Several cultures, several names and a lot of history(s) come together in one city: Timisoara, Timisoara, Timisoara, Timisoara or Timisoara and more …

Information, 2023 program and many tips and suggestions:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/destinations…/

Images: Nucu’s Pixels

Lake Bâlea is a glacial lake in the Romanian Carpathians. It is located in the Făgăraș Mountains on the Transfăgărășan Road between the Negoiu and Moldoveanu Mountains. And what looks like fog here are probably clouds (thanks for the information Mr. George Cus) simply because the lake is so high.

The lake is located in the county of Sibiu and is about 80 km from the city of Sibiu (Hermannstadt in German) and about 70 km from the city of Făgăraș (in German Fogarash or Fugreschmarkt).

At present (now at the end of March), this region should still be covered with a lot of snow, and traveling there is only possible by cable car.

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

Several cultures, several names and a lot of history(s) come together in one city: Timisoara, Timisoara, Timisoara, Timisoara or Timisoara and more …

Information, 2023 program and many tips and suggestions:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/de-vizitat…/

Photo: Barari Catalin

The first part of a wonderful cycling tour of Romania in the summer of 2021. The part presented here passes through the counties of Arad, Timiș and Caraș-Severin.

Nădlac (in the west, border with Hungary) > Arad > Lipova (the bridge is a bit adventurous) > Timișoara (in German Temeswar) > Pișchia (in German Bruckenau) > Moravița > Grădinari … and more in the days to come.

We thank Mr. Franz Bauer for allowing us to use these images. He visited most of Romania by bike in the summer of 2021 and we will continue to report on it.

The city of Oradea (German: Großwardein) is the capital of Bihor county in northwestern Romania. The city was first mentioned in 1080 as a Roman-Catholic diocese (document from 1113) and belonged to the Kingdom of Hungary. After World War I, Oradea went to Greater Romania and later back to Hungary. It was taken again in October 1944 and since then it belongs to the territory of Romania.

Just a few kilometers away is Băile Felix (German: Bad Felix), an internationally known health resort with thermal springs. Famous guests have included Marlene Dietrich, Charlie Chaplin and painter Salvador Dali. Today Bad Felix is the largest health resort in Romania with 200 springs.

See more information / photos about Oradea:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/destinations…/

Thanks for permission to use these images: https://www.instagram.com/oradea.de.poveste/ și https://www.instagram.com/oradeainimagini/

Pictures from March 30 in Galati, a city in south-eastern Romania.

Spring is here … many things are blooming and it’s getting greener.

A peacock butterfly (butterfly, day butterfly) of the noble butterfly family, in spring, somewhere in Romania.

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

In less than five months, on August 25, 26 and 27, the 10th edition of Jazz at BranCastle will take place. The 10th Jazz at BranCastle! So plan your visit well in advance.

Visitors can expect 10 live concerts on three stages with a historical ambience: one stage in the courtyard of Bran Castle, one in the old Protestant church in the town of Râșnov (German name Rosenau) and one at the pond in front of Törzburg (German name of Bran Castle).

More information soon here and at: Castelul Bran

Bran Castle (German historical name Törzburg) is located on the so-called Dietrichstein cliff in the town of Bran, in the Transylvanian region of Brasov County.

Thanks Castelul Bran for allowing us to use this image.

Carta Monastery (Kerz in German) is a former Cistercian (Benedictine) monastery in the Făgăraș region of Transylvania, Romania. It is located on the left bank of the Olt River, between the cities of Sibiu and Făgăraș, and is now an evangelical Lutheran church.

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

With a BMW motorcycle through Romania, a guided tour (July 2 – July 8 or July 30 – August 5) with a German-speaking guide.

German-language provider Romania Moto Adventure offers this tour, reliability, detailed advice and more.

Contact details and more information:
https://romaniamotoadventure.com/en/guided/

The Roman Athenaeum is a neoclassical-style concert hall in Bucharest, built between 1886 and 1888.

You can find many concert offers for it at German Quality Entertainment.

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

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

https://discover-sulina.com

With about 2,500 inhabitants and no connection to Romania’s road network, it’s a lonely place, but at the same time at the center of the hustle and bustle.

The lighthouse, Romania’s easternmost point, is about 6km from the city center and marks the Danube’s crossing to the Black Sea.

Image: End of September 2022

Plan now!!! The Unnamed Pirate’s Parastas* … In Memory of the Nameless Pirate

Find out more: https://facebook.com/sulinaevents/

* Parastas accurately translated is a religious service to commemorate the deceased. Here more a public event/celebration in memory of the pirate.

Buciaș Waterfall is located in the Buciaș Nature Reserve, near the Casin Monastery, about 25 km from Onești, Bacău County.

The Retezat Mountains are located in the westernmost part of the Southern Carpathians, in Hunedoara county.

Thanks Go Hunedoara (Photo: Cosmin Stan) for permission to use this image.

Măcin Mountains is a mountain range in Tulcea County, in the historical Dobrogea Region of Romania.

As part of the northern Dobrogea massif, it lies between the Danube and the Black Sea. The highest peak is called Vârful Țuțuiatul, which reaches a height of 467 meters. Pricopan Peak (pictured) is about 20 km east of Braila.

Thanks to Relu Chiriac, Galati for allowing us to use these images (beginning May 2021).

The nature reserve is located in the eastern part of the Bihor Mountains (the mountain group of the Apuseni Mountains, which belong to the Western Carpathian mountain range) in the north-western part of Alba county and is home to numerous caves, including the Poarta lui Ionele cave.

From Arieseni follow DN 75 to the center of Garda de Sus. From there turn left and after about 1 km turn right again at the first crossroads towards Poarta lui Ionele and the Ordancusii Gorges. The gorges stretch for 4 kilometers in a picturesque landscape with impressive rock formations that invite you to take a walk also to the nearby Scărișoara glacier.

The Romanian Carpathians are unique and offer relaxation, nature, fun and adventure all year round.

Like it? More information about offers, trips and a German language provider:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/karpaten-outdoor-tours-en/

The Black Church is a Gothic hall church in the Transylvanian city of Brasov in Romania.

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

It was originally a Catholic church dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Black Church bears its present name from a fire in 1689. Today it is the main church of the German-speaking Honterus congregation of the Evangelical A.B. Church in Romania.

Just 800 meters from Predeal train station, the Orizont hotel complex is located in Brasov county. The ideal place to explore and savor the wonderful mountains of the Prahova Valley and/or to make excursions in the nearby area to Peles Castle in Sinaia, Bran Castle (Törzburg), Râșnov Castle with Dinopark or to Brașov (Brasov).

The hotel has 139 4-star rooms, a modern spa, Orizont Forum conference center, Orizont restaurant with international cuisine, Miorita restaurant with traditional Romanian cuisine, as well as a wine cellar and a bar with an excellent selection of drinks.

All rooms offer 4-star comfort, and the SPA area (with indoor pool, jacuzzi, fitness room, sauna and massage) is an oasis of tranquility that combines relaxation with refreshment. The Hotel Orizont’s relaxation center offers indoor pool, fitness room, jacuzzi, dry sauna, wet sauna, infrared sauna, massage facilities and much more to perfectly unwind as a guest.

Learn more about the hotel and all the offers:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/hotel-orizont…/

Nature reserve and biosphere reserve. We can’t capture the true beauty of this delta in photos, but we can help you get an idea of this aquatic paradise that Romania hosts in the south-east of the country.

The Danube Delta is a wild and charming corner, where the only traces of civilization are the boats that occasionally pass through the labyrinth of water channels.

Our sincere thanks to photographer Daniel Micu of these wonderful images for permission to use them.

Cucinino pasta restaurant-bar is located in the center of Brasov, on 6 Diaconu Coresi Street (about 2 minutes walk from the old town hall / black church) and with direct view to the sign “BRASOV”.

The perfect address for anyone who wants to indulge in culinary delights in a beautiful setting. More info: https://www.cucinino.eu/

Buila-Vânturarița National Park: pictures of a walk/hike on the highways of Buila-Vânturarița National Park, Valcea county at over 1.400 meters altitude.

Thanks Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea for permission to use these images.

Mocanita is the name of a narrow-gauge railroad on which steam locomotives still run. The best known ‘Mocăniță’ runs along the Vaserului Valley in Maramureș County, in the northern Transylvania region of Romania. “Moldovița” is in Suceava county, in northeastern Romania.

More information and the current timetable can be found here:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/mocanita…/

Thank you romania_iq ( https://www.instagram.com/romania_ig/ ) for permission to use this image.

The Alba Carolina Fortress in Alba Iulia (Karlsburg) was built between 1715 and 1738 under Emperor Charles VI as a fortification with seven (7) bastions. It served the Habsburgs as a strategic point of defense along the military frontier with the Ottoman Empire. Alba Iulia is close to the highway on the road to and from Sibiu. Definitely worth a visit.

Find out more about the fortress and its history:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/alba-carolina…/

Located in the Buzău region, close to the GeoParc, the famous mud volcanoes and many other excursion destinations, is the German-speaking guesthouse / estate Conacul Grigorescu.

https://conaculgrigorescu.com/de

Find out more about Delta:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/danube-delta/

Find more about city of Sulina:
https://discover-sulina.com

There are over 160 fortified churches in the Transylvania region, one of which is Holzmenge / Hosman.

Only the west portal and the arched pillars separating the nave and aisles survive from the basilica, which was built in the 13th century. The west portal is a valuable testimony to Transylvanian Romanesque architectural sculpture with numerous relief friezes. Around 1500, the bell-tower of the church was enlarged in wood and equipped with a crenel supported by brackets. In the course of this, the side aisles of the church were removed. The two fortress walls, built in the 15th century, are connected by the gate tower and still show traces of the former battlements and gatehouses.

Find out more about this church castle:
https://kirchenburgen.org/en/location/holzmengen-hosman/

An overview of all 160 ecclesiastical castles:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/fortified-churches/

This Orthodox church Pogorarea Sforarea Sforantul Duh is located in the city of Bacau in northeastern Romania.

The name of the church translates as “The Coming / Pouring out of the Holy Spirit”.

Photos: end of October 2020

Timisoara is located in the historic Banat region of western Romania.

Learn more about Timișoara:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/destinations…/

Monastery of the Holy Cross in the city of Oradea, north-west Romania.

Thanks Bogdan Popa Photography for permission to use this image.

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

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

Yesterday, at the weekend … a walk in Mehedinți county, in the historical region of Muntenia Mici.

Muntenia Mică is a historic landscape in Romania. Together with Muntenia Mare, it forms Muntenia. The name “Banatul de Severin” has been handed down from the time of the Hungarian rule. The capital of Mehedinți county is Drobeta Turnu Severin, located in south-western Romania.

We thank Mr. Eric Manger for sending us the images.

In the “Resorts” category, Alma Health & Spa Retreat, Bacolux Coralio, Dana Resort, Green Village Resort and Telefon Grand Hotel will compete.

Those wishing to vote can do so at https://www.destinatiaanului.ro until April 7.

Text/image source: Destinația Anului

The current “Arc de Triomphe” (Triumphal Arch) was completed between 1935 and 1936 by Petre Antonescu after the model of the Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile in Paris, forming a huge structure in classical Romanesque style and inaugurated on Romania’s National Day, December 1, 1936.

The Arc de Triomphe is decorated with numerous remarkable inscriptions and reliefs. The opening of the arch is 11 m high and 9.50 m wide and, as with the French model, this triumphal arch is surrounded by cars.

Images from Easter Sunday (in Romania) on April 24, 2022

Pictures from Revolution Street in Hunedoara. Spring here is … beautiful.

Thanks Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

Wonderful impressions from the beginning of May 2022 in the southeastern Romanian city on the Black Sea.

Thanks to Marius Nistor (https://mariusnistor.ro/) for permission to use these images.

Plan your camping adventure in the Romanian Carpathian Mountains now with https://karpaten-offroad.de

Find out more about Cluj-Napoca (German/Romanian):
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/de-vizitat…/

We thank the city of Cluj-Napoca for allowing us to use this image.

The Village Museum is located in the small town of Bran, near Bran Castle (also known as Count Dracula’s Castle).

The museum was founded in 1962 in the park of Bran Castle and is adjacent to the Museum of Medieval Customs. It features 18 dwellings and dwellings, outbuildings, annexes, outbuildings and hydraulically powered wood and wool processing factories from times gone by.

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

Lovely pictures of the cherry blossoms in the Japanese garden in the park “King Michael I of Romania Park” (King Michael I of Romania Park in German), called Herăstrău Park until 2017, in the north of the city.

Images from Easter Sunday (in Romania) on April 24, 2022

The mourning swan (Cygnus atratus) or black swan is the only swan that is almost completely black and also has the longest neck of all swans.

The mourning swan’s natural range is Australia. In Europe, there are only abandoned and wild mourning swans, and so far populations have only been found in the Netherlands and North Rhine-Westphalia.

Perhaps the two swans are guests visiting their ‘white’ relatives in the Danube Delta. A swan may also be taking a vacation … Vacation in Romania.

Images: March 25, seaside in Brăila

Sibiu (in Hungarian Nagyszeben and in Transylvanian-Saxon Hermestatt) is a town in the geographical region of Transylvania and was/is one of the centers of the Transylvanian Saxons.

The first German settlers probably arrived in the area in 1147; they settled on the hill above the Zibin River, today’s upper town. The first written mention of the town dates from 1191 as praepositum Cibiniensem; a priest was established. From 1223 the Latin name “Villa Hermanni” is documented and from 1241 the German equivalent Hermannstorf.

In the 14th century, Sibiu developed into a commercial center of international importance. It was one of the most important towns in Transylvania – perhaps even the most important, as it was not only a center of trade, administration and church, but also had the largest fortifications in the whole of Transylvania.

Oradea (photo), Brasov, Constanța, Iași, Râmnicu Vâlcea and Timișoara are competing together in the “Cities that Inspire” category.

Those wishing to vote can do so at https://www.destinatiaanului.ro until April 7.

Image/text source: Destinația Anului

Holy Trinity Church is located in Azuga, Prahova county.

It is an Orthodox church built between 1902 and 1903 and consecrated to the Holy Trinity in 1904 by the Most Reverend Nifon Ploiesteanul. The church is adorned with a series of special stained-glass windows made by a German craftsman in 1902 at the request of King Charles I and Queen Elisabeth.

Image: July 2022

View across the Jiu Valley towards the Retezat Mountains in Hunedoara county, the westernmost part of the Southern Carpathians.

Thanks Go Hunedoara (Photo: Mihai Băbănaș) for permission to use this image.

The Caraiman Monastery is an Orthodox monastery founded in 1998 in Bușteni, Prahova County, at the foot of the Caraiman massif.

Images: June 2020

Romania and its regions presented on 52 pages in German and four other languages as a pdf file.

Download here:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/holiday-destinations…/

We are pleased to offer for download the official brochure of the Romanian Ministry of Tourism. The brochure is available in German, English, Romanian, French, Spanish, Romanian and French.

Please go/scroll down a bit on the above mentioned website and then click on the appropriate flag (for language selection) to the right of the word “Download:”!

Prosciutto de casa… homemade

Besides lots of relaxation, SlowFood experiences and truffle hunting, there are many, many other delicious things to find.

Information, requests and reservations: https://conaculgrigorescu.com/de

Spend your vacation in Maramureș (Comuna Călinesți, in the north of Romania), surrounded by beautiful destinations in an authentic and traditional accommodation of this region.

The small cottage is typical of the Maramureș region and consists of four rooms: three double rooms and one triple room, each with private bathroom and access to the orchard and large courtyard.

Information, availability and reservations Casa Din Susani or +40742525028 (English/Romanian)

The Rarău Mountains are a mountain group of the Moldavian-Sieveburgian Carpathians, which belong to the Eastern Carpathian mountain range. The highest peak is Rarău Peak with 1,651 meters.

Thanks to Mrs. Farkas Ildiko for permission to use these pictures.

The town and spa resort of Băile Olănești is located in the county of Valcea, in the historic region of Muntenia, on the southern slopes of the Căpățânii Mountains, part of the Transylvanian Alps. The county capital, Râmnicu Vâlcea, lies about 15 km to the south-east.

The town was first mentioned in a document in 1527 and has been known for its springs and their curative properties since as late as 1760. In 1830, the physician Karl Friedrich Siller first analyzed the composition of the curative waters, after which spa operations with combined bathing and drinking cures began.

Thanks Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea (Images: Vacante Olanesti) for permission to use these images.

Bucegi Natural Park is a nature reserve on the administrative territory of Brasov, Dâmbovița and Prahova counties.

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

Peles Castle was built between 1873 and 1883 on the initiative of Carol I, the first Romanian king. It is located about 1.5 km northwest of the town of Sinaia in Prahova county.

Images: 08 May 2022

The Royal Path is the path/road used long ago by the King of Romania (Carol I / Carol I) to get from Peles Castle to the Poiana Stânii Regale.

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

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

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

Find out more about the restaurant: Amfiteatrul Transilvania

A photo from the end of last week, thanks to Mrs Teodora Mocanu for permission to use this image. Thank you

Sovata, also known as the “Pearl of the Transylvanian Spa Resorts”, is a spa resort and town in Mures County, famous for its lakes, unique in the world.

Sovata is a year-round spa resort recognized at European level since 1850. The chlorine and sodium lakes – as well as the mud – have therapeutic properties to offer relief from a variety of ailments.

Image source: Destinatia Anului

Neamț Castle is a medieval fortress in the city of Targu Neamt, Neamț county in northeastern Romania.

It was built in the 14th century in the Principality of Moldavia during the reign of Petru I Muscat of Moldavia and enlarged in the 15th century. The castle played a key role in the defense system of Stephen the Great.

Targu Neamt is located on the eastern edge of the Stanisoara Mountains, which is part of the Eastern Carpathians. The Neamt River (also called Ozana) flows through the city. The district capital Piatra Neamt is located about 30 km south of Targu Neamt.

Image source: Destinatia Anului
Photos: planiada.ro

A picture from Negrulești, Bărbătești commune in the Buila Vânturarița National Park, Valcea county.

In the area of the National Park there is also the Patrunsa Monastery with its historical church dedicated to St. Parascheva.

Thanks to Mrs. Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use this photo.

Thanks to Florin Mocanu for the wonderful pictures of Galati (a city in south-eastern Romania with about 350 thousand inhabitants) that he made available to us.

To be seen on our website &; Cities &; Galați
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/destinations…/

Images: https://www.facebook.com/mocanu.cip

More beautiful pictures of the botanical garden “I Giardini di Zoe” from mid-April 2022. The garden, also called the Banpotoc Garden, is located east of the city of Deva (in German Diemrich), on the left side of the A1 highway ( direction Sibiu) in the Banpotoc district of the municipality of Harau.

Thanks to Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

Brasov, Constanța, Iași, Oradea, Râmnicu Vâlcea and Timișoara are competing together in the “Cities that inspire” category.

Those who wish to vote can do so at https://www.destinatiaanului.ro until April 7.

Text / image source: Destinația Anului

Hunedoara Castle, also called Corvin’s Fortress or Hunyad Castle, is a medieval fortress in Hunedoara, Hunedoara County, and one of the most important monuments of Gothic architecture in Romania.

The fortress was built in the 14th-15th centuries on the remains of a fortification and is today one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. It is the setting for several movies (2023: The Three ???? – Heir to the Dragon) and is always worth a visit.

Find out more about the fortress/castle:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/the-castle…/

Hunedoara Castle, also called Corvin’s Fortress or Hunyad Castle, is a medieval fortress in Hunedoara, Hunedoara County, and one of the most important monuments of Gothic architecture in Romania.

The fortress was built in the 14th-15th centuries on the remains of a fortification and is today one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. It is the setting for several movies (2023: The Three ???? – Heir to the Dragon) and is always worth a visit.

Find out more about the fortress / Corvin Castle:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/the-castle…/

These pictures are less than two hours old. A sunny terrace with a view over the Danube and what feels like 25 degrees, something we love about Galati in south-eastern Romania.

In the picture: Ciorba de perisoare, a traditional Romanian soup with meatballs and vegetables. Like all dishes with “ciorba” in the name, this is leavened and, depending on the region, there may be slight changes to the basic recipe. Ciorba is served with smantana (cream, sour cream) and ardei jute (chilli peppers).

Served with focaccia cu usturoi si rozmarin (flatbread with garlic and rosemary). Focaccia, also known as schiacciata, is a Ligurian flatbread made from yeast dough that is topped with olive oil, salt, herbs and other ingredients before baking. The origins of focaccia go back to ancient times. Focaccia is sometimes regarded as a forerunner of pizza.

Vartoapelor Plateau and Gradiștea Muncelului-Cioclovina Natural Park in Hunedoara County.

Pictures from these days. Thanks Go Hunedoara (photos: Marina Szekely ) for permission to use these beautiful images.

How could it be easier and more “decelerated”? Kayaking through the Danube delta, having and having time for nature. Come to the tranquility and immerse yourself in another world.

https://discover-sulina.com/touren-angebote/

Este posibil să mai dureze încă 3-4 săptămâni și apoi va fi din nou timpul.

Imagini cu grădina botanică „I Giardini di Zoe” de la jumătatea lui aprilie 2022. Grădina, numită și Grădina Banpotoc, este situată la est de orașul Deva (în germană Diemrich), pe partea stângă a autostrăzii A1 (direcția spre Sibiu) in raionul Banpotoc der Municipiul Harau.

Mulțumim lui Go Hunedoara pentru permisiunea de a folosi aceste imagini.

Lake Bucura is a glacial lake in the Romanian National Park in the Retezat Mountains.

The lake lies south of the main ridge, at the foot of Peleaga Peak and at an altitude of about 2,040 m. It is the largest glacial lake in Romania with an area of over 105,000 square meters.

Image source: Destinatia Anului
Image: Enjoy Hunedoara

Bucharest at night… Pictures of the old city center on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2022

in Transylvania / Transylvania.

https://discover-brasov.com

Șinca Veche is located in the municipality of Șinca in Brasov county, Transylvania, Romania.

Since 1204, Șinca Veche was mentioned in a letter of Pope Innocent III. The Cave Church of Șinca Veche is also known by the names: the Temple of the împlinirea rugăciunii, Temple of the Bears, the Cave Monastery and the Monastery Cave

Sarmizegetusa Regia is located in the Broos Mountains, near the Romanian town of Orăștie, in the Hunedoara County (Transylvania) in the area of the municipality of Orăștioara de Sus.

The rich deposits of copper, gold and iron in Hunedoara county have promoted intense trade and lively cultural exchange since Neolithic settlement. Archaeological finds from the Bronze Age testify to links between the cultures of Lusatia in the north, the Greeks in the south, the Urnfield culture in the west and the Black Sea.

Sarmizegetgetusa Regia was a military base and capital of the ancient Dacian Empire until it was destroyed in the Second Dacian War of the Roman Emperor Trajan.

Beusnița Protected Area is part of the Cheile Nerei – Beusnița National Park. It is located in the county of Caras-Severin, on the administrative territory of the communes Sasca Montană and Sopotu Nou.

Learn more about gorges/waterfalls in Romania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/excursions…/

Thanks to Relu Chiriac for permission to use these images.

This mill in the village of Ohaba (in Brasov County, in German: Kronstadt) has been in operation since 1873 and still produces flour and malai (raw material for Mamaliga).

It is operated in the 4th generation and has survived the two world wars and the communist system. The mill system is made of two special millstones, which were supplied by Lyon in France. The mill can grind both wheat and corn.

A not so common sight, but a wonderful view of the Transfăgărășan road and Lake Balea.

You can see that in summer (and then especially at weekends) the road is very popular … and crowded If you’re looking for solitude and mountain tranquility … you probably won’t find that here during the vacation season.

Image: Ümit Yıldırım

Beautiful pictures of wild daffodils in the Jiului Valley in Hunedoara county.

Thanks Go Hunedoara (Photos: Marina Szekely) for permission to use these images.

If you are planning a vacation in the corner of Făgăraș (halfway between Sibiu and Brașov and vice versa) (there is beautiful nature, the Făgăraș Mountains, many monasteries and other tourist attractions, and Brașov (Kronstadt) and Sibiu (Hermannstadt) are not far away either…) you will find very cheap, beautiful and very clean accommodation here.

Pension Silba in Vad is about 20 km from Făgăraș and you can reach many excursion destinations in a short time.

A double room (for 2 persons) costs from 150 lei per night (approx. 32 euro, so 16,- euro/person) and if you look at the pictures… you can’t say “no” The pension is ideal for families as there are many outdoor playgrounds for children, for adults to “party” and more. The kitchen can also be used by each visitor for self-catering. This is a tip we have tested ourselves and absolutely recommend.

https://pensiuneasilba.ro/

The sky kisses the earth with rain, the earth kisses the sky with flowers (Rabindranath Tagore).

Text and image: Corina E. Mateescu Thank you

Beautiful images of the Danube delta in south-eastern Romania, photographed in early May 2022.

Credit to photographer Sorin Onisor (https://www.facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for permission to use these images.

There are over 160 fortified churches in the Transylvania region, one of which is Pretai/Brăteiu.

Only a few remnants of the 14th-century Gothic basilica remain today. Today’s church shows features of the 15th century. The interior of the church has been greatly altered by removing the southern row of pillars, raising the exterior walls and installing a barrel vault. Of particular note are the pillars between the north and center aisles, which have profiled cross-sections and figurative capitals.

In the journey through the valley of the Great Kokel (Târnava Mare), a few kilometers east of Mediaș (MedJugendbauhütte Pretaiia?), the fortified church of Brateiu appears. It is situated in the middle of the village on the village green.

Learn more about this castle church:
https://kirchenburgen.org/en/location/pretai-brateiu/

An overview of all 160 church castles:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/fortified-churches/

Fabric washing in Ohaba-Sibisel, Rau de Mori commune, Hunedoara county.

Thanks Go Hunedoara (photos: Lucian Ignat) for permission to use these images.

Souvenir photo, currently renovating and restoring the casino.

The building was first constructed in 1880 from wood, and in 1910 the casino was (re)built in the youth style according to the plans of architect Daniel Renard. It is considered the most famous youth-style building in Romania and is the landmark of Constanta.

Image source: Destinatia Anului

A city tour through Timisoara, European Capital of Culture 2023, with a lot(s) of history… or rather an individual multi-day trip through Romania, with interesting destinations, depending on your wishes.

https://toptravelromania.com/de/

Take a look … the German-speaking travel agency AVA Top Travel in Timisoara is looking forward to your request.

Plan now!!! The Unnamed Pirate’s Parastas* … In Memory of the Nameless Pirate

Learn more: https://facebook.com/sulinaevents/

The town of Sulina is situated in the Danube Delta, at the mouth of the Danube at the mouth of the Black Sea.

* The accurately translated Parastasul is a religious service commemorating the deceased. Here more a public event/celebration in memory of the pirate.

Still looking for a special, centrally located hotel for your visit to the European Capital of Culture Timisoara?

The 4* Mercure Hotel is located close to the historic and business center of the city and offers 60 rooms, a rooftop penthouse and a Winestone restaurant with terrace and bar.

Questions, reservations and more information:
https://all.accor.com/hotel/B4B1/index.de.shtml

Spring is coming to the Buzăului region. It’s time to plan your next vacation in this region.

The German-speaking guesthouse Conacul Grigorescu is the ideal starting point for pure relaxation, excursions in the surroundings, but also for SlowFood experiences and a truffle hunt.

https://conaculgrigorescu.com/de

Turnul cu ceas este reperul Sighișoarei și… o minunată platformă de vizionare asupra orașului Sighișoara. Accesul este posibil zilnic de la 9:00 a.m. (în weekend de la 10:00 a.m.) la 6:00 p.m. Inclusiv muzeul, intrarea costă 16 lei (aprox. 3,40 euro, începând cu 08/2021) pentru adulți și puțin sub un euro pentru copii.

Aflați mai multe despre oraș:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-sighisoara/

Seria de imagini din august 2021

The town of Sighișoara (German Schäßburg, Hungarian Segesvar, Latin Castrum Sex, later Saxoburgum) is one of the most important towns in the county of Mureș, in the Transylvania region of Romania.

Find out more about the town:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…r/destinations…/

The town of Sighișoara (German Schäßburg, Hungarian Segesvár, Latin Castrum Sex, later Saxoburgum) is one of the most important towns in the county of Mureș in the Transylvania region of Romania.

Learn more about the town:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/destinations…/

Image from August 2021

The cave is located at an altitude of 1,640 meters in the Piatra Rea Nature Reserve (in the Rodnei Mountains), near the Cailor waterfall.

In Piatra Rea Nature Reserve you will find a diverse vegetation with rare subalpine and alpine plant species.

Source text / images: Destinatia Anului

On the way from Brașov (Kronstadt) to Cheia, a town in Carparti and Transylvania.

Beautiful and atmospheric pictures of Sulina from the mouth of the Danube and the Black Sea.

Facebook | Website

Thanks to Calin Ene Sulina fabuloasa for permission to use these images.

Not only the direct center, the Old Town (Lipscani, Old Town) of Bucharest, offers a plethora of historic buildings.

You can also find them all around … and here in sector 1, partly beautifully restored, partly left to your fate. They are witness to a bygone era and it’s a pity that much is getting lost here year after year.

Many, many excursions and offers (German speakers) > https://www.karpaten-offroad.de

Bran Castle (in German: Törzburg) is located in the region of Transylvania, in the county of Brasov.

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

Thanks Castelul Bran for permission to use these images.

Buila Vânturarița National Park is located in the Căpățânii Mountains (a subgroup of mountains in the Southern Carpathians) and is situated in the northern part of Valcea county in the area of Costești, Bărbătești and Băile Olăile Olăile.

It is one of the many natural paradises that can still be found in large numbers in Romania.

Thanks Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea (Pictures: Cata Catalin) for permission to use these images.

We are waiting for it and some will try it soon. Holidays by the sea… at the Black Sea.

Photos from mid-May 2021, the water was still cold… but there will be that moment in early June. Seaside vacation can begin

The lake bears the name of the municipality of Văliug (German: Franzdorf) in the Caras-Severin district, Banat region of Romania.

The municipality lies in the valley of the river Bârzava at an altitude of 550 meters, at the foot of the Semenic mountain.

Thanks Banatul Montan (Photos: Flavius Sfv) for permission to use these images.

Images from mid-March 2023 from the city of Galati in south-eastern Romania.

You should visit the city on the Black Sea not only for the sea, but also for … the opera, museums, the Grand Mosque, the lion house, the marina, numerous cafes and restaurants in beautiful squares, parks and much more.

Constanta has over 2,000 years of history, which is documented in the National Museum of History and Archaeology. In the adjacent mosaic museum you can see Roman floor mosaics from the 4th century AD. Nearby is also the Charles I Mosque, which is covered with a huge Persian carpet and whose minaret towers over the city.

How to spend your morning there:
1. start your day with morning yoga … followed by a nutritious breakfast
2. take a hike in the beautiful surroundings and give yourself time to take a break
3. enjoy the view from the neighboring hills, can you spot Akasha?
4. take a nap on the couch until a healthy lunch ….

https://www.akasharetreat.com/

AKASHA Wellness Retreat is an oasis of wellness located in the village of Peștera, Brasov county and right in the center of the beautiful Piatra Craiului National Park. Fitness, yoga, workshops, gym, sauna, jacuzzi, vegetarian buffets and much, much more.

The Black Church is the parish church of the Evangelical Lutheran congregation in the city of Brasov (in German Kronstadt) in the region of Transylvania.

The Gothic building was partially damaged in a fire in 1689, the walls blackened and gave the church its present name.

Image source: Destinatia Anului

Situated in the Buzău region, close to the mud volcanoes and other excursion destinations, is the German-speaking Conacul Grigorescu guest house.

https://conaculgrigorescu.com

In 2011, the largest statue of Jesus in Eastern Europe was erected on Mount Gordon in Harghita County, between the towns of Odorheiu-Sequiesc and Pride.

The statue, called the Heart of Jesus, is about 22 meters high, made of iron and stainless steel, and was paid for with donations raised by the Lupeni Village Hall.

Image credit: Destinatia Anului

The National Village Museum “Dimitrie Gusti” is an open-air museum in Bucharest that depicts rural life as it has been practiced in Romania’s countryside for centuries.

Founded in 1936 by Dimitrie Gusti, Victor Ion Popa and Henri H. Stahl, it is located on Kiseleff-Chaussée and covers an area of over 100,000 m².

Image credit: Destinatia Anului

Pictures mid-January 2023, more … https://discover-brasov.com

The Palace of Culture in Iasi, which served as an administrative and judicial palace until 1955, now houses four museums under the name of the National Museum Complex of Moldova.

The palace has 298 large rooms with a total area of about 34,000 square meters and 92 windows in the front of the building and another 36 inside.

Image credit: Destinatia Anului

Kerz Monastery (in German “Our Lady of Candles”) is a former Cistercian monastery in Transylvania, in the county of Sibiu. It lies about 50 km from Hermannstadt (Sibiu) in the direction of Brasov (Kronstadt).

The monastery was founded in 1202 as a daughter monastery of the Egresch Monastery. Kerz Monastery was originally assigned an area to the left of Altufer by the Hungarian king – the so-called terram exemtam de Blaccis and was depicted with several villages in the area, including Michelsberg near Heltau, which was owned by the monastery since 1223.

Image source: Destinatia Anului
Image: @rauldumitruv

“Moscow Palace” in the city of Oradea in Bihor county, was built in 1905 by the architect Rimanoczy Kalman jr. designed. It is a two-storied building with many ornaments with plant motifs and one of the most beautiful examples of the Condiment style (a variant of the youth style developed in Austria) of this date.

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

The Botanical Garden is located on an area of almost 14 hectares in the southern part of Cluj Napoca.

The garden contains over 10,000 plant species from all over the world and is divided into several areas: ornamental plants, plant geography, systematics, economics and medicine. Romanian flora and vegetation are represented by plants from the regions of Transylvania, Carpathian Mountains, Banat and other areas.

Thanks to the city of Cluj Napoca for permission to use these images.

The town of Sulina in the Danube delta is not connected to the Romanian road network and can only be reached by water with private boats and passenger ships.

It is located at the easternmost point of Romania, in the Tulcea district, directly on the Black Sea.

Thanks Sulinei fabuloasa for using these images (mid/end of March 2022).

It is a very old church in Brezoi (Vâlcea county), about which it is said that already in 1583 Michael the Brave married his wife Stanca here.

Popular legends also say that the prince Michael the Brave was baptized in this church. The present All Saints’ Church was built in 1798. In 1812 a six-columned porch was added to the church by Macarie Ierimonahul, the painting was added later, in 1875.

Thanks Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea for permission to use these images.

Bucharest is Romania’s capital and largest city.

Find more about Bucharest or other cities in Romania

Photos: Călin Stan, Liviu Emanuel, Alexandru Dinu, Țurcanu Răzvan

Suceava Fortress is located in the city of Suceava in the county of the same name.

The fortress was built by Petru I Musat (1375-1391) at the end of the 14th century and fortified by Stephen the Great in the 15th century.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use these images.

The castle built by Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino in 1911 in the town of Busteni (Prahova County) rises majestically at an altitude of 1,000 meters, right in front of the Bucegi Mountains, 2,500 meters.

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

Find out more about the castle:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/cantacuzino-castle/

Lake Tăul Țapului is a glacier lake at an altitude of 2,130 meters in the National Park / Retezat Mountains in Hunedoara County.

The 383 km² national park is located in the high Carpathian Mountains of Romania. It was founded in 1935 as the country’s first national park and is located in the Retezat Mountains in the western Southern Carpathians.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Images: Ioan Benea Jurca) for permission to use these images.

The village of Trestia belongs to the municipality of Băița (German name: Berneseiten) and is located in the north-western part of Hunedoara County.

Thanks to Go Hunedoara (Photos: Cristian Resiga ) for permission to use these images.

Rupea fortress / castle (first mentioned in 1324, German name: Castelul Reps) is close to the town of Rupea, halfway between Brasov and Sighisoara, in the northern part of Brasov county.

Rupea Fortress was a refuge for the population of the neighboring villages from the repeated siege of the Turks and Tatars. It was built in 1324 during the Saxon rebellion against the Hungarian king Carol Robert of Anjou. Later, the inhabitants added three defensive towers and two inner courtyards, which served as shelters. In the first courtyard there is a 59-meter deep well, which still flows water today.

Thanks Go_out_Romania for permission to use individual images.

The way from the White Tower back to the city … Kronstadt (Brasov) in Transylvania / Transylvania.

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

The German-speaking Conacul Grigorescu is located in the Buzăului region, close to the mud volcanoes, the “Living Fire” and the Tinutul Buzăului Geopark

https://conaculgrigorescu.com

Enjoy wonderful days, indulge yourself with culinary delights and experience the region around Buzăului or the surrounding countryside. The pension is located in the center of the triangle of Bucharest, Brasov and the Danube Delta. It is the perfect starting point for further experiences and adventures.

Oradea (in German Großwardein) is the county seat of Bihor.

Thanks to Bogdan Popa Photography for permission to use this image (early April 2022).

Many, many excursions and offers (German speakers) > https://www.karpaten-offroad.de/tour_category/sommer-touren/

The Church of St. Nicholas in Densuș (Demsdorf), Hunedoara county in western Romania is the oldest stone church in the country. It was built in its present form in the 13th century on the site of a 2nd-century Roman temple using materials from the Dacian fortress of Sarmizegetusa. There are 15th-century murals in the church, showing Jesus in traditional Romanian clothes.

According to Romanian historians, there was once a Dacian temple on the site of today’s church, which was built for the god Zamolxis. Later conquered by the Romans, they again built a temple there, which was dedicated to the god Mars. Given its later prehistory, the origins of this church in Densuș date back to the 4th century AD and is therefore the oldest church in Romania and south-eastern Europe.

Thanks Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

It’s getting warmer and the sun is a daily guest in south-eastern Romania. A photo from Donaudelta (Photo: Plimbari cu barca Delta Dunarii – Murighiol / Boat trips in Danube Delta) from last weekend (20. March 2022) who crave fish and travel.

Learn more about traveling and hiking in the Danube Delta:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/danube…/

Törzburg (in Romanian Bran Castle, in Hungarian Törcsvár) is located in the Transylvania region, Brasov county in Romania.

Thanks to Vlad Țepeș – Dracula (Photo: Dotzsoh) for permission to use this image.

Topolnița Cave is a karst cave in Mehedinți County. It is the fourth longest cave (about 11 km) in Romania: only Vântului Cave, Humpleu Poienița Cave and Hodobana Cave are longer.

The temperature of the cave varies between 8.2 – 10.8 degrees Celsius, making it a relatively warm cave.
As a result, it is a suitable habitat for some animals, including Europe’s largest colony of greater horseshoe bats (bats). Radiocarbon dating has shown that bat guano from this colony has been continuously deposited since 1694.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use these images.

Ighișu Nou, formerly also Ișdorf Săsesc, Ibișdorf, Ighișdorful Săsesc (in Saxon dialect Eibesterf, in German Saxony-Eibesdorf, Eibesdorf , Abesdorf in Hungarian Szászivánfalva, Ivánfalvă, Izséptelke) with the name, belongs to the municipality of Sibiul Nou in the region of Sevenburg.

Ighișu Nou was mentioned for the first time in a document from 1305 of the Alba Iulia chapter.

Thanks Your Guide in Transylvania (Photo: Adrian Arsu Film) for permission to use this image (July 2021)

The Valentin Banciu Railroad Museum in Hunedoara takes visitors into the magical world of miniatures. Trains and landscapes are presented in four seasons in four exhibition rooms.

The collection has been in existence for 40 years and comprises 18,000 pieces: Muzeul Trenulețelor Valentin Banciu.

Thank you Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

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: Destinatia Anului

The town of Luncoiu de Sus, in Hunedoara county, is located at the foot of the Retezat Mountains.

Retezat National Park (383 km²) is located in the high mountains of Romania’s Carpathian Mountains in the counties of Hunedoara, Caras-Severin and Gorj. The highest peak is Mount Peleaga at 2,509 meters.

Thank you Go Hunedoara (Photo: Christi Rus) for permission to use this image.

In Geoagiu-Băi, approx. 45 km northeast of Deva in Hunedora County is the excavation site of the Roman Baths (a former Roman thermal bath) and the Roman Daco-Roman Baths (a new thermal bath, which is now used for treatments).

Geoagiu-Bai is a balneoclimatic resort (Balneo therapy) first documented in 1805 The ozonized air, which is constantly invigorated by mountain breezes, is recommended for treating, among other things, diseases of the nervous system, fatigue, overwork, anemia and neurosis.

We thank traveler.s_bucket_list for permission to use these images.

Guided motorcycle tour-tour with escort vehicle and luggage transportation with the most important attractions of the Carpathian Mountains! Transfăgărășan, Transalpina, Banat’s little Alpina and other “beautiful” mountain roads in between. A biker’s paradise.

Special discount for “Vacations in Romania – Readers” for this offer: Minus 10% when booking in March! (When booking, please let us know that the information was found here)

All tour information on
https://www.romanian-holidays.at

A small village (Mergeln / Merghindeal) in southern Transylvania, photographed in mid-May 2022. Beautiful.

Credit to photographer Sorin Onisor (https://www.facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for permission to use these images.

Campsite Two Lights welcomes its guests in several languages (and German) in Blăjel (German: small village with bubbles) in the Sibiu district. Various excursion destinations, many activities, the Făgăraș Mountains and the city of Sibiu (Hermannstadt), about 50 km away, await visitors.

Fifteen places for tents (with electricity on request), a clean swimming pool (12m x 5m), bicycles for rent, a library (all with German literature), a wide range of board games and books, darts , badminton and much more are available.

A communal barbecue, a breakfast service, a packed lunch (simply up to quality 4****) and free WiFi are also provided. Rooms can also be rented, a milk hut and more.

Find out more (languages: Romanian, English, German, Dutch and French): https://www.doualumi.com/

Please note: between November 1 and March 31 the campsite is closed for the winter holidays.

Pictures from … just now, not even an hour has passed and spring is already settling in. Blue skies for several days, pleasant temperatures and lots and lots of sunshine. Greenery and flowers are starting to appear … everywhere.

Galati is a city of about 250,000 – 300,000 inhabitants in south-eastern Romania. It is situated on the Danube, close to the Danube Delta and borders Moldova and Ukraine.

Camping La Grădină welcomes its guests in several languages (including German) in Comănești, Bacău county in northeastern Romania.

Twenty (20) parking spaces with comfort and a neat ambiance are offered by hosts Valentina and Claus Pleye. The campsite is located at an altitude of about 500 meters, close to the Trotus River.

Modern showers and toilets, electricity connection, drinking water connection, a disposal station for caravans and, of course, WIFI/WLAN are available. German, Romanian and English spoken.

Comănești is located west of the city of Bacău, close to the Onca saltpan, the city of Piatra Neamț, the Bicaz gorge with a lake and many, many other hiking destinations in the area and with pure nature right at the doorstep. Northeast Romania, with its well-known Moldavian monasteries, built in the 15th and 16th centuries, is practically on the doorstep.

Find out more (in Romanian, English, German, Dutch, Dutch and French):
https://www.camping-lagradina.com and Camping La Gradina

Somewhere… in nature. Pictures from a few days ago (early September 2022) from Mehedinți county in southwestern Romania.

Thanks to Mr. Eric Manger for sending these pictures.

Pictures of Parâng Mountains and its lakes such as Lake Galcescu, Lake Vidal and Pencu, Lake Mândra, Roșiile, Lung and others.

The Parâng mountain range is located in the central part of the Southern Carpathians (also called the Transylvanian Alps, in Romanian the Southern Carpathians) in the counties of Hunedoara and Gorj, among others.

Thanks Go Hunedoara (Photos: Mugurel Neag, facebook.com/mugurelneag) for permission to use these images.

The town of Sighișoara (German Schäßburg, Hungarian Segesvár, Latin Castrum Sex, later Saxoburgum) is one of the most important towns in the county of Mureș in the Transylvania region of Romania.

Find out more about the town:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/destinations…/

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

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

Parish church in Ieud village in Maramureș county.

Thanks to the photographer Sorin Onisor (https://www.facebook.com/sorinonisor) for permission to use this beautiful photo (June 8, 2022).

Tismana is a small town in Walla Wallachia, Romania, in Gorj county, in southwestern Romania. The town is known for the Romanian Orthodox monastery of Tismana, the oldest surviving monastery in Walla Wallachia.

A monastery was built here by ruler Radu II in 1377, which was rebuilt in 1495 (since it had fallen into disrepair). The town (Tismana has been a town since 2004) grew up around the monastery in the 15th/16th centuries and is now an important Romanian center of the wood industry.

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

Valea Mracunei Monastery is located in the area of the Danube Strait (Cazanele Mici) in the Iron Gate Natural Park (Iron Gates Natural Park) in Mehedinți County in south-western Romania.

Thanks to Relu Chiriac for allowing us to use this image.

Hunedoara / Corvin Castle – great pictures 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.

The listed castle has many other names (Corvin Castle, Corviner Castle, Corvinus Castle, Corvinesti Castle, Corvin Castle, Eisenmarkt Castle, Black Castle, Vajdahunyad Castle, Hunyadi Castle), which can be traced back to its location or owners.

After 1440, Hungarian statesman and army commander Johann Hunyadi had an existing fortification converted into the ancestral home of the Hunyadi family. In the second phase of construction, the castle was extended from 1458 under King Matthias Corvinus. In the early 17th century, under the reign of Prince Gábor Bethlen, further major changes were made to the building. Today’s castle is therefore a mixture of different architectural styles.

The castle has been in Austrian ownership since 1724 and in Romanian ownership since 1918. In addition to being a tourist attraction, the castle is (and has been) used as a backdrop for a large number of Romanian and international film productions. There is currently a museum in the castle.

Thank you Go Hunedoara for allowing us to use these wonderful images.

This castle, also known as Strudza Palace, was built between 1880 and 1904 by Gheorghe Sturdza and his wife Maria in the village of Miclăușeni. It is located in northeastern Romania, about 65 km from Iasi.

The building was erected on the site of a boyar’s house at the end of the 19th century, and the exterior walls of the building have been decorated with numerous relief decorations. The castle is furnished with marble staircases, rosewood furniture, terracotta and porcelain stoves. It has an extensive library and several collections, including medieval weapons and costumes from the 16th century. It can be viewed daily and can also be hired for weddings and events. A restaurant is available in the castle area and there is the possibility to stay overnight.

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

On the way from Galati to Tecuci is the Tudor Vladimirescu Monastery in south-eastern Romania.

It is an oasis of wellness in the village of Peștera, in Brasov county and right in the center of the beautiful Piatra Craiului National Park. Fitness, yoga, workshops, gym, sauna, jacuzzi, vegetarian buffets and much, much more.

https://www.akasharetreat.com/

AKASHA Wellness Retreat is situated in one of Romania’s most majestic mountains and untouched nature reserves. Just around the corner are Bran Castle, Dracula Castle, made famous by the writer Bram Stoker, and the mystical Bucegi Mountains with the natural rock formation Sphinx.

Some call it the ‘village in the clouds’, and indeed it is. At an altitude of over 1,000 meters, the landscape here is a sea of rolling green hills overlooking the Piatra Craiului massif (2,200 meters).

Many, many excursions and offers (German speakers) > https://www.karpaten-offroad.de

Șoimoș is a village in Arad county, Romania, where there is the ruin of the medieval castle, situated high above the law.

To visit the ruins of the castle you have to go east of the village, about 250 meters up the hill. The oldest part of the castle is Burgfried, the castle courtyard covers an area of 35 × 22 meters. In the northern part of the Renaissance tract there is a balcony, known as Isabella Jagiellonica, who lived here from 1541. In the southern part of the complex there is a knight’s room and a chapel.

Castle Șoimoș (German and Falkenstein) was first mentioned in 1278, “Castrum Somos”, in a Latin document.

Image: Mariana Anatoneag, pixabay, mary1826

A short trip to the outskirts of Cluj-Napoca, in the villages / neighborhoods Făget and Salicea. By bike, a trip of about 3 hours, over a distance of 30 km and 430 meters of altitude up and down. Pure nature right on your doorstep… to relax, enjoy and more!

Thanks to Mrs. Ildiko Farkas for permission to use these beautiful images.

Images: https://www.facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75

Scropoasa Lake is located in the Bucegi Mountains, in the Ialomita river valley.

The lake lies at an altitude of about 1,200 meters and is up to 15 meters deep.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Images: Iulian Radu) for permission to use the images.

The Church of the Assumption in Bacau is the third largest cathedral in Romania after the Cathedral of the Resurrection in Bucharest and the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Baia Mare.

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

The Black Church is a landmark of Brasov. It is located in the city center, in the immediate vicinity of the city market and the old town hall.

The church is a Gothic hall church, which was originally a Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. With the Reformation in Transylvania, which on the part of the Transylvanian-Saxon population was largely driven by the reformer and later Kronstadt priest Johannes Honterus, the Catholic patronage was abandoned. The Black Church bears its current name from a fire in the town in 1689.

Find out more:
https://discover-brasov.com/merita-vazut-in-brasov/

Petrele Waterfall is also called by locals Maria Magdalena Waterfall. It is located in the Pietrele valley in the Retezat Mountains (Hunedoara county in western Romania) at an altitude of about 1,450 meters.

We would like to thank Go Hunedoara (images: Liana Marin) for permission to use these images.

Botoșani (Botoshan or Bottushan in German) is the birthplace of many Romanian poets and thinkers. The poet Mihai Eminescu, the composer George Enescu, the painter Stefan Luchian, the mathematician Octav Onicescu and many others were born here.

Botoșani is the residence of the county of the same name, has about 100,000 inhabitants and is an oasis of greenery with many historic buildings, surrounded by the Eastern Crapul and neighboring Moldova and Ukraine.

Images: October 2020

Clocota Waterfall is located in Hunedoara county, near Geoagiu-Băi. Although not very high, it impresses by its casing and its surroundings.

Thanks to Mrs. Ildiko Farkas for permission to use these beautiful pictures.
Photos: https://www.facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75

Măgura is a village in Brasov, Transylvania.

Thanks to Mr. Rader Thierry for the reference and permission to use these wonderful pictures. Thank you

Ugron Castle in Zau de Câmpie

The castle of Zau de Câmpie was built on the model of a calendar. It has 365 windows corresponding to the days, 4 towers corresponding to the seasons, 52 rooms for the weeks of a year, 7 terraces for the days of a week and 12 corridors for the months of a year. The castle is marked by an unrequited love story between its owner and a Russian princess.

The castle’s owner, Count Istvan Ugron, the Austro-Hungarian ambassador to Russia, fell in love with one of the daughters of Russian Tsar Nicholas II. However, he was unable to fulfill all the princess’s expectations and requests (including paving the road to the castle with gold coins) and so stopped courting her.

There are now plans to renovate the castle so that it can be used for various purposes in the future.

Sinaia is a town in Prahova county, located on the Prahova river valley, which is surrounded by the Bucegi Mountains. From Sinaia (height above sea level: 767 to 860 meters above sea level) a cable car takes you up to an altitude of 2,000 meters and there are also several ski lifts in winter operation.

Many sights can be found in and around Sinaia. Monastery B. Sinaia, Peles Castle and the smaller Pelesor Castle. But also the Bucegi National Park, Caraiman Monastery and Cantacuzino Castle in the nearby town of Bușteni are close to Sinaia.

Thanks Stefan Dee photos for permission to use these images.

Images: late April/May from previous years.

Peles Castle is located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of the town of Sinaia.

It was built for King Carol I of Romania between 1873 and 1883 and seized by the communist regime in 1947. After the Romanian Revolution in 1989, Peles was returned to the former King Michael, who lived in exile in Switzerland. The windows and half-timbered walls are reminiscent of Hohenzollern Castle, the home of the king. Seven terraces surround the castle. Some of the 160 rooms can now be visited.

The castle museum houses weapons, sculptures, furniture and decorative objects from the 15th to 19th centuries and an orchestra. The castle especially impresses with its magnificent wooden structures.

Find out more about Peles Castle:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/de-vizitat…/

Text and images by Georg Schenk… THANK YOU.

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

Thanks to Go Hunedoara (photo: Călin Corpaciu) for permission to use this wonderful image. Thank you

Brașov and its surroundings, Burzenland … offers a wide range of activities for families, adventure seekers, peace lovers, nature lovers, Dracula enthusiasts, history buffs and many more …

German: https://kronstadt-erleben.de

English, Romanian, French and Hebrew:
https://discover-brasov.com

The Oravița – Lisava – Anina railway (in Caras-Severin county) was established on December 15, 1863 and was inaugurated as the first mountain railway on Romanian territory.

The construction started in 1861 and was a difficult engineering work, as the train is located in a mountainous region (western part of the Banater Mountains). The 33.4 km-long railway line has no less than 14 tunnels with a total length of 2.1 km and nine viaducts.

The route starts in Oravița and then climbs to the high level of the Semenic Mountains on a route where there is no other road.

Thanks Banatul Montan for permission to use these images.

A blast from the past, the casino is currently being renovated and restored.

The building was first constructed of wood in 1880, and in 1910 the casino was (re)built in Art Nouveau style according to the plans of architect Daniel Renard. It is considered the most famous Art Nouveau building in Romania and is a landmark of Constanta.

On the road from Sinaia to Bucharest … in April 2021.

Romania’s Carpathian Mountains and the many towns, villages, places and destinations within them are always worth a visit and an adventure.

Many, many trips and offers (in German) > https://www.karpaten-offroad.de

Lake Tarnița is a reservoir between the towns of Râșca, Mărișel and Gilău west of Cluj-Napoca. It has an area of about 215 ha, a length of almost 9 km and a depth of up to 70 meters.

Find out more about Cluj-Napoca and the Cluj region

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

Bran Castle was originally a defensive military fortress built directly on the cliffs with a rectangular plan.

Over the years many structural changes have been made, including the south tower, built in 1622 according to Gabriel Bethlen’s plans, the rectangular tower to the east and between 1883 and 1886 the roof was also made of tiles.
The castle is said to have been the residence of Count Dracula of Transylvania… and attracts 100,000 tourists every year!

More about the travel destination Romania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de

Thanks Castelul Bran for allowing us to use this image.

The Făgăraș Mountains are located in the Southern Carpathian mountain range in Romania. The ridge is about 70 km long and 40 km wide. The mountain range covers an area of almost 2,000 square kilometers and rises with Mount Moldoveanu (west of Brasov) to a height of 2,544 meters.

Thanks Fly Over Mountains for allowing us to use these images.

Many, many excursions and offers (German speakers) > https://www.karpaten-offroad.de

The church is located in the municipality of Biertan in Sibiu county in Transylvania. Biertan belongs to the first German-Saxon settlements and was mentioned in a document in 1398 (other sources: 1402).

Like any Saxon settlement, it stands out thanks to a string of villages around a central square, above which rises the imposing fortress of the church. Between 1572 and 1867, Biertan was the seat of the Saxon bishopric (episcopal see of the Evangelical A.B. Church), which fostered the building of one of the largest agricultural communities in Transylvania around this fortified church. It is a medieval and architectural treasure in Romania that is definitely worth a visit.

Find out more about Kirchenburg Biertan:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/biertan…/

Thanks Go_out_Romania for permission to use these images.

A typical “cable” installation in Romania, which can be seen in every city. Fiber to every house and apartment, laid quickly and super cheap.

And it actually never fails … Fiber optic cable for internet and cable TV (example: 1,000 MBit download, 400 MBit upload, no volume limit, including cable TV with, among others, German channels, including fiber optic router: approx. € 13.50 per month).

We also admire the technicians who provide maintenance and the big picture here. Thanks for that!

Cehu Silvaniei is a small town of about 7,000 inhabitants in the county of Sălaj in north-western Romania.

AquAngar in Cehu Silvaniei invites you into a timeless, peaceful, yet charming world with swimming pool, heated jacuzzi, sauna, massages, newly created guesthouse, restaurant and many indoor and outdoor activities.

Enjoy pure relaxation in beautiful nature, close to the cities of Cluj Napoca, Baia Mare and Zalău.

Find out more about AquAngar Spa & Resort

Măgura is a village in Brasov, Transylvania.

Thanks to Mr. Rader Thierry for the reference and permission to use these wonderful pictures. Thank you

Besides the “typical German” shopping possibilities such as Lidl, Penny, Kaufland, DM and many others, there are far more shopping possibilities in Romania than in D and A. The so-called “Groceries” 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 open every day (including Sundays), generally from 7:00 to 22:00 or, in shopping centers, from 10:00 onwards. Before or during holidays, some supermarkets may even be open 7 days/24 hours (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 products (mostly fruits and vegetables, bakery products, but also many other products) fresh from the region and neighboring or nearby countries (Turkey). One thing that makes Romania even more attractive for a vacation … walking every morning through the market and buying fresh food for a day. Where else can you do that in the German-speaking world!

On the subject of prices, as of this morning, the images are in LEI (RON). Divide that by 5 and you get an idea of how much the products cost in euros. Examples: green onions, spring onions, 2.50 lei/bushel = 50 cents, apples up to 4 lei/kg, about 80 cents. Strawberries are 15 lei (3 euro) / bowl and delicious… we couldn’t resist.

And please note: The offer / prices / pictures are from Galați, of course they vary depending on the season and region and therefore can be even higher or possibly lower.

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 in every season, visitors will find in Arad and its surroundings a large number of historical and art monuments, as well as buildings in Baroque, Renaissance, eclectic, classical, neo-Gothic or Secession styles.

Find out more about Arad and many other cities in Romania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/travel…/

The Hunedoara Castle (also known as Hunedoara Castle, in German as Eisenmarkt Castle, in Romanian as Corvin’s Castle or Huniazilor Castle, in Hungarian as Vajdahunyadi var) is one of the most important non-clerical 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: Eisenmarkt) in western Romania.

The Hungarian statesman and army commander Johann Hunyadi had an existing fortification converted into the ancestral castle of the Hunyadi family after 1440. In the second phase of construction, the castle was extended from 1458 under King Matthew Corvinus. At the beginning of the 17th century, further major changes were made to the building under Prince Gabor Bethlen, so today’s castle is a mixture of different architectural styles.

Oradea (German Großwardein and Hungarian Nagyvarad) is the capital of Bihor County and lies on the eastern edge of the Great Hungarian Plain, on the Crișul Repede River (German Schnelle Kreisch, Hungarian Sebes-Körös).

The city center is 13 km from the Hungarian border. The foothills of the Apuseni Mountains end at the northeastern edge of the town. Geologically remarkable are the caves, some of which reach beneath the town, whose thermal springs have gained fame in various spas.

Durău Monastery in Neamț County was built between 1830 and 1835 by some monks with the help of Safta Brâncoveanu and at the expense of three wealthy merchants from Piatra Neamț.

It was erected on the site of a nun-in-savor in 17. It was founded by one of the daughters of Prince Vasile Lupu. The first scientific mention of Durău Monastery dates back to 1779.

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

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

The hotel, located in Oltenia under the Mountains, is the ideal place with many destinations for a weekend or a longer vacation in the countryside, away from the noise of the big cities.

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

or https://hanulvatra.com/ro/

It is an oasis of wellness in the village of Peștera, in Brasov county and right in the center of the beautiful Piatra Craiului National Park. Fitness, yoga, workshops, gym, sauna, jacuzzi, vegetarian buffets and much, much more.

https://www.akasharetreat.com/

AKASHA Wellness Retreat is situated in one of the most majestic mountains and untouched nature reserves in Romania. Just around the corner are Bran Castle, Dracula Castle, made famous by the writer Bram Stoker, and the mystical Bucegi Mountains with the natural rock formation Sphinx.

Some call it the ‘village in the clouds’, and indeed it is. At an altitude of over 1,000 meters, the landscape here is a sea of rolling green hills overlooking the Piatra Craiului massif (2,200 meters).

Old town / center of Sibiu in beautiful pictures. Sibiu (in Romanian Sibiu, in Hungarian Nagyszeben and in Transylvanian Saxon Hermestatt) is the district capital of the county of the same name in the historical region of Transylvania.

The first German settlers are believed to have arrived in the area in 1147. The first documentary mention of the town dates back to 1191. From 1223 the Latin name “Villa Hermanni” and from 1241 the German equivalent Hermannstorf.

We thank Mr. Maik Lanckrock for permission to use these photos from early August 2022.

Whether it’s the highlights of the Carpathian Mountains in a week, a complete two-week trip or an entire tour according to your wishes.

Top planning with full service (roadbook as map and gpx file, best hotels, tips for restaurants and excursions, checklist with everything you need to know before departure and always up-to-date tips and information from “Toni”) >> https://romanian-holidays.at/

Brașov and its surroundings, Burzenland … offers a wide range of activities for families, adventure seekers, peace lovers, nature lovers, Dracula enthusiasts, history buffs and many more…

German: https://kronstadt-erleben.de

English, Romanian, French and Hebrew:
https://discover-brasov.com

The Iasi Theater Center burned down on the night of February 17-18, 1888 and was rebuilt piece by piece in the following years.

A Venetian crystal chandelier with over 100 light bulbs was chosen to decorate the auditorium as early as October 1896, as part of the first electric lighting tests. The inauguration took place on December 1, 1896.

Images and source text (abridged): Turism Iași.

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.

Turda Salt Mine, Cluj county
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/turda-salt-mine/

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

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

The municipality of Harman (in German Honigberg) is located in the historic region of Burzenland, approx. 12 kilometers northeast of the city of Brasov (Kronstadt)

Hungarian King Andreas II in 1211, Burzenland awarded Burzenland to the Order of German Knights, who settled there, built castles, brought German settlers into the country and established villages such as, among others, Honiberg. After clashes with the king, the order was again displaced from Burzenland in 1225, but the German settlements remained.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this photo.

The Transalpina or “King’s Road”, as the road is still called, is usually open from early/mid-June (depending on snow conditions).

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.

Image/Text source: Destination of the Year

Peles Castle was built between 1873 and 1883 at the initiative of Carol I. , built on the first Romanian king. It is about to be. 1.5 km northwest of the town of Sinaia in the Prahova district.

Learn more about the castle and other castles in Romania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/trips-travel…/

Peles Castle is a former royal castle from the 19th century. It is located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of the town of Sinaia in the Prahova state. The smaller Pelesor Castle stands about 300 meters up the hill.

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

Situated in the Buzău region, close to the mud volcanoes and other excursion destinations, is the German-speaking Conacul Grigorescu guesthouse.

https://conaculgrigorescu.com/

Be it private dinners, exclusive events, cooking classes/culinary workshops, wine, a “truffle hunt” at the SlowFood & Slow Travel Experience… the offer is big, far too big for one vacation.

Cocoș Monastery is located about 35 km from the city of Tulcea and is run by a community of monks.

It is situated in a secluded spot at the foot of a hill, surrounded by the fragrant linden forests. The first documented mention of a religious settlement in the area dates back to 1679.

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

Two beautiful pictures of a fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra), taken in Plopi in Cluj county, Romania.

Thanks to Anja Steinhoff for permission to use these images.

Several cultures, several names and a lot of history(s) come together in one city: Timisoara, Timisoara, Timisoara, Timisoara or Timisoara and more …

Information, 2023 program and many tips and suggestions:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/de-vizitat…/

Photo: Bogdan Vlad

Still looking for a special, centrally located hotel for your visit to the European Capital of Culture Timisoara?

The 4* Mercure Hotel is located close to the historic and business center of the city and offers 60 rooms, a rooftop penthouse and a Winestone restaurant with terrace and bar.

Questions, reservations and more information:
https://all.accor.com/hotel/B4B1/index.de.shtml

Skiing in Valiug, at Casa Baraj, but also at Muntele Mic, Borlova, Isai, Nordica and Vâlsanu in the Banat region.

The Valiug and Borlova part of Mont Mic are open every day, weather permitting. At the weekend, the slopes on Mount Semenic will also be open!

LiveCam and skipass prices:
https://www.roxy-world.ro/webcam-muntele-mic

Thank you Banatul Montan for permission to use these images.

About 35 km from the city of Brasov (Kronstadt), in the north-east in the direction of Sfântu Gheorghe, is the Medveles találkozóhely bear observation center in Covasna County.

There are still around 6,000 brown bears in the forests and mountains of the Romanian/Transylvanian Carpathians and anyone who has always wanted to meet a bear “face to face” without risk has the best opportunity to do so at one of these bear observation points. The Medveles találkozóhely bear watching center offers visitors and photographers contact under professional guidance and guidance with many, many offerings, from bear tracking to off-road vehicle tours.

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

Thank you Visit Romania for permission to use this photo ( Marius Iuliu Neamțu).

The Church of St. Nicholas in Densuș (Demsdorf), Hunedoara county in western Romania is the oldest stone church in the country. It was built in its present form in the 13th century on the site of a 2nd-century Roman temple using materials from the Dacian fortress of Sarmizegetusa. There are 15th-century murals in the church, showing Jesus in traditional Romanian clothes.

According to Romanian historians, there was once a Dacian temple on the site of today’s church, which was built for the god Zamolxis. Later conquered by the Romans, they again built a temple there, which was dedicated to the god Mars. Given its later prehistory, the origins of this church in Densuș date back to the 4th century AD and is therefore the oldest church in Romania and south-eastern Europe.

Thanks Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

Cozia National Park is located in the north-eastern part of Valcea county, within the administrative boundary of Brezoi, Calimanesti, Racovita, Perisani, Salatrucel and Berislavesti.

Thanks to Mrs. Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these beautiful images.

Two beautiful pictures of a fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra), taken in Plopi in Cluj county, Romania.

Thanks to Anja Steinhoff for permission to use these images.

The German-speaking Conacul Grigorescu is located in the Buzăului region, close to the mud volcanoes, the “Living Fire” and the Tinutul Buzăului Geopark.

https://conaculgrigorescu.com

Enjoy wonderful days, indulge yourself with culinary delights and experience the region around Buzăului or the surrounding countryside. The pension is located in the center of the triangle of Bucharest, Brasov and the Danube Delta. It is the perfect starting point for further experiences and adventures.

Zgurăști Cave (part of a cave system in the Bihor Mountains) is located in the village of Garda de Sus in Alba County in Romania, on the steep slope of the Ordancusei Valley at an altitude of just over 900 meters.

All our Facebook posts at a glance:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/stories/

Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use these images.

In Ilfov County, just a few kilometers northwest of Bucharest (Romania’s capital), Mogoșoaia Castle is located on the shores of Lake Mogoșoaia in Mogoșoaia. The castle contains a main courtyard and many buildings such as the watchtower and the church ′′Sf. Gheorghe′′ near the courtyard.

Wallachian Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu built the castle between 1698 and 1702 on the widow Mogoș (later named Mogoșoaia) in the Brâncoveanu style named after him.

In 1714, when Constantin Brâncoveanu was executed in Constantinople with his entire family, the Ottomans confiscated all the family possessions and turned the palace into a Han (a kind of inn). In the following decades, the castle was conquered, destroyed and rebuilt several times, until it was owned by George III in 1912 Valentin Bibesco married the French writer Marthe Bibesco, who was born into Romanian nobility. He gave the property to his wife, Marthe Bibesco then rebuilt the castle intensively.

The castle can be visited without entrance fee, it has a wonderful large park where you can/allow, for example, to have a picnic or just laze the day away. Inside the castle you pay a fee of approx. 10 lei (2,10 euro) for parking, restaurants, museums and much more… also an extended walk with the rest on a bench overlooking the lake… many things are possible and beautiful.

Warning… you should not take the camera with you or put it in your pocket!!! Cell phone pictures are no problem, but as a ‘camera owner’ you are already vehemently advised at the entrance that for professional photography you have to pay a fee of 400 Lei (approx. EUR 80).

The Danube Delta is an exotic landscape with over 1,800 species of plants, 2,400 species of insects, molluscs, reptiles, amphibians, 320 species of birds and about 50 species of mammals.

Find out more about the Danube Delta

More about tours / excursions in the Danube Delta

More on Sulina at the mouth of the Danube

Discover pure nature from June to September. Guided excursions, sightseeing, hiking or horseback riding vacations, hiking tours and much more are offered by the German-speaking provider Carpathian Offroad Tours.

More information and all travel dates:
https://www.karpaten-offroad.de

Sihăstria Putnei Monastery is located in northeastern Romania, about 70 kilometers from the city of Suceava. Putna Monastery (Putna commune) is also close to this monastery (about 3 km to the northeast).

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

The marquis is a typical gift for March 1st in Romania.

It consists of a red and white ribbon, usually with a small pendant, and is attached to clothes. The so-called “mărțișor” symbolizes spring and was originally worn by women and children. The two colors (red and white) symbolize snow and the sun.

Nowadays it is mainly women who receive Märzchen as gifts. Lucky charms are attached to the thread, and as soon as someone (or in this case, the woman) sees a blossoming tree, she throws the Märzchen into it and makes a wish!