Pictures from a holiday trip (August 2024) to Romania, starting in Sibiu (in German Hermannstadt), over the Transfagarasan and down into the valley of the Olt River.

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Beautiful pictures from the Transylvania region in Romania … Places & impressions

‘Blue’ hour in Sighisoara / Schässburg | gorge / rock Rapa Rosie | sheep in the ethnological museum Astra in Sibiu | Salina / salt mine Turda | Kronstadt / Brasov | view from Bran / the Törzburg | bear reserve Zarnesti | alley in Bucharest.

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

We start at the end, but at the beginning we want to thank the Zitzmann family, who allowed us not only to use the pictures of the trip (end of September 2023), but also to take over the experiences. Thank you

“We drive the Transalpina, but after a few hours we realize that we miss the beautiful part. Google talks about blockage, missing guard rails and that the road was never finished…well, we let it come to that, turn around, drive back (the Transalpina is somehow divided in two) 100erte Schwammerlsucher pull 1000s of kilos of mushrooms from the forest, in large vats that we know from the grape harvest. Incredibly which quantities there are.

We find a great place to sleep, one may drive the road only from 8-18 clock…well we stand anyway, and do not drive. In Romania it is apparently no matter, locals drive around of course also after 18 o’clock, dig for stones, etc.. In the morning then a flock of sheep near us, still spend a lot of time in the wonderful mountain area, to finally arrive in the afternoon at the castle in Hunedoara to visit it.”

Thanks to Gerhard Daniela Zitzmann for pictures and text.

Discover a realm where the mystical and reality merge in the city of Cluj-Napoca, nestled in the heart of Transylvania.

Visit the Steampunk Museum right in the city centre.

Find out more: Steampunk Transylvania

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

Once a popular excursion spot, today a beautiful restaurant (open daily from 10:00 to 22:00, reservation required) in the Valley of the Fairies.

Menu and table reservation (ro / en):
https://www.valeazanelor.ro

Castelul de Lut Valea Zanelor is located about 40 km from Sibiu (towards Brasov) in the village of Porumbacu de Sus.

The city of Sighisoara (in German Schässburg / Schäßburg, in Hungarian Segesvár) is one of the most important and also most colorful cities in Mures County.

Schässburg is located in the historical region of Transylvania, in the heart of Romania.

Pictures: Bianca Fazacas

This castle, also called Sturdza Palace, was built in its current form between 1880 and 1904 by Gheorghe Sturdza and his wife Maria in the village of Miclauseni. It is located in the northeast of Romania, about 65 km from the city of Iasi.

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The building was erected at the end of the 19th century on the site of a boyar’s house, and the exterior walls were decorated with numerous reliefs. The castle is equipped 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 visited daily and is also available for weddings and events.

The Church of St. George is located at Strada Cavafii Vechi 6, at “Kilometer 0” of Romania (regarding the distance measurements from Bucharest) and east of the Old Town of Bucharest.

As early as 1574, the Frenchman Pierre Lescalopier, while traveling through Bucharest, noted that there were two beautiful and holy places in the city center, one of which was St. George’s Church. Thus, the church is one of the oldest in the city.

It is a beautiful church in the heart of the city. In front of the church, you can find a bell with the German inscription: “Mich goss Johann Freisinger Glockengiesser in Wien 1856”.

Pictures from early May 2025

Already mark your calendar On Saturday / Sunday, June 7 and 8, 2025, the Slow Food Festival in Berca (Buzău County) is back.

The Slow Food Festival takes place at Piata (Square) Artizanilor in the town of Berca. If you’re coming over the bridge and see Berca Monastery or reach the town, turn left immediately after the bridge and continue about 200 meters.

In University Square, alongside the statue of Ion Jalea (created in 1935 from Carrara marble), there are three other statues of great historical significance.

The square is located on “Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta,” in the north of the Old Town of Bucharest (pictures from early May 2025).

In the north of Romania, in Maramureș County, lies the Sapanta Monastery, also known as Peri Monastery.

In 1391, the grandchildren of Dragos Voda donated the land and goods on which the monastery, a stone church, was built. This stone church served for more than 300 years as the main seat of the Romanian diocese of Maramureș and was later rebuilt by master Ioan Macarie as a place of prayer for the Greek-Catholic community in the region.

The tower of the monastery church is 78 meters high, making it the third tallest church tower in Romania, after the Orthodox Cathedral in Timisoara and St. Michael’s Church in Cluj-Napoca.

We thank Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: Romania in pictures) for allowing us to use this picture.

Certainly the largest cathedral in Romania and probably also, with its current construction date, the newest in this millennium in all of Europe. The cathedral is 127 meters high (Cologne Cathedral is 157 meters high) and has space for 5,000 people on 17,800 m² of interior area.

The total area of the complex, located in the center of Bucharest and right next to the Parliament building, covers almost 36,900 m². The cathedral/complex was started/planned in 2009, and it will be more or less fully completed (including all auxiliary buildings) in a few years.

A short walk in the center / Old Town of Bucharest and the surrounding streets. Yesterday, with up to 26 degrees and blue skies all day.

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July 2024 and it is beautiful Not crowded, yet lively with countless places you want / should see and wonderful spots to relax, linger… and enjoy.

From the hotel it’s a 2-minute walk, parking is everywhere, and the temperatures are perfect: about 30 degrees during the day and 18 to 22 degrees at night. If you are ever in the area, we can recommend Sighisoara / Schässburg 1,000%

Pictures from early May 2025 from Brasov / Kronstadt.

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A picture from early May 2025 with a view of Bran Castle (in German Törzburg), the home castle of Dracula

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According to the main character of the book “Dracula” by the Irish author Bram Stoker, the castle is considered “the home” of this vampire. It’s not really true, but from a tourist perspective, Bran Castle is one of the most developed attractions in Romania. Buses bring, especially in the summer months, almost every nationality in the world to this place.

The Danube is the border river between Romania and Serbia, Bulgaria, and Ukraine.

Near the towns of Socol and Bazias, the Romanian section of the Danube begins, stretching all the way to Mila 0, the so-called Mile Zero, at the Danube’s mouth in the city of Sulina. There are many sights to see along the river’s course, until, after a long journey, it fans out into the Danube Delta behind the cities of Braila and Galati in southeastern Romania, and about 60 kilometers further, it flows into the Black Sea.

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The city of Iasi, in the north-east of Romania, in the evening or at night.

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Lake Ochiul Beiului (The Eye of the Bei) is located in the Cheile Nerei-Beusnița National Park in the southwest of Romania (County: Caras-Severin), near the border with Serbia and the villages of Deutsch-Orawitz (Oravita) and Steierdorf (to the west and east, respectively).

It has a depth of up to 3.6 meters and a diameter of about 15 meters. The fairytale-like green-blue water never freezes in winter, as the lake is constantly supplied with water from a spring.

We thank Ochiu Bei for allowing us to use these beautiful pictures.

Medias Days… Three days (Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m.) of party, entertainment, and certainly delicious food on Corneliu Coposu Square in the city of Medias in Sibiu County.

On Sunday, June 1, 2025, the Medias City Hall will organize a children’s show starting at 11 a.m. in Corneliu Coposu Square, in which various children’s and youth clubs from the city will participate.

The “Veronica” ballet school, the “Magic of the Dance” sports dance school, the “Dragon Fight Academy” kickboxing association, the Ippon Med Club, Ovidiu Barcea, and the vocal group “Bobocei de pe Târnave” with Ioana Crețu and Sophia Popianoș will present artistic moments.

The program on June 1 will continue with an interactive show for children accompanied by the band The Sky Dance, followed by concerts by Milenium, Dacii Liberi, and Andra Gogan.

Everyone is invited, of course the residents of Medias and especially the children, to celebrate June 1 in Corneliu Coposu Square. There they will have the opportunity to see a varied artistic program, participate in creative activities, and play in the amusement park on the square.

Iulia Hasdeu Castle is located in the small town of Câmpina in Prahova County.

The Iulia Hasdeu Castle was built by historian and politician Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu in the form of a small fortress. Construction began in 1893 after Hasdeu’s daughter, Iulia Hasdeu, died at the age of 19, an event that deeply shattered Hasdeu’s life. He claimed that his deceased daughter provided the plans for the castle’s construction during spiritualism sessions. The building was completed in 1896.

Stories tell that the castle is profoundly eerie. There are rooms specifically designed for spiritualist rituals, complete with seating for spirits. Many claim that Hasdeu (the father) did not build the castle to honor his daughter Iulia but to worship Satan. Others report seeing Iulia’s ghost, haunting the castle to this day, dressed in white and adorned with daisies.

Since 1994, the Iulia Hasdeu Castle has housed the “B.P. Hașdeu” Memorial Museum, which displays the furniture and personal belongings of the Hașdeu family, including photos, original documents, manuscripts, reviews by Hasdeu, and paintings by Nicolae Grigorescu and Sava Henția.

We thank Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for allowing us to use these pictures.

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

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The 60,000 sqm castle park, framed by its own 1,000 ha private estate, invites you to linger and is now one of the most visited attractions both in the resort town of Busteni and in the Prahova Valley.

Visit the Romanian summer festival at Kornmarkt (in the center of Nuremberg) at the beginning of July (Saturday and Sunday) starting at 12:00

Medias (in German Mediasch, in Hungarian Medgyes and in Saxon Medwesch, Medves or Meddesch) is a town in the county of Sibiu in Transylvania.

The city of Medias consists of the town of Medias and the neighbouring village of Ighisu Nou (German: Sächsisch-Eibesdorf) and has around 55,000 inhabitants. After Sibiu, Medias is the second largest and most populous city in Sibiu County.

In Roman times, there was a Roman fortress called ‘Media’ on the site of today’s city. Later, in the 12th to 13th centuries, the Hungarian kings settled German and Western European settlers, the so-called Transylvanian Saxons, in this area of Medias.

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

First of all our BIG request:
DO NOT FEED THE BEARS !!!
DO NOT ATTRACT BEARS !!!

BEARS are wild animals of the forest and not “adventure objects”, please respect this on your trip and when encountering one or more bears! Enjoy yourself, but stay in the car and just drive on slowly.

In Romania there are about 8,000 to 10,000 brown bears living in the wild and more and more bears are drawn towards the roads and towns, as the bears unfortunately receive food from some travelers and therefore return to the roads again and again, even with their own offspring.

We understand, it is a special experience … but bears can also be dangerous and, above all, feeding them destroys their natural habitat and possibly even their lives … for a moment of attraction.

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

An article worth reading on dealing with bears:
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It should be mentioned that feeding bears in Romania has now been made a punishable offense. Your vacation can quickly come to a premature end here!

Timisoara, always beautiful and always worth a visit.

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

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

Bistritz, Romanian Bistrita, Hungarian Beszterce, in the county of Bistrita-Nasaud, in the north of Transylvania, is the capital of the so-called Nösnerland.

The town’s landmark is the Protestant parish church with the highest church tower in Romania (75 m). The church was badly damaged in a major fire in 2008. The extensive restoration and renovation work was completed this year. From the tower of the parish church, which can be reached by elevator, you have a fantastic view over the town and the surrounding mountains.

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

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

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

The Cathedral of Curtea de Arges (Manastirea Curtea de Arges, Catedrala Curtea de Arges) 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.

A weekend from a year ago and we are happy to be able to show these pictures. The Turda Salt Mine is located in the town of the same name in Cluj County, southeast of the city of Cluj-Napoca.

We thank Mr. Camille Feller and his wife, Katja Feller, for sending these wonderful pictures and for allowing us to use them Thank you

Timisoara, always beautiful and of course we also had to visit our probably biggest fan in Take Five Coffee / Bazara, Lucian Blaga Street 5, parallel to the street with the umbrellas.

The small cafe in the heart of the city, yet located on the first quiet side street, is always worth a visit. And besides the very nice hostess, you will find there, as you can see in the picture, not only our brochure “Holiday in Romania” but also avid readers of it

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

Built in its current form in the 13th century on the site of a 2nd-century Roman temple, it used materials from the Dacian fortress of Sarmizegetusa. The church interior features 15th-century frescoes depicting Jesus in traditional Romanian attire.

Historians suggest the site once housed a Dacian temple for the god Zamolxis, later turned into a Roman temple for Mars. The church’s origins trace back to the 4th century, making it the oldest church in Romania and Southeast Europe.

We thank Go Hunedoara for granting permission to use these images.

A walk through Timisoara… “The Little Vienna”… from a few days ago. The city on the Bega River is a cultural center in western Romania. As one of the few cities, it has three different theaters: a German, a Hungarian, and a Romanian one.

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We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 24, 2025).

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The Botanical Garden of the small town of Jibou (in Romanian: the Botanical Garden of the Jibou Biological Research Institute) in Salaj County is named after its founder Vasile Fati (1932-2007).

It is approximately 10 hectares (100,000 m2) in size and located in the north-eastern part of Jibou, on the banks of the Somes River.

Photos: https://destinatiaanului.ro/

Just a few kilometres from the city of Oradea, Bihor County, is Baile Felix, an internationally renowned spa town with thermal springs.

The thermal springs in Baile Felix have been used for around a thousand years. The water temperature ranges from 20 to 49 °C. The spa town has a modern cultural centre with a theatre, cinema, concert hall, library, numerous sports grounds and outdoor swimming pools fed by thermal water. Cafés, restaurants, pubs, bars, bookshops and shopping facilities of all kinds.

The parks with their alkaline sulphur springs are also home to the pink-flowered water lily “Nymphaea lothus thermalis”, a unique plant in Europe and a botanical relic of the Tertiary period. It is the landmark of Bad Felix; a neighbourhood bears its name: Nufărul (Seelotus).

Famous guests of the baths included Marlene Dietrich, Charlie Chaplin and the painter Salvador Dali. Today, with 200 springs, Bad Felix is the largest spa resort in Romania.

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

We have “rummaged” a little in last year’s posts and put together a selection of the most popular pictures again. It’s a beautiful journey through Romania, and not only these places are worth a visit.

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

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

We have “rummaged” a little in last year’s posts and put together a selection of the most popular pictures again. It’s a beautiful journey through Romania, and not only these places are worth a visit.

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

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

Welcome to Romania! Romania impresses with its magnificent nature, untouched landscapes, rich history, cities & villages, sights and so much more.

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

The Vâlcea Village Museum is located in the village of Bujoreni, about 4 km from the county capital, Râmnicu Vâlcea.

The museum is arranged like a village and showcases life in rural settlements in past times. The idea was developed in 1969 and gradually implemented. It is definitely worth a visit.

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

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

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

We thank Banatul Montan for permission to use these pictures.

Discover Carpathians and Romania with the German tour operator Karpaten Outdoor Tours.

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The Red Lake (Lacul Roșu) 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 Hasmasul Mare Peak, near Bicaz Gorge, about 25 km from Gheorgheni and about 30 km from Bicaz (Neamt district).

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Simply beeeeeeeautifuuuuul !!!

Pictures from Valcea County from summer 2023. Perfect for anyone who loves relaxation, healing springs and waters, nature, tradition or even wine and good food.

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In addition to the natural beauty, there is of course more in the Danube delta, lots of fish.

There are many traditional dishes and the preparation is not exactly the same as in German cuisine. But from my own experience, it is very, very tasty.

More about the Danube Delta and lots of wonderful pictures:
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Our thanks to Plimbari cu barca Delta Dunarii – Murighiol / Boat trips in Danube Delta for the permission to use these pictures.

The carpenter’s storm in Sibiu / Sibiu ( in Romanian: The carpenters’ Tower ) was in the 14th century. 17th century built by the Saxon carpenter’s guild in Hermannstadt.

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

Pottery Tower ( in Romanian Potters’ Tower ) was built in the 15th century by the Saxon guild. It was also part of the city’s third fortified belt and is located to the right of the defensive wall and a preserved fortress.

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

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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 pictures and giving us permission to use them.

Pictures from Hermannstadt / Sibiu at the end of October 2024 in the evening / by night. Always a beautiful city

A beautiful town in Mures County and a perfect holiday destination at any time of the year.

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

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

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

It can only be reached by boat / ships, but it is a dream destination for holidays, nature, tours into the delta, relaxation, and a variety of activities (e.g., kayak tours on the Danube or in the Danube Delta) almost all year round.

Since Sulina is in the southeast of Romania, it is really hot in summer (over 35 degrees), ideal for the more than 40 km long beach on the Black Sea. In spring and autumn, the Danube Delta with its wildlife and nature, the wild horses of the Letea Forest, the Sulina promenade, and much more invite you to stay.

Discover Sulina, you will love it!

Discover Sulina

Already mark your calendar On Saturday / Sunday, June 7 and 8, 2025, the Slow Food Festival in Berca (Buzău County) is back.

The Slow Food Festival takes place at Piata (Square) Artizanilor in the town of Berca. If you’re coming over the bridge and see Berca Monastery or reach the town, turn left immediately after the bridge and continue about 200 meters.

Lake Trei Ape is an artificial lake (reservoir) consisting of three streams named Brebu, Gradiste and Semenic, created in 1971 by the construction of a dam.

On the shore of Trei Ape lake is the resort of the same name with many offers. The lake is located approximately 35 kilometers from the town of Resita in Caras-Severin county.

Thanks to Banatul Montan for permission to use these images.

Bucharest (in Romanian București) is the largest city and the industrial and commercial center of Romania.

With approximately 1.8 to 2.x million inhabitants, Bucharest is one of the largest cities in the European Union.

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Romania is rich in history and therefore also rich in the corresponding buildings and many stories about them.

There are still around 180 fortified churches in Transylvania (Siebenbürgen) alone, as well as fortresses, palaces, many castles, and also a large number of ruins.

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We thank the photographers / Facebook groups of the pictures for allowing us to use them.

Life in the countryside is very different from life in the cities. It is characterized by family, hospitality, traditions, hardships, and hard work well into old age.

And … it is often a happier life than we imagine. Those who have little worry less, and the many daily news updates of the world, which we constantly receive on our phones (and don’t really need), reach these people less often or perhaps not at all.

We thank the photographer Sorin Onișor ( Sorin Onișor ) for the permission to use these atmospheric images.

Always a pleasure: The Turda Salt Mine is a true museum of the history of salt mining. It is located in the city of Turda, which is in Cluj County.

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

More salt mines and information in Romania:
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We thank Destinatia Anului for allowing us to use these pictures: https://destinatiaanului.ro/

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

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

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

Printing is in progress, and now you can finally order the 2025 brochure with 68 pages directly to your home in Germany (protection fee 2.80 Euro per brochure, shipping costs 2.00 Euro).

Link: https://romania-euro24.de

The brochure will be delivered in the first week of March and will arrive at your home in 1-2 days (shipped from Niederbayern). For questions / requests / suggestions, please send a PM or an email to ja@red-frog-galati.com

View the brochure online in Romanian / German / English:
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The village of Fundata is located in Brașov County, in the Transylvania region.

Situated at an altitude of 1,360 meters, Fundata is the highest settlement in Romania. It lies halfway between Bran and Rucăr, close to the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului Mountains.

Many thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for allowing us to use this image.

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

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

The village was founded at the end of the 12th century by Transylvanian Saxons and was first mentioned in documents in 1185. At the northwestern end of the village stands the fortified church.

In the 12th century, before the arrival of the German settlers, the Székelys (a Hungarian-speaking ethnic group in eastern Transylvania) built a small Romanesque hall church here. In the 13th century, the church was expanded. After the first Turkish invasions, the church was fortified in the 14th century and a defensive wall with towers was built.

We thank the photographer of the pictures (early September 2021), Brian Randall, for the permission to use them.

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

Sarmas contains meat wrapped with other ingredients in vine leaves or sauerkraut. Sarmale can be without meat (vegetarian) with vegetables.

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

If the meat is lean, add a few tablespoons of breadcrumbs or corn flour to better tie the mixture. Mix the contents well and then wrap it in vine leaves or cabbage, according to your preferences.

Cook for about two (2) hours, placing the sarmale close to each other in a saucepan and adding water. When the liquid in which the sarmale boils is low, add hot water to compensate. Check after the first hour of cooking and then whenever you think it is necessary.

We thank “Mama” Postolache for the recipe and her daughter for work and images.

From the amount of ingredients, about 120 wires are produced. They are usually consumed with sour cream (cream / cream) and hot pepper (chili pepper). Also, depending on the region, white bread and polenta (from maize semolina, similar to Italian polenta) are added.

We wish you good appetite (Bon appetite)

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In the Gradistea Muncelului Cioclovina Nature Park in Hunedoara County, you’ll find many gorges, including Crivadia Gorge (Cheile Crivadiei), Banita Gorge (Cheile Banitei), Rosia Gorge (Cheile Rosia), and Taia Gorge (Cheile Taia).

*Note: While “Cheile” translates literally as “keys,” in this context, it represents access routes or connections—better understood as gorges in English.

We thank Go Hunedoara for allowing us to use these images.

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

The castle was built in the 11th century and is the landmark of the town of Rupea (Reps). 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 monasteries of Bukovina (Bucovina) are located in Suceava County, in the northeast of Romania.

They include the areas and monasteries of Putna, Sucevita, Vatra Moldoviței, Arbore, Monastirea Humorului, Cacica, Botoșana, Cajvana, Patrauti, Mitocul Dragomirnei, Scheia, Ilișesti, Udești, Baia, Rașca, Slatina, Vama, Sadova, Fundu Moldovei, Pojorata, Dorna Arini, Ciocanești, Panaci, the towns of Gura Humorului, Dolhasca, as well as the municipalities of Suceava, Siret, Campulung Moldovenesc, Falticeni, Vatra Dornei.

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

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Diana Cristea, Ovidiu Gruescu, Miriana Doroban, Madeline Ecaterina

Beautiful pictures from the Iron Gate Nature Park (Parcul Natural Portile de Fier).

Decebalus, the Danube basin, Ponicova cave, Modavita waterfall and Buraul mare, Veterani cave, Drencova fortress, Trescovat mountain and much, much more!

We thank Banatului Montan for the permission to use these pictures.

Targu Mures, first mentioned in documents in the year 1300, is located on the Mures River (in German Mieresch, in Hungarian Maros) in the historical county* of Maros-Torda, on the route from Brasov to Cluj-Napoca.

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* County: name for an administrative district in Hungary

Beautiful pictures from the Iron Gate Nature Park (Parcul Natural Portile de Fier).

Decebalus, the Danube basin, Ponicova cave, Modavita waterfall and Buraul mare, Veterani cave, Drencova fortress, Trescovat mountain and much, much more!

We thank Banatului Montan for the permission to use these pictures.

Two pictures, one from the Stelvio Pass in Italy, the second highest mountain pass in the Alps, and one from the Transfagarasan in Romania, the second highest mountain pass over the Carpathians (in Romania).

We thank Mr. Thomas Götten for the suggestion and the picture from the Stelvio Pass.

Evangelical church since the Reformation. Regular German-language services are held here. There are also many concerts throughout the year.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these wonderful pictures (13 April 2025) and the corresponding text / explanation.

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

The first German settlers presumably reached the area in 1147. The first documented mention of the city dates from 1191. From 1223, the Latin name “Villa Hermanni” is attested, and from 1241, the German equivalent Hermannstorf.

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

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

The first German settlers presumably reached the area in 1147. The first documented mention of the city dates from 1191. From 1223, the Latin name “Villa Hermanni” is attested, and from 1241, the German equivalent Hermannstorf.

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

The village of Großpold, in Romanian Apoldu de Sus, is located in the county of Sibiu and is one of the three so-called Landler villages in Transylvania.

The Landler were forced to leave their Austrian homeland in the 18th century due to their Protestant faith and settled mainly in three villages near Sibiu. They have preserved their language and traditional costumes to this day. In Großpold, the typical architecture of the houses has largely been preserved. The two other Landler villages are Neppendorf, in Romanian Turnisor, today incorporated into Sibiu, and Großau, in Romanian Cristian.

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

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

Built in its current form in the 13th century on the site of a 2nd-century Roman temple, it used materials from the Dacian fortress of Sarmizegetusa. The church interior features 15th-century frescoes depicting Jesus in traditional Romanian attire.

Historians suggest the site once housed a Dacian temple for the god Zamolxis, later turned into a Roman temple for Mars. The church’s origins trace back to the 4th century, making it the oldest church in Romania and Southeast Europe.

We thank Go Hunedoara for granting permission to use these images.

A small selection of cities, places, and destinations that you should definitely visit at least once on a trip through Romania (Part 2 of 500 ).

Here: Peleș Castle (Sinaia) and Cantacuzino Castle (Bușteni), both located in the Prahova Valley, Prahova County

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Photos by photographer Stefan Bode from the Transylvania region in Romania. We sincerely thank him and Mrs. Göddert from Heide Reisen for their support.

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Our journey continues, today we visit Prahova County in Romania with a review of the amounts from 2021.

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Thanks to Facebook photographers / groups for allowing us to use these images.

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

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Caraiman Monastery is an Orthodox monastery founded in 1998 in Busteni, Prahova District, at the foot of the Caraiman Massif.

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The Teiuș Monastery in Caraș-Severin County was built in 1999. It includes several small churches surrounded by an impressive garden with roses and trees.

We thank Banatul Montan for the permission to use these images.

Bistritz, Romanian Bistrita, Hungarian Beszterce, in the county of Bistrita-Nasaud, in the north of Transylvania, is the capital of the so-called Nösnerland.

The town’s landmark is the Protestant parish church with the highest church tower in Romania (75 m). The church was badly damaged in a major fire in 2008. The extensive restoration and renovation work was completed this year. From the tower of the parish church, which can be reached by elevator, you have a fantastic view over the town and the surrounding mountains.

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

The Tineretului Park is located in the heart of the city of Hunedoara and is home to the Catedrala (Cathedral) Eroilor.

We thank Go Hunedoara for the permission to use these pictures (spring).

The city of Timisoara, which will also be the European Capital of Culture in 2023, is located in the west of Romania, close to the border with Hungary.

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

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We would like to thank the city of Timisoara for the wealth of information and images we have received and for permission to use them.

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

It was built in 1488 by Stephen the Great in a period of just under four (4) months to commemorate the victory at the Battle of Vaslui.

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We thank Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for the permission to use these marvellous pictures.

The village of Ighișu Nou (known as Eibesterf in Saxon, Eibesdorf in German, and Szaszivanfalva in Hungarian) is part of the Medias Municipality in Sibiu County.

The village was first mentioned in documents in 1305 and became a free Saxon settlement in 1325.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for providing these photos (taken in early August 2024).

Museum of Traditional Popular 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 located in the “Dumbrava Sibiului” forest, on the connecting road between Sibiu and Rășinari, about three kilometers (3) from the city.

Contains installations of traditional pre-industrial Romanian popular civilization. Houses, workshops and construction complexes are scattered around a lake, among the trees of the Sibiu Drumbrates.

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

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

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

The Cathedral of Curtea de Arges (Manastirea Curtea de Arges, Catedrala Curtea de Arges) 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.

Marienburg from Feldioara (Romanian name of Marienburg) is a medieval castle of the Teutonic Order in the region of Transylvania in the district of Brașov.

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

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

Buila-Vânturarița National Park: Pictures from a walk / hike on the alpine trails of Buila-Vânturarița National Park, Vâlcea County, at over 1,400 meters altitude.

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Many thanks to The National Center for Tourism Information and Promotion Vâlcea for allowing us to use these images.

Photos: Fairy tale places for body and soul

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

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

Kreuzburg an der Bistritz is located in the east of northern Romania ( Neamț District ) in the so-called Westmoldau, at the foot of the Eastern Carpathians.

The city is about an hour away by car ( 60 km ) from Bacau and is surrounded by wonderful nature and many attractions.

The Danube Delta is a unique natural paradise in south-eastern Romania.

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The town of Sulina lies directly at the mouth of the Danube into the Black Sea, a relaxing place and a starting point for many adventures, from a boat trip through the Danube Delta, kayaking and cycling trips or a relaxing stay on the beach.

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

It is a good hour’s walk to the gorge or the seven ladders, which is lined by a stream with clear, cold water and lots of nature. Even if you don’t enter the gorge via the ladders (there’s a charge, another three hours’ walk!), the hike there and back is definitely beautiful.

For the hike: sturdy footwear is highly recommended. In places, you walk over tree trunks, small wooden bridges and loose stones or you walk directly in the stream bed or on a stony path. You should definitely take something to drink with you.

Pictures: Beginning of September 2023

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

It’s a good walk of an hour to the gorge or. the seven stairs, which is lined with a stream with clear, cold and much nature water and also …

Images: early September 2023

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

With a population of around 400,000*, Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. There are universities, a lively nightlife and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square Piata Unirii are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

Cluj-Napoca has an international airport and is located in the north-west of Romania.

We would like to thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these beautiful pictures (photos from summer 2023) and his permission to use them.

* It may also be Iasi, Timisoara or Constanta. Unfortunately there are no exact numbers.

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Romania has a large number of salt mines, which are mostly open to visitors throughout the year. It is a special experience for the whole family and definitely recommended as a trip.

Turda Salt Mine, Cluj County
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Praid Salt Mine, Harghita County
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Salina Slanic, Prahova County
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# Ocnele Mari Salt Mine, Valcea County
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# Targu Ocna Salt Mine, Bacau County.
It is the third largest salt mine and one of the oldest salt mines in Romania. It is home to the Trotuș mine at a depth of 240 m, the country’s largest facility for the treatment of respiratory diseases. The mine is also home to one of the few places of worship in Romania built in salt mines and dedicated to Saint Varvara. The salt mine is still used today for the extraction, processing and marketing of salt in Romania and abroad. Between 90,000 and 120,000 tons of salt are extracted every year.

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

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

With a population of around 400,000*, Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. There are universities, a lively nightlife and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square Piata Unirii are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

Cluj-Napoca has an international airport and is located in the north-west of Romania.

We would like to thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these beautiful pictures (photos from summer 2023) and his permission to use them.

* It may also be Iasi, Timisoara or Constanta. Unfortunately there are no exact numbers.

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All across Romania, on Saturday evening and the following night, the NIGHT OF MUSEUMS takes place.

A variety of events (pictures: Feldioara / Marienburg, Corvin / Hunedoara), open museums and cultural institutions (mostly free of charge) until late at night. Be there!!!!

PS: Some places (like Hunedoara) start the events already on Friday. However, the Night of Museums takes place on Saturday evening, as this day is closest to International Museum Day on May 18.

Pictures from July 2023 from Alba Iulia (Alba County), the center of the city with the fortress and more in the heart of Transylvania / Transylvania.

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The “Palatul Parlamentului” (The Parliament Building) in Bucharest, with about 360,000 sqm, is not only the second largest building in the world (after the Pentagon in Washington), but with its total weight, it also ranks first in the Guinness Book of World Records.

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

Beautiful pictures of the ‘Happy Cemetery’ and the museum / workshop of Sapanta (Maramures County), which we received today from Mr Alexander Laszlo. Thank you very much for this.

The ‘Happy Cemetery’ is located about 18 kilometres west of Sighetu Marmatiei and is one of the most visited sights in the Maramures region.

The crosses, which were painted by local craftsmen, are vivid and predominantly blue in colour.

The idea for this cemetery was conceived in 1935 by the wood sculptor Stan Ioan Patras. He wanted to create a cemetery, unique in Romania, which would show the life and personality of the deceased in a cheerful representation. Each cross has a carved image in the upper part, depicting a special moment in the life of the deceased. Underneath, humorous, short poems or rhymed texts describe the life of the person buried there.

How could it be easier and „decelerated ”.” With the kayak through the Danube delta,

Make time for nature and you also have time to relax and immerse yourself in another world

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All of Transylvania in one place awaits young and old / all visitors in Odorheiu Secuiesc. The town is located about 25 km east of Sighisoara, in Harghita County.

Learn more and find lots of information > https://parculminitransilvania.ro/minitransylvania-en

About 30 kilometres from Sighisoara and 30 kilometres from Medias lies the village of Cund in the county of Mures.

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

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

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

The village of Kleinlasseln (Laslau Mic in Romanian) is located in the district of Muresch (Mures) and is a typical (former) Saxon village in southern Transylvania.

The old Protestant village churches mostly still offer small, hidden treasures. Only a few Germans still live in the village.

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

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

The city is full of life at 28 to 30 degrees (9 p.m.) and is simply… beautiful.

Peles Castle is located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of the town of Sinaia, which lies on the route from Bucharest to Brasov (and of course vice versa), in the Prahova Valley, framed by the Bucegi Mountains.

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We thank Mr. Georg Schenk and https://www.instagram.com/romania_ig/ for allowing us to use these pictures.

Mamaia brought the heat this summer… epic nights, the sea, the beach, clubs where people danced until dawn and… pure relaxation with delicious food. Conclusion: Plan your summer vacation 2025 now!

Mamaia – Black Sea – Welcome to Summer 2025!

On Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, at 10 a.m. for 2 hours, Mr. Carsten Georg Vogt will guide you on the “Brasov Free Tour: In the footsteps of the Transylvanian Saxons.” The meeting point is the fountain in the main square in front of the old town hall in the city center.

https://www.freetour.com/brasov

Follow the traces of the Historic Cafés Route / coffee houses of Europe or, in this case, a selection from Romania. Stay, enjoy, and at the same time visit many other destinations / sights in the immediate vicinity.

https://hcr-coe.com/discover-historic-cafes-route-tours/

A holiday, a round trip through Transylvania and neighbouring regions in Romania.

We would like to thank Mr Daniel Sippel for sending us these wonderful impressions of his trip.

Hermannstadt / Sibiu by night … always beautiful

As every year, on May 17th the Night of Museums takes place throughout all of Romania (here the announcement for Corvin Castle, Hunedoara County, for 2025).

Almost all museums, many galleries, and more across the country are open on this Saturday, May 17th, until midnight and sometimes even later. Admission is free and there are also many additional events and activities. A wonderful experience.

Looking back at previous years with beautiful pictures from the Night of Museums 2023 at Corvin Castle / Hunedoara. We thank Go Hunedoara for allowing us to use these pictures.

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

We thank the photographer Sorin Onisor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for granting permission to use these images.

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

The first German settlers presumably reached the area in 1147. The first documented mention of the city dates from 1191. From 1223, the Latin name “Villa Hermanni” is attested, and from 1241, the German equivalent Hermannstorf.

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

A small selection of cities, places, and destinations that you should definitely visit at least once on a trip through Romania (Part 1 of 500 ).

Here: Bucharest, the capital of Romania

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

The first German settlers presumably reached the area in 1147. The first documented mention of the city dates from 1191. From 1223, the Latin name “Villa Hermanni” is attested, and from 1241, the German equivalent Hermannstorf.

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

Evangelical church since the Reformation. Regular German-language services are held here. There are also many concerts throughout the year.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these wonderful pictures (13 April 2025) and the corresponding text / explanation.

Romania is rich in history and therefore … just as rich in the corresponding buildings and many stories.

There are still 180 fortified churches in Transylvania alone, as well as fortresses, castles, many fortresses and ruins in large numbers.

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We thank the photographers / Facebook groups of the pictures for the permission to use them.

Romania is rich in history and therefore … just as rich in the corresponding buildings and many stories.

There are still 180 fortified churches in Transylvania alone, as well as fortresses, castles, many fortresses and ruins in large numbers.

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We thank the photographers / Facebook groups of the pictures for the permission to use them.

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

Until 1944, the village was mainly inhabited by Transylvanian Saxons, who had to flee westwards as a result of the Second World War. Some of them returned in 1945. From the 1970s onwards, most of the Germans resettled in Germany. Today, there is still a small German Protestant congregation that regularly worships in the beautifully renovated church.

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

Cozia National Park is located in the northeastern part of Vâlcea county, in the administrative area of ​​Brezoi, Călimănești, Racovița, Perișani, Sălătrucel and Berislăvești municipalities.

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We thank the photographer Mrs Corina E. Mateescu for the permission to use these pictures.

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

In earlier times, it was an underground lake that came to the surface after a partial collapse of the ceiling of the cave where it was located. It has a size of about 700 square meters, a diameter of 20 meters and a depth of about 12 meters. Its name comes from a local legend that Satan threw himself into the lake after losing a bet with a shepherd.

We thank Banatul Montan for the permission to use these pictures.

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The Ochiul Beiului Lake (The Eye of Bei) is located in the Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National Park in southwestern Romania (County: Caraș-Severin), near the border with Serbia and the villages of Deutsch-Orawitz (Oravita) and Steierdorf (in the west and east respectively).

It has a depth of up to 3.6 meters and a diameter of about 15 meters. The fairy-tale green-blue water never freezes in winter, as the lake is continuously fed by a spring.

We thank Ochiu Bei for allowing us to use these beautiful images.

Hunedoara Castle (also known as Hunedoara Castle, Iron Market Castle in German, Corvinilor Castle or Huniazilor Castle in Romanian, Vajdahunyadi var in Hungarian) is one of the most important non-ecclesiastical buildings in Transylvania.

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

After 1440, Hungarian statesman and military commander Johann Hunyadi had an existing fortification converted into the ancestral castle of the Hunyadi family. In the second phase of construction, the castle was extended from 1458 under King Matthias Corvinus. At the beginning of the 17th century, Prince Gabor Bethlen carried out another major remodelling of the building. As a result, the castle today is a mixture of different architectural styles.

Wildly romantic for some, hard work with many hardships for others—in the Apuseni Mountains, both come together. Who is happier… everyone must decide for themselves. More does not always mean better… at least not when it comes to one’s own satisfaction.

The Apuseni Mountains are a mountain range in western Romania. They reach peak heights of almost 1,850 meters (highest peak: Cucurbăta Mare at 1,849 meters) and form the northern section of the western Romanian Carpathians. The range has an almost circular shape with a diameter of 130 to 150 km, is bordered by the Mureș, Someș, and Barcău rivers, and is located in the counties of Arad, Bihor, Cluj, Alba, and Hunedoara.

We thank the photographer Gerd Deeken for allowing us to use these pictures.

Near the village of Dubova (Mehedinți County), in the Iron Gates Natural Park, stands the statue of the Dacian king Decebalus (approx. 86 – 106 AD), located right on the banks of the Danube.

It is 55 meters tall, was created between 1994 and 2004, and is the largest / tallest rock sculpture in Europe.

We thank Mr. Relu Chiriac for the permission to use these stunning images.

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If you ever get to Bucharest, you really must visit it! Caru’ cu Bere is a famous brewery in Bucharest that opened in 1879.

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

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

Enjoy relaxation in Sovata, Mureș County, at Pension Senin. Wellness center, fitness, restaurant / bar, and stunning nature right outside the house.

Learn more and request / book accommodation:
https://pensiunea-senin.ro/de | eMail: contact@pensiunea-senin.ro

The pension is located in Sovata Bai, in the town of Sovata, about 20 km east of Târgu Mureș, the county capital of Mureș. Just a few kilometers away is the Praid Salt Mine, the city of Sighișoara (Schässburg), and many other wonderful destinations in Transylvania are not far away.

All of Transylvania in one place awaits young and old / all visitors in Odorheiu Secuiesc. The town is located about 25 km east of Sighisoara, in Harghita County.

Learn more and find lots of information > https://parculminitransilvania.ro/minitransylvania-en

Wonderful pictures by photographer Sorin Onișor, showcasing the beauty of Transylvania in Romania.

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We thank Sorin Onișor for the permission to use these images. Thank you!

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A fabulous weekend for the whole family! 2 magical nights for only 1,240 RON (approx. 248 euros)

Available periods: Friday – Sunday or Saturday – Monday

What the package includes:
Spacious and elegant accommodation in family rooms
☕ Delicious breakfast included
Access to swimming pools & heated jacuzzi at 32°C
1 bottle of Cricova Crisseco sparkling wine – for special moments
Beautiful gardens & fresh air at the foot of the Fagaras Mountains

Kids have fun! Parents relax! ✨♀️✨

Book now at:
Phone / WhatsApp: +40 (0)726 234 417
https://palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro

Transylvania is rich in history and around 160 fortified churches invite interested visitors to take a journey through the past and present of the Transylvanian region.

An overview of all these fortified churches and much more information:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen/

We would like to thank the Fortified Churches Foundation (https://kirchenburgen.org) for permission to use the images and data.

Always a pleasure: The Turda Salt Mine is a true museum of the history of salt mining. It is located in the city of Turda, which is in Cluj County.

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

More salt mines and information in Romania:
https://willkommen-in-rumänien.de/#Salzbergwerke

We thank Destinatia Anului for allowing us to use these pictures: https://destinatiaanului.ro/

Spring, summer, and autumn invite you to go hiking and touring, as well as e-biking in wonderful natural surroundings.

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Romania offers diverse landscapes and untouched nature … in every season.

We thank Royal Compass for the permission to use these images.

Printing is in progress, and now you can finally order the 2025 brochure with 68 pages directly to your home in Germany (protection fee 2.80 Euro per brochure, shipping costs 2.00 Euro).

Link: https://romania-euro24.de

The brochure will be delivered in the first week of March and will arrive at your home in 1-2 days (shipped from Niederbayern). For questions / requests / suggestions, please send a PM or an email to ja@red-frog-galati.com

View the brochure online in Romanian / German / English:
https://welcome-to-romania.com or
https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

Visit Kronstadt (Brașov) and experience the charm and diverse facets of a wonderful city in Transylvania.

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Old and new, history and modernity, young and old, rich and poor, agitated and timeless …

Those who have time and muse to look around discover 1000 things, feelings and much more …

All pictures were taken in the Piata Romana district, which occupies an area of approximately 500 x 500 meters in the center of Bucharest.

Visit Kronstadt (Brașov) and experience the charm and diverse facets of a wonderful city in Transylvania.

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

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-sighisoara/

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

Many, many always up-to-date pieces of information about regions, cities, travel destinations, hosts, and much more in German, English, and Romanian, and on the other portals even in up to ten (10) languages.
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de

Use our database function under “Discover”. More than 12,000 entries and 50,000 pictures are waiting for you.
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/stories/

Our online brochure, always up to date and available in many languages.
https://welcome-to-romania.com

And the latest project from UIR Marketing SRL, a portal with a summary of all the offers you need for your relaxing or adventure-filled holiday in Romania.
https://rotravel24.com

Pictures of the Danube, the bay of Dubova and in the background the Manastirea (monastery) Mraconia. Here begins one of the most famous hiking routes in the Danube Gorge: From Dubova there to Varful (mountain) Ciucarul Mare (Great Sugar Peak).

Difficulty: easy
Duration there and back: about 2 hours
Marking: yellow triangles
Starting point: exit from the village of Dobova in the direction of Svinita

We thank Banatul Montan (Photos: Kokovics Laszlo ) for the permission to use these pictures.

Alma Vii (in German Almen) is a village in Sibiu County in Transylvania and definitely deserves a visit!

The village is part of the municipality of Mosna and is also known under the old Romanian names Alma Saşe and Alma Intre Vii, as well as in Hungarian such as Almad, Szaszalmas, Nemet-Almas and Almas.

Information about the fortified church can be found here:
https://kirchenburgen.org/location/almen-alma-vii/

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

Pictures from May 4, 2025, with a view of Bran Castle (in German Törzburg), the home castle of Dracula

According to the main character in the book “Dracula” by Irish author Bram Stoker, the castle is considered “the home” of this vampire. This is not really true, but from a tourism perspective, Bran Castle is one of the most developed and visited attractions in Romania. Buses bring almost every nationality in the world to this place, especially during the summer months.

Historical documents confirm that the ancestors of today’s horse population in the Danube Delta arrived there 300 to 400 years ago, brought by the Tatars. They settled there, gradually adapting to the environment, and became increasingly feral.

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In the northeastern Delta (Tulcea County), between the Chilia and Sulina branches, lies the village and forest of Letea (Romanian: Pădurea Letea), covering an area of over 5,000 hectares (50,000,000 m²). This is Europe’s northernmost subtropical forest, Romania’s oldest nature reserve, and home to these horses.

We thank photographer Sorin Onișor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for granting permission to use these photos.

Every year, the Night of Museums takes place throughout Romania (here the announcement for Corvin Castle, Hunedoara County, for 2025).

Almost all museums, many galleries, and more across the country are open until midnight and sometimes even later. Admission is free, and there are also many additional events and activities. A wonderful experience.

Looking back at previous years with beautiful pictures from the Night of Museums 2023 at Corvin Castle / Hunedoara. We thank Go Hunedoara for the permission to use these pictures.

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

It lies to the north-west of the town/castle of Rupea (German: Reps) and to the south-east of the town of Sighisoara (German: Schäßburg). The village had around 700 inhabitants between the 18th and 20th centuries, mainly Transylvanian Saxons plus a Romanian part of the village. Viscri is characterised by both the fortified church and the village structure, which is characterised by Saxon farms.

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

The castle was built in the 11th century and is the landmark of the town of Rupea (Reps). 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 village of Viscri (German: Deutsch-Weisskirch, Hungarian: Szaszfeheregyhaza) is located in the county of Brasov in Transylvania.

It lies to the north-west of the town/castle of Rupea (German: Reps) and to the south-east of the town of Sighisoara (German: Schäßburg). The village had around 700 inhabitants between the 18th and 20th centuries, mainly Transylvanian Saxons plus a Romanian part of the village. Viscri is characterised by both the fortified church and the village structure, which is characterised by Saxon farms.

The Cheile Turzii (also known in German as Thorenburger Gorge) is a limestone canyon in the Trascău Mountains, located at the eastern edge of the Western Carpathians in western Transylvania, Romania, near the city of Turda (Thorenburg).

The approximately two-kilometer-long gorge is traversed by the Hășdate River, which has carved its way through the limestone. On both sides, the canyon is bordered by steep walls about 300 meters high, containing several caves. Since 1938, the gorge has been under nature protection due to the presence of over 1,000 plant species, some of them alpine. On an area of 176 hectares, around 70 species of birds, fish, amphibians, and some mammals such as foxes, weasels, martens, and wild boars live here.

Learn more about landscapes, nature, and attractions in Romania: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/

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

The newly renovated, “old” casino in the city of Constanta on the Black Sea in the morning/evening light.

We thank the photographer Marius Nistor for the permission to use these beautiful images. Thank you.

Romania is a diverse travel destination and there is something for everyone. Relaxation and solitude, fortresses, castles, history, cities and parties, or simply (the) sea

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More than 60 years have passed … but it seems we have always been here … somehow

We thank Mr. Cristian Macedonschi for sending us this picture from the old days.
More about Romania > https://welcome-to-romania.com

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

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

We followed the Zitzmann family through Romania, who not only allowed us to use the pictures from their trip (end of September 2023), but also to share their experiences and stories. Thank you

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“Romania, Day 10 – Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve. ❤️

Getting up early was worth it. The sunrise boat tour was WOW.

Today is a lazy day at the campsite, a bit of laundry, tomorrow we move on. A few pictures from the enchanting Danube Delta, I could share many more. It’s almost hard to believe that just 25 km away, last week, there were drone attacks on a Ukrainian port. But we feel very safe here. “

Thanks to Gerhard and Daniela Zitzmann for the pictures and text.

If you travel on the road (E671) from Timisoara 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 being 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 various parts of the Banat Plain. On 1 August 1744, Vinga was granted the status of a town with a magistrate and various privileges by Empress Maria Theresa of Austria.

Bucharest is the largest city and the industrial and commercial center of the country.

Pictured here: The Palace of Parliament (Palatul Parlamentului), Bulevardul and Unirii Park, and the National Cathedral (Catedrala Mântuirii Neamului) (left behind the Parliament building).

With approximately 1.8 to 2.x million inhabitants, Bucharest is among the ten largest cities in the European Union.

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We thank Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: Panorama Group) for the permission to use this picture.

The clock tower is the landmark of Sighisoara and a popular object of film and photography day and night.

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

It was built in 1488 by Stephen the Great in a period of just under four (4) months to commemorate the victory at the Battle of Vaslui.

Find out more about Romania, landscapes, sights and cities: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/

We thank Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for the permission to use these marvellous pictures.

As soon as the Transfăgărășan reopens in mid/late June, but even earlier in many other regions, you will encounter them again… the brown bears.

First, our BIG REQUEST:
DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!!
DO NOT ATTRACT THE BEARS!!
BEARS are wild animals of the forest and not “attractions”—please respect this during your trip and when encountering one or more bears! Enjoy the moment, but stay in your car and simply drive on slowly.

In Romania, there are about 8,000 to 10,000 wild brown bears, and more and more bears are drawn to roads and towns because, unfortunately, some drivers/travelers feed them, so the bears—especially with their young—keep returning to the roadsides.

We understand, it is a special experience… but bears can also be very dangerous, especially a mother bear with her cute cubs. Mothers know: with children, the fun ends quickly and things can become dangerous very fast. So once again… PLEASE SHOW RESPONSIBILITY AND RESPECT for these animals.

By attracting or feeding the bears, you destroy their natural way of life… for a moment of attraction. Therefore, please let the bears… be bears… do not feed them and do not stop if you see one or more bears at the roadside. This behavior attracts the bears, as they expect to get food. Leaving your vehicle to get closer to a bear should NEVER happen. Thank you!

A wonderful walk through Brașov (Kronstadt) early on Sunday morning. It is still quiet, the sun is shining, and it will be a wonderful day. Pictures: May 4, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

A beautiful day in Brașov (Kronstadt), and the attached pictures (03.05.2025) are less than an hour old. It is pleasantly warm and the city is full of life.

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Beautiful pictures of wild daffodils in the Jiu Valley, Hunedoara County, from May of the year before last.

We thank Go Hunedoara (photos: Marina Szekely) for the permission to use these pictures.

White bean soup in a bread loaf at the restaurant “La Taifas” (unfortunately closed, picture from 2023, but the soup is available in many other restaurants throughout Romania) in Sibiu (Hermannstadt).

We thank Mrs. Göddert from Heide Reisen in Sibiu (https://heide-reisen.de) for this picture and the great tip.

A short walk in the center / Old Town of Bucharest and the surrounding streets. Yesterday, with up to 26 degrees and blue skies all day.

Places, sites, and lots of nature you shouldn’t miss in 2025. Beautiful pictures of wonderful travel destinations in Romania.

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

A magical route in and through the Fagaras Mountains. The Transfagarasan road connects the two historic regions of Wallachia and Transylvania in a breathtaking mountain landscape.

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

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

We thank Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photo: Munții Carpați) for the permission to use this picture.

A short walk in the center / Old Town of Bucharest and the surrounding streets. Today, with up to 26 degrees and blue skies all day.

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

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

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

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

In the 18th century it was a prison for Turkish prisoners and later, during the plague, a special ward was set up for the sick.

Photos from the end of September 2023 (CR)

Peles Castle is located about 1.5 kilometers northwest 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 of 1989, Peles was transferred to the Swiss exile, the former King Michael.

The golf windows and the half-wood walls are reminiscent of Hohenzollern Castle, the king’s house. 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 century. – nineteenth century, as well as an orchestra. The castle impresses with its magnificent wooden crafts.

Learn more about Peles Castle:
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/uir/peles-castle/

Text and pictures: Georg Schenk … Many, many THANKS

Pictures from a trip on (National Road 7C, turnoff after Sibiu towards Brașov) and over the Transfăgărășan, Bâlea Lake, Vidraru Dam, and the Olt River.

Here: Ascent and descent on the Transfăgărășan

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

Pictures from a trip on (National Road 7C, turnoff after Sibiu towards Brașov) and over the Transfăgărășan, Bâlea Lake, Vidraru Dam, and the Olt River.

Here: Ascent and descent on the Transfăgărășan

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

Pictures from a trip on (National Road 7C, turnoff after Sibiu towards Brașov) and over the Transfăgărășan, Bâlea Lake, Vidraru Dam, and the Olt River.

Here: Ascent and descent on the Transfăgărășan

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

Surrounded by meadows and hills, Gästehaus Simon enjoys an excellent location. On request, excursions to the surrounding mountains and cheese and wine tastings can be organized.

About the pension: Hanul Simon
About Brașov / Bran: Kronstadt – Brasov

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

Tradition and customs in the Banat—those who see the pictures without knowing the history of the Danube Swabians might believe they are somewhere in Germany, in the Swabian region. But no, these photos are from Romania.

Images from the Kirchweih festival in the community of Liebling, located in Timiș County in the historic Banat region. In the German communities of Banat, Kirchweih festivals are traditionally celebrated. On this occasion, the beautiful Swabian folk costumes are worn. If you travel through Banat from summer to autumn, visiting a Kirchweih festival is well worth it.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for providing these wonderful images and the accompanying text/explanation.

The lake is named after the commune of Văliug (German: Franzdorf) in Caraș-Severin County, Banat region, Romania.

The commune is located in the valley of the Bârzava River at an altitude of 550 meters, at the foot of the Semenic Mountains.

We thank Banatul Montan (photos: Flavius Sfv) for the permission to use these pictures.