Christmas fairs in many cities are open. Timisoara, Arad, Oradea, Oradea, Craiova, Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu, Brasov, Iasi, Bucharest and many more … See our overview and more information (German, English, Romanian)

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

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

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

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Pure relaxation, enjoy delicious meals made with local produce, a swimming pool and plenty of adventures around

https://conaculgrigorescu.com (German website, German speaking hosts)

Conacul Grigorescu (Buzău county, near the village of Berca) offers a friendly 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 experiences in the UNESCO Buzău Geopark.

Mount Piatra Iorgovanului in the Piule-Iorgovanul massif, with the same name, is the third highest peak of this massif, with 2,014 meters.

Piule-Iorgovanu Massif, also known in tourist literature as the “Little Retezat Massif”, is located in the southern part of the Retezat Mountains, and the southern ridge continues westwards, linking with the Godeanu Mountains.

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

The Turda salt mines are a true museum of the history of salt extraction. They are located in the town of Turda, which is part of Cluj county.

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

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

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

Bordered by the Olt river, close to the Transalpina mountain pass, in the heart of Romania … and worth visiting in any season.

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Bucovina (also called Buchenland in German, Bucovina in Romanian) is a historical region on the border between Central, Southeast and Eastern Europe. The southern half belongs to Romania and is part of the county of Suceava, where the Moldavian monasteries are located.

Bucovina, like Bessarabia to the east, was for centuries part of the historic Principality of Moldavia. From 1775 until 1918, the region with its multi-ethnic population belonged to the Habsburg Monarchy.

Thanks to photographer Cătălin Urdoi (facebook.com/urdoi.catalin) for permission to use these images (early January 2022).

Mamaia brought the heat this summer … epic nights, the sea, the beach, clubs dancing until sunrise and … pure relaxation with delicious food. Conclusion: plan your 2025 summer vacation now!

Mamaia – Black Sea – Welcome summer 2025!

The Rarău Massif is a subgroup of the Eastern Romanian Carpathians in Suceava County, in the historical region of Bucovina.

The highest peak is Rarău, with an altitude of 1,651 meters, and the lowest point is at 600 meters in the Moldova Valley.

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

From tomorrow, November 29, the Christmas Fair in Brasov (Kronstadt) opens and awaits visitors.

Pictures from last year (Christmas 2023/2024), which we will surely replace soon with new and current ones. We can’t wait

The Moskovits Palace in the city of Oradea was designed by architect Rimanoczy Kálmán in 1905.

It is a two-storey building with many ornamental plant motifs and one of the most beautiful examples of the Secession style (a variant of Art Nouveau, which developed mainly in Austria) of the period.

The palace is located on Bulevardul Republicii in the city of Oradea, Bihor County, in north-western Romania.

Not only in Maramureș and Transylvania, but also in Bucovina there is a “Mocăniță” (pronounced: Mokaniza). The word Mocăniță refers specifically to a narrow railroad operated by steam locomotives.

Bucovina (also called Buchenland in German, Bucovina in Romanian) is a historical region northeast of the Carpathians, at the crossroads of Central, Southeastern and Eastern Europe.

Thanks to Sorin Onișor (facebook.com/sorinonisor) for permission to use these images (from previous years).

Bucovina is a historical region located on the border between Central, South-Eastern and Eastern Europe, the southern half of which is located in Suceava County, Romania.

Thanks to photographer Sorin Onișor (facebook.com/sorinonisor) for permission to use this image (end of February 2022).

Images from January 2024 from / in Bukovina, north-eastern Romania … Wonderful

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

The Corvin Castle (also known as Hunedoara Castle, in German Burg Eisenmarkt, and in Hungarian Vajdahunyadi vára) was built as a rock castle on the remains of a 14th-century fortification. It is situated on a limestone cliff in the south-western part of Hunedoara, Romania.

Thanks Your Guide in Transylvania (Photo: Cristian Resiga) for permission to use this image.

Viscri is a village in Brasov county, Transylvania, Romania.

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It lies northwest of Rupea and southeast of Sighișoara. Between the 18th and 20th centuries, the village had about 700 inhabitants, mostly Transylvanian Saxons.

Thanks Your Guide in Transylvania for permission to use this image.

Pictures from the Transalpina (July 2024), “King’s Road,” and, as it looks … an absolutely “delicious road.” Our thanks to Mr. Roland Schmid (Thanks, Roland ) for these images that make you want more!

The Hotel Popasul Regelui is located in the middle of the Transalpina road (67C), right next to Lake Tău Bistra and the village of the same name.

The Transalpina connects the towns of Novaci in Gorj County and Sebeș in Alba County. Over a length of 138 kilometers, this road crosses the Parâng Mountains and reaches its highest point in the Urdele Pass.

Read a lot about Romania and stray dogs, but visit Galati … a city run by cats

Pictures from last Sunday (24.11), sunshine, blue skies and just below 10 degrees.

Just 18 kilometers west of Sighetu Marmatiei is the “Merry Cemetery”, one of the most visited tourist attractions in the Maramureș region.

The crosses, which were painted by local craftsmen, have a vivid, predominantly blue color.

The idea for the cemetery was conceived in 1935 by the woodcarver 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 an image carved on the top, representing a special moment in the life of the deceased. Underneath, short, humorous poems or rhyming texts describe the life of the person buried there.

COMING SOON AGAIN A winter dream in wonderful pictures from December 2021 from Piatra Neamt (Kreuzburg an der Bistritz), the capital of Neamt county in northeastern Romania.

Thanks to the photographer Alex Pers Photography for permission to use these images.

On the road between Sibiu and Brasov lies the town of Făgăraș, and you should definitely plan a visit to the 14th-century Făgăraș Fortress and the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, both located right next to each other.

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After Sibiu (Hermannstadt in German) in 2007, a Romanian city has been awarded the title of European Capital of Culture in 2023 for the second time: Timișoara (Temeschwar in German).

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Lake Bâlea (also known as Lake Bulea) is a glacial lake in the Romanian Carpathians.

It is located in the Făgăraș Mountains, on the Transfăgărășan, between the Negoiu and Moldoveanu peaks, the highest peaks in the Romanian Carpathians. The lake is about 80 km from Sibiu, 70 km from Făgăraș and 85 km from Curtea de Argeș.

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Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image (early February 2022).

The university town of Iași (also known as Jassy and Jasch in German, formerly Jassenmarkt, Jaszvasarist in Hungarian) lies 20 kilometers west of the border with the Republic of Moldova and about 400 km northeast of Bucharest.

See images from early April 2023 that will charm and delight.

Thanks to the photographer Ovid Meyer ( facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011175371598 ) for permission to use these wonderful images.

The university town of Iași (also known as Jassy and Jasch in German, formerly Jassenmarkt, Jaszvasarist in Hungarian) lies 20 kilometers west of the Moldovan border in the north-eastern part of Romania.

See images – from spring to winter – that will enchant and delight. Thanks to photographer Ovid Meyer ( facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011175371598 ) for permission to use these wonderful images.

Anyone who has ever been to the Transylvanian town of Sighisoara (Schäßburg in German) knows how wonderful and dreamy this town is.

What many people don’t know is that here, and in many other regions of Romania, many Christmas movies full of emotion and soul have been filmed. Another reason to discover, visit and love Romania

:: A Royal Winter (Sighisoara / Schäßburg)
:: A Christmas queen (Bucharest, Cantacuzino Castle in Bușteni)
:: A Christmas Prince (Peles Castle in Sinaia)
:: A Christmas Princess (Peles Castle in Sinaia)
:: A royal heart (Corvin Castle and Cantacuzino Castle in Bușteni)

Thanks Your Guide in Transylvania (Photo: Near Here) for permission to use this image.

See our overview and more information (German, English, Romanian)

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

Fantastically beautiful, with lots of offers (in German), from adventure tours, wine tours, photo tours to a 7-day horseback riding vacation “On the Trail of the Bears” in the Carpathian Mountains.

Find out more: https://www.karpaten-offroad.de

Experience and visit a concert of the “Schoenbrunn Palace Orchestra Vienna” at the National Opera or the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest.

Symphony of Emotions / Christmas Carols | Mozart & Strauss in Brilliance | Imperial Christmas Gala

Ticket information and links: https://gqentertainment.ro/evenimente/

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.

The Rarău Massif is a subgroup of the Eastern Romanian Carpathians in Suceava County, in the historical region of Bucovina. The highest peak is Rarău, with an altitude of 1,651 meters, and the lowest point is at 600 meters in the Moldova Valley.

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

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

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

The stories say that this castle is deeply frightening. There are specially designed rooms for spiritualist rituals, complete with seating for spirits. Many say that Hasdeu (the father) did not build the castle to commemorate his daughter Iulia, but to worship Satan. Others claim to have seen Julia’s ghost, who haunts the castle to this day, dressed in white and adorned with daisies.

Since 1994, Iulia Hasdeu Castle houses the Memorial Museum “B.P. Hasdeu”, which exhibits the furniture and personal belongings of the Hasdeu family, including photographs, original documents, manuscripts, reviews written by Hasdeu and paintings by Nicolae Grigorescu and Sava Henția.

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

Mamaia brought the heat this summer … epic nights, the sea, the beach, clubs dancing until sunrise and … pure relaxation with delicious food. Conclusion: plan your 2025 summer vacation now!

Mamaia – Black Sea – Welcome summer 2025

Cozia National Park is located in the north-eastern part of Valcea county, in the administrative areas of Brezoi, Călimănești, Racovița, Perișani, Sălătrucel and Berislăvești.

Thanks to Mrs. Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these beautiful images (Winter 2023/2024).

The nature reserve (called the Simeria Dendrological Park) hosts on an area of 70 hectares (700.000 m2) the oldest and most valuable collection of exotic and autochthonous plants in Romania, with over 2.000 species.

Thanks Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

Bran Castle (historical German name: Törzburg) is located on the so-called Dietrichstein cliff, in the town of Bran, Transylvania, Brasov county.

Thanks Castelul Bran for permission to use this image.

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

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

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

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

They include the areas and monasteries of Putna, Sucevița, Vatra Moldoviței, Arbore, Mănăstirea Humorului, Cacica, Botoșana, Botoșana, Cajvana, Pătrăuți, Mitocul Dragomirnei, Șcheia, Ilișești, Udești, Baia, Râșca, Slatina, Vama, Sadova, Fundu Moldovei, Pojorâta, Dorna Arini, Ciocănești, Panaci, the cities of Gura Humorului, Dolhasca, and the municipalities of Suceava, Siret, Câmpulung Moldovenesc, Fălticeni, Vatra Dornei.

Images / Text: https://destinatiaanului.ro

Images from winter 2021 / 2022: Valul Miresei Waterfall is also known as Răchițele Waterfall and is located near the village of the same name (Răchițele), about 60 km west of Cluj-Napoca.

The waterfall is located on the border of the Apuseni Mountains Nature Park and is worth a visit in any season.

Find out more about the holiday destination Romania and all regions: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/

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

Pictures from the surroundings of Bran / Bran Castle (Törzburg) in Brasov county, Transylvania.

Thanks to Mr. Tinu Zoicas for permission to use these images.

Timisoara (also known as Timișoara or Timisoara in German), European Capital of Culture 2023, is located in western Romania, in the historic Banat region and is the capital of the county of Timiș.

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

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.

We invite you to see the Christmas Charity Concert in Wiener Neustadt (located about 20 km south of Vienna) on Saturday, December 14, at 15:00. Admission is free, donations for the “Ö3 Weihnachtswunder” are welcome.

Co-organizer: Romanian-Austrian Cultural Circle Unirea

The Dobrica hunting lodge is a magical property and especially now in winter, with its sauna and hot tub, it is the ideal place to relax. It is the best choice for those who do not crave five-star luxury, but prefer to explore the hidden beauties of nature.

Reflecting the traditional dining room of Transylvanian hunting lodges, the dining room is elegantly lit by candles, while the crackling sound of an indoor fireplace creates a cozy atmosphere for a relaxing evening with a glass of wine.

Mosia Zabola is located in Zabala (Gebissdorf in German) in the county of Covasna.

Further information and booking enquiries:
https://xn--deutschsprachiges-gastgewerbe-rumnien-sed.de/en/hotel-zabola-estate/…

The village of Șirnea (in German Schirnen) is located in the county of Brasov and is part of the commune of Fundata.

This region above Törzburg and below the Törzburger Pass – an important crossing point of the Carpathians – was probably settled in the late 17th century. The place Șirnea was first mentioned in documents in 1729.

After Șirnea was part of the Kingdom of Hungary, the Principality of Transylvania and Austro-Hungary until the end of the First World War, it became part of Romania.

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

Sfaturile noastre … Muzeul Național de Artă din Timișoara merită cu siguranță o vizită. În prezent, sunt expuse trei expoziții, iar aici sunt câteva imagini din sfârșitul lunii octombrie 2024

Mamaia brought the heat this summer … epic nights, the sea, the beach, clubs dancing until sunrise and … pure relaxation with delicious food. Conclusion: plan your 2025 summer vacation now!

Mamaia – Black Sea – Welcome summer 2025

Pictures from now ☃️☃️ Bună dimineața din Brașov | Guten Morgen aus Kronstadt | Good Morning from Brasov | Jó reggelt Brassóból | Buongiorno da Brasov | Bonjour de Brasov | Buenos días desde Brasov | Dzień dobry z Braszowa | בוקר טוב מברשוב | Доброго ранку з Брашова

Thanks to Mr. Cristian Macedonschi for these pictures

The town of Sulina is located at the easternmost point of Romania, directly on the Black Sea. Beautiful pictures from winter three years ago.

Learn more about Sulina and the Danube Delta: https://discover-sulina.com

Everybody knows the beach of Constanța on the Black Sea, Mamaia and the many places in the surroundings. But the city has so much more to offer than just sun and sand… there are stories and centuries of history here.

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

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

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

The Nussbaumer Guest House in Sector 5 is not only perfectly located, close to the center (about 2.8 km to the Unirii Square / Old Town), but now, during the holiday season, it offers a special promotional price for its visitors!!!

Two persons (in a double room) per night for 250 Lei (50 Euro, 25 Euro / person, for a minimum stay of two nights). Perfect for the holiday season, a city-break or a shopping weekend. We recommend this host 100%!

The guest house features modernly furnished rooms/apartments, integrated kitchenette, bathroom with shower, washer/dryer on the premises and much more …

Contact, Mr. Cristian Marinescu (German, English, Romanian): +40 (0)724 204 726
email: info@apartments-nussbaumer.com

The host speaks German and can organize e.g. airport transfer. There are shops nearby (e.g. Lidl, open Monday to Sunday from 7:00 to 22:00) and a McDonald’s.

Poiana Brasov: Not this year, but in early January, a few years ago, this image of a winter wonderland in the Transylvanian mountain regions in the heart of Romania was taken.

Thanks Poiana Brașov/ România for permission to use this wonderful image.

We thank Mr. Christian Büttner for sending these beautiful holiday pictures.

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We are happy that Romania is finding more and more visitors and friends. Thank you, Christian, for these pictures

A beautiful picture from Biertan. The town and fortified church of Biertan (Biertan in German), first mentioned in a document dating back to 1283, is located in the county of Sibiu in the Transylvania region.

Find out more about fortified churches in Transylvania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen/

Peles Castle is a former royal castle from the 19th century.

It is located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of the town of Sinaia in Prahova County. The smaller Peles Castle is about 300 meters up the slope.

Valea Mracunei Monastery is located in the Danube area (Cazanele Mici) in the Iron Gate Natural Park in the district of Mehedinti in south-western Romania.

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The Alba Carolina Fortress in Alba Iulia (Karlsburg) was built between 1715 and 1738 under 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 close to the highway on the road to or from Sibiu (Hermannstadt). Definitely worth a visit.

Thanks to photographer Rene Benner ( facebook.com/rene.benner.1 ) for sending these beautiful pictures. Thank you!

The “Palace of Parliament” in Bucharest, with approximately 360,000 square meters, 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.

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Be seduced and charmed. Romania is happy

The 360,000-square-meter “Palace of Parliament” in Bucharest 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.

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Be seduced and charmed. Romania is happy

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

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

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

Thanks Castelul Bran for permission to use these images.

Holidays in Romania is offering two airplane tickets for two from Germany to the Christmas Fair in Kronstadt/Brasov and … of course, back .

How can you participate?

Like this post ❤️, mention and tag your companion in a comment on this post (Important: in the original post on Holidays in Romania) and share the post once on your profile. That’s it!

Visit Kronstadt/Brasov and the Christmas Fair during the holiday season. It’s a great city to spend a few days over Christmas.

Regular flights from Nuremberg, Stuttgart and Munich (and return):
https://www.flylili.com

Find out more about Kronstadt / Brasov:
https://kronstadt-erleben.de | https://discover-brasov.com

Christmas fairs in Romania:https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/uir/weihnachtsmaerkte-in-rumaenien/

Terms and Conditions:
Entry for this competition is possible until Friday, November 22, at 24:00 (German time). Winners will be drawn on November 23 from all participants and notified by private message. Winners can choose two flights from the FlyLili offer, between November 29 and December 18, from any desired airport (in Germany: Nuremberg, Stuttgart or Munich) to Kronstadt / Brasov and return. Tickets will be sent free of charge by email.

Air tickets are provided by FlyLili and include all airport taxes. Transportation to the airport, pick-up, accommodation or other events in Brasov are not included. All dates quoted are for the year 2024. Legal route is excluded.

The winner agrees to his/her name being published. FlyLili terms and conditions apply (https://www.flylili.com/ro/regulament-concurs.pdf, airports and dates may vary; prize delivery is handled by Vacanță în România).

PS: Photos from December 2023.

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This year, Medias awaits you (every weekend) for the second edition of the Wine Festival, to celebrate CHRISTMAS TOGETHER in the pleasant atmosphere of the Castle of Medias.

We are waiting for you with carols, mulled wine, gingerbread, gastronomy and other surprises! Every weekend, between December 6 and 22, in the heart of Mediaș, the center of Transylvania!

Medias (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 Mediasas and the village of Ighisu Nou (German: Sächsisch-Eibesdorf) and has about 55,000 inhabitants. After Sibiu, Mediaș is the second largest and most populated city in Sibiu County.

In Roman times, there was a Roman fortress called “Media” 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 Mediaș.

Since yesterday (15.11) the Christmas Fair in the center of Sibiu opened… and it’s wonderful

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

Thanks to Mrs. Camelia Stefan and Mrs. Heide Göddert for sending these pictures. Thank you > https://heide-reisen.de

Since yesterday (15.11) the Christmas Fair in the center of Sibiu opened… and it’s wonderful

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

Thanks to Mrs. Camelia Stefan and Mrs. Heide Göddert for sending these pictures. Thank you > https://heide-reisen.de

Beautiful pictures from Iron Gate Nature Park.

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

Thanks Banatului Montan for permission to use these images.

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

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

Thanks Ochiu Bei for permission to use these beautiful images.

Beautiful pictures from Iron Gate Nature Park.

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

Thanks Banatului Montan for permission to use these images.

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Life-size dinosaurs animated and brought to life. A prehistoric cave, a small volcano and many stories about the age of dinosaurs await visitors at Dino Parc in Brasov county.

In addition to the many dinosaurs, the park offers many activities, especially for children and those who are ‘small’ at heart. Paint your own dinosaur, ride the Dino Train or enjoy the generous play areas. It’s a great trip for the whole family.

Sucevița Monastery, built between 1582 and 1584, is located in Sucevița commune, Suceava county, in northern Romania.

The Romanian Orthodox church, dedicated to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in August 2010, along with eight other Moldovan monasteries.

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

Life-size dinosaurs animated and brought to life. A prehistoric cave, a small volcano and many stories about the age of dinosaurs await visitors at Dino Parc in Brasov county.

In addition to the many dinosaurs, the park offers many activities, especially for children and those who are ‘small’ at heart. Paint your own dinosaur, ride the Dino Train or enjoy the generous play areas. It’s a great trip for the whole family.

The first big Christmas fairs in Romania are already opening tomorrow, and the cities of Craiova and Sibiu (Hermannstadt) are the first to kick off.

Craiova’s 2023 Christmas fair in Craiova offered more than two million lights, a panoramic Ferris wheel, an ice rink, a carousel and many traditional products. This year, the fairs await visitors with a special Christmas atmosphere

Overview of Christmas fairs in Romania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/christmas-markets-romania/

Kraiova is the capital of Dolj county in the historic Oltenia region.

Thanks Târgul de Crăciun Craiova for permission to use these beautiful images.

At the beginning of September, cross the new bridge from Brăila over the Danube, continue for about 15 km to Macin and continue straight ahead for about 500 meters after you reach the end of the village.

Then turn left from the main road to the Izvorul Tămăduirii Monastery (also Macin Monastery) and as soon as you turn left again to the monastery, park on the right and walk to the right … into the Macin mountains.

Butterflies, lizards, a tortoise and lots and lots of nature all the way to the Vraju peak, (probably) the highest point in the mountain range, 335 meters above sea level. A marvelous view of the monastery and its surroundings towards the Danube Delta, Brăila and Galați, including the new bridge over the Danube, rewards the ascent in the afternoon, when it is still around 28 degrees.

Duration of the ascent/ descent hike: 4 hours, the last 30-45 minutes of which are rockier and therefore good footwear is a must. The hiking trails are well signed and easy to follow/find.

“Vero Italiano” (Real Italian). Enjoy authentic Italian dishes, freshly prepared in front of your eyes, at the foot of the symbol of Brasov.

Visit the Cucinino Pasta & Pizza restaurant and indulge in a delicious meal. If you wish to stay overnight, Boutique Hotel Casa Chitic awaits you with warm hospitality.

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The Carpenters’ Tower of Sibiu (to the left of the wall) was built in the 14th century by the Saxon carpenters’ guild of Sibiu.

The tower was part of the city’s third ring of fortifications, and today it is the left tower of the surviving city wall and fortress. It stands on Zitadellenstraße (Harteneckgasse, named after the mayor Johann Sachs von Harteneck).

The Olar Tower (Olar Tower to the right of the wall) was built in the 15th century by the Saxon potters’ guild. It was also part of the city’s third fortress belt and is located to the right of the preserved city wall and fortress.

Transylvania is rich in history, and some 200 fortified churches invite visitors to explore the region’s past and present.

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

Thanks to the Fortified Churches Foundation ( https://kirchenburgen.org ) for permission to use the images and data.

At the highest point of the Transfăgărășan is Lake Bâlea. Images from July 2023 show its beauty, although it is now already covered in snow

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

Der See Ochiul Beiului ( Das Auge des Bei ) befindet sich im Nationalpark Cheile Nerei-Beușnița im Südwesten von Rumänien ( Landkreis Caras-Severin ), nahe zur Grenze zu Serbien und den Dörfern Deutsch-Orawitz ( Oravita ) und Steierdorf ( im Ostwesten bzw. Osten ).

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

Thanks Ochiu Bei for permission to use these wonderful images (taken at the end of May 2023).

The locality of Ighișu Nou (known as Eibesterf in Saxon, Eibesdorf in German and Szaszivanfalva in Hungarian) is part of the Mediaș commune, Sibiu county.

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

Thanks to Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these images (photos from early August 2024).

Pictures from a week-long trip in Romania, including Transfăgărășan, Sighișoara and more…

Thanks to Mr. Daniel Sippel for sending these pictures.

Bucegi Natural Park is a protected area located on the administrative territory of Brasov, Dâmbovița and Prahova counties.

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

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 century.

In addition to a variety of cultural events at any time of the year, visitors will find a large number of art and historical monuments as well as buildings in Baroque, Renaissance, eclectic, Classical, Neo-Gothic or Secession styles in and around Arad.

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Pictures from the surroundings of Bran / Bran Castle (Törzburg) in Brasov county, Transylvania.

Thanks to Mr. Tinu Zoicas for permission to use these images.

Lake Vidraru is a man-made reservoir in Romania, at the bottom of which an entire village lies at great depth.

It was created in 1965 by the construction of the Vidraru dam on the Arges river. The dam is located in Argeș county, in the shadow of the Făgăraș Mountains.

With an altitude of 1,904 meters, Mount Toaca is the second highest mountain in the Ceahlau massif (Neamț county) in northeastern Romania.

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

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

Caru’ cu Bere is a famous brewery in Bucharest, first opened in 1879.

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

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

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

The first Christmas fairs in Romania will open soon (starting November 15). Below is an overview:

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

Thanks to photographer Frank Leun for these beautiful photos (Christmas Fair 2022 in Sibiu) and for permission to use them.

Do you know the Ice Hotel at Lake Ballea? Not yet? Then it’s time for a trip this winter

https://www.hotelofice.ro

The hotel is rebuilt annually and melts in summer. Located at 2,034 meters in the Făgăraș Mountains, Sibiu County, it offers a unique winter experience. Accessible by cable car from the Bâlea Waterfall (Cabana Bâlea Cascade), the hotel usually opens in mid-December for a 4-month season, depending on the weather. Attractions include snowy scenery and winter activities.

Photos from last season, mid-February 2023.

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.

Wonderful pictures from a trip through Romania, which we received from Mrs. Karin Markert. Many thanks for them

Pictures from Bran, Bran Castle in Brasov county.

Wonderful pictures from a trip through Romania, which we received from Mrs. Karin Markert. Many thanks for them

Pictures from Alba Iulia, Alba county.

Wonderful pictures from a trip through Romania, kindly sent by Mrs. Karin Markert. Many thanks for them

Pictures from Voroneț, a Moldavian monastery in Suceava county.

Die rumänische Küche ist reich an traditionellen Gerichten, welche von Region zu Region verschieden sein können.

Zu den bekanntesten Gerichten aus Rumänien gehören Mititeii*, Ciorba de burtă** und Mămăliguţa***

*Mititei oder auch Mici sind ein landesweites Nationalgericht in Rumänien. Es handelt sich um gegrillte Hackfleischröllchen. Die Mititei wurden im Bukarester Restaurant „Caru cu bere“ kreiert und erstmals 1902 angeboten.

** Ciorba de burtă gehört zur Kategorie der Suppen und ist in Rumänien in vielen Varianten von Rezepten verbreitet. Seine Besonderheit ist die Säuerung mit Zitrone und die Zugabe von viel Knoblauch. Burtă bedeutet übersetzt Bauch, wobei es sich hier um den Bauch (Pansen / Kuddeln) eines Wiederkäuers (Rind) handelt.

*** Mămăliguţa auch bekannt unter dem Namen Polenta, ist der rumänische Name für ein Gericht, das aus Maismehl (Mais) zubereitet wird.

Das Bild zeigt ein traditionelles Gericht der Region Bukowina: Pastrav în crustă de mălai cu mămăligă și usturoi (auf Deutsch: Forelle in Maismehlkruste mit Polenta und Knoblauch)

Bildquelle: Destinatia Anului
Foto: Bucovina, te iubesc

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/

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

https://discover-valcea.com

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

The cries of the nocturnal birds of prey (Romanian owls) that roost in the woods surrounding the monastery probably gave the place its name. The monastery was founded in 1692 by the then Prince of Wallachia Constantin Brâncoveanu (1654-1714) and was built in 1709 Until 1862 it was a man’s monastery. After the monks were transferred to Bistri ta, the nuns came to the monastery. The monastery complex has been restored several times since 1827 and is under conservation.

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

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

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

Romania’s first big Christmas fairs are opening soon, and Craiova and Sibiu (Hermannstadt) are among the first to join.

Craiova’s 2023 Christmas Fair in Craiova offered more than two million lights, a Ferris wheel, an ice rink, a carousel and many traditional products. This year, the fairs await visitors with a special Christmas atmosphere

Overview of Christmas fairs in Romania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/christmas-markets-romania/

Craiova is the capital of Dolj county in the historic Oltenia region.

Thanks Târgul de Crăciun Craiova for permission to use these beautiful images.

The city of Bucharest (Bucharest in Romanian) is the capital and largest city of Romania.

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Photos by Calin Stan, Liviu Emanuel, Alexandru Dinu, Turcanu Razvan

The church is located in the municipality of Biertan ( in German Birthälm, in Hungarian Berethalom ) in the district of Sibiu in Transylvania. Biertan belongs to the first German-Saxon settlements and was already mentioned in 1398 (other sources: 1402).

Like any Saxon settlement, it stands out with a series of villages, which rise around a central square above which the imposing church fortress. Between 1572 and 1867, Biertan was the seat of the Saxon Episcopate (Bishop of the Evangelical Church A.B.), which favored the construction of one of the largest peasant communities in Transylvania around this fortified church. It is a medieval and architectural treasure in Romania, which is definitely worth a visit.

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 Făgăraș Mountains (also known as the Fogarascher Mountains, in Romanian Munții Făgăraș) are part of the Southern Carpathian mountain group in Romania.

The mountain ridge is about 70 km long and 40 km wide. Covering an area of almost 2,000 square kilometers, the range reaches its highest point at Vârful Moldoveanu (west of Brasov), at 2,544 meters.

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Thank you Fly Over Mountains for permission to use these images.

The Transalpina, or “King’s Road”, is a mountain road located at high altitude in the Carpathian Mountains in Romania.

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

Source text/image: https://destinatiaanului.ro

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

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Town 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 | Peles Castle in Prahova county | Putna Monastery in Suceava county | Black Sea and its beaches | Carpathian Mountains, nature and much more

Near the town of Anina is the Bigar Waterfall, which was created on the basis of travertine ( tuff limestone ) and on the World Geography website in 2013 topped the list of the most impressive waterfalls in the world.

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

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

It’s time to get ready for these pictures and maybe already plan a winter vacation in Romania. Autumn is here and of course we all wish for a “golden October”. But the period ahead will also be wonderful, with lots of snow … for fun, play, sport and much more.

https://discover-brasov.com | Direct flights to Brasov: https://flylili.com

The pictures show the ski area Poiana Brasov (near the city of Brasov, German: Kronstadt) in March three years ago.

Thanks Poiana Brașov/ România for permission to use these images.

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

The garden, also known as Grădina Banpotoc, is located east of the city of Deva (in German Diemrich), on the left side of the A1 highway (direction Sibiu), in the village of Banpotoc, commune of Hărău.

Thanks Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

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.

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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 far away. It was first mentioned in documents in 1324, when the Saxons fought against the King of Hungary.

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

Built in its present form in the 13th century on the site of a 2nd-century Roman temple, it was built with materials from the Dacian fortress of Sarmizegetusa. The interior preserves 15th-century frescoes depicting Jesus in traditional Romanian dress.

According to historians, the site originally housed a Dacian temple dedicated to the god Zamolxis, later transformed into a Roman temple to the god Mars. The origins of the church date back to the 4th century and it is considered to be the oldest church in Romania and South-East Europe.

Thanks Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

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

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

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

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

*Unitarians Religious community of free faith

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

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

Images from the summer of 2023 from Oradea, the capital of Bihor county in northwest Romania.

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

The 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.

Beautiful pictures by photographer Sorin Onișor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ), thank him for allowing us to use/show them.

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.

Romania is a country rich in history and therefore … just as rich in corresponding buildings and numerous stories.

In Transylvania alone there are still 300 fortified churches, as well as fortresses, castles, many fortresses and ruins in large numbers.

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Thanks to the photographers / Facebook groups of the photos for permission to use them.

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

Book one of the 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/

The high mountains of the Carpathians are, in many places, but especially in Romania, still untouched and rich in nature, plants and a varied fauna.

Thanks Vlad Țepeș – Dracula (photos: Adrian Petrișor) for permission to use these images.

Siriu Lake (a reservoir of the Buzău River) is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Buzău County.

It lies in a fairytale landscape, surrounded by forests and with a dreamy view on the upper course of the Buzău River.

“Ansamblul Mori” in Eftimie Murgu is a collection of historical monuments in the area of the village / municipality of Eftimie Murgu in the district of Caras-Severin.

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

Text / Image: Destination of the Year

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

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The Transfăgărășan road in the Făgăraș Mountains by day and at dusk.

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

Thanks Castelul Bran for permission to use this image.

The village / commune Bârsana (old name Bîrsana) is located in Maramureș county. Situated in a beautiful landscape, Bârsana has tourist attractions such as the wooden church “The Entry of the Mother of God into the Church”, built around 1720, in the center of the village.

The monastery of Bârsana, located on the south-eastern edge of the village, was first mentioned in 1390, but was abandoned and demolished around 1800. The present buildings on the site were later rebuilt in the traditional wooden style. Today, there is a Romanian Orthodox convent of nuns.

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

Direct flights to Brasov / Kronstadt > https://flylili.com

Originally, it was dedicated as a Catholic church to Our Lady. The church received the name “Black Church” after a town fire in 1689. Today, it is the main church of the German-speaking Honterus community of the Evangelical A.B. Church in Romania.

Thanks to Mr. Roland Schmid (thanks Roland) for these recent pictures from Mediaș.

And in Romania you can find flea markets … and always Mici (traditional Romanian) and usually also Kürtőskalács (traditional Hungarian). In the end, we can say only one thing here: Have fun and Pofta buna (bon appétit).

In some towns, there are only six weeks to go before the first Christmas fairs begin. The snow has already arrived (Lac Bâlea, Transfăgărășan, Transalpina) and we look forward to a peaceful and peaceful season, despite all the unsettling events currently affecting our world.

Below are the periods for a selection of the most beautiful Christmas fairs in Romania, with pictures from previous years (please click on the image).

Craiova | Nov 15, 2024 – Jan 5, 2024 2025
Sibiu | Nov 15, 2024 – Jan 5, 2024 2025
Cluj-Napoca | 22 Nov. 2024 – 1 Jan. 2025
Timișoara | Nov 24, 2024 – Jan 6, 2024 2025
Oradea | 29 Nov. 2024 – 1 Jan. 2025
Brașov | Nov. 30, 2024 – Jan. 7, 2025 2025
Bucharest | 29 Nov. 2024 – 26 Dec. 2024
Piatra Neamț | Dec. 1 2024 – Jan. 8 2025

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Experience an unforgettable evening of music, delicious food and a spectacular atmosphere at the Castle of the Count of Kalnoky in the village of Micloșoara. Pictures from the event on November 1, the next dates are November 16 and 30 as well as in December.

https://www.kalnoky.ro/candlelight-events/
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Visit these musical and culinary highlights (if the offer includes dinner), stay overnight at the Count’s guesthouse and experience a clear-sky night like you’ve never seen before.

Get to the castle via Brasov/Kronstadt Airport (travel time about 45 minutes), flights to and from Brasov find flights on: https://flylili.com

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

The crosses, painted by local craftsmen, are in bright, predominantly blue colors.

The idea for the cemetery was conceived in 1935 by woodcarver Stan Ioan Pătraș. He wanted to create a unique cemetery in Romania, representing the life and personality of the deceased in a cheerful way. At the top of each cross is a sculpted image illustrating a special moment in the life of the deceased. Underneath, short humorous poems or rhymed texts describe the life of the person buried there.

Hotel/Pension Hanul Vatra is the ideal place for a weekend in the greenery, away from the noise of the big city. For private parties, hikes with friends in the mountains, courses, team building meetings or just relaxing.

Hanul Vatra is located in Costești directly on a river and a forest, about 10 minutes by car from Horezu, it has a large, idyllic garden, a sun terrace, a conference room, a restaurant and a bar.

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

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The Clock Tower is the symbol of Sighișoara and a popular subject for movies and photos both day and night.

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At an altitude of 1,000 meters, the castle built in 1911 by Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino stands majestically in the town of Busteni (Prahova County), right in front of the high Bucegi Mountains.

The 6-hectare (60,000 m2) castle park invites you to stay and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the Prahova Valley today. The castle, the sculpture park and the terrace with its breathtaking view attract thousands of visitors every year.

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

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

It contains installations of traditional, pre-industrial Romanian folk civilization. Houses, workshops and complex of buildings are scattered around a lake among the trees of Dumbrava Sibiului.

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On the road from Sibiu (Hermannstadt) to Brașov (Kronstadt) is the town of Făgăraș (in German Fogarasch or Fugreschmarkt).

Thanks to Mr. Florian van der Bell for this photo (taken on August 07, 2022).

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

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Aflată la poalele Munților Căpățânii, un masiv muntos din Alpii Transilvaniei, pe teritoriul satului Romanii de Jos, mănăstirea se află la aproximativ trei kilometri (în linie dreaptă) la nord de orășelul Horezu.

SThe trills of the nocturnal birds of prey (huhurezi in Romanian) that nested 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.

Situated on a hill, the monastery complex is surrounded by two fortifications. The smaller outer wall encloses 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.

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Anyone who has been or will be in Brasov immediately recognizes the greenery in and around the city. In a few minutes you are in the middle of nature, on the Tâmpa mountain or up in the mountains at Poiana Brasov.

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Oradea is a large city in Romania and the capital of Bihor county.

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… in the Bucegi Mountains. A hike (around 12 km) from June 15, 2022 around the Sphinx with many impressions and pictures.

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

Thanks to photographer Thorsten Wisnewski for sending these pictures.

In 2011, the largest statue of Jesus in Eastern Europe was erected on Mount Gordon in Harghita County, between Odorheiu Secuiesc and Praid.

The statue, called the Heart of Jesus, is about 22 meters high, made of iron and stainless steel, and was funded by donations collected by the Lupeni village hall.

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Rucăr-Bran Pass, also called Bran Pass, is a mountain pass in Romania, connecting Brasov and Arges counties.

It offers some of the most spectacular natural experiences in Romania, with views of the Bucegi Mountains in the Southern Carpathians. The municipalities of Fundata and Moieciu are on the route.

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Deva Castle (or Diemrich Castle, in Romanian Deva Fortress) is located in the town of Deva (Diemrich) in the county of Hunedoara in western Romania.

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Wonderful pictures of the Old Town in the Romanian capital Bucharest.

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

Speechless … The city of Oradea in the evening of two days ago, the city pulsating with life at 28 – 30 degrees (9 pm) and it’s simply … beautiful!

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

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

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

Piatra Neamț (German: Kreuzburg an der Bistritz) is the capital of Neamț county and is located in northeastern Romania. Literally translated, Piatra Neamț means “Stein Deutsch” or “Deutschstein”, whereby the word Neamț is an obsolete Romanian word for “German”.

From the train station, a cable car (Telegondola) drives almost 2 km (2,000 meters) to the mountain station on Mount Cozla, at an altitude of 632 meters (632 meters). The trip takes just under 8 minutes and you can already enjoy the wonderful view of the city and the surrounding area.

Piatra Neamt was founded at the end of the 14th century as Piatra lui Crăciun and became a famous center of arts and crafts after the establishment of a royal court by Stefan the Great, Prince of Moldavia (1433-1504). The town has around 80 to 100 thousand inhabitants and is always worth a visit due to the historic Old Town area.

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

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The Youth Park is located in the heart of Hunedoara and hosts the Cathedral of Heroes.

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