Bran Castle (also Törzburg, Romanian Bran Castle, Hungarian Törcsvár) is located in the Transylvania region of Romania. Whether Dracula (or his name “Vlad III. Dracula”) lived here or somewhere else, that castle is definitely worth a visit with its corresponding museum.

From 1920-1947 it was the royal residence of King Ferdinand I and his wife Queen Maria or their daughter Princess Ileana, who inherited the castle from her mother in 1938 Today the castle is owned by the Habsburg family, which was given back to the Romanian state during the succession in 2006.

Find out more about Burg Bran:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/bran-castle/

Thank you Castelul Bran for permission to use these images.

… 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.

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

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

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

Sulina and the Danube Delta will be presented at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London (November 07-09, 2022). Status: EU1820

The travel agency Unique au Monde (member of the Incoming Romania Association) is also at the Romania stand, presenting a wide range of offers for Sulina and the Danube Delta for 2023.

More about Sulina: https://discover-sulina.com

More about Unique au Monde: https://www.uniqueaumonde.ro/

Old and new, history and modernity, young and old, rich and poor, bustling and timeless… this is Bucharest, the capital of Romania.

Anyone who has the time and the muse to look around will discover thousands of things, feelings and much more… that capture, inspire, but also stimulate thought.

All photos were taken in the Piața Romana neighborhood, which occupies an area of about 500 x 500 meters in the center of Bucharest.

Images: June 08, 2022

A wonderful photo from the beginning of August 2022 and a gigantic view between the cliffs on the “Nagy Hasmas” peak (1792 meters).

In the Carpathian Mountains of Romania, the Hipparion Riding School is located in the middle of wild and romantic nature. It is from here that horseback excursions through the mystical and fascinating mountains of the Romanian Eastern Carpathian Mountains have been organized for many years.

Find out more about Hipparion Trails:
https://hipparionromania.com/

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

Thanks Castelul Bran for allowing us to use this image.

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

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

It can only be reached by boat/ships, but it is a great place for vacation, nature, delta excursions, recreation and a variety of activities (e.g. kayaking trips on the Danube or in the Danube Delta) almost all year round.

Since 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 animal and natural world, the wild horses in the Letea Forest, the Cliff (Sulina’s shore) and much more invite you to stay.

Discover Sulina, you’ll love it
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The National Park is located in the western part of Valcea county (near the border with Gorj county), in the south of Capatanii Mountains and on the territory of Costesti, Barbati and Baile Olanesti municipalities.

Thanks to the photographer Lucian Bolca (facebook.com/boiolu) for permission to use these images.

The night of October 31 to November 1 is Halloween. A custom that originally spread mainly in Catholic Ireland, it was cultivated and expanded by Irish immigrants to the US and has been found in Europe in American-American form since around 1990.

Transylvania, especially here Törzburg (Bran Castle), became known around the world through Irish writer Bram Stoker’s 1897 book “Dracula”. The hero and ‘Dracula’ of the book and many movie adaptations is Vlad III, the ruler of the Principality of Wallachia (1448, 1456-1462 and 1476, born probably around 1431 in Schäßburg (in Romanian Sighisoara)). Thanks to his father Vlad II, he was nicknamed Draculea (in English ‘Son of the Dragon’), which probably inspired the author of the book to call it ‘Dracula’.

And according to current press reports, Elon Musk, Tesla founder Elon Musk, Angelina Jolie and other famous people and actors are now expected to go to Bran Castle in Romania for Halloween. You should be prepared if you’re around (picture garlic: we recommend eating it fresh a few hours before your visit and also wearing it as a necklace around your neck).

Happy Halloween everyone!

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

Thank you Castelul Bran for permission to use the images.

Caraiman Peak is the 2,384-meter-high peak of the Bucegi Mountains (Munții Bucegi) in the Southern Carpathians of Romania (Southern Carpathians). Below this summit is the small town of Busteni (Prahova county).

The summit cross (the Heroes’ Cross monument) is 31 meters high and 15 meters wide and was erected between 1926 and 1928.

Pictures with the Danube, Dubova Bay and Mraconia Monastery in the background. One of the most popular hiking trails in the Danube Gorge starts here: from Dort Dubova to the Ciucarul Mare (Great Sugar) Peak.

Difficulty: Easy
Round trip: about 2 hours
Marking: yellow triangles
Starting point: exit Dobova village towards Svinita

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

Wonderful play of colors illuminated at night. In the center of Braila are these fountains, which invite you for a romantic stroll or stay the evening.

Braila is the residence of the county of the same name. It is located on the Danube and on the border of the Danube Delta in southeastern Romania.

Images: 2020 September, 2019 August and 2017 October.

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

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

After Širnea belonged to the Kingdom of Hungary, the Principality of Transylvania and Austro-Hungary until the end of the First World War, it has since then been part of Romania.

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

The university town of Iasi (German for Jassy and Jasch, formerly Jassenmarkt) lies 20 kilometers west of the Moldovan border and about 400 kilometers flying north of Bucharest.

See images – from spring to winter – that delight and delight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wondering where that is? Some 40 kilometers from Târgu Mureș, deep in Transylvania. There are many lakes and, sadly, a dilapidated but still beautiful castle (Ugron Castle) in Zau de Câmpie.

Images: July 2020

Târgu Mureș (in German Neumarkt am Mieresch) is the county seat of the county of Mures in Transylvania.

Târgu Mureș was first mentioned in 1230.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photos: Palace of Culture, Targu-Mures) for permission to use these images.

The Roman Athenaeum is a neoclassical concert hall with an eclectic* style built between 1886 and 1888.

* Eclecticism is a 19th and 20th century architectural style in which a single work incorporates a mixture of elements from past historical styles to create something new and original.

Cold outside, but no problem! Relax and enjoy the indoor spa with jacuzzi heated to 37 degrees. But you can also relax in the sauna or enjoy a delicious coffee on the terrace.

For visitors who are not accommodated, access to the SPA center is 60 lei per day.

More information and contact:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/aquangar-cehu-silvaniei-en/

Cehu Silvaniei is a small town with about 7,000 inhabitants in the Salaj district, north-western Romania. AquAngar invites you into a timelessly quiet but charming world with swimming pool, heated whirlpool, sauna, massages, newly designed guesthouse, restaurant and many indoor and outdoor activities.

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

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

Image source: Destinatia Anului

The hotel is the perfect place for a weekend away from the noise of the big city. For private parties, hiking with friends in the mountains, classes, team building meetings or just relaxing.

Nearby you will find many destinations worth a visit, such as Hurezi Monastery (Horezu Monastery).

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

Built by the ruler Vlad Țepeș, the Chindiei Tower has been a symbol of the city since the 15th century. For centuries, the tower has played a military role, as it was possible to find possible attacks early from above.

Source text / image: Destinatia Anului

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

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

Find more about our travel destination Romania: https://xn--urlaub – în-română-2qb.de/

Located in a quiet green area of Sibiu (Hermannstadt in German), the 4* Hotel Hermanns is the perfect place to stay in this charming and historic city.

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

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

Defile of the 7 Steps or Cheile celor 7 Trepte is located in the county of Brasov (in German Kronstadt), south of the village of Dâmbul Morii. It is one of the main tourist attractions of the Piatra Mare massif.

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

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

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

… in Brasov County. Whether you’re looking for an extended vacation or just a wellness weekend, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for here at the Wolkendorf Bio Hotel Spa & Conference.

The organic and wellness hotel is situated on the outskirts of Vulcan (German: Wolkendorf) in the district of Brasov, surrounded by beautiful nature and wonderful destinations for excursions.

Find out more about the hotel:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/wolkendorf-bio…/

Sarmizegetusa Regia, the Romanian Stonehenge, is located in the Brooser Mountains near the Romanian town of Orastie in Hunedoara County (Transylvania Region) on the territory of the Municipality of Orastioara de Sus.

The rich deposits of copper, gold and iron in today’s Hunedoara County have promoted extensive trade and lively cultural exchange since Neolithic settlement. Archaeological discoveries since the Bronze Age testify to links between the Lusatian cultures of the north, the Greeks of the south, the Urnfield culture of the west and the Black Sea.

Sarmizegetgetusa Regia was a military base and capital of the ancient Dacian Empire until it was destroyed in 106 AD during the Second Dacian War by the Roman Emperor Trajan.

Thanks Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

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

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

Thanks Banatul Montan for permission to use these images.

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Humorului Monastery is a convent of nuns, located about 5 km north of the town of Gura Humorului, Suceava County (historical region Bucovina).

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

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

It now belongs to a group of Romanian Orthodox monasteries – the Moldavian monasteries – in southern Bucovina.

The monastery was built between 1466 and 1469 and consecrated in 1470. In the monastery’s museum there are many valuable manuscripts, maps, paintings, icons, linen cloths and other church objects from the 15th century. Of particular note are the self-portrait of Stephen’s second wife, Maria von Mangop, and the skull of St. Ghenadie.

Thanks to Mrs. Farkas Ildiko Farkas for permission to use these wonderful images (June 2022).

Close to Braila and Galati, in the village of Baldovinesti, is the restaurant La Casa cu Stuf.

You can find very good Romanian food in a wonderful atmosphere. The property includes a small lake to stroll around, and in the evenings it’s great to sit outside and enjoy the food, wine and life. We recommend a visit to anyone in the area.

The city of Resita (German: Reschitz; Hungarian: Resicabánya) is the county seat of the county of Caras-Severin and is located in the historic Banat region in western Romania.

Thanks Banatul Montan for permission to use this image.

Be charmed by the “Schloss Schönbrunn Orchestra Vienna” in the Bucharest Athenaeum Hall (built between 1885 and 1888) during the Christmas season.

Online ticket sales:
https://www.iabilet.ro/bilete-schoenbrunn-palace-orchestra-vienna-78393

More info/organizer:
Quality German entertainment

The Făgăraș Mountains (also Fagarascher Mountains, Romanian Munții Făgăraș) are located in the Southern Carpathian mountain range in Romania. It is crossed by the Transfagarascher (Transfăgărășan) elevated road.

In the mountain range west of Kronstadt (Brașov) lies Mount Moldoveanu. At 2,544 meters, it is the highest peak in Romania.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photo: @cristinaflorea14) for allowing us to use this image.

With already 100 German-speaking members / hosts, the network is growing more and more.

These hosts/suppliers speak German (as well as English and Romanian) and offer you/your guests the comfort and support you have become accustomed to.

Visit the website to get more information and contact details about these hosts throughout Romania: https://dsg-ru.de

Overview:
https://xn--deutschsprachiges-gastgewerbe-rumnien-sed.de/…

Images: Choosing hosts / suppliers in Romania

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

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

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

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

Text and images by Georg Schenk… THANK YOU.

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

Image: End of August 2019

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

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

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

Carpații (în română: Carpați) sunt un lanț muntos înalt din Europa Centrală, de Est și de Sud-Est. Ele formează un lanț muntos care are peste 1.300 km lungime și se întinde pe mai multe țări.

Cel mai înalt masiv al Carpaților este Munții Tatra Înalte din Slovacia, urmați de Munții Făgăraș (Munții Făgăraș) din România (așa-numiții Carpați Meridionali) cu Vârful Moldoveanu ca cel mai înalt munte (2.544 metri).

Mulțumim fotografului doamnei Corina E. Mateescu pentru permisiunea de a folosi această imagine (sfârșitul lunii octombrie 2022).

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

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

On the upper course of the Bucureasa Mare, in the Capatanii Mountains, there is a multitude of waterfalls, of which the Scorus Waterfall is definitely worth a visit.

The waterfall is located near the town / municipality of Malaia in Valcea county in southwestern Romania.

Thanks to the photographer Mrs. Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use this image (end of October 2022).

Letea Forest is located in Tulcea county, in the northeast of the Danube Delta, between the branches of the Chilia and Sulina rivers and covers an area of over 5,000 hectares. It is the northernmost subtropical forest in Europe and the oldest nature reserve in Romania. Parts of the forest have been protected since 1930.

Historical documents show that the ancestors of today’s horse population came to the north of the Danube Delta 300 to 400 years ago with the Tatars, settled there and became increasingly wild.

In the Letea Forest area there are 500 species of plants and over 3,000 species of animals, over 2,000 of which are insects. The towering trees, such as hundred-year-old oaks, provide ideal living conditions, for example for the hoopoe, but also for wild cats and many other animals. White-tailed eagles, swallows and tons of ducks and ratites are also at home here.

Mulțumim Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for allowing us to use these images.

Vama commune in Suceava county is located between the two rivers Moldova and Moldovița. The commune lies at the entrance to the Eastern Carpathians.

Thanks to the photographer Sorin Onisor (https://www.facebook.com/sorinonisor) for permission to use this beautiful photo (June 17, 2022).

Timisoara is located in western Romania, close to the Hungarian border.

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

We thank the city of Timișoara for the various information and pictures received and permission to use them.

Pictures of “King Michael I of Romania Park” (in German König Michael I. von Rumänien Park), called Herăstrău Park until 2017. It is the largest park in Bucharest and is located in the north of the city.

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

Romania and its regions presented on 52 pages in German (and English / Romanian / French / Spanish). We are pleased to offer for download the official brochure of the Romanian Ministry of Tourism.

The brochure is available in German, English, Romanian, French, Spanish and Romanian.

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

Please scroll down this webpage a little and then click on the appropriate flag (for language selection) to the right of the word “Download:”!

Sighișoara (in German Schäßburg) is a town in the Transylvanian region of Mureș county.

Sibiel (in German Budenbach or Biddenbach) is part of the town of Săliște in the county of Sibiu in the Transylvania region.

Learn more about the country Romania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/

The city of Craiova (also Krajowa) is the largest city in the historical region of Wallachia and the residence of Dolj County.

It lies about 220 kilometers west of Bucharest, in the low plains of the Romanian Lands, on the left bank of the Jiu (Schil) River. In the area of today’s town there existed from about 400-350 BC a settlement in Dakish called pelendava. Early 2nd century BC they camped here. The remains of this Roman castle have been excavated in the Craiova area.

Image source: Destinatia Anului

Images: visatorprinlume.ro

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

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Thanks to Calin EneSulina fabuloasa for permission to use these images.

Pelisor Castle is located about 300 meters from its “big brother”, Peles Castle in Prahova County.

The castle was built in the cabana style by King Carol I between 1899 and 1902 for the future King Ferdinand I and Queen Maria of Romania by architect Karel Liman.

Early May 2022

The small town of Rădăuți is located in Suceava County, in the historical region of Bucovina, in northeastern Romania.

Rădăuți is situated on the Toplița River, near the border with Ukraine, about 40 kilometers southeast of the capital of the Suceava district. The town is situated in the northern Romanian (southern) part of Bucovina, which belonged to the Principality of Moldavia until 1774, to the Habsburg Monarchy until 1918 and since then to Romania.

Thanks to photographer Cătălin Urdoi for permission to use this beautiful image.

This gorge is a particularly picturesque area in Romania, which lies in the central part of the Hășmaș Mountains in the northeastern part of the country, in the districts of Neamț and Harghita. The gorge starts near the Lacul Roșu (Red Lake) and by the time you follow the path you can admire many bizarre rock formations, huge boulders and swirling water.

Thanks to Farkas Ildiko for her permission to use these wonderful images.

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

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

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

Thank you Go_out_Romania for permission to use these images.

Herds of goats, sheep and more are still part of everyday life here in Romania. These photos were taken at the end of January, we walked with the herd for an hour in the countryside (here near Focsani, Vrancea district in eastern Romania). Absolutely soothing and pure relaxation!

It’s way too hot, bright sunshine and blue skies almost every day and instead of up to -20 degrees, it’s +15 degrees and more. It smells like spring in the middle of winter. Somehow beautiful and yet … unusual!

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

The photos were taken on December 30, 2020 in Galati, south-eastern Romania. We would like to thank the photographer Nica George for permission to use these images.

It will be fall and beautiful. Pictures from the Retezat Mountains, Hunedoara county, western Romania. Waterfalls, lakes, mountains and a beautiful fall plant invite the hiker…

Thank you Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images (with Iulia Andreea Dragus).

Explore the nature, adventure, tranquility and many possibilities of Sulina (and surroundings) at the mouth of the Danube, in the Danube Delta and on the Black Sea!

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It’s beautiful here again, blue skies and up to 20 degrees. The weekend is just around the corner and the Danube Delta is inviting you to take a hike through untouched and wonderful nature.

Our thanks go to Plimbari cu barca Delta Dunarii – Murighiol / Boat trips in Danube Delta for allowing us to use these very beautiful and atmospheric images.

Autumn invites you to go hiking and touring, but also to ride an e-bike in beautiful nature. Romania offers diverse landscapes and natural beauty … in every season.

Thanks Royal Compass for allowing us to use these images.

As you travel through the country, you can see a multitude of flocks of sheep, goats and also cattle, guarded by shepherds and their dogs.

Here you’ll find the last nomads in Europe, often moving their herds hundreds of kilometers from winter pastures to summer pastures and back. Over 3,000 wolves still roam Romania’s border regions with Ukraine and pose a constant threat to these herds.

In the Țarcu Mountains (in south-west Romania) you can even see a herd of free-roaming European zebra, extinct but reintroduced there a few years ago by WWF.

Right next to the fortress is the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. The fortress was originally just a wooden fortress, which was expanded into a stone fortress in the 14th century. In the fortress there is also a museum about the history of the city, fortress and cathedral.

More about Făgăraș Fortress: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/fagaras-fortress/

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

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

Source text / images: Destinatia Anului

Be enchanted by the “Schloss Schönbrunn Vienna Orchestra” in the Bucharest Athenaeum Hall (built between 1885 and 1888) during the Christmas season.

Online ticket sales:
https://www.iabilet.ro/bilete-schoenbrunn-palace-orchestra-vienna-78393

More info/organizer:
Quality German entertainment

The resort / vacation area is located in the central-southern part of Romania, in the county of Valcea at the southern end of the Southern Carpathians, 36 km from Brezoi and 60 km from the capital of the district Ramnicu Valcea. Voineasa has a mountain climate with cold summers and freezing winters and is known for its recreational opportunities and fresh air therapy. The therapeutic factor is the invigorating stimulating tonic climate with absolutely pure clean air, free of dust and allergens and rich in ionized aerosols.

Thank you Statiunea Voineasa for allowing us to use these wonderful images.

These mud volcanoes are located in the municipality of Berca, in Buzau county.

Since 1924, the area of about 30 km² has been declared a nature reserve. The main attraction of the protected area are the small mud volcanoes a few centimeters/meters high, which are cold volcanism. Volcanoes are created by gases rising from a depth of about 3,000 meters through layers of clay and water. On the earth’s surface, the mud dries and forms volcano-like structures.

Image: January 2020

Fishermen on the Danube … in the background the port of Brailia. In foreground the Danube, near the Danube Delta and much wider and bigger than we know it in Germany.

These photos were taken yesterday and the evening before in Constanta on the Black Sea. They are breathtaking images that convey a perfect evening atmosphere and make the longing for this place rekindle.

We would like to thank photographer Marius Nistor for his permission to use these wonderful images.

The seat of Bucharest’s municipal administration, the City Hall, was built between 1906 and 1910. It is the former palace of the Ministry of Public Works and has been on the list of historical monuments since 2004.

Thanks to the City of Bucharest for permission to use the photo. Find out more …

The villages of Măguri-Răcătău, Mărișel, Măguri and the Tarnița reservoir in the district of Cluj-Napoca give us an insight into the atmospheric autumn in Romania. The lake has a surface area of 215 ha, a length of almost 9 km, a maximum water depth of 70 meters and is a popular destination for tourists and residents of Cluj-Napoca.

Thanks to Mrs Farkas Ildiko for her permission to use these wonderful images.

Cocoșu Monastery is located between Galati / Braila and Tulcea (city in the Danube Delta), at the foot of the hills “Dealul Cocoșului”. It was founded in the second half of the 17th century, the church was demolished and rebuilt in 1910. The monastery includes a monastery, a series of monastic apartments, a bell tower, a chapel and a church dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Once you are in the area, it is definitely worth a visit.

Fall is coming and the days are getting cooler, go to the zoo quickly and enjoy the sunshine and warmth.

Images of the city of Iasi in north-eastern Romania.

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

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

Cuca is 40 km north of Galati, in south-eastern Romania. There are two churches here, a larger one (in the middle of the picture) and a smaller one (on the right in the picture), which are used differently depending on the occasion.

Image: August 2019

Iași, located in the northeast of Romania, is a city with an ancient history. As the former capital of Moldavia, Iași is now one of the largest cities in Romania, characterized by an international airport and over 25,000 students from various faculties.

Well worth a visit by plane, a trip by car from Germany should be reserved more for those who love to drive. From Timișoara (near the Hungarian border) it’s another 10 to 12 hours by car, from Sibiu on country roads only.

Photos: March 2018

Peles Castle was built in 1874 and is located near Sinaia in Prahova county, about 50 km from Brasov (Kronstadt).

It is one of the most beautiful castles Romania has and has been open to visitors since 1993.

Images: May 2018

Pictures with the Danube, Dubova Bay and Mraconia Monastery in the background. One of the most famous hiking trails in the Danube Gorge starts here: from Dort Dubova to the Ciucarul Mare (Great Sugar) Peak.

Difficulty: Easy
Round-trip time: about 2 hours
Marking: yellow triangles
Starting point: exit from Dobova village towards Svinita

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

The city of Oradea (German: Großwardein) is the county seat of Bihor county in northwestern Romania.

The city was first mentioned in 1080 as a Roman Catholic diocese (written in 1113) and belonged to the Kingdom of Hungary. After World War I, Oradea went to Greater Romania and later back to Hungary. The city has been part of Romania since October.

Thank you Bogdan Popa Photography for permission to use these images (fall 2021).

The Clock Tower is Sighișoara’s landmark and … a wonderful viewing platform over Sighișoara. Access is possible daily from 9:00 a.m. (weekends from 10:00 a.m.) until 6:00 p.m. Including the museum, admission costs 16 lei (about €3.40) for adults and just under €1 per child.

The tower was built in the second half of the 14th century as a defensive structure for the main gate of the castle and as a council seat (until the end of 1656). The clock tower had its present appearance at the end of the 17th century, when on April 30, 1676 a devastating fire in the lower town also attacked the tower. The clock tower with weather tap has a total height of about 64 meters. The wall thickness is 2.4 meters on the ground floor, the masonry height is 39.5 meters (from 1804), the tower has five floors. On the top floor, the tower is surrounded by an open wooden gallery, which also served as a fire clock and a view of the surrounding area.

Images: beginning of August 2021

Sarmizegetusa Regia is located in the Broos Mountains, near the Romanian town of Orăștie, in the Hunedoara county (Transylvania) in the area of the municipality of Orăștioara de Sus. The rich deposits of copper, gold and iron in Hunedoara county have promoted intense trade and lively cultural exchange since Neolithic settlement. Archaeological finds from the Bronze Age testify to links between the cultures of Lusatia in the north, the Greeks in the south, the Urnfield culture in the west and the Black Sea.

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

În partea de est a orașului, pe Podișul Cornești, grădina zoologică este situată la 488 de metri deasupra Mării Negre și la 197 de metri deasupra orașului.

Pădurea de stejar și carpen „Padurea Mare” oferă condiții ideale pentru o grădină zoologică. Este un parc de animale foarte frumos cu multe specii de animale și zone/incinte spațioase pentru animale. O vizită merită pentru întreaga familie.

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

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

Pictures (Mid-June 2022) of the Corund river in Harghita county.

The river Corund is about 23 km long. It flows into the larger river Târnava Mica in the town of Praid as a left tributary.

We thank the photographer of the pictures, Mr. Thorsten Wisnewski, for sending these pictures.
It is 4th generation operated and has survived the two world wars and the communist system. The mill system is made of two special millstones, which were supplied by Lyon in France. The mill can grind both wheat and corn.

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

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

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

Perișani is a commune in the historical region Muntenia, in the northeastern part of Vălcea county. It consists of eight villages: Baiasu, Mlaceni, Perisani, Podeni, Poiana, Pripoare, Spinu and Surdoiu.

Thanks to the photographer Mrs. Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these beautiful images (mid-October 2022).

Pictures of the botanical garden “I Giardini di Zoe” from early June 2022.

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

Thanks Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

Lake Ochiul Beiului 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 Stiria (in the east-west or 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 permanently supplied with water from a spring.

Thanks Ochiu Bei for permission to use these beautiful images.

Lake Retezat / Lake Bucura is the deepest glacial lake in Romania and is located in Hunedoara county, in the south-western part of the Retezat Mountains at an altitude of 2,040 meters. It has an area of up to 10 ha (1 ha = 10,000 m2) and a depth of up to almost 30 meters.

Thanks to Go Hunedoara (Images: Carmen Paraschiv) for permission to use these images.

On the road from Galati to Tecuci is the Tudor Vladimirescu Monastery in southeastern Romania.

Images: mid-November 2019

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

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

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

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

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

Images: 04.09.2021, almost blue sky at ca. 32 degrees

In northeastern Romania, near the Ukrainian border, lies the village of Paltinu (formerly Rusi pe Boul or Boului Valley, in German Ruspeboul, Ochsenthal) which is part of the commune of Vatra Moldoviței in Suceava county, historically the Bucovina region well, it is.

The population belongs predominantly to the Hutu ethnic group. The Hutu, or Hutus are an ethnic subgroup living in Bucovina, Maramureș, Transcarpatia and Pocutia. In Romanian, the Hutuls call the area where they live the Hutulsina, which means as much as “the land of the Hututor”.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: @gabimarian ) for permission to use this beautiful photo (October 2022).

A beautiful picture of the church of Sucevița Monastery (built 1582-1584), which is located in Sucevița, Suceava County, in northern Romania.

This Romanian Orthodox Church, located within the monastery walls and dedicated to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, is one of the eight Moldovan monasteries inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in August 2010.

Image source: Destinatia Anului
Photo: ninatrisciuc

On the way from the town of Sinaia (Prahova county) to Peles Castle. Beautiful pictures of a beautiful fall.

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

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

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

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

Lake Știol is a glacial lake in the Rodnei Mountains (Romanian: Rodna Mountains National Park, part of a mountain group of the Eastern Carpathians) at an altitude of 1,800 meters, at the foot of the Gârgălău peak in Maramureș county.

The lake can be reached by chairlift from the Borșa tourist center, the trip takes 17 minutes. Lake Știol is a glacial lake, which was created by global warming and the subsequent melting of the last glaciers in Romania. The water was captured in deep mountain valleys, and the lake is living proof of the glaciers that existed in Romania thousands of years ago.

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Again we go all over Romania with beautiful pictures. And it turns out the planned 3-5 year vacation isn’t enough… there’s so much more to see.

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

A small selection of the most popular images brought together again. It is beautiful all over Romania and not only these places are worth visiting.

In conclusion, vacation destinations for the next 3-5 years are assured.

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Porumbacu de Jos is a municipality in Sibiu county (German: Hermannstadt) in the Transylvania region of Romania.

The place is located halfway between Făgăraș (German: Fogarasch or Fugreschmarkt) and Sibiu and is also known by the German names Unterforrembach and Unterporumbach.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Image: @ george.mihaiescu) for permission to use this image.

The “Metropolitan Cathedral” is located in the city of Iasi in northeastern Romania and is the seat of the Romanian Orthodox Archbishop of Iasi and the Metropolitan of Moldova and Bucovina. It is the largest historic Orthodox church in Romania and is dedicated to St. Parascheva, the representation of Jesus and St. George.

St. Parascheva, also known as Paraschiva, is a Romanian martyr who is venerated in the Romanian Orthodox Church and is the patron saint of the Moldavian region of Romania. Her feast day is October 14, the anniversary of her death in the 11th century. Her relics were brought to Iasi in 1641 and have been in the Metropolitan Cathedral since 1889.

On the anniversary of her death (and a few days before) 10,000 and more believers from all over Romania and other countries make a pilgrimage to Iasi to honor the day, to pray, and to ask for redemption and support.

Photos: 09. October 2021

The Transfăgărășan is a mountain road in Romania. After Transaplina it is the highest national road in Romania.

The road connects the Argeș Valley in Wallachia Mare with the Olt Valley in Transylvania, crossing the Făgăraș Mountains – a mountain group in the Transylvanian Alps (part of the Carpathians). Construction of the road officially started in 1970 and was inaugurated in the fall of 1974

The Transfăgărășan road is the starting point for hiking to the peaks of the Făgăraș Mountains. On the southern edge of the road, about 200 meters above the road, near the hydroelectric power plant of the Vidraru Dam, are the ruins of Poenari Castle.

Thanks to Mrs. Ildiko Farkas for permission to use these beautiful pictures.
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Putnei waterfall in the Putna-Vrancea natural park, about 20 km from Focșani, and Gradina Botanica (botanical garden) in Galati, both exactly three years ago.

Images: Early November 2018

In Hunedoara county in western Romania.

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Bran Castle was originally a defensive military fortress built on a cliff and had a rectangular floor break.

Many structural changes have been made over the years including the south tower, built in 1622 to plans by Gabriel Bethlen, the rectangular east tower and between 1883 and 1886 the roof was covered and goat-roofed.

… and is said to have been the castle of Count Dracula of Transylvania… and thus attracts 100,000 tourists every year!

Thank you Castelul Bran for allowing us to use this image.

Caraiman Peak is a 2384 m high peak in the Bucegi Mountains in the Southern Carpathians of Romania.

In the eastern mountain massif of the Transylvanian Alps, the peak is one of the highest known thanks to the Cross of Heroes monument, below whose summit is the small town of Bușteni, Prahova county.

Photos: 22.05.2021

Even in winter (here a picture 2021 / 2022) Hunedoara Castle (also Hunedoara Castle, in German Burg Eisenmarkt, in Hungarian Vajdahunyadi var) is always worth a visit.

It was built as a rock castle on the remains of a 14th-century fortification southwest of Hunedoara.

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

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

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

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

The Bucegi Mountains (German: Butschetsch Gebirge) are located south of the city of Brasov (Kronstadt) on the eastern edge of the Southern Carpathians in Romania.

It stretches in a horseshoe shape southeast of Bran (Törzburg). The highest peak of this mountain range is the 2,507-meter-high Omu peak.

Thanks to Ligia Ogrutan for allowing us to use this beautiful photo.

Toaca is the second highest mountain in the Ceahlau massif/mountains of the Neamt district at 1,904 meters.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: @valentyn_i) for permission to use this lovely photo (Winter 2021/22).

Life-size dinosaurs animated and brought to life. A cave in stone time, a small volcano of its own and lots of dinosaur history awaits visitors in the Dinopark (Dino Parc Râșnov) in Brasov county.

In addition to countless dinosaurs, there’s plenty on offer, just for the little ones and the “little ones”. Paint your own dinosaur, sit on a dinosaur train or use the spacious playground. It’s a great trip to the dinopark with the whole family.

Images: early January 2022

Prislop Pass is a mountain pass in the Eastern Carpathians of Romania near the border with Ukraine, at an altitude of 1,416 meters.

Pictured: Prislop Monastery

Thanks to photographer Catalin Urdoi (@urdoi. catalin) for permission to use this photo.

The village of Bârsana (old spelling 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 on the southeastern outskirts was first mentioned in 1390, but was abandoned and demolished around 1800. The buildings on the site today were rebuilt at a later date in wooden construction. Today there is a convent of Romanian Orthodox nuns there.

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The village/community of Bârsana (old spelling Bîrsana) is located in the Maramureș district. Situated in a breathtaking landscape, Bârsana has tourist attractions such as the wooden church “The Entry of the Mother of God into the Church” in the center of the town.

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

Thanks to Mariana Nistor for providing this image via Pixabay.

Cheile Glodului sunt o rezervație naturală din județul Alba, pe teritoriul administrativ al Municipiului Almașu Mare.

Mulțumim Go Hunedoara (Fotografii: Sanda Bucinschi) pentru permisiunea de a folosi aceste imagini.

The monastery “St. John James St. John James the Thzevit” in the Băiașului valley, Racovița municipality is surrounded by wooded mountains.

From the main gate, a flower-paved road leading to the monastery reveals the monastery church to the visitor. They are surrounded by monastic dwellings built like a fortress, similar to the walls of monasteries in northern Moldavia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vama is a small commune in Suceava county in northeastern Romania.

It stretches between the two rivers Moldova and Moldovița and lies at the entrance to the Eastern Carpathians and Transylvania.

Thanks to photographer Sorin Onișor for permission to use these images.

The town of Toplița (in Hungarian Maroshévíz, in German Töplitz) is located in Harghita county in Transylvania.

The pictures show St. Elijah’s Monastery, or Toplița Monastery, which was founded in 1928 by Dr. Miron Cristea, the first Patriarch of Romania. Inside the monastery there is a museum including icons on wood and glass and a parish library with thousands of volumes.

In ancient times, this was probably the site of the Dacian settlement of Sangidava (after Ptolemy). The town of Toplița was first mentioned in writing in 1658 and belonged at that time to the Principality of Transylvania and from the end of the 17th century to the Habsburg Monarchy.

After World War I, the town became part of Romania. Following the Second Vienna Arbitration in 1940, it belonged again to Hungary for four years and since 1944 back to Romania.

Image source: Destinatia Anului & Vizitați Toplița

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

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

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

The city of Resita (German: Reschitz; Hungarian: Resicabánya) is the county seat of the county of Caras-Severin and is located in the historic Banat region in western Romania.

Thanks Banatul Montan for permission to use this image.

Brasov seen again from the top of Tampa Peak… but with a bit more zoom and a look at the details.

City Hall with fountain, the Black Church, the White Tower, the Black Tower (about 200 meters to the left of the White Tower), the Annunciation Church, St. Parascheva Church with the Schei Cemetery, the Olimpia Brasov Sports Center (sports center and ice rink in winter) and many, many more…

Not to be missed in Brasov is the climb (hike, approx. 1h 30 min) to Tampa Peak at 960 meters.

Right next to the inscription BRASOV there is a wonderful view over the city and the surrounding region.

If you wish, you can of course also take the cable car, but in addition to the cost you have to put up with sometimes very long waiting times (on weekends).

Carul cu Bere is a famous brewery in Bucharest that opened in 1879.

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

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

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

The Orizont hotel complex in Brasov district is the ideal place to explore the beautiful Prahova Valley mountains in the fall and/or excursions in the surroundings to Peles Castle in Sinaia, Bran Castle (Törzburg), Rasnov Castle with Dinopark or otherwise to go to Brasov…

… but also to enjoy winter soon with all its various offers around Predeal ⛷

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

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

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

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

Image credit: Destinatia Anului

Wonderful pictures of the center / Old Town of Romania’s capital, Bucharest.

Thanks to Mr. Maik Lanckrock (instagram.com/travantime) for permission to use these images from early August 2022.

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

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

Thanks to Mr. Maik Lanckrock (instagram.com/travantime) for permission to use these images will be used from the beginning of August 2022.

At an altitude of 1,720 meters is located in the Malaiesti valley, in the Bucegi Mountains, the Malaiesti hut.

The Bucegi Mountains lie south of the city of Brasov (Kronstadt) on the eastern edge of the Southern Carpathians in Romania. It extends in a horseshoe shape southeast of Bran (Törzburg). The highest peak of the mountain is Omu.

The French cabana, comes from the Latin word “cala” meaning “protected place”.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: @alina_popescu76 ) for permission to use this image.

A wonderful photo of Peles Castle, which is located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of the town of Sinaia, in Prahova county.

The castle was built between 1873 and 1883 by order of King Carol I of Romania.

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

Săvârșin (in Hungarian: Soborsin, in German: Soborschin) is located in Arad county, on the border between the historical regions of Banat and Crișana.

It is one of the most beautiful places in the Mures Valley (the valley through which the Mures River flows, German name Mieresch). Visitors can visit the car museum, a souvenir shop and a tearoom serving coffee, tea, fruit juice and local pastries. Also in Săvârșin is the Eugen Popa Museum, unique in Romania, with a collection of paintings and objects the artist brought back from his travels in China.

Image: Destinatia Anului

Vulcan Pass is a mountain pass in Hunedoara county in the Jiului Valley. The nearby town of Vulcan is named after the pass.

Thanks Go Hunedoara (photo: Marina Szekely) for permission to use this image.

Wonderful photos that were taken on Mount Caraiman in the Bucegi Mountains at the halfway point between 2017 and 2018. On the valley you can see lights from Busteni, Sinaia and Brasov.

Thanks to the photographer Cristian Laurentiu for the permission to use these wonderful pictures, it is always a breathtakingly beautiful sight.

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

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

Red Lake is a natural dam in Harghita county, northeastern Romania.

It is located in the HăŃșmaș Mountains on the upper course of the Bicaz River and at the foot of the HăŃșmașul Mare peak near Cheile Bicazului, about 25 kilometers from Gheorgheni and about 30 kilometers from Bicaz (Neamt County).

Photos (AP), mid-July 2022

Pelisor Castle is located about 300 meters from its “big brother”, Peles Castle in Prahova County.

The castle was built in the cabana style by King Carol I between 1899 and 1902 for the future King Ferdinand I and Queen Maria of Romania by architect Karel Liman.

Images: Early May 2022

The small town of Bicaz is located in Neamț county on the eastern edge of the Ceahlău Mountains, which is part of the Eastern Carpathians.

Through the deep-cut gorge of the 10-kilometer-long Bicazului Gorges, whose rock faces sometimes rise more than 100 meters vertically, a pass road leads in a southwesterly direction to the Red Lake, about 30 kilometers away.

Photos: August 2021

Vâlcan mountain pass is located in Hunedoara county in the Jiului Valley. It is situated on a plain in the western group of the Southern Carpathians, in the eastern part of the Vâlcan Mountains at an altitude of 1,621 meters. The nearby town of Vulcan (population about 25,000) is named after this pass. The highest peak in this range is Vâlcan Peak at 1,946 meters.

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Moskovits Palace in Oradea is a project of architect Rimanoczy Kalman from 1905.

It is a two-story building with many ornate plant motifs and one of the most beautiful examples of the Secession style (a variant of the youth style that developed predominantly in Austria) of this time.

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

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

Turda Salt Mine, Cluj county
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Praid Salina, Harghita county
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Salina Slanic, Prahova county
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October changes colors almost daily in Cozia National Park, in the north-eastern part of Valcea county.

Thanks Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea (Photos: În drumeție) for permission to use these images.

Fall is on the move in the Parâng Mountains and at higher altitudes the first snow is already falling.

Images from the Parâng mountain range, which lies in Hunedoara and Gorj counties.

Thanks Go Hunedoara (Photos: Viezuran Sinela) for permission to use these images.

Beautiful pictures from the Parâng mountain range, which is located in the Hunedoara and Gorj districts.

Thanks Go Hunedoara (Photos: Viezuran Sinela) for permission to use these images.

Jgheaburi Hermitage (in the village of Piscul Mare, Valcea County) was built on a land with two wooden churches.

One church (Radu Negru) was built around 1300, the second church around 1600 and restored in 1640. In 1827, one of the churches as it is today was rebuilt in stone and brick.

This church is also visited for its sulphurous water springs, which have beneficial effects on the body. The name of the hermitage “La Jgheaburi” was given by the locals on the basis of these springs.

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

Central Park is a large public city park in the center of Cluj-Napoca.

It was founded in the 19th century and is located on the south bank of the river Someșul Micul. The park now hosts the University of Art and Design and the Faculty of Chemistry of Babeș Bolyai University.

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

The 7th edition of the Delta Kayak Race and the 2nd edition of the Cristian Baciucu Cup will take place in the Danube Delta from October 13 to October 16, 2022.

Organizer / More info: Ulise Galu (facebook.com/ulise.galu)

There are still places available in October! Fall is here in Transylvania. Colorful trees, fresh air and the forest is filled with the scent of mushrooms.

The first snowflakes are already falling at higher altitudes, it is perhaps the most beautiful season to experience the Carpathians in the saddle.

Information and more:
https://hipparionromania.com/

The small town of Rădăuți is located in Suceava county, in the historical region of Bucovina in northeastern Romania.

Thanks to photographer Cătălin Urdoi (facebook.com/urdoi.catalin) for permission to use this image (10/05/2022).

Enjoy your stay at the Green Village 4* resort in the Danube Delta at a special price of 39 euro/person/night (double room with breakfast).

Offer valid from October 01 to October 31, 2022

Find out more: Green Village Resort

Historical documents show that the ancestors of today’s horse population in the Danube delta came there 300 to 400 years ago through the Tatars, made it their home and became increasingly wild.

In the north-eastern delta (Tulcea county), between the arms of the Chilia and Sulina rivers, is the Letea Forest (in Romanian: Letea Forest), which covers an area of more than 5,000 hectares (50,000,000 m2). It is the northernmost subtropical forest in Europe, the oldest nature reserve in Romania and the habitat of these horses.

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

Visit Sibiu Christmas Fair and experience Transylvania in a few wonderful days.

Book your full offer now for a trip from November 26 – November 30, 2022 (4 nights), December 3 – December 6, 2022 (3 nights) or December 10 – December 13, 2022 (3 nights).

More information and booking:
https://www.heide-reisen.de/wellness-târg-de-craciun…/

Photos: Christmas Fair 2021 / earlier

A wonderful sight, Curtea de Argeș Cathedral (built in 1517) is a Romanian Orthodox cathedral in Curtea de Argeș, Argeș county in the central-eastern part of Romania.

It is located on the grounds of the Curtea de Argeș Monastery and is dedicated to the Adoration of the Assumption (Adormirii Adormiirea Maica Maicii Domnului), the Mother of God. The cathedral is clad in light gray limestone. The interior is brick, plastered and decorated with frescoes.

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

Piatra Neamț is located in northeastern Romania and is the capital of Neamț County.

The city was founded in the late 14th century and developed into a renowned center of arts, crafts and business after the establishment of a royal court by Stephen the Great, Prince of Moldavia (1433-1504).

The nearby town of Târgu Neamț was the center of a colony of German-speaking settlers in the Middle Ages. The name ‘Neamț’ is an old Romanian word for ‘German’.

Just outside Cluj-Napoca, in north-western Romania, lies the Hoia Baciu forest area.

It is one of the most visited forests in the world, also known as Romania’s Bermuda Triangle. Why? Over the decades, there have been thousands of reports of paranormal activity, the beginnings of cell phone malfunctions, sightings of glowing orbs and ghosts, disappearances of animals, people and more…

Hoia Baciu Forest takes its name from a shepherd in the region who disappeared into the forest with his flock of sheep. One story tells of a five-year-old girl who went into the forest and came back five years later wearing the same clothes and not looking a day older. Many other stories revolve around a meadow where nothing grows, even though scientists have examined the soil and found that everything is fine. The forest is a fascinating and unique place to visit or hike.

And whether you’re in search of the supernatural… or just an interesting hike, this forest is worth a visit.

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

The town of Târgu Mures (German: Neumarkt am Mieresch) was first mentioned in a document in 1300 and is located on the Mures River (German: Mieresch, Hungarian: Maros) in the Transylvania region of Romania. It is the capital of Mures county.

The area is characterized by mountains and forests. In addition to some lakes, streams and rivers such as the Mures, there are also underground waters. The temperate continental climate creates large seasonal temperature fluctuations with hot, dry summers and cold winters.

Photo: early July 2020.

Trascăului Fortress, also called Colțești Fortress, is located west of the village of Colțești and about 5 km south-west of Rimetea (Iron Castle) in Alba County. It was built around 1296 by the voivode (title of military commander or Slavic ruler) Thorotzkay of Trascău as a habitable fortress and refuge.

In 1713 it was conquered and ‘destroyed’ by the Austrian House of Habsburg. Centuries have passed since this devastation, but some of the walls and two standing towers are well-preserved and provide a wonderful backdrop to the unique landscape of Transylvania.

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

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

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

Thanks Castelul Bran for allowing us to use these images.

These photos were taken in the municipality of Holbav (German Holbach) in the county of Brasov (Transylvania region). There are atmospheric images that invite you to linger, but also to take extended hikes.

Thanks to Mrs. Ligia Ogrutan ( https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010477394657 ) for permission to use these impressive images.

Bucovina is a historical landscape in the border area between Central, Southeast and Eastern Europe. The southern half belongs to Romania and is part of Suceava county.

Thanks to photographer Cătălin Urdoi (facebook.com/urdoi.catalin) for permission to use these images (10/01/2022).

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

Interested? From April to October… find out more at https://www.outnwild.com

Image: October 01, 2022, temperature: 28 degrees

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

The highest mountain is Peleaga with a height of 2,509 meters.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photo @radu.nita) for permission to use this image.

Măgura is a village in the county of Brasov (Kronstadt) and part of the municipality of Moieciu in Transylvania.

It is located in the eastern part of the Piatra Craiului Mountains, about six kilometers west of Bran Castle.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photo @radu.nita) for allowing the use of images.

A beautiful picture of Timișoara (in German Temeswar or Temeschburg), the fourth largest city (after Bucharest, Iași and Cluj Napoca) in western Romania.

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

Image source: Destinatia Anului

A few kilometers from the region of Letea, known for its wild horses, is the town of Sulina, right at the mouth of the Danube and the Black Sea.

Thanks to Călin Ene (https://www.outnwild.com/ , German and English-speaking provider for trips (kayaking) in the Danube Delta) from Sulina for this wonderful video.

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The city of Suceava (German: Suczawa) is the capital of Suceava County in northern Romania.

It is located in the southern half of Bucovina, northwest of the historic region of Moldavia on the river of the same name.

Image credit: Destinatia Anului

Still up to 30 degrees at the end of September, despite it all, there are only a few (two locals and three Swiss) at the sea to swim.

Sulina offers a beach that’s up to 40km long, where everyone can still find their own, unspoiled spot. Fine sand and 1,000 seashells… in summer the ideal place to relax, sunbathe and meee(h)r

Photos from 30.09.2022

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

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

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

People of the Danube Delta. Besides the many resorts, tourist offers, excursions and much more, there are also… the people who have lived in the Danube Delta for decades/centuries and have a say in the charm and flair of the Danube Delta. as well as the wonderful flora and fauna of this region.

Find out more about tours / excursions in Donaudelta:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/…/de-vizitat…/

Thanks to photographer Sorin Onisor (https://www.facebook.com/sorinonisor) for allowing us to use this image.

Sulina at the mouth of the Danube is a wonderful town… where you can relax and at the same time be charmed in many ways.

Photos from 28.09.2022

The town of Sulina is actually an island because it is surrounded by a canal. The inhabitants therefore like to talk about people from the mainland (mainland), even though they are separated from the mainland by a channel (up to 20 meters wide).

The Black Sea can be reached both by road and by Danube. You must experience both, as it is an unforgettable experience.

Pictures from September 28-30, 2022

About five kilometers long is the waterfront promenade of Sulina. It starts at Mila 2 and besides the typical blue and green houses, the path is dotted with new buildings (mostly hotels and accommodation) until you reach the old town center.

You can also meet horses right in town, which are nobody’s and roam freely at will. There are few cars (because they have to be brought to Sulina by boat), the clocks are slower here… and that’s a good thing!

To get to Sulina you drive about 1 hour 20 minutes with a small boat (max 12 persons, up to 80 km !! fast) from Tulcea. This trip must be experienced once

Photos from 09/28/2022 to 09/30/2022

Castelu Reginei Maria in Feldioara (the Romanian name for Marienburg) is a medieval castle of the Teutonic Order in the Transylvanian region of Brasov County.

Besides the castle itself, it offers a wonderful view of the surrounding area and the mountains of Brasov (German name: Kronstadt).

It lies about 20 kilometers from Brasov on the road to Sighisoara (German: Schäßburg) and was built on a hill (almost 500 meters above sea level).

Pictures: early August 2021