( Brasov ), take/plan time for your search
In the center or close to the center of Brasov ( Brasov ) is almost any time of the day it is not easy to find a parking place. There are few parking places and due to many restrictions ( single streets ) you may need to find a parking place. You really shouldn’t rush here! Parking spaces are subject to a fee ( Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm clock ) and can be via the parking machine on the website ( usually only one or two hours ) or. via the app ( also 24 hours/day ). Also, in Brasov there are paid parking spaces all over the city, so always pay attention to the appropriate signs.

Bucharest … without words
Parking in Bucharest is easy, either in the hotel parking lot or 20 km outside the city. Anyone who has ever been to Bucharest in their car will quickly notice … you need a lot of time, patience and also a certain serenity towards the driving style, which here is similar to some Italian cities. In many districts, downtown, shopping centers and many others, traffic is usually quite rough ( Navi: in 800 meters you reach your destination. Expected travel time: 48 minutes ) Parking is chargeable and can usually be paid on site, by SMS ( Roman phone number required ) or by app. Depending on the district ( old town ), it is very difficult or at extreme prices ( 300 lei ( 60 euro ) for 24 hours. On a “private parking lot” to find a parking space. Find a hotel with free parking and walk around or use a taxi / Uber or buses / metro, it’s worth it !
In the countryside and small towns

Here is almost always very relaxed, park, point. But please always take a look at any pointers ( usually near sights/destinations ). Can also be charged there.

More cities, experiences for parking in Romania are welcome as comments!

And on the side : RO Vignette …, to be able to use the highway, but also the country roads ( so it’s mandatory for every car ) you need a vignette. The Vignette ( RO Viniete ) can be bought and paid online ( German surface ) one month in advance ( so before your vacation ) Also the costs are manageable and ok. For a car, 3 euro for 7 days, 7 euro for 30 days, 13 euro for 90 days and / or 28 euro for a whole year. Rental cars already have this vignette, but still ask …

Here is the link: https://www.roviniete.ro/de/

Please note that when traveling in and to Romania. As of July 01, 2023, lights have also become mandatory during daylight hours in cities as well as outside cities (previously only outside cities).

Please also note that you need a vignette for almost all roads outside cities (highways, but also country roads). The costs are not high, and the vignette can be bought in advance at many gas stations, but also online (at least one month before arrival) https://www.roviniete.ro.

You also need a vignette for traveling to and from Hungary (on the highway). Aceasta poate fi achiziționată, de asemenea, online (link ca mai sus). You can also purchase the Austrian vignette via https://asfinag.at or from gas stations in Germany / Hungary (and of course in Austria, only then it is probably too late). Please always keep/take the invoice with you, in Austria you can also check the receipt in addition to the vignette.

Please note the speed limits in Romania:
max. 50 km / cities
max. 90 km / country roads (even if Google Maps shows 100 km!!!)
max. 130 km / autostrăzi.

Even if other drivers (trucks!!!) drive faster in cities, please respect the speed limit. For safety reasons and to avoid fines.

Pedestrians ALWAYS have priority at zebra crossings (unless there are traffic lights). Please note!

Have a safe journey | Have a good road!

Hunedoara Castle (also known as Hunedoara Castle) is one of the most important non-church buildings in Transylvania.
The rock castle was built on the remains of a 14th century fortification. Built and located in the south-western part of Hunedoara ( German name: Eisenmarkt ) in western Romania.

The listed castle bears many other names ( Corvin’s Castle, Corvinus Castle, Corvinesti Castle, Corvin Castle, Eisenmarkt Castle, Black Castle, Vajdahunyad Castle, Hunyadi Castle ) which can be traced in its location or its owners.

The Hungarian statesman and army leader Johann Hunyadi rebuilt an existing fortification after 1440 to become the ancestral castle of the Hunyadis. In the second phase of construction, the castle was extended in 1458 under King Matthias Corvinus. In the 19th century, Prince Gabor Bethlen made further major changes to the building. As a result, the current castle has a mixture of different architectural styles.

The castle has been in Austria since 1724 and has been in Romanian state ownership since 1918. Besides being an attraction for tourists, the castle is ( and has been used as a backdrop for a variety of Romanian and international movie productions. The castle now houses a museum.

Find out more:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/ausflugsziele…/

From Tulcea to Sulina or vice versa, to Sf Georghe, Crisan, Mila 23 and many other places in the Danube Delta.

https://www.navromdelta.ro/ (also in English)

Book your ticket online and simply enjoy the beautiful nature and drive to your destination:
https://www.navromdelta.ro/en/buy-tickets/

Beach Club Avrig (Corabia Piraților) opposite the Brukenthal Palace in Avrig, approx. 25 km south-east of Sibiu, near … the perfect summer solution.

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

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

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

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

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

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

We have launched the new version of our brochure “Holidays in Romania”. Now 64 pages long and full of information, in print in German or online in several languages.

It can be ordered online in Germany for a symbolic fee of € 2.80 (plus € 2.00 postage) and will be shipped from June 17 (brochures are currently still being printed) by our new distribution partner in Lower Bavaria.

https://romania-euro24.de/ro/echipa-nationala/19-brosura-vacanta-in-romania.html

Of course, you can still view/read the brochure online for free and in several languages.
https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/ | https://welcome-to-romania.com

If you need multiple brochures (100+) for e.g. an event/trade fair/event. Please contact us and we will find a common way. Please send a PM or an e-mail to office@red-frog-galati.com.

The Horezi Monastery (also known as Hurezu Monastery) is a Romanian Orthodox monastery of Romanian Orthodox nuns located in the historical region of Valahia Mica in Valcea.

https://discover-valcea.com

At the foot of Căpățânii, a mountain massif of the Transylvanian Alps, in the village of Romani de Jos, the monastery is located about three kilometers (air company) north of the small town of Horezu.

The cries of the nocturnal birds of prey (Romanian owls) that roost in the woods surrounding 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 was built in 1709 Until 1862 it was a man’s monastery. After the monks were transferred to Bistri ta, the nuns came to the monastery. The monastery complex has been restored several times since 1827 and is under conservation.

On a hill the monastery complex is surrounded by two fortifications. Outside a smaller wall surrounded the whole monastery estate with its hermits. The second is formed on three sides by different buildings and in the east by a wall. The entrance to the monastery is on the south side of a belfry, armored with a solid wooden gate with steel. The monastery church of Sfin ti Impara ti Constantine and Helen built in the middle of the complex in a cross shape is 32 meters long and 32 meters high and was built between 1693 and 1697 In the vestibule of the church there are some tombs, most beautifully equipped with marble and carved casing for Prince Brâncoveanu, but it did not fulfill its purpose and therefore was never used. The large iconostasis is carved in lime wood and encased in gold.

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

Thanks to Relu Chiriac, Galati, for permission to use these images.

Order now online the official products and merchandise of FRF (Romanian Football Federation), the Romanian Football Federation, in Germany and get ready for the European Championship and Romania’s matches (Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne).

https://romania-euro24.de

Delivery also possible to all neighboring countries.

The Horezi Monastery (also known as Hurezu Monastery) is a Romanian Orthodox monastery of Romanian Orthodox nuns located in the historical region of Valahia Mica in Valcea.

https://discover-valcea.com

At the foot of Căpățânii, a mountain massif of the Transylvanian Alps, in the village of Romani de Jos, the monastery is located about three kilometers (air company) north of the small town of Horezu.

The cries of the nocturnal birds of prey (Romanian owls) that roost in the woods surrounding 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 was built in 1709 Until 1862 it was a man’s monastery. After the monks were transferred to Bistri ta, the nuns came to the monastery. The monastery complex has been restored several times since 1827 and is under conservation.

On a hill the monastery complex is surrounded by two fortifications. Outside a smaller wall surrounded the whole monastery estate with its hermits. The second is formed on three sides by different buildings and in the east by a wall. The entrance to the monastery is on the south side of a belfry, armored with a solid wooden gate with steel. The monastery church of Sfin ti Impara ti Constantine and Helen built in the middle of the complex in a cross shape is 32 meters long and 32 meters high and was built between 1693 and 1697 In the vestibule of the church there are some tombs, most beautifully equipped with marble and carved casing for Prince Brâncoveanu, but it did not fulfill its purpose and therefore was never used. The large iconostasis is carved in lime wood and encased in gold.

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

Thanks to Relu Chiriac, Galati, for permission to use these images.

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

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/uir/ausflugsziele-sehenswertes-therme-bukarest/

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

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

We would like to thank Therme Bucharest for sending us these images and giving us permission to use them.

Sibiu at night … a city full of life.

In spring, summer and fall, temperatures are very pleasant at night as well, and many people come out to meet for a coffee in the city, to take advantage of the many offers or simply to stroll around the historic center of Sibiu.

Guided tours of the city can be found here: https://heide-reisen.de

Order now online the official products and merchandise of FRF (Romanian Football Federation), the Romanian Football Federation, in Germany and get ready for the European Championship and Romania’s matches (Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne).

https://romania-euro24.de

Delivery also possible to all neighboring countries.

The castle seen from above… from the so-called “vampire’s perspective”.

https://discover-brasov.com

We thank Mr. Amstad Beat for sending us these images and for permission to use them: https://motobiketrips.ch/

Near the town of Anina is the Bigar waterfall, which was created out of travertine (calcareous tuff) and in 2013 topped the World Geography website’s list of the world’s most impressive waterfalls.

A large slab of cantilevered travertine collapsed under its own weight on June 7, 2021. Since then, the waterfall’s image has changed, but it is and remains worth visiting.

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

We have launched the new version of our brochure “Holidays in Romania”. Now 64 pages long and full of information, in print in German or online in several languages.

It can be ordered online in Germany for a symbolic fee of € 2.80 (plus € 2.00 postage) and will be shipped from June 17 (brochures are currently still being printed) by our new distribution partner in Lower Bavaria.

https://romania-euro24.de/ro/echipa-nationala/19-brosura-vacanta-in-romania.html

You can of course still view/read the brochure online for free and in several languages.
https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/ | https://welcome-to-romania.com

If you need more brochures (100+) for e.g. an event / a fair / an event. Please contact us and we will find a common way. Please send a PM or an e-mail to office@red-frog-galati.com.

Summer is coming and in many regions (here in Hunedoara) outdoor pools, baths and swimming pools are opening.

Daco-Roman Baths, Geoagiu Băi, east of Deva, Hunedoara county
( https://facebook.com/bailedacoromaneofficial )

Thank you Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

The Alba Carolina Fortress in Alba Iulia (Karlsburg) was built between 1715 and 1738, during the reign of Emperor Charles VI, as a fortification with seven bastions.

It served the Habsburgs as a strategic point of defense along the military border with the Ottoman Empire. Alba Iulia is located near the highway on the road to and from Sibiu (Hermannstadt). It is definitely worth a visit.

We would like to thank photographer Rene Benner ( facebook.com/rene.benner.1 ) for sending us these wonderful pictures. Thank you

At the highest point of the Transfăgărășan, in the Romanian Carpathian Mountains, is Lake Balea, which is now once again accessible via the Transfăgărășan road.

The road is a magical route in and through the Făgăraș Mountains. It links the two historic regions of Wallachia and Transylvania in a breathtaking mountain landscape.

Beautiful pictures from Buila Vânturița National Park in Valcea county.

Thanks Centrului Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea (Photo: Vali Conea) for permission to use these images.

Caraiman Orthodox Monastery was founded in 1998 in Busteni, Prahova County, at the foot of the Caraiman Mountains.

Cetatile Ponorului is one of the largest karst areas* in Romania, located in the Apuseni Mountains, in the Padis area (Padis Plateau) in Bihor County.

The Padis Plateau is rich in karst formations, caves such as the Lost World, the Bârsa Glacier, the Rădești Fortresses and the Caput Cave. There are several gorges such as Cheile Galbenei, Cheile Someșului Cald, Groapa Ruginoasa and others.

*In geology and geomorphology, karst refers to subterranean landforms (karst caves) and surface landforms (surface karst) in carbonate rocks (also in sulfate rocks, salt rocks and sandstones/quartzite). Source: Wikipedia.

Image source: Destination of the Year
Photos: planiada.ro

The Apuseni Mountains (Hungarian: Erdelyi-közephegyseg) is a mountain range in Transylvania, part of the Western Carpathians of Romania.

The highest peak is Vârful de Bihor, at 1,849 meters, and the Apuseni Mountains are also home to around 400 caves.

Image source: https://destinatiaanului.ro/

We’ve read it several times and we believe (and hope) it’s true. From tomorrow (Friday, 07.06.2024), starting at 07:00, the Transfăgărășan will open to traffic earlier than planned.

Traffic on the road will be allowed between 07:00 and 21:00, subject to possible short-term closures in case of adverse weather conditions. But … as it turns out, the season is open

Visit Brașov and experience the flair and multifaceted flair of a wonderful Transylvanian city.

Direct flights from Munich, Nuremberg and Stuttgart from €99.99 (including airport taxes) > https://flylili.com

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

Visit Brașov and experience the flair and multifaceted flair of a wonderful Transylvanian city.

Direct flights from Munich, Nuremberg and Stuttgart from €99.99 (including airport taxes) > https://flylili.com

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

Once you’ve been on a trip to the Danube Delta, you’ll want to experience it again and again.

Tours in the Danube Delta | Tours | Tours | Camping | More …
https://danubedeltaboattrips.com/ (also in German / English)

Fascinating sunrises and sunsets in the Danube Delta and at the Black Sea, countless water channels and pure nature, an indescribable and exotic landscape where you can observe over 1800 plant species, 2400 species of insects, molluscs, reptiles, amphibians, 320 species of birds and about 50 species of mammals.

Writing about people, delicious food (fresh fish and Romanian specialties) and much more is too much for one post … You have to experience it for yourself.

In the Ilfov district, a few kilometers northwest of Bucharest (Romania’s capital), Mogosoaia Castle is located on the shores of Lake Mogosoaia, in the municipality of Mogosoaia.

The castle contains a main courtyard and many buildings, such as the watchtower and the church “St. George” near the courtyard.

The Wallachian Prince Constantin Brancoveanu had the castle built between 1698 – 1702 on the estate of the widow Mogos (from which the name Mogosoaia was later derived) in the Brancoveanu style architecture named after him.
In 1714, when Constantin Brancoveanu and his entire family were executed in Constantinople, the Ottomans confiscated the entire family fortune and turned the palace into an inn (a kind of inn).

In the following decades, the castle was repeatedly conquered, destroyed and rebuilt, until it became the property of George III in 1912. Valentin Bibesco arrived, who was married to the French writer Marthe Bibesco of Romanian nobility. He gave the estate to his wife, and Marthe Bibesco restored the castle extensively.

Image: 04.09.2021, almost blue sky at about 32 degrees

The Olt Valley is a canyon through which the Olt River flows between Lotru and the Căpățânii Mountains, the western arm of the Făgăraș Mountains and the Cozia Mountains.

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

Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image.

Bucharest is the largest city and the country’s industrial and commercial center.

Pictured: Parliament Palace, Unirii Boulevard and Park, Manturii Neamului Cathedral (left, behind the Parliament building).

With around 1.8-2.x million inhabitants, Bucharest is one of the ten largest cities in the European Union.

Lots and lots of information about Romania as a vacation destination:
https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

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

Adventure and indescribable experiences, years of experience for trips in the Danube Delta, around the Sulina and to the Black Sea await you.

Whether by kayak, bike or boat … You will be able to tell your loved ones, your neighbors back home and your children (great-grandchildren) your children (great-great-grandchildren) about your tour(s) and adventures.

More and information requests also under:
https://discover-sulina.com | https://www.outnwild.com/

Holbav (German Holbach, Hungarian Holbák) is a municipality in the region of Transylvania.

The commune is located south of the mountain of the same name (Zeidner Berg in German). Holbav is about twelve kilometers southwest of the town of Codlea (in German Zeiden) and 20 kilometers from the county capital of Brasov (Kronstadt).

ThanksVlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: gloriacretu) for permission to use this image.

“Ansamblul Mori” in Eftimie Murgu is a group of historical monuments in the village of Eftimie Murgu in Caras-Severin county.

Eftimie Murgu (b. December 28, 1805, born in Rudaria (old name of Eftimie Murgu), died April 30, 1870 in Budapest) was a Romanian lawyer and philosophy professor, politician, member of the Hungarian revolutionary Parliament during the 1848 Revolution.

Text / Image: https://destinatiaanului.ro/

The archaeological site of Băile Romane (a former Roman thermal bath) and Băile Daco-Romane (a new thermal bath, now used for treatments) is located in Geoagiu-Bai, about 45 km northeast of Deva, in Hunedoara county.

Geoagiu-Bai is a balneoclimatic (balneotherapy) holiday resort, first documented in 1805. The ozonized air, constantly freshened by the mountain breeze, is recommended for the treatment of diseases of the nervous system, fatigue, overwork, anemia and neuroses, among others.

Thanks to traveller.s_bucket_list ( https://www.instagram.com/traveler.s_bucket_list/ ) for permission to use these images (Băile Române).

Beautiful pictures from July 2023 from the district capital Oradea of Bihor county.

https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/ | https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/

The Black Eagle Palace is a secession-style commercial arcade built in 1908 with a glass roof and cafes and boutiques inside.

Image: July 2023

There are many reasons to visit the 5* Lebada Luxury Resort & Spa in the Danube Delta. Today: adventure and soooooo delicious food.

https://www.newlebadaresort.com/en/

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

Images from the summer of 2023 from Oradea, the capital of Bihor county in north-western Romania.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these beautiful images.

The Black Church stands next to the inscription “BRASOV”, a Kronstadt landmark.

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

Why only visit a vampire in the castle when he seems to like camping too

https://vampirecamping.ro/

We would like to thank Mr. Uwe Tauber for this photo and for the information about this campsite, which he visited a year ago. His personal appraisal: “The owners are very friendly, the site is well equipped and the sanitary facilities are clean and well maintained.”

You will find WLAN, telephone, electrical connections, gas cylinders, plumbing and more …

More on campsites in Romania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/camping-in-romania-en/

A magical route in and through the Făgăraș Mountains. The Transfăgărășan road links the two historic regions of Muntenia and Transylvania in a breathtaking mountain landscape.

Info: The Transalpina (also known as the neighboring road) is open since June 1, while the Transfăgărășan is expected to open at the end of June (more details will probably be known in mid-June), depending on snow conditions.

https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/ (in German, English, Romanian)

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photo: Carpathian Mountains) for permission to use this image.

Timisoara, this year also European Capital of Culture, is located in western Romania, close to the Hungarian border.

Timisora can be reached by highway (in D: A3) in a little less than 8 hours from the D/A border. Timișoara is the capital and largest city of Timis County in the historic region of Banat. The name comes from the river Timis, which was called Tibisis or Tibiscus by the Romans in ancient times.

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

We would like to thank the City of Timisoara for the various information and photos received and for permission to use them.

Visit now the Restaurant | Historical Café (both daily: 8.00 – 22.00) in the Brukenthal Palace in Avrig (Freck in German), a few kilometers east of Sibiu.

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

Or plan your weekend, vacation or even your event here. Spring and the Brukenthal Palace are waiting to welcome you.

Read more in the second revised edition of our ‘Holidays in Romania’ brochure on pages 38 and 39 > https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

We followed the journey of “Schnuff” and his biker friends in August 2023 and got/experienced great pictures and many experiences.

Mănăstirea (Monastery) Neamț is a Romanian Orthodox male monastery and is located in northeastern Romania, about 10 km west of Târgu Neamț, in the county of Neamț and more or less … right next to the church of St. John James of Neamț.

Wonderful pictures (spring 2023) from the Retezat Mountains in Hunedoara county.

Mount Stana Scorota is 1580 meters high and is a beautiful example of enchanting nature.

Thanks Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images (photos: Savu Milica Emil).

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

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

The village of Rimetea, known as Torocko in Hungarian or Eisenburg in German, is located in the Alba district of Transylvania.

This village, which is mainly inhabited by Hungarians, is also one of the most beautiful villages in Transylvania. The beautiful houses set in a wonderful landscape and the Hungarian Unitarians* are worth a visit.

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

*Unitarians > Religious community of free faith

Valea Viilor (German: Wurmloch) 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). Transylvanian-Saxon Hörigendorf, which was originally held by the nobility, was later able to join the Mediascher see and thus become free. Until 1964 it was run under the German-derived name Vorumloc, later renamed “Valea Viilor” (German: valley of the vineyards).

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

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photo: Adrian Arsu) for permission to use this image.

https://youtu.be/UvQO42x-GFw

The village of Rimetea, known as Torocko in Hungarian or Eisenburg in German, is located in the Alba district of Transylvania.

This village, which is mainly inhabited by Hungarians, is also one of the most beautiful villages in Transylvania. The beautiful houses set in a wonderful landscape and the Hungarian Unitarians* are worth a visit.

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

*Unitarians > Religious community of free faith

One of the must-visit cities in Transylvania.

https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/ | https://welcome-to-romania.com

Botsch, Batos in Hungarian Batos is one of the seven German villages in the so-called “Reener Ländchen” near the town of Sächsisch Regen, Regin in Romanian, Szaszregen in Hungarian.

In the fall of 1944, all the Germans in the area were forced to flee westwards. Some returned in 1945. Resettlement in Germany began in the 1970s. Today, there are still intact Protestant congregations in all seven villages and in the town of Sächsisch Regen, which celebrate their services in German. All the churches have been renovated and are worth a visit.

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks to Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

Lunca Ponorului or Fundătura Ponorului, also known as “Palma lui Dieu”, is the valley of the Ponor River in the Șureanu Mountains.

The valley is located in the Grădiștea Muncelului Natural Park in Hunedoara County.

ThanksGo Hunedoara (photo: Moldovan Dan) for permission to use this image.

Flights from Nuremberg, Stuttgart and Munich to Brasov and Sibiu several times a week from €99.99 (including airport taxes) … book now!

https://www.flylili.com

Pictures of 1 June, Children’s Day two years ago, in the pedestrian area, which was decorated with umbrellas in the colors of the Romanian flag.
Brăila is located in the south-east of Romania, on the Danube, near the city of Galati and the Danube/Black Sea Delta.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/ | https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

June 1st, Children’s Day is a public holiday in Romania as in many countries around the world.

We wish all children, young and old, a wonderful, eventful and happy day … and that we adults never forget that not only today, but in fact every day of the year should be a day for our children!