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.

Now it’s already in the 30s and even higher in June. Pictures from August earlier this year. It was hot, very hot (32-38 degrees and sometimes even more) and the water was wonderfully fresh.

Our destination was again Vama Veche, the southernmost town on the Romanian Black Sea coast, just a few hundred meters from the Bulgarian border. It is slowly warming up again (30 degrees on April 1) and we are already dreaming of a summer vacation on the Black Sea.

The Romanian seaside stretches for about 70 kilometers and, in addition to Vama Veche, includes Constanța, Mamaia, Mamaia-Sat, Eforie Nord and Sud, Constinești, Olimp, Neptun, Mangalia and several 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.

Now it’s already in the 30s and even higher in June. Pictures from August earlier this year. It was hot, very hot (32-38 degrees and sometimes even more) and the water was wonderfully fresh.

Our destination was again Vama Veche, the southernmost town on the Romanian Black Sea coast, just a few hundred meters from the Bulgarian border. It is slowly warming up again (30 degrees on April 1) and we are already dreaming of a summer vacation on the Black Sea.

The Romanian seaside stretches for about 70 kilometers and, in addition to Vama Veche, includes Constanța, Mamaia, Mamaia-Sat, Eforie Nord and Sud, Constinești, Olimp, Neptun, Mangalia and several 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 speak, the “Shore” of Romania, with about 3 – 4,000 visitors on weekends and non-stop loud music.

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

Like any Saxon settlement, it is characterized by a string of villages around a central square, above which rises the imposing church fortress. Between 1572 and 1867, Biertan was the seat of the Saxon bishopric (Episcopal See of the Evangelical Church A.B.), which fostered the building of one of the largest farming 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…/

Thank you Go_out_Romania for permission to use these images.

The statue of the Dacian king Decebal (c. 86-106 AD) is 55 meters high and is the largest / tallest stone sculpture in Europe.

It is located on a rock formation in the Almajului Mountains, on the banks of the Danube, near the municipality of Dubova (Mehedinți district), in the Iron Gates Natural Park (Parcul Natural Porțile de Fier).

It took 10 years, a million US dollars and 12 sculptors to make it… and was commissioned not by the Dacian king himself, as may have been thought, but by a Romanian businessman and historian between 1994 and 2004.

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

It was built between 1873 and 1883 by order of King Carol I of Romania and confiscated by the communist regime in 1947. After the Romanian Revolution in 1989, Peles was transferred to Swiss exile, the former King Michael.

The bay windows and half-timbered walls are reminiscent of Hohenzollern Castle, the home of the king. Some of the 160 rooms are now open to the public, and the castle museum contains weapons, sculptures, furniture and decorative objects from the 15th-19th century, as well as an orchestra. The castle impresses with its magnificent wood craftsmanship.

Find out more about Peles Castle:
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/uir/ausflugsziele-sehenswertes-schloss-peles/
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/uir/peles-castle/
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/ro/uir/de-vizitat-locatii-de-vizitat-castelul-peles/

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 ( in English: “Olar 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.

Saturday, June 1, is World Children’s Day, and in Avrig (about 25 km southeast of Sibiu) there’s plenty to do for the little ones, the very little ones and the grown-ups.

# Brukenthal Palace between 15:00 and 18:00
Free events for children with face painting, fairytale character painting, textile painting and much more!

# Pirate Ship from 19:00 to 22:00
32 degree outdoor pool (heated), a pirate ship with music, fun and lots of games for all ages. Admission 5 lei (1 euro) / person, which will be donated to children in need. Registration / Information: (004) 0726 234 417

# Brambura Park all day | Everything is upside down … or not? Just a few kilometers from the Brukenthal Palace – and still in the village of Avrig – is an experience for children, adults and the whole family > https://brambura-park.ro/

… or simply relax in the Palace Garden / Brukenthal Restaurant with an ice cream, coffee and cakes or more. You will be welcomed with open arms and a big smile

Sur surrounded by meadows and hills, Gästehaus Simon enjoys an excellent location. Excursions to the surrounding mountains and cheese and wine tastings can be organized on request.

About the guesthouse: Hanul Simon
About Brasov / Bran: Kronstadt – Brasov

Also in the municipality of Bran is Bran Castle (in German Törzburg), which is also known as Dracula Castle.

The mud volcanoes (Roman: Volcani Noroioși) are located in the municipality of Berca in the district of Buzău. In 1924, the 30 km² area was declared a nature reserve.

The main attraction of the reserve are the small mud volcanoes that have a height of a few centimeters/meters, which is cold volcanism. The volcanoes are formed by gases rising from about 3,000 m down through layers of clay and containing water. At the earth’s surface, the mud dries and forms volcano-like structures.

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Learn more about Cluj-Napoca (German / Romanian):
D: https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/uir/ausflugsziele-staedte-cluj-napoca/

Thanks to the city of Cluj-Napoca for permission to use this image.

A wonderful play of colors to light up at night. These fountains are located in the center of Braila and invite you to take a romantic evening stroll or stay for a while.

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The Mărășești Mausoleum is a historical monument dedicated to those who died in the First World War.

It is located in the county of Vrancea, as this is where the main battles on the Eastern Front took place. During these battles, 480 Romanian officers and 21,000 Romanian soldiers died. The mausoleum currently houses 5,000 soldiers and officers in 154 individual crypts and 9 common crypts in 18 rows.

Find out more about the mausoleum:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/marasesti-mausoleum/

Râșnov Fortress (in German Rosenauer Burg) is a historical monument and landmark in Romania. It is located in the locality of Râșnov (Rosenau), Brasov county, about 20 km from Brasov (Brașov).

Information: This fortress is currently under renovation and therefore access inside is not possible. The photos are from the accessible part of the castle.

The fortress was built as part of a defense system for Transylvanian villages. The present medieval fortress was probably built between 1211 and 1225, during the reign of the Teutonic Knights of Burzenland.

Pension Inima Deltei ( heart of the delta ) is located in Mila 23 ( mile 23 ) in the Danube Delta, about 50 meters from the central breakwater.

The guesthouse offers seven double rooms ( 7 ) and four triple rooms ( 4 ), equipped with private bathroom, air conditioning and satellite TV.

Learn more about Danube Delta (D, EN, RO):
https://urlaub-im-donaudelta.de

Pensiunea Inima Deltei (D, EN, FR, ES, RO):
https://inimadeltei.ro/pensiune/

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.

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

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 or secession style.

Thanks to the city of Arad for permission to use these images (also from Arad County):

The clock tower is Sighisoara’s landmark and a popular movie and photo subject day and night.

Pictures from the Făgăraș / Retezat Mountains inspiring hiking / trekking and discussions. Thanks for the many comments on the pictures, we are glad that our text is being read … and in this case … also corrected. Thank you for that.

https://www.karpaten-offroad.de/tour/rumanien-retezat-gebirge/

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

https://conaculgrigorescu.com (site în limba germană, gazde vorbitoare de limbă germană)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Guests are welcomed 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 university town of Iași (in German Jassy and Jasch, old Jassenmarkt, in Hungarian Jaszvasarist) is located 20 kilometers west of the Moldovan border in northeastern Romania.

See pictures – from spring to winter – that will delight you. Thanks to photographer Ovidiu Meyer for permission to use these wonderful images.

Cluj-Napoca (in German Klausenburg, in Hungarian Kolozsvar) is (probably*) the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

With a population of around 400,000, Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of Transylvania. It is 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 Matthew Corvinus. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

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

* Could it also be Iași or Timișoara or … !?!? Unfortunately there are no exact figures.

Thanks to Cluj-Napoca for permission to use these images.

The town of Târgu Mureș, first mentioned in a document dating back to 1300, is situated on the Mures river (Mieresch in German, Maros in Hungarian) on the road from Brasov to Cluj Napoca.

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Romania is rich in nature, flora and fauna and corresponding natural parks. See a small selection of images from the following parks:

Cozia National Park, Buila-Vânturarița National Park, Domogled-Valea Cernei National Park, Retezat National Park, Rodnei Mountains National Park, Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National Park, Bucegi Natural Park.

Thanks to the photographer Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these beautiful images. Thank you!

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

Muntele Mic is popular for hiking in spring/summer/fall and is easily accessible by car. It is situated between the Țarcu Mountains, the Godeanu Mountains and the Retezat Mountains. The highest peak is the Varful (mountain) Muntele Mic at 1802 meters.

In winter, 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, Vâlsanu, Nordica, Isai, Felix.

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

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

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

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The gorges are located in the municipality of Bănița in Hunedoara County and run along high limestone walls.

They are about 300 meters long and were dug deep into the limestone by water. They can be visited on calm summer days, although waterproof shoes are a must as the gorge path also passes through water.

The height of the rock walls is about 10-15 meters and show how water has eroded the rock. In many places, the rocks form a roof that has been formed over hundreds of years by horizontal erosion, depending on the current.

More information about Hunedoara district:
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/ro/judetul-hunedoara/

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

The gorges are located in the municipality of Bănița in Hunedoara County and run along high limestone walls.

They are about 300 meters long and were dug deep into the limestone by water. They can be visited on calm summer days, although waterproof shoes are a must as the gorge path also passes through water.

The height of the rock walls is about 10-15 meters and show how water has eroded the rock. In many places, the rocks form a roof that has been formed over hundreds of years by horizontal erosion, depending on the current.

More information about Hunedoara district:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/hunedoara-county/

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

The narrow-gauge railroad ( Mocanita ) Moldovita / Hutulca still runs today in the Suceava district.

Learn more about locomotives / trains and timetable:
http://www.cfi.ro/2_5_Railways-Timetable.html

Thanks to Sorin Onisor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for permission to use this image.

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:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/bran-castle/

Thank you Castelul Bran for permission to use these images.

Alina-Maria Monastery is located in the commune of Vaideeni in Valcea county.

The commune consists of five distinct villages: Cerna, Cornetu, Izvoru Rece, Marita and Vaideeni.

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

Today and tomorrow, SUNDAY, May 26, between 10:00 and 17:00 … COME TO.

A great day, lots of visitors, delicious food, a variety of regional offerings, nice people, live music and and and and and and and and and and … a perfect day.

If you haven’t been yet, the festival will be open tomorrow. The Slow Food Festival takes place in the Piata (square) of the Artisans in the town of Berca. If you cross the bridge and see the Berca monastery or the town, turn left just after the bridge and continue about 200 meters.

Image: Today, May 25, 2024 with Dana Gonț

Today and tomorrow, SUNDAY, May 26, between 10:00 and 17:00 … COME TO.

A great day, lots of visitors, delicious food, a variety of regional offerings, nice people, live music and and and and and and and and and and … a perfect day.

If you haven’t been yet, the festival will be open tomorrow. The Slow Food Festival takes place in the Piata (square) of the Artisans in the town of Berca. If you cross the bridge and see the Berca monastery or the town, turn left just after the bridge and continue about 200 meters.

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/

Visit the historic restaurant | café (both daily: 8:00 – 22:00) in the Brukenthal Palace in Avrig (in German Freck) just a few kilometers east of Hermannstadt (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 look forward to welcoming you.

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

A bistro on the top floor, a multimedia room in the basement and a contemporary art gallery on the first floor invite you to browse, linger and shop.

The elegant 19th-century building came into the possession of the famous Chrissoveloni banking family in 1903, then was confiscated during the communist period and converted into a shop. After 1990, the building was brought back to life by the current owner, Jean Chrissoveloni, in collaboration with the architectural firm Square One.

A small selection of cities, places and destinations you must visit when traveling in Romania.

City of Sighișoara in Mureș county | Bârsana Monastery in Maramureș county | Corvin’s Castle / Hunedoara in Hunedoara county | City of Sibiu in Sibiu county | Bran Castle in Brasov county | Peleș Castle in Prahova county

Images: Virgil Maierean, Irene Alvarado, Ștefan Cosma, Alex Blajan, Nomadic Julien, Valentin Bălan

May The Monasteries of Bucovina (Bucovina) are located in Suceava County, in northeastern Romania.

They include the areas and monasteries of Putna, Sucevița, Vatra Moldoviței, Arbore, Monastirea Humorului, Cacica, Botoșana, Botoșana, Cajvana, Patrauți, Mitocul Dragomirnei, Scheia, Ilișești, Udești, Baia, Rașca, Slatina, Vama, Sadova, Fundu Moldovei, Pojorata Moldovei. , Dorna Arini, Ciocanești, Panaci, the cities of Gura Humorului, Dolhasca and the municipalities of Suceava, Siret, Câmpulung Moldovenesc, Fălticeni, Vatra Dornei.

Images / Text: https://destinatiaanului.ro

The monasteries of Bucovina (Bucovina) are located in Suceava county in northeastern Romania.

They include the areas and monasteries of Putna, Sucevița, Vatra Moldoviței, Arbore, Monastirea Humorului, Cacica, Botoșana, Botoșana, Cajvana, Patrauți, Mitocul Dragomirnei, Scheia, Ilișești, Udești, Baia, Rașca, Slatina, Vama, Sadova, Fundu Moldovei, Pojorata Moldovei. , Dorna Arini, Ciocanești, Panaci, the cities of Gura Humorului, Dolhasca and the municipalities of Suceava, Siret, Câmpulung Moldovenesc, Fălticeni, Vatra Dornei.

Images / Text: https://destinatiaanului.ro

Tomorrow, May 25 and 26, 2024, the time has finally arrived – after last year’s great success – the 4th edition of the SLOW FOOD Festival in Berca, near the city of Buzău, will take place again this weekend, next Saturday and Sunday.

Enjoy a cozy feast of regional delicacies and take them home with you. Lots and lots more will be on offer, available to taste and also to buy.

The Slow Food Festival takes place in the Craftsmen’s Square (square) in the town of Berca. As soon as you see the monastery of Berca or arrive in town, turn left just after the bridge and continue for about 200 meters. Open between 10:00 and 18:00 and on Sundays between 10:00 and 17:00.

Read more: Slow Food Buzău

Pictures from previous festivals last year (2023)

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Visit the Forest Retreat & Spa in Valcea County for a relaxing vacation, time to unwind or just as a perfect stay near the Dragasani wine region in the historic wine-growing region of Ță Românești (here Oltenia, Little Walla Wallachia).

In addition to various treatments, therapies, massages and spa offerings, tennis lessons and much more are offered.

More information, offers and contacts (English, Romanian):
https://www.forestspa.ro

The winner of the Destination of the Year 2024 competition was announced two days ago in Bucharest. It is the city and region of Sibiu (Hermannstadt). Congratulations!!!

On this occasion you can see an overview of previous contributions about this city/region in the heart of Transylvania.

Information about the winner (link 1) and about our Facebook posts (link 2)
https://destinatiaanului.ro | https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/

Thanks to the photographers / Facebook groups for permission to use these images.

The commune of Harman (in 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/

Mediaș (in German Mediasch, in Hungarian Medgyes and in Saxon Medwesch, Medves or Meddesch) is a municipality in the Sibiu county in Transylvania. It consists of the town of Medias and the village of Ighișu Nou (German: Sächsisch-Eibesdorf) and has about 55,000 inhabitants. After Sibiu, Mediaș is the second largest and most populated town in Sibiu County.

In Roman times, a Roman fortress called “Media” stood on the site of today’s town. Later, in the 12th-13th centuries, the Hungarian kings settled German and West-European settlers, the so-called Transylvanian Saxons, in this area of Media.

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.

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

The building was erected at the end of the 19th century on the site of a manor house, and the exterior walls of the building have been decorated with numerous reliefs. 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 onwards. It can be visited daily and can also be hired for weddings and events. There is a restaurant on the castle grounds and overnight accommodation is available.

Thank you for permission to use these images: https://www.instagram.com/go_out_romania/ și https://www.instagram.com/romania_ig/

Country life is very different from life in the cities. It’s characterized by family, hospitality, traditions, hardship and hard work into old age.

And … it’s often a happier life than we think. Those who have little have little to worry about, and the many daily messages from the world that we receive every hour on our phones (and which we don’t really need) reach these people less often or perhaps not at all.

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

Just two weeks away, on May 25 and 26, 2024 – after last year’s success – the fourth edition of the SLOW FOOD Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday in Berca, near the city of Buzău.

Enjoy regional delicacies and take them home with you. Many and many more are on offer, can be tasted and also bought.

The Slow Food Festival takes place in the Piata (market) Artizanilor (square) in the town of Berca. As soon as you see the monastery of Berca or arrive in town, turn left just after the bridge and continue for about 200 meters. Open between 10:00 and 18:00 and on Sundays between 10:00 and 17:00.

Read more: Slow Food Buzău

Images: The first edition of the festival on May 6/7 and preparations for the set-up

The Valcea Village Museum is located in the village of Bujoreni, about 4 kilometers from the capital of the county, Ramnicu Valcea.

The museum is organized like a village and shows life in rural settlements in the old times. The idea was developed in 1969 and realized piece by piece. Definitely worth a visit.

We thank Mr. Alexander Laszlo for his efforts and for sending us these pictures (taken on September 17, 2023).

In the summer of 2023, we followed the journey of “Schnuff” and his biker friends here at Sinca Veche Monastery.

Sinca Veche Monastery is located in the commune of Sinca, Brasov county. It is about 22 kilometers from the town of Făgăraș. Sinca Veche was mentioned in a letter of Pope Innocent III as early as 1204.

The cave church at Șinca Veche is also known as the temple of the fulfillment of prayers, the temple of the bears, the cave monastery and the cave monastery (temple of the fulfillment of prayers, temple of the bears, cave monastery, cave monastery, cave cave monastery)

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

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

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

The castle offers a marvelous view of the surrounding area and the mountains of Brasov (German name: Kronstadt), it is located approx. 20 kilometers from Brasov on the way 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.

Timisoara (also known as Temeswar in German), European Capital of Culture 2023, is located in western Romania, in the historic Banat region, and is the capital of Timis County.

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The Castle of Lut, Valea Zânelor is located about 40 km from Sibiu (towards Brasov), in the village of Porumbacu de Sus (Sibiu County), right next to the children/family park Povestea Calendarului.

NOTE: It is currently under renovation and closed. Current information at: facebook.com/casteluldelut

Today, the ‘clay castle’, which seems to have been built for hobbits, is visited and admired by hundreds of visitors every day.

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Pictures from the Transalpina, the “Road of Kings”, from June 2023.

We thank Mr. Michael Steffen for sending us the photos, which he took during his motorcycle tour of Romania in June 2023.

Beusnita protected area is part of the Cheile Nerei – Beusnita National Park. It is located in the district of Caras-Severin in the municipality of Sasca Montana and Sopotu Nou.

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

Tismana is a small town in Romanian Muntenia, located in Gorj county, in south-western Romania.

The town is known for the Romanian Orthodox Monastery of Tismana, the oldest monastery still existing in Muntenia.

As early as 1377, Prince Radu II built a monastery here, which was rebuilt in 1495 (as it had fallen into disrepair). The town (since 2004 Tismana is a city) developed around the monastery in the 15th/16th century and is today an important Romanian center of wood industry.

We thank Mr. Amstad Beat for sending us these photos and for permission to use them.

Images: https://motobiketrips.ch/

Saturday, June 1 is World Children’s Day, and in Avrig (about 25 km southeast of Sibiu) there’s plenty to do for the little ones, the very little ones and the grown-ups.

# Brukenthal Palace between 15:00 and 18:00
Free events for children with face painting, fairytale character painting, textile painting and much more!

# Pirate Ship from 19:00 to 22:00
Outdoor 32-degree (heated) pool, a pirate ship with music, fun and lots of games for all ages. Admission 5 lei (1 euro) / person, which will be donated to children in need. Registration / Information: (004) 0726 234 417

# Brambura Park all day | Everything is upside down … or not? Just a few kilometers from the Brukenthal Palace – and still in the village of Avrig – is an experience for children, adults and the whole family > https://brambura-park.ro/

… or simply relax in the Palace Garden / Brukenthal Restaurant with an ice cream, coffee and cakes or more. You will be welcomed with open arms and a big smile

Speechless… The city of Oradea in the evening, mid-July 2023.

The city pulsates with life at 28-30 degrees (9 pm) and is simply … beautiful.

The Red Lake (der Rote See) is a natural reservoir in the Harghita district of northeastern Romania.

It is located in the Hasmas Mountains, on the upper bank of the Bicaz river and at the foot of the Hasmas mare peak, near the Bicaz gorge, about 25 km from Gheorgheni and about 30 km from Bicaz (Neamt district).

Images (AP), mid-July 2022

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.

Info 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.

Butii gorge is located in the Retezat Mountains, not far from the small town of Uricani.

Rocky faces and slopes up to a hundred meters high, a series of meanders (curved loops of a watercourse), numerous caves, bubbling springs, waterfalls and natural dams made of huge rocks accompany the visitor, who reaches the gorge on an old paved road dating back to Roman times.

Thanks Go Hunedoara (Photo: Aldo Todoran) for permission to use these images.

Pictures from Constanta beach and the Black Sea, Mamaia and many places around.

The small town of Sulina is located at the mouth of the Danube at the mouth of the Black Sea, in the Danube delta.

https://discover-sulina.com (in German, English and Romanian)

It can only be reached by boat/ship, but it is a fantastic place for vacations, nature, delta excursions, relaxation and various activities (e.g. kayaking on the Danube or in the Danube delta) almost all year round.

As Sulina is located in the south-east of Romania, summer is very hot (from 35 degrees Celsius), ideal for the 40 km long beach on the Black Sea. In spring and fall, the Danube Delta with its wildlife and nature, the wild horses in the Letea Forest, the Cliff (Sulina’s shore) and much more invite you to stay.

Discover Sulina, you will love it.

Discover Sulina

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/

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Just 18 km west of Sighetu Marmației is the “Happy Cemetery”, one of the most visited attractions in the Maramureș region.

The crosses, which were painted by local craftsmen, are bright and predominantly blue in color.

The idea for the cemetery came from woodcarver Stan Ioan Patras in 1935. He wanted to establish a cemetery, unique in Romania, which would show the life and personality of the deceased in a cheerful representation. Each cross has an image carved on the top, representing a special moment in the life of the deceased. Below, humorous poems, short poems or rhymed texts describe the life of the person buried there.

From northeastern Romania (Bacău) it heads north-northeast to Botoșani.

Countless churches and monasteries are on this route and we can only show a small selection here.

August 2023 pictures from Biertan.

The parish and fortified church of Biertan (Biertan in German), first mentioned in a document from 1283, is located in the county of Sibiu in the Transylvania region.

Thanks to Mr. Andreas Knüpfer, who sent us these pictures. Thank you Andreas

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

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

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

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.

The “People’s House” is a myth. At 360,000 square meters, it is not only the second largest building in the world (after the Pentagon in Washington), it is also number 1 in the Guinness Book of World Records for its total weight.

Among other things, 1,000,000 cubic meters of marble, 3,500 tons of crystal, 700,000 tons of steel and bronze, 900,000 cubic meters of wood and 200,000 square meters of carpet were processed. The palace has about 1,000 rooms, countless halls, corridors, corridors, staircases and 40 elevators.

The building which dates back to the time of dictator Nicolae Ceausescu is – whether you think this “building style” is good or not – definitely worth a visit.

Thanks to Mr. Christian Behnisch (https://www.facebook.com/christian.behnisch) for permission to use these images (photos from December 28, 2021). Thanks

Shortly after the end of Brasov (Brasov) in the direction of Sinaia (Bucharest) turn left towards the gorge Sapte Scari (Seven Stairs).

It’s a good one-hour walk up the gorge or. the seven stairs, which is lined by a stream with clear, cool water and lots of nature and also …

Sinaia is a town in Prahova county, located on the Prahova river valley, surrounded by the Bucegi Mountains.

From Sinaia (altitude above sea level: 767-860 meters above sea level) up to an altitude of 2,000 meters, and in winter there are also several ski lifts operating.

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 something to drink with you.

Images: Early September 2023

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.

In addition to the beauties of nature, there is of course much more in the Danube Delta, for example many fish.

There are many traditional dishes and the preparation is not as usual in a German kitchen. But from personal experience, it is very, very tasty.

More about the Danube Delta and many, many wonderful pictures:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/danube-delta/

Our thanks to Plimbari cu barca Delta Dunarii – Murighiol / Excursii cu barca în Delta Dunării 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.

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

The Museum of History of the City and County of Brasov (Kronstadt) was founded in 1950 and is located in the former parish hall in the center of the square of the Council Square or partially in the bastion of the Weavers of Brasov (Kronstadt).

The bastion, defended and maintained by the linen weavers’ guild, was built in two stages between 1421-1436 and 1570-1573. In the first phase, the first two levels of the three battle galleries were built. The upper galleries, built between 1570 and 1573, were intended for small caliber weapons that could be used through narrow, circular bullet holes throughout the galleries. Two watchtowers were built for the guard, who monitored the town both from a military point of view and from the point of view of observing possible fires.

After restoration, the Weavers’ Bastion was turned into a museum.

We visit Prahova county, located on the road from Bucharest to Brasov with a review of destinations in 2021.

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Thanks to the photographers/Facebook groups for permission to use these images.

Dracului Lake (hell or devil in German) is located in the Cheile Nerei-Beusnița Natural Park, in the Banat region, Caras-Severin county in western Romania.

In earlier times, it was an underground lake that surfaced after a partial collapse of the cave ceiling in which it was located. It is about 700 square meters in size, 20 meters in diameter and about 12 meters deep. Its name comes from a local legend that Satan jumped into the lake after losing a bet with a shepherd.

Thanks Banatul Montan for permission to use these images.

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

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

The hotel is the ideal place for a weekend in the countryside, away from the noise of the big city. For private parties, hikes with friends in the mountains, courses, team-building meetings or simply to relax.

There are many places worth a visit nearby, such as Hurezi Monastery (Horezu Monastery).

Learn more about this German-speaking host:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/hanul-vatra-hotel/

Certainly one of the oldest monasteries in Romania is Corbii de Piatra monastery.

It is located in the village of Jgheaburi, municipality of Corbi in Arges county. It was built in a cave complex in 1512 during the reign of Neagoe Basarab (1512-1521).

The monastery church is carved into the rock (sandstone). Next to the church, also carved in rock, is the monastery’s dining hall, a room carved in rock, which, according to tradition, was used by Neagoe Basarab as an open-air courtroom for public negotiations. The monastery is located about 400 m from the center of Corbi, on the left bank of the Doamnei River. The rock church itself was carved into a massive rock wall, about 30 meters high and 14.5 meters long.

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

Transfăgărășanul and Făgăraș Mountains during the day and at sunset.

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

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Thank you Castelul Bran for permission to use this image.

The village/village Bârsană (old spelling Birsana) is located in Maramureș county.

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, situated 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.

More information about the travel destination Romania: https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/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.

Text / image source: https://www.destinatiaanului.ro/

The village of Hosman (in German Holzmengen) is located in the county of Sibiu in Transylvania and is part of the municipality of Nocrich (Leschkirch).

Thank you Your Guide in Transylvania (photo: Adrian Arsu Films) for permission to use this image (January 05, 2022).

The town of Sighișoara is located in Mureș county and was founded in the second half of the 12th century by German immigrants, the Transylvanian Saxons.

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

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 the photographer Rene Benner ( René Benner ) for sending us these wonderful pictures. Thank you

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.

About 30 kilometers from Sighișoara and 30 kilometers from Mediaș is the village of Cund in Mureș County.

The previous name of the village, part of the municipality of Bahneawar, was Cundu (sas Reisdref, German Reußdorf, Reussdorf, Reisdorf, Reisdorf, Reisdorf, Kunden, Hungarian Kund). The village, like several hundred other villages in Transylvania, is based on a fortified church (Kirchenburg) in the center of the village.

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If you are looking for Charlottenburg, you will also find this locality in Romanian Banat, county Timiș.

Charlottenburg (or Sarlota, also Barita) is a village in the commune of Bogda in Timiș county. It is the only “round village” in Romania.

The village was founded by 32 families (171 people) who emigrated from Baden-Württemberg, Alsace-Lorraine and German-speaking Trentino. It owes its existence mainly to Count Karl-Ignaz von Clary und Aldringen, who was appointed president of the Banat administration in 1769. The village was planned and built in a circular shape with an inner diameter of 210 meters.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these images and the corresponding (partial) text/explanation.

The National Village Museum “Dimitrie Gusti” (Village Museum) is an open-air museum in Bucharest that presents rural life as it has been lived in the Romanian countryside for centuries.

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

Image source: https://destinatiaanului.ro/

Pictures from a trip to (national road 7C, exit behind Sibiu in the direction of Brasov) and through the Transfăgărășan, Balea Lake, Vidraru reservoir and the Olt river.

Here: 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

Every year, Museum Nights take place all over Romania (last year’s pictures from Hunedoara / Corvin’s Castle). 2024, Saturday, May 18.

Almost all museums, many galleries and more all over the country are open until midnight, admission is free and many additional events and activities are organized. A wonderful experience.

Beautiful pictures from Museum Night 2023 at Corvin Castle / Hunedoara. Thanks Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

Pictures from a trip to (national road 7C, exit behind Sibiu in the direction of Brasov) and through the Transfăgărășan, Balea Lake, Vidraru reservoir and the Olt river.

Here: 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, exit behind Sibiu in the direction of Brasov) and through the Transfăgărășan, Balea Lake, Vidraru reservoir and the Olt river.

Here: 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

Hermannstadt (Sibiu in Romanian, Nagyszeben in Hungarian and Hermestatt in Sieburg-Saxon) is a town in the geographical region of Seiburg and was/is one of the centers of the Seven Citizens of Saxony.

Probably in 1147 the first German settlers arrived in the area; they settled on the hill above the river Zibin, today’s Oberstadt. The first documented mention of the town dates back to 1191 as praepositum Cibiniensem; a fool appeared. From 1223 the Latin name is “Villa Hermannni” and from 1241 the German equivalent is Hermannstorf.

In the 14s. Century, Hermannstadt 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 the center of trade, administration and the church, but also the largest fortress in the whole of Transylvania.

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 Dracula, Vlad the Impaler, Vlad the Impaler) lived here… the castle and the whole region are definitely worth a visit.

Thanks Castelul Bran for permission to use these images.

The Cozia Monastery, built in 1388 by Mircea the Elder near Călimănești and which also houses his tomb, is one of the exceptional monuments of national medieval art and architecture in Romania.

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View of the Danube, Dubova Bay and, in the background, Mraconia Monastery. Here starts one of the most famous hiking trails in the Danube Gorge: From Dubova to the Ciucarul Mare (Big Sugar Peak).

Difficulty: easy
Duration round-trip: about 2 hours
Marking: yellow triangles
Starting point: Exit Dobova village in the direction of Svinita.

Thanks Banatul Montan (Photos: Kokovics Laszlo Laszlo ) for permission to use these images.

Just two weeks away, on May 25 and 26, 2024 – after last year’s success – the fourth edition of the SLOW FOOD Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday in Berca, near the city of Buzău.

Enjoy regional delicacies and take them home with you. Many, many more are on offer, can be tasted and also bought.

The Slow Food Festival takes place in the Piata (market) Artizanilor (square) in the town of Berca. As soon as you see the monastery of Berca or arrive in town, turn left just after the bridge and continue for about 200 meters. Open between 10:00 and 18:00 and on Sundays between 10:00 and 17:00.

Read more: Slow Food Buzău

Images: The first edition of the festival on May 6/7 and preparations for the set-up

Pictures from the parks of Galați, Brăila and Brașov with flowers and blossoms representative of all parks in Romania. Spring / early summer is here … in full splendor.

PThe Defile of the Someșului Rece National Park, near the communes of Măguri Răcătău and Măguri-Marisel, lies west of Cluj-Napoca, in north-western Romania.

Find out more about Cluj-Napoca:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-cluj-napoca/

We would like to thank Ms. Farkas Ildiko (facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75) for permission to use these images.

Fortified church Honigberg in Transylvania, Brasov county, just a few kilometers from Brasov… beautiful.

An hour flies by, and there is something for everyone here: for history and story lovers, Transylvanian enthusiasts, adventurers, families with children who can explore the battlements and the way of life of yesteryear, and much more!

Our conclusion: The visit is 100% worth it.

Anyone who is ever in Bucharest should definitely visit it! Caru ‘cu Bere is a famous brewery in Bucharest that was opened in 1879.

The brewery is located in the eastern part of the city center (Old Town) of Bucharest, between Lipscani and Stavropoleus streets.

Situated on the ground floor, the dining room is seven (7) meters high, decorated in Gothic style and equipped with columns, stucco ceilings, carved panels and paintings. The stairway to other floors is via a carved oak staircase.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photos: @simon_gruber) for permission to use these images.

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

https://discover-valcea.com

Located at the foot of the Căpățânii Mountains, a mountain massif in the Transylvanian Alps, in the village of Romanii de Jos, the monastery is about three kilometers (in a straight line) north of the small town of Horezu.

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

Located on a hill, the monastery complex is surrounded by two fortifications. The smaller outer wall surrounds the entire monastery estate with its hermits. The second is formed on three sides by buildings of different heights and a wall to the east. The entrance to the monastery is on the south side through a bell tower with a massive wooden gate armored with steel. The monastery church of Saints Constantine and Helen in the center of the complex is 32 meters long, 14 meters high and was built between 1693 and 1697. There are several tombs in the vestibule of the church, the most beautiful of which is decorated with marble and has a carved lid, intended for Prince Brâncoveanu, but which never served its purpose and was therefore never used. The large iconostasis is carved in lime wood and covered with 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 built in 1697. The frescoes in the chapel were created between 1705 and 1706 and are still in good condition today.

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

The coat of arms of Sibiu dates back to the 13th century.

The coat of arms consists of an ancient shield with a red glazed field. Within this field are two silver swords with a golden fist and cross, forming a cross of St. Andrew, pointing towards the base of the shield. The swords bear an open lamellar crown Or. A triangle consisting of three sea leaves (water lilies) and three stalks encircles the sword-blades, and on the shield a stone crown with seven silver towers is enthroned Siebenburgen / Transylvania.

In medieval heraldry, these swords on a blood-red background symbolize the right to impose the death penalty: Jus Gladii Minus and Jus Gladii Majus.

Guided tours and travel offers:
https://heide-reisen.de

Thanks to Mr. Maik Lanckrock for permission to use this image.
Text source: Wikipedia

The Museum of Traditional Folk Culture in Sibiu (Hermannstadt in German) is one of the largest open-air museums in Romania.

Located just south of Sibiu (German: Hermannstadt), the museum is situated in the “Dumbrava Sibiului” forest, on the road connecting Sibiu and Rășinari, about three kilometers (3) from the city.

It contains installations of traditional Romanian pre-industrial Romanian folk civilization. Houses, workshops and building complexes are scattered around a lake, among the trees of Sibiu’s Dumbrăvii.

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

Tismana is a small town in the Romanian region Muntenia, in the county of Gorj, in southwestern Romania.

The town is known for the Romanian Orthodox monastery of Tismana, the oldest monastery still existing in Muntenia.

Prince Radu II built a monastery here in 1377, which was rebuilt in 1495 (as it had fallen into disrepair). The town (Tismana has been a city since 2004) developed around the monastery in the 15th-16th centuries and is now an important Romanian center for the wood industry.

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

The Castle of Lut Valea Zânelor is located about 40 kilometers from Sibiu (in the direction of Brasov), in the village of Porumbacu de Sus.

From current information, it seems that the site is currently closed for works. Current information here: https://valeazanelor.ro/

Construction started in 2014, and today the “clay castle”, which looks like it was built for hobbits, is marvelous and admired by hundreds of visitors every day.

A wonderful image by photographer Sorin Onisor (facebook.com/sorinonisor) taken a few days ago from the garden of the pension / hotel Casa Wagner in Biertan, Transylvania.

It was taken by the photographer with a lot of love, effort and of course at the right moment. A beautiful picture (from April 5, 2024) from the heart of Romania

Discover the beauty of Romania’s Carpathian Mountains and/or wine regions with the German-speaking tour operator Carpathian Outdoor Tours (photos 2/2).

https://www.karpaten-offroad.de/

Discover the beauty of Romania’s Carpathian Mountains and/or wine regions with the German-speaking tour operator Carpathian Outdoor Tours (photos 1/2).

https://www.karpaten-offroad.de/

It is a very old church in the small town of Brezoi (Valcea County), which is said that already in 1583 Michael the Brave married his wife Stanca here.

Folklore legends also say that Prince Michael the Brave was baptized in this church. The present All Saints’ Church was built in 1798. In 1812 a porch with six poles was added to the church of St. Macarius the Hieromonach, the painting was added later in 1875.

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

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

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

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

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

The Voroneț Monastery is located in the commune of Gura Humorului in Suceava County, in the Bucovina (Bucovina) historical region of Romania.

It was built in 1488 by Stephen the Great in a period of a little less than four (4) months to commemorate the victory in the Battle of Vaslui.

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

Today and yesterday’s pictures from Orțișoara, a municipality directly on the county border between Timișoara and Arad. “Moon, Water and Time”, in the west of the municipality, is set on a small river and two smaller lakes.

We thank Mr. Uwe Tauber, who is currently there, for the beautiful and up-to-date pictures. At the lakes there is a restaurant (quote: “with very friendly innkeepers”) and, as you can see from the pictures, there is also some space for a caravan/tent. According to the Google description, it is an event/camping location.

Find out more: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083507794855

Wonderful nature, tranquility, relaxation by the pool and within a short drive to many charming places in Transylvania: Sighisoara / Schässburg, the village of Alma, Biertan, Richis and many more can be found in the immediate vicinity of the Hundorf Pension in Viisoara.

The village of Viisoara originates from the villages Hohndorf (mentioned in a document from 1376) and Maldorf (founded around 1300). Enjoy the village, the surroundings and Transylvania and feel welcome.

https://gasthaushundorf.com | Gasthaus Hundorf Viisoara
eMail: gasthaushundorf@gmail.com | Phone: +(40) 760 262 816

La Valtori, in the commune of Lisa, is a complex of traditional facilities where clothes are still processed/washed using old, historic methods.

Facebook simply describes it as a “laundry”, which – if you watch the video – seems to be true.

Here you can see a video of how clothes and linens were traditionally made and cleaned in the past (and apparently still are today for tourists).
https://www.facebook.com/LaValtori/videos/297898067472011

Thanks to La pas…prin România frumoasa for permission to use these images.

Pelisor Castle is located about 300 meters from the “Big Brother”, Peles Castle in Prahova district.

The castle was built between 1899 and 1902 by architect Karel Liman (chalet style), commissioned by King Carol I (Charles I) for his nephew, later King Ferdinand I, and his wife, Queen Marie of Romania.

This church/fortified church is located in the commune of Biertan (Biertan in German, Berethalom in Hungarian) in the district of Sibiu in Transylvania.

Biertan is one of the earliest German-Saxon settlements and was mentioned in documents as early as 1398 (other sources: 1402).

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

White bean soup in bread at the restaurant “La Taifas”, directly on the main ring road in Sibiu.

Thanks to Mrs. Göddert from Heide Reisen in Sibiu (https://heide-reisen.de) for this photo and good advice

Order online: https://www.flylili.com

Nuremberg (June) from €99.99 one way
Munich (June) from €99.99 one way
Stuttgart (June) from €99.99 one way
Bologna (July) from €99.99 one way
Rome (June) from €99.99 one way
Milan (July) from €99.99 one way
Barcelona (July) from €149.99 one way

A wonderful time to spend in unspoiled nature. It’s neither too cold nor too hot, the trees are lush green and you can hear birds chirping in the branches.

Pictures from the village of Pitești, part of the commune of Sălătrucel in Valcea county.

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

Pictures from early August 2022 in Mamaia, Constanta (in German Konstanza).

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

Visit the historic garden / restaurant / café (both daily: 08:00-22:00) of the Brukenthal Palace in Avrig (Freck in German), which is located just a few kilometers east of Sibiu… and get pampered!

https://brukenthal-palace-avrig.com/en/home/

Or plan your weekend, vacation or even your event here. The guest house, spring/early summer and the Brukenthal Palace look forward to welcoming you

Salina Slanic salt mine is located in Prahova county, about 100 kilometers northeast of Bucharest.

It opened to visitors in 1970 and was first mentioned as a salt mine in 1686.

More salt mines, many tour destinations and information about Romania as a vacation destination: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/

The village of Dedrad, or Deutsch-Zepling in German, is located in the county of Mures in northern Transylvania.

Until 1944, the village was mainly inhabited by Transylvanian Saxons, who were forced to flee westwards as a result of the Second World War. Some returned in 1945. Since the 1970s, most Saxons have been resettled in Germany. Today there is still a small German Protestant congregation who worship regularly in the beautifully renovated church.

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

We are continuing to work on our new information area around the campground, traveling by vehicle and more.

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

Still missing a lot of information and therefore …, please fill in this overview ( in German, Romanian and English ).

For this purpose, new places can be specified free of charge directly on the page, which we put online after a short review. Thanks in advance to all helpers ( inside ).

There is also a small rating system, who wants to leave their impressions. Of course, please always choose the appropriate choice of words.

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

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

The exact date of the foundation of the Carta Monastery (Latin: monasterium beatae Mariae virginis in Candelis de Kerch) is unknown. A document from Constanta, dated 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 year of the foundation of the monastery as around 1202-1203.

Piatra Neamț is the capital of Neamț county in northeastern Romania.

The city is located in the historical region of Western Moldavia, on the terraces on the left bank of the Bistrița (Bistritz) surrounded by the foothills of the Eastern Carpathians, the mountains Pietricica, Cozla, Cernegura and Bâtca Doamnei. The oldest traces of a settlement in the present-day urban area of Poiana Cireșului (‘cherry meadow’) date back to the Mesolithic era (around 12,000 BC).

The town was founded in the late 14th century under the name Piatra lui Crăciun. After the establishment of a royal court by Stephen the Great, Prince of Moldavia (1433-1504), it developed into a renowned center of arts and crafts. The nearby town of Târgu Neamț was the center of a colony of German-speaking settlers in the Middle Ages, hence the name: Neamț is an obsolete Romanian term for “German”.

Text: Wikipedia
Images: beginning of August 2021

The Episcopal Palace is an architectural monument in Oradea, built on the site of the ancient palace of the Greek-Catholic Diocese of Oradea Mare.

The construction works took place between 1903-1905. The building was built in eclectic style after a design by architect Kálmán Riman óczy and on 11. June 1905 inaugurated by Bishop Demetriu Radu.

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

Thank you Bogdan Popa Photography for permission to use this image.

The first flowers of the steppe peony (Paeonia tenuifolia) usually bloom in May in the Zau de Campie nature reserve (photos: 2022).

The nature reserve is located in the communes of Zau de Câmpie and Valea Largă in Mureș county, close to the border with Cluj county.

Text/image source: https://destinatiaanului.ro/
Photos: Ciprian Cenan

Kayaking tours in a special way, in Sulina, at the mouth of the Danube, in Musura Bay, on / in the Black Sea and, of course, through the Danube delta.

Interested? From April to October … find out more at Discover Sulina or Out N Wild

If you would like to spend a few days in the heart of Transylvania, in beautiful natural surroundings, comfortably and inexpensively, we recommend the Zikeli residence in Viisoara (Maldorf in German, about 30 km northeast of Sighisoara / Schässburg).

Accommodation from 100 lei (approx. 20 euro), breakfast included from 120 lei (approx. 24 euro) / person, open all year round. There are also places available for caravans, with own shower, toilet and sink outside.

Request booking information through Booking or directly at residenzzikeli@gmail.com / Tel: +40747525085.

See / find out more: Residence Zikeli

If you travel on the road (E671) from Timișoara to Arad, you will pass the commune of Vinga (Theresiopolis in German) about 25 km before Arad.

The two churches are very large for such a small community. The Orthodox Church (Orthodox Church, on the left in the picture) and the Roman Catholic Church (Catholic Church, on the right in the picture and in other pictures).

The first documentary mention of Vinga dates back to 1231. After it was sacked and destroyed by the Turks, Vinga was resettled in 1737 and 1741 by about 125 families of “Bulgarian-Bavarians” from Cyprovts in western Bulgaria, who crossed the Danube and settled in different parts of the Banat Plain. On August 1, 1744, Vinga received the status of a town with a magistrate and various privileges from Empress Maria Theresa of Austria.

Maramures is a county as well as a geographical, historical and cultural region in northern Romania and western Ukraine.

It is located in the northeastern Carpathian Mountains, along the upper watershed of the Tisa/Tisza River. Almost 1,000 kilometers (approx. 966 km) long, the Tisza is the longest tributary of the Danube.

The first narrow-gauge railway | Narrow-gauge railway
2 The Happy Cemetery of Săpânța | Cimitirul Vesel
3rd Cascada Cailor | Cailor Waterfall
4th Barsana Monastery | Barsana Monastery
5. telegondola Borsa | Gondola / gondola Borsa

https://www.destinatiaanului.ro/ | https://www.visitmaramures.ro | https://skiborsa.eu/

Just once away from the hustle and bustle of life and enjoy peace and nature.

Book one of our three cabins ( small cottages in the middle of nature ) in Sirnea, Brasov county and find pure relaxation.

More information and prices / booking:
https://strajerii-verzi-sirnea.pynbooking.direct/

Facebook: Străjerii Verzi Internet: https://strajeriiverzi.ro/

Wildly romantic for some, hard work with many hardships for others, in the Apuseni mountains the two meet. Who is happier… each must decide for themselves. More does not always mean more … at least not when it comes to your own satisfaction.

The Apuseni Mountains are a mountain range in western Romania. It reaches heights of almost 1,850 meters (highest peak: Cucurbăta Mare at 1,849 meters) and forms the northern section of the Western Carpathians in Romania. The mountain range has an almost circular contour, with a diameter of 130 – 150 kilometers, is bordered by the rivers Mures, Someș and Barcău and lies in the counties of Arad, Bihor, Cluj, Alba and Hunedoara.

Thanks to the photographer Gerd Deeken for permission to use these images.

A wonderful view (summer 2023) over Brasov and Burzenland.

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

Tâmpa Mountain (955 meters above sea level), Brasov’s local mountain (German name: Die Zinne), not only offers a wonderful view of the city and the surrounding area, but is also home to the well-known “BRASOV” inscription (photo 2), which dominates Brasov day and night.

Krishti u ngjall! Vertet u ngjall! | Kristus er het opgestaan! Hom het waarlik opgestaan! | Al-Masih-Qam! Hakkan Qam! | Christos Vozkrese! Voistina Vozkrese! | Kristus Vstal A Mrtvych! Opravdi Vstoupil! | Jidu fuhuo le! Ta queshi fuhuo le! | Kristo Gesso! Buhar ha Shao Ny! | Kristus er opstandeu! Sandelig Han er Opstandeu! | Christ is Riseu! Indeed, He is Risen! | Le Crist est ressuscite! Vraiment Il est ressuscite! | Christos Anesti! Aleithos Anesti! | Kristo’ pastitaha! Satvaru Upastitaha! | Kristus t’Elah Bangkit! Benar dia telah Bangkit! | Cristo e risorto! E veramente risorto! | Kristus er upprisinn! Hann er vissulega upprisinn! | Harisutosu fukkatsu! Jitsu ni fukkatsu! | Krisztus feltmadt! Valoban feltmadt! | Christus is opgestaan! Hij is waarlijk opgestaan! | Chrystus Zmatwy chwstal Zaprawde Z martwychwstal! | Cristo ressuscitou! Verdadeiramente ressuscitou! | Khristos Voskrese! Voistinu Voskrese! | Cristo ha resucitado! Verdaderamente, ha resucitado! | Kristus ar uppstanden! Ja, Han ar verkligen uppstaden! | Hristos diril – Di! Hakikaten diril – Di!

Pictures from the Old Town on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2022…

Lovely pictures these days from the beach in Sulina, the lonely town on the Black Sea.

https://discover-sulina.com

Sulina is situated at the mouth of the Danube and at the same time at the Black Sea. It is not connected to the road network in Romania and can only be reached by boat or ship.

The Fortress of Brasov (in German Kronstadt) is a fortification built in the 15th century on Straja Hill (Castle Hill) to repel enemy attacks.

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

Throughout its history, it has been attacked and rebuilt again and again, and was even an important defensive point during the First World War. Originally, there was only the fortress tower. The outer fortress was built between 1630-1631. The horseshoe-shaped central tower has three floors and has served several purposes over the centuries: it was used as a storehouse, a prison for Turkish prisoners in the 18th century and a fortress.

Later, during the plague, a special ward was set up for the sick.

Places, places and lots of nature not to miss in 2024. Beautiful pictures of wonderful tourist destinations in Romania.

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

Danube Gorge / Iron Gate | Putna Monastery | Red Lake | Red Lake | Palace of Culture in Iași | Curtea de Argeș | Voroneț Monastery | The Merry Cemetery of Săpânța | Government Palace in Bucharest

Károlyi Castle is a neo-Gothic-neo-Baroque palace complex in the town of Carei (Gross Karol in German, Nagykároly in Hungarian) in the county of Satu Mare in north-western Romania. It was once the ancestral seat of the Hungarian noble family Károlyi von Nagykároly.

The castle with its gardens and museums is open to visitors and hosts several exhibitions.

Brief history:
The origins of the castle lie in a stone house built in 1482 by Láncz László Károlyi Károlyi with the permission of King Matthias. Because of its strategic position, the fortress was part of the fortification system used against the Turks in the 17th century, after the fortifications were extended in 1661 and 1666.

This fortress was demolished by József Károlyi in 1794 to build a Baroque-style castle designed by Joseph Bitthauser in its place. There were also several towers of various shapes and sizes. The inner courtyard was covered with a solid wooden ceiling and thus transformed into a reception hall. A moat was also built around the castle.

Thanks to Mrs. Andrea Vaclas for sending these pictures.

Transfăgărășan, Făgăraș Mountains and Balea Lake.

Please note: Photos without snow are from previous dates. There is currently snow at Balea Lake and on the Transfăgărășan and the road is expected to be closed by mid/late June. However, Lake Balea can also be visited in winter by cable car.

Salina Turda is a real museum of the history of salt mining. It is located in the town of Turda, which belongs to Cluj county.

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

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

Image source: https://www.destinatiaanului.ro/

Images from January 2023 from the old city center of Brasov, in the so-called Burzenland* and Transylvania region.

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

* Țara Bârsei (Burzenland in German, Barcasag in Hungarian) is a historical and ethnographic region in south-eastern Transylvania, with a mixed Romanian, German and Hungarian population.

Timișoara (also known as Timisoara or Timisoara Castle) is located in western Romania, in the historic Banat region and is the capital of Timis County.

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

Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter this weekend in early May.

In many areas of Romania, especially in Transylvania, eggs are colored with onion shells and small flowers and/or leaves are placed on top to create interesting patterns. In Bucovina (Bukovina), Easter eggs are made using a special technique, each one a small work of art.

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

This weekend is Easter in Romania, the Orthodox Easter celebration.

The high point is the Resurrection Mass on Sunday night, when the faithful wait in front of cathedrals, candle in hand, for the Easter light … and then take it home to their own families.

The Holidays in Romania team wishes you a happy Easter with your loved ones.

Holidays in Romania wishes everyone who is celebrating this weekend … a Happy Easter!

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

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

Experience the town 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.v

Transfagarașanul has been open again since the end of June and so you can meet him again …

Our big request:
NO NO NO FOOD!
NO ATTENTION!
BEARS are wild forest animals and do not have “experience objects”, please respect this on your journey on this trail!

There are approx. 8,000 to 10,000 wild brown bears in Romania and more and more are attracting many bears towards the streets and places, as the bears unfortunately get food from some travelers and therefore come back again and again with their own offspring.

We understand that it is a special experience…but bears can also be dangerous and especially with feeding you are destroying the animals natural life base…for a moment of attraction.

Therefore, please let bears … Bear bear bear bear bear bear bear bear bear bear bear bear bear bear bear bear … By this behavior you attract the bear while he thinks he’s getting food. Leaving your vehicle in such a situation to see a bear up close should NEVER EVER happen. Thank you!

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 euros ) are then due for removal.

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 with his car in Bucharest, 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, the 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 it is almost always very relaxed, park, period. 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!

On the subject of vignettes, mandatory daytime running lights, speed limits and more… please read the previous post.

Vă rugăm să rețineți că, atunci când călătoriți în și în România. De la 1 iulie 2023, luminile au devenit obligatorii și în timpul zilei în orașe, dar și în afara orașelor (adică peste tot).

Vă rugăm să rețineți, de asemenea, că aveți nevoie de o vinieta pentru aproape toate drumurile din afara orașelor (autostrăzi, dar și drumuri de țară). Costurile nu sunt mari (10 zile pentru 3,30 euro, 30 de zile pentru 5,30 euro), iar vinieta poate fi achiziționată în avans la multe benzinării, dar și online (cel mai devreme cu o lună înainte de sosire) din Germania: https://www.roviniete.ro/ro/.

De asemenea, aveți nevoie de o vinieta pentru călătoria spre și dinspre Ungaria (pe autostradă). Aceasta poate fi achiziționată, de asemenea, online (link ca mai sus). Vinieta austriacă poate fi cumpărată în Germania (chiar înainte de graniță) de la benzinării sau online: https://www.asfinag.at/maut-vignette/vignette/digitale-vignette/.

Our tip: if you stay in Romania for more than 14 days, buy two 7-day vignettes and ask for the second vignette to be “pre-punched” with the date of your return trip (at the gas stations, otherwise enter the relevant data online). This way you are already prepared. Please always keep/take the invoice with you, in Austria, in addition to the vignette, the receipt can also be checked.
According to the previous information

Please note the speed limits in Romania:
max. 50 km / cities
max. 90 km / country roads
max. 130 km / highways

Even if other drivers (trucks!!!!) drive faster in towns and cities, respect the speed limit. For safety reasons, but also to avoid fines or driving bans (the Romanian police may impose a driving ban for a certain period in Romania in addition to a fine, depending on your misbehavior).

Pedestrians ALWAYS have priority at zebra crossings (unless there are traffic lights). This is sometimes complicated because there can be both a zebra crossing and traffic lights. If the traffic lights are closed, the pedestrian crossing has priority, if not… the traffic lights. Please be extra careful and attentive here.

Have a safe journey. Have a good trip.

Salina Ocnele Mari is a salt mine in the small town of Ocnele Mari, Valcea county, in the historic Oltenia region.

https://discover-valcea.com/salina-ocnele-mari/

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

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

We thank Bogdan Popa Photography for permission to use this photo.

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 located in Suceava county in northeastern Romania.

More information and current timetable can be found here:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/mocanita-vaser-valley/

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

27 degrees and the Easter bunny is already here | Don’t forget: next weekend is Easter in Romania

The wooden church of Plopis in Maramureș county was built in 1798 and is dedicated to Saints Archangels Michael and Gabriel. It is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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

Schiltal, or Valea Jiului in Romanian, is located in the Retezat Mountains, Hunedoara County, and was once the largest mining area in Romania.

Since the middle of the 19th century, miners and experts from different parts of Europe and of many different nationalities have come to the area, characterizing the image of this region until today. Of the 16 former coal mines, three are still in operation today. In winter, until spring, there are also numerous winter sports activities in this area around the towns of Petrosani and Lupeni.

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

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.

At the foot of Căpățânii Mountain, 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.

Text: Wikipedia

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