The city of Arad was first mentioned in 1078 and has a rich cultural and historical heritage with architectural styles from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.

In addition to a wide range of cultural events throughout 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 (Art Nouveau) styles in and around Arad.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025).

Dense and untouched forests, narrow gorges and steep valleys, caves, hundreds of kilometers of marked trails, churches, waterfalls, tradition & local specialties, and so much more.

When you see the first picture, you might think it’s Bavaria… or Austria!? But it’s Romania! It’s the Padurea Craiului (Forest of Rocks) in the Apuseni Mountains*.

*The Apuseni Mountains are a mountain formation in western Romania. They reach peak heights of 1,100 to 1,800 meters and form the northern section of the Western Romanian Carpathians.

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The city of Arad was first mentioned in 1078 and has a rich cultural and historical heritage with architectural styles from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.

In addition to a wide range of cultural events throughout 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 (Art Nouveau) styles in and around Arad.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025).

Wonderful autumn impressions by photographer Sorin Onisor from this and past years.

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We thank Sorin Onisor for granting permission to use these pictures. Thank you

Beautiful in every season, by day and by night … Hermannstadt / Sibiu / Nagyszeben in Transylvania.

The old town and the city’s fortification walls were built by Saxon settlers (the Transylvanian Saxons) in the 12th and 13th centuries and are still preserved today in many of their original features.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025).

If you are in the city, visit Pardon Cafe Bar & Restaurant in the heart of Sibiu / Hermannstadt (Strada Cetății 14), just about 150 meters southeast of the Great Square / Ring (Piata Mare).

Pardon Cafe Bar & Restaurant | https://pardoncafesibiu.ro

The restaurant offers a wide selection of European, Romanian and local dishes from the region. It’s well worth a visit

„The bridge of lies” is one of the most famous landmarks of Sibiu. Built in 1859 * in Friedrichshütte in Hesse, here was built the first cast iron bridge in Romania (and the second in Europe).

There are many legends about names, but because it was also the first bridge that did not stand on the pillars, it was called „ Liegebrücke ”… and the word „ Lügenbrücke ”’ then it wasn’t that far …

On the way from Sibiu to Brașov lies the town of Făgăraș. At the end of the 12th century the town’s fortress was only a wooden fortification, which was expanded into a stone fortress in the 14th century.

The fortress houses a museum, which—like the fortress itself—can be visited. Directly next to the fortress is the cathedral / church Sfantul Ioan Botezatorul.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025).

A beautiful sunset in the town of Tulcea in the Danube Delta, yesterday evening.

We thank Mr. Florian Van der Bellen for this picture (end of September 2025). Thank you, Florian

We were there last June and it’s beautiful Not crowded, yet lively, with countless places you want/should see and wonderful spots to relax, linger… enjoy.

It’s a 2-minute walk from the hotel, parking is available everywhere, and the temperatures were perfect: around 30°C during the day and 18–22°C at night. We can recommend Sighisoara / Schässburg 1,000%

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It is located on the left bank of the Olt River, almost exactly halfway between the towns of Sibiu and Făgăraș, and today serves as an Evangelical Lutheran church.

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

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025).

The Turda Salt Mine is a true museum of the history of salt mining.

It is located in the town of Turda, which is situated in Cluj County. The temperature in the salt mine remains constant at 10–12 °C. It is one of the oldest and best-known salt mines in Transylvania / Romania.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025). Thank you for these

Only one (1) week left On Saturday/Sunday, October 4 and 5, 2025, the autumn edition of the Slow Food Festival in Berca (Buzau County) is happening again.

Delicious regional specialties, fresh local products, slow & street food, live cooking, children’s programs, live music — and now open until 21:00 for the perfect evening

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

Pictures from the last event in June 2025.

Beautiful pictures of Deva Fortress by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025)

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“The Home of Dracula”, even though he never lived there and his “flesh-and-blood” prototype, Vlad III Țepeș Drăculea, probably was never there.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025). In any case, the castle is definitely worth a visit

Harman Municipality (in German: Honigberg) is located in the historic region of Burzenland, approx. 12 kilometers northeast of the city of Brașov (Kronstadt).

Hungarian King Andrew II. In 1211, Burzenland granted the Teutonic Knights, who settled there, built castles, brought German settlers to the country, and founded villages such as Honigberg. After clashes with the king, the order was expelled from Burzenland in 1225, but German settlements remained.

“Bunicii” for grandparents, and “bunica” for grandmother (Oma). In Romania, family has a much higher importance than in Germany, and grandmothers, who continue working alongside their families even into old age, have been and still are the backbone of many families.

A hard life, yet always there for everyone – this defines the daily reality of these women. And… they are and will remain the best cooks in the whole country, and we can confirm this from our own experience.

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

Autumn sets in, the green fades, and many regions are already preparing for the first snowfall / winter.

Beautiful pictures of the Transfagarasan by Mr. Iercosan Marian from two days ago, September 24, 2025.

Pictures from the day before yesterday of the medieval hilltop fortress / Poenari Fortress. Today it is only partially preserved and is located in Arges County, in Greater Wallachia.

At the beginning of the 13th century, the rulers of Wallachia built the fortress. The legendary founder of Wallachia, Prince Rudolf Bessaraba the Black (Romanian: Radu Negru Vodă), is mentioned as the builder.

In the 15th century, Vlad III recognized the strategic importance of this hilltop fortress and ordered its repair and reinforcement using forced labor. He also made it one of his most important fortresses. In June 1462, Vlad III Drăculea fled from Tatars and Turks under Sultan Mehmed II to the fortress but managed to escape his enemies, who discovered his remote hideout and bombarded it from the neighboring mountain, through a war stratagem. Until 1529, the fortress remained a stronghold for Wallachian and Transylvanian princes.

We thank Mr. Iercosan Marian for sending these beautiful pictures from September 24, 2025.

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Today, starting at 5:00 PM, the kitchen will be open with delicious Bavarian specialties such as Weisswurst, Semmelknödel, Kaiserschmarren, and more at the OKTOBERKULT festival at Hotel Caro (Sector 2).

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The festival runs until and including Sunday, September 28.

Between August and October, church festivals are held in many former German villages of the Banat (in western Romania).

On October 19 last year, the Evangelical community of Liebling celebrated its festival (pictures). On such occasions, the beautiful traditional costumes of the Banat Swabians are worn.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (photos from October 19, 2024) and the informative text accompanying them.

It’s not just gingerbread already available at the discount stores — anyone wanting to visit one (or more) of the beautiful Christmas markets in Romania should start planning now.

Always up-to-date information on all Christmas markets:
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/uir/weihnachtsmaerkte-in-rumaenien/

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Our visit in July 2025 took us to Schwabenland — more precisely, to the Swabian restaurant Schwabenland in the village of Charlotenburg (the only round village in Romania), in the historical region of Banat, Timis County.

Delicious Swabian specialties (cheese spätzle, Maultaschen soup, …) in a wonderful, peaceful atmosphere — just perfect

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In addition to a guest garden with a Playground, the restaurant also has a small museum showcasing the past and present of the Swabians from the Banat — the homeland of the Banat Swabians in Romania.

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

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

Recent pictures from Viscri (Thank you, Roland) from yesterday (September 23, 2025), a village in Brasov County, Transylvania.

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It is located northwest of Rupea and southeast of Sighisoara. Between the 18th and 20th centuries, the village had about 700 inhabitants, who were mostly Transylvanian Saxons.

Recent pictures from Viscri (Thank you, Roland) from yesterday (September 23, 2025), a village in Brasov County, Transylvania.

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It is located northwest of Rupea and southeast of Sighisoara. Between the 18th and 20th centuries, the village had about 700 inhabitants, who were mostly Transylvanian Saxons.

Beautiful, recent pictures from yesterday (September 23, 2025) from Schässburg / Sighisoara in Mures County, from our dear Roland, who is currently actively exploring the region around the city of Medias.

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Beautiful, recent pictures from yesterday (September 23, 2025) from Schässburg / Sighisoara in Mures County, from our dear Roland, who is currently actively exploring the region around the city of Medias.

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Brateiu, formerly known as Bratei, is the main village of the commune with the same name in Sibiu County.

Pictures: Buildings and the sale of copper items by the local ethnic minority of the Roma community.

The village is located in the valley of the Tarnava Mare River, 5 km from Medias. It was first mentioned in a document from 1283. The German name Pretai and the Romanian name Bratei derive from the Latin word “protodiaconus,” which also influenced the Hungarian name of the village, Barathely (Village of the Monk).

Plan ahead now… On Saturday and Sunday, October 4 and 5, 2025, the autumn edition of the Slow Food Festival in Berca (Buzau County) will take place again.

Delicious regional specialties, fresh local products, slow & street food, live cooking, children’s activities, live music, and now open until 9:00 PM for the perfect evening

The Slow Food Festival is held at Piata Artizanilor (Artisans’ Square) in the town of Berca. Coming over the bridge, once you see the Berca Monastery and reach the town, turn left immediately after the bridge and drive about 200 meters further.

Pictures from the last event in June 2025.

Pictures from Schässburg / Sighisoara in Mures County from Tom and Helga’s Romania tour in September and October 2024.

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Very fresh and many beautiful pictures from the city of Medias (Sibiu County) from our dear Roland on site

We are always happy to receive current pictures and travel reports from all over Romania. If you would like to share them with us (and our readers / followers), please send them as a PM or via WhatsApp (+40 (0)773 947 438), including your name. Thank you!

Very fresh and many beautiful pictures from the city of Medias (Sibiu County) from our dear Roland on site

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

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

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

Pictures: Beginning of September 2023

As always, first and foremost: Bears are wild animals, please NEVER feed them, lure them, or stop / get out of your car. It is extremely dangerous.

Pictures by Mr. Sigi Danner from his trip on and over the Transfagarasan road. Wonderful impressions. Thank you for granting permission to use them.

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

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

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

Images: early September 2023

When, after a long time, you return from the “deep Austria” to Transylvania, to Medias … the first pictures / impressions after arrival

Thank you for the impressions / pictures from yesterday, Sunday afternoon, dear Roland

The Red Lake (Lacul Roșu) is a natural reservoir in the Harghita district of northeastern Romania.

It is located in the Hasmas Mountains, on the upper bank of the Bicaz River and at the foot of Hasmasul Mare Peak, near Bicaz Gorge, about 25 km from Gheorgheni and about 30 km from Bicaz (Neamt district).

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

There are many places worth visiting nearby, such as the Mănăstirea Hurezi (Horezu Monastery).

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

Learn more about the region:
https://discover-valcea.com

Pictures from July 2024 from Hermannstadt (Sibiu), located in the historical region of Transylvania (Siebenbürgen) in the heart of Romania.

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The old town and the fortress walls were built by Saxon settlers (the Transylvanian Saxons) in the 12th and 13th centuries and are still preserved in many of their original forms today.

In early September, cross the new bridge at Braila over the Danube, continue for about 15 km to Macin and continue straight on for about 500 metres after reaching the end of the village.

Then turn left off the main road towards the Monastery of the Spring of Healing (also Macin Monastery) and as soon as you turn left again towards 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 top of Vraju, (probably) the highest point in the mountain range, 335 metres above sea level. A great view of the monastery and the surrounding area towards the Danube Delta, Braila and Galati, including the new bridge over the Danube, rewards the afternoon climb, when it’s still around 28 degrees.

Hike time up/down: 4 hours, with the last 30-45 minutes being rockier and therefore good footwear is a must. The hiking trails are well signposted and easy to follow/find.

Pictures from June of last year from the city of Brasov in Transylvania.

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Cheile Manastirii is a nature reserve located in the west of Transylvania, in Alba County.

It is situated in the central-eastern part of the Trascau Mountains (highest peak: 1,250 meters), on the territory of the communes of Ramet (Valea Manastirii village) and Stremt (Fata Pietrii village).

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We thank Tom & Helga for these beautiful pictures from their Romania tour in September and October 2024. Many thanks!

Pictures from the tour by Tom & Helga. We both met at the SlowFood Festival in Berca in September 2024, became friends, and now… have received nearly 1,000 pictures from the two-month tour (September and October 2024) through Romania. Many thanks

But where to start, anywhere… for example, in the city of Resita in Caras-Severin County, at the city’s open-air locomotive museum. A wonderful travel destination surrounded by greenery and many mountains.

A wonderful journey by bicycle through Romania in the summer of a previous year. The part presented here passes through the counties of Arad, Timiș, and Caraș-Severin.

The route: Nadlac (in the west, border with Hungary) > Arad > Lipova (the bridge, a bit adventurous) > Timisoara (in German Temeswar) > Pischia (in German Bruckenau) > Moravita > Gradinari.

We thank Mr. Franz Bauer for granting permission to use these pictures. In the summer of 2021, he visited almost all of Romania by bicycle, and we have reported and will continue to report on this journey.

The city, designated as the European Capital of Culture in 2023, is located in western Romania. Many nations, cultures, many names, and many stories come together in this city: Timisoara, Temesvár, Temeswar, or Temeschburg.

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Timisoara has much to offer in every season and is always worth a visit

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We thank Sulina fabuloasa for granting permission to use these pictures. Thank you

In 2024, we received a request asking for information about Romania / a trip to Romania in 2025, and … two days ago, some pictures from this trip

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We thank Mrs. Andrea Kufahl for sending these pictures.

In the summer of 2023, we followed the journey of “Schnuff” and his motorcycle friends through Romania, here to the Sinca Veche Monastery.

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

The cave church of Sinca Veche is also known by the names: the Temple of Fulfilled Prayers, the Temple of Destiny, the Cave Monastery, and the Monastery Cave (templul împlinirii rugăciunii, templul ursitelor, mănăstirea rupestră, peștera mănăstire).

Pictures from Mr. Daniel Sippel from last week (end of August 2025), who is currently travelling in / through Romania. Thank you for sending these beautiful photos.

Hunedoara Castle (also known as Hunedoara Fortress, in German Burg Eisenmarkt, in Romanian Castelul Corvinilor or Castelul Huniazilor, in Hungarian Vajdahunyadi vár) is among the most important non‑ecclesiastical buildings in Transylvania.

The stone fortress was built on the remains of a 14th‑century fortification and is located in the southwestern part of the city of Hunedoara (German name: Eisenmarkt) in western Romania.

In July / August 2023, we followed “Schnuff” and his motorcycle friends on their journey through Romania, with wonderful pictures and experiences.

Here the municipality of Bazna (in German Baaßen or Baassen, Transylvanian Saxon Baußen, Hungarian Bazna or Felsobajom) in the district of Sibiu in Transylvania (pictures mid-August 2023).

The Protestant fortified church in Baußen was built in the 14th century and rebuilt in the 16th century. Today, the church and part of the community center are listed buildings.

Pictures from last weekend (and we were also allowed to try how it tastes) from Postolache in the Focsani region. Conclusion: Simply delicious.

Ardei umpluti (in German: stuffed peppers) and our beloved sarmale, but this time all vegetarian, without meat. We had a lot of comments on the Facebook post from two weeks ago asking for a meat-free version. Here it is, and as many people wrote at the time, you can replace the meat and the leaves used to wrap the sarmale in a variety of ways.

PS: Three pictures were taken before cooking. The picture with the two peppers shows them after cooking.

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 deeply cut gorge of the Bicazului Gorge, 10 kilometers long, whose rock faces sometimes rise more than 100 meters vertically, a passage road leads in the southwest direction to the Red Lake, about 30 meters. kilometers away.

The planning has begun, and some Christmas markets have already announced their opening hours. We will keep you updated and provide regular and comprehensive information about the most beautiful Christmas markets in Romania.

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

Christmas Markets in Romania 2025/2026
Craiova | Nov. 15, 2025 – Jan. 5, 2026
Hermannstadt / Sibiu | Nov. 14, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026
Bucharest | Nov. 30, 2025 – Dec. 26, 2025

Further dates for Cluj-Napoca, Timisoara, Oradea, Brasov / Kronstadt, Piatra Neamt, and more will follow shortly.

Pictures: Christmas Market in Sibiu / Hermannstadt from previous years. Thanks to https://heide-reisen.de for these pictures and Christmas Market Timisoara from 2024.

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

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

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

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

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

With a length of approximately five km is the waterfront (promenade on the waterfront) of Sulina. It starts at Mila 2 and next to the typical blue and green houses, the path is dotted with new buildings (mostly hotels and accommodation) until you reach the old city center.

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You can also meet horses right in the city, which do not belong to anyone and roam freely as they please. 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, drive approximately 1 hour 20 minutes with a small boat (max. 12 people, up to 80 km !! fast) from Tulcea. This trip must be experienced only once.

Pictures from Hermannstadt / Sibiu at the end of October 2024, in the evening / at night.

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Always a beautiful city, in every season

Discover Transylvania, the Carpathians, and of course Romania with the German-speaking tour operator Karpaten Outdoor Tours.

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

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

The Cathedral of Curtea de Arges (Manastirea Curtea de Arges, Catedrala Curtea de Arges) is one of the most famous buildings in Romania. It stands on the foundations of a monastery and is located about one and a half kilometers north of the city. It resembles a very large and ornate mausoleum and was built in Byzantine style with Moorish arabesques.

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The church / church fortress is located in the commune of Biertan (in German Birthälm, in Hungarian Berethalom), Sibiu County, in Transylvania.

Biertan is part of the first Saxon settlements and was documented as early as 1398 (other sources: 1402).

Like every Saxon settlement, it stands out with a row of houses arranged around a central square, above which the imposing fortified church rises. Between 1572 and 1867, Biertan was the seat of the Saxon episcopate (the bishop’s seat of the Evangelical Church A.C.), which favored the development of one of the largest peasant communities in Transylvania around this fortified church. It is a medieval and architectural treasure in Romania, definitely worth a visit.

Pictures of the Transalpina from last autumn. Even in the last active months of the year (September / October, until the road closes when the snowfall begins), the so-called “King’s Road” retains its fascinating charm.

We thank Mrs. Ramona Ciuchendea for sending and allowing us to use these pictures.

A small selection of destinations in Romania: Brasov / Kronstadt, Transylvania, Bran Castle / Törzburg, the “Merry Cemetery” of Sapanta, the Old Town of Bucharest, the Bigar Waterfall, and much, much more…

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Kronstadt (Brașov) is worth a visit at any time of the year: spring, summer, autumn, or even winter. Many attractions await, such as the Black Church, a wonderful old town / the heart of Brașov, Mount Tampa with the famous “Brașov” sign, the Poiana Brașov district, and much more.

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We thank Tom & Helga for these beautiful pictures from their Romania tour in September and October 2024. Many thanks!

A small selection of destinations in Romania: Brasov / Kronstadt, Transylvania, Bran Castle / Törzburg, Moldavian monasteries, the Danube Delta, and Cantacuzino Castle, the filming location of the Netflix series “Wednesday.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We wish you good appetite (Bon appetite)

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

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

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

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 22, 2025).

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

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Discover the culinary side of Timisoara and Timis County. The Swabian cuisine of Banat, Hungarian and Serbian cuisine, as well as international and, of course, Romanian cuisine, all have their home here.

https://discover-timisoara.com/gastronomie-fuehrer…/

Explore the diverse culture of this region, accompanied by many, many delicious treats

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

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The building was erected at the end of the 19th century on the site of a boyar’s house, and the exterior walls were decorated with numerous reliefs. The castle is equipped with marble staircases, rosewood furniture, terracotta and porcelain stoves. It has an extensive library and several collections, including medieval weapons and costumes from the 16th century. It can be visited daily and is also available for weddings and events.

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

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

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

A walk through Sector 1 and the Old Town of Bucharest in early September 2021. Many parks, old and new buildings and more invite you to stay.

The capital Bucharest is located in the south center of Romania and is the economic center of the country.

Mocănița – a magical word for any steam locomotive fan across Europe. Locomotives from the past 100 years invite you to rides, excursions, and even dining in restaurant cars.

The charm of old times, which we (in Germany and Austria) had long ago… still alive and experienceable directly in Romania, in Maramures County

Information, schedule, and more:
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/uir/ausflugsziele-sehenswertes-mocanita-und-valea-vaser

PS: There are also narrow-gauge railways in Suceava County, Sibiu County (special rides in spring / summer), and other counties in Romania.

… in Cluj County, in the northwest of Romania.

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We thank Mrs. Anja Steinhoff for granting permission to use these pictures (autumns of previous years).

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

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

Photos: Fairy tale places for body and soul

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

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

The building, dating back to the time of dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, is worth a visit, regardless of whether you like this “architectural style” or not.

Learn more about the travel destination Romania:
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Affordable apartments near the center in Bucharest:
https://apartments-nussbaumer.com

Travel to Bucharest / Transylvania / Romania:
https://drs-reisen.de

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

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

Short history:
The origins of the castle are in a stone house built in 1482 by Láncz László Károlyi with the permission of King Matthias. Due to its strategic position, the fortress was part of the system of fortifications used against the Turks in the seventeenth century, after the expansion of the fortifications in 1661 and 1666.

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

Thanks to Andrea Vaclas for sending these pictures.

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The statue of the Dacian king Decebalus (ca. 86 to 106 AD) is 55 meters high and the largest / highest rock sculpture in Europe.

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It is located on a rock formation in the Almaj Mountains on the banks of the Danube, close to the municipality of Dubova (Mehedinti district) in the Iron Gate Nature Park (Parcul Natural Portile de Fier).

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

Only about 150 meters southeast of the Great Square (Piata Mare), right in the center of Sibiu / Hermannstadt, you will find Pardon Cafe Bar & Restaurant with its beautiful outdoor terrace.

Pardon Cafe Bar & Restaurant | https://pardoncafesibiu.ro

The restaurant offers a wide variety of European, Romanian, and also local dishes of the region.

We thank Mrs. Meli Döring for granting permission to use these pictures (August 2025). Thank you

Enjoy and discover the delicious temptations along the Historic Cafés Route in Transylvania.

The café / confectionery *La Vatra Ardealului* in Brasov (Kronstadt) and the Brukenthal Palace in Avrig invite you to a unique coffee experience, accompanied by many other delights. Visit the Historic Cafés Route in Romania and let yourself be spoiled.

Cafe / Confectionery La Vatra Ardealului, Brasov / Kronstadt, opposite the Black Church, Str. Gheorghe Baritiu 14
>> https://www.facebook.com/lavatraardealului

Brukenthal Palace, Cafe & Restaurant in Avrig / Freck, about 30 km southeast of Sibiu
>> https://brukenthal-palace-avrig.com/unser-historisches-cafe/

KAFUNE coffee bean blends from LA FANTANA, Italy
>> https://lafantana.ro/ro/rezidential/cafea/cafea-boabe

Peles Castle was built between 1873 and 1883 at the initiative of Carol I, the first Romanian king.

It is located about 1.5 km northwest of the town of Sinaia in Prahova County. Just a few steps away (about 300 meters) lies its “little” brother, Pelisor Castle

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The next festival will take place on October 4 and 5 in Berca, Buzau County, at the Artisans’ Square.

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Beautiful pictures, almost like paintings, by photographer Sorin Onisor ( https://sorinonisor.ro ), impressions of a wonderful country.

We thank him for the permission to use these pictures.

Beautiful pictures, almost like paintings, by photographer Sorin Onisor ( https://sorinonisor.ro ), impressions of a wonderful country.

We thank him for the permission to use these pictures.

Visit the palace garden and spend some time at the hotel, restaurant, historic café.

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

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Even if the journey was long, it was worth every kilometer for photographer Catalin Urdoi. Pictures from the Apuseni Mountains, which impressively describe this landscape.

The Apuseni Mountains (Romanian: Muntii Apuseni, Hungarian: Erdelyi-kozephegyseg) is a mountain range in Transylvania, which is part of the western Romanian Carpathians. The highest peak is the Bihor peak at 1,849 meters, and there are also around 400 caves in the Apuseni Mountains.

We thank the photographer Catalin Urdoi ( facebook.com/urdoi.catalin ) for the permission to use these pictures.

Pictures from the Fagaras / Retezat Mountains which inspire hiking / trekking and discussion. Thank you for the many comments on the pictures, we are pleased that our text is read … and in this case … also corrected. Thank you for that.

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Once again, beautiful pictures from Mr. Sebastian Mallach — and where they are from… everyone will recognize immediately. And hats off, Mr. Mallach was always (here in July 2025) traveling by bicycle, something that would definitely be far too exhausting for us

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The annual Wine Festival in Medias (Sibiu County) welcomes its guests from September 19 to 21 at Piata Castelului / Castle Square. Worth a visit

And for those already there, from September 26 to 28 the celebrations continue with an autumn festival / beer festival

Mr. Sebastian Mallach sent us many pictures from his trip to Romania the day before yesterday. He traveled across Transylvania / Romania and, as it seems, all by bicycle

Here is a selection of the pictures; if you recognize the place and feel like it, please feel free to comment. Sometimes it’s not even easy for us. Romania has a multitude of beautiful places to discover, and we wish everyone lots of fun!

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The village of Saschiz (in Saxon: Keist, Kaest, in German: Keisd, in Hungarian: Szaszkezd) is part of the municipality of the same name in the district of Mures in Transylvania.

It is located on the road from Rupea to Sighisoara, approx. 15 km before Schässburg / Sighisoara.

A day in August 2024 in Brasov / Kronstadt, simply beaauuuutiful !!!

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

The Muntele Mic massif is a mountain group from the Retezat-Godeanu mountains, which belongs to the south of the Carpathians.

It is located between the Tarcu Mountains, the Godeanu Mountains and the Retezat Mountains. The highest peak is Mount Peak ( ) Small Mountain with a height of 1802 Mettern. It is a small but popular ski resort in Banat, 130 km from Timișoara. There are six slopes ( 6 ) with different levels of difficulty: Borlova 1, Borlova 2, Valsanu, Nordica, Isai, Felix.

Small Mountain is also popular with summer hiking and easily accessible by car.

We would like to thank Mrs Corinna Haisch Coliev for sending us the pictures / text. We would also like to thank Muntele Mic Online for permission to use the images.

Pictures from these days from Brasov / Kronstadt in Transylvania.

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

We thank Mr. Sebastian Mallach for sending these impressive pictures. Thank you, Sebastian

It is currently held every weekend (until the end of October). The annual Potato Festival takes place at Brukenthal Palace in Avrig (German: Freck), Sibiu County.

In the gardens of Brukenthal Palace, visitors can enjoy potato specialties from around the world, lamb and suckling pig, delicious dishes from the hot oven, as well as vegetables and fruits from Transylvania’s rich harvest.

https://palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro (German, English, Romanian)

Reservations for themed menus, accommodation, or leisure offers at Corabia Piratilor Resort: +40 (0)726 234 417, e-mail office@palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro

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

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

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Mud volcanoes (Roman: Muddy volcanoes) are located in the municipality of Berca in the district of Buzău. In 1924, the area of 30 km ² was declared a nature reserve.

The main attraction of the reservation are the small mud volcanoes that have a height of a few centimeters / meters, which is cold volcanism. Volcanoes are made of gases that rise from about 3,000 m deep through layers of clay and contain water. At the surface of the earth, the mud dries up and forms structures that resemble a volcano.

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Anyone visiting Bucharest should definitely see it! Caru’ cu Bere is the most famous beer hall in the heart of Bucharest, which first opened in 1879.

The beer hall is located in the western part of the Old Town (Lipscani) of Bucharest, on Strada Stavropoleos 5.
The ground-floor dining hall is seven (7) meters high, decorated in Gothic style, adorned with columns, stucco ceilings, carved wood paneling, and paintings. Access to the upper floors is via a carved oak staircase.

We thank Tom & Helga for these wonderful pictures from their Romania tour in September and October 2024. Many heartfelt thanks

It’s not only gingerbread that is already on sale at the discount stores — if you want to experience one (or several) of the beautiful Christmas markets in Romania, you should already start planning.

Pictures from Bucharest at the last Christmas market (2024), held directly in front of the Palace of Parliament. Travel offers to Christmas markets in Romania (including New Year’s Eve trips) can be found, among others, at https://drs-reisen.de

The History Museum of the city and county of Brașov (Kronstadt) was founded in 1950 and is located in the former parish hall in the center of the Council Square (square) or partly in the Weavers’ Bastion in Brașov (Kronstadt).

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

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 arms that could be used through narrow, circular bullet holes throughout the galleries. Two guard towers were built, which monitored the city both militarily and in terms of possible fires.

After the restoration, the weavers’ bastion was transformed into a museum.

The Sfantul Ladislau Fortress in Coronini will be inaugurated at the end of this year after a long renovation.

The Cula Fortress, also known as the Fortress of Saint Ladislaus from Coronini, was built in 1428 by Sigismund, King of Hungary. There was also a fortress of Dakar in the same place (about 50 BC to 100 AD).

Thanks to Banatul Montan for permission to use these images.

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

We thank Tom & Helga for these beautiful pictures from their Romania tour in September and October 2024. Many heartfelt thanks

The Alba Carolina Fortress in Alba Iulia (Carlsburg) was built between 1715 and 1738 under the leadership of Emperor Charles VI as a fortress with seven (7) fortresses.

It served as a strategic point of defense for the Habsburgs along the military border with the Ottoman Empire. Alba Iulia is located next to the highway on the direction from Sibiu or the departure. Definitely worth a visit.

The city of Arad was first mentioned in 1078 and has a rich cultural and historical heritage with architectural styles from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.

In addition to numerous cultural events throughout 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 Secessionist styles in and around Arad.

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

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

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

Mönchsdorf (in Romanian Herina) is a village in the commune of Galații Bistriței, Bistrița-Năsăud County, in northern Transylvania. The Evangelical church, built in the 13th century, has been an Evangelical place of worship since the Reformation.

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We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 17, 2025) and the corresponding text/explanation.

It’s been a good two years since I saw the first dovetail in Galati. Yesterday I was in Călimănești and there it was again ,

At first glance, the extremely fast wingbeats (up to 80 beats per second) of the dove’s tail (Macroglossum stellatarum) suggest you are looking at a hummingbird, but it is actually a butterfly (hawkmoth family).

This butterfly can be found from Spain to Japan, along the entire east-west length of the Palearctic*.

*In biogeography, the Palearctic region, also known as the Palearctic, refers to a zoogeographic region of the ancient world that traditionally includes Europe, North Africa and Asia (excluding the front and back of India and the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula), as well as the islands off these areas (source: Wikipedia).

Bistritz, in Romanian Bistrița, in Hungarian Beszterce, located in Bistrița-Năsăud County in the north of Transylvania, is the capital of the so-called Nösnerland.

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We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 16, 2025).

We were there last June and it’s beautiful Not crowded, yet lively, with countless places you want/should see and wonderful spots to relax, linger… enjoy.

It’s a 2-minute walk from the hotel, parking is available everywhere, and the temperatures were perfect: around 30°C during the day and 18–22°C at night. We can recommend Sighisoara / Schässburg 1,000%

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

Sighisoara lies in the historical region of Transylvania, in the heart of Romania, and is also mentioned as a possible birthplace (around 1431, the alternative being Nuremberg) of Vlad III Draculea / Tepes.

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Over the next three weeks, we will accept registrations/orders for the new version of the brochure “Holiday in Romania 2026” in six languages.

Those interested are asked to contact us. We will then send you the current information/conditions by email. DMOs, cities and counties benefit from special conditions. The first printing will take place in October 2025, and distribution will begin at the beginning of November 2025.

Email: office@red-frog-galati.com

Current brochure 2025:
https://welcome-to-romania.com

Timisoara, always beautiful and well worth a visit.

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

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

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

The construction of Nicolae Romanescu Park in the city of Craiova (Dolj County) was planned and initiated in 1898, following the election of Nicolae Romanescu as mayor.

The French architect commissioned for this project was Édouard Redont, who designed the park, which was built between 1898 and 1903.

The park is considered the largest natural park in Eastern Europe. It was designed in the romantic style, a synthesis of landscape architecture and painting.

We thank photographer Corina E. Mateescu for allowing us to use these images.

The Turda Salt Mine is a true museum of the history of salt mining. It is located in the town of Turda, in Cluj County.

The temperature inside the salt mine remains constant at 10–12 °C. It is one of the oldest and best‑known salt mines in Transylvania / Romania.

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

We thank Tom & Helga for these beautiful pictures from their Romania tour in September and October 2024. Many thanks

Three beautiful places, located relatively close to each other, in the Burzenland / Transylvania.

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We thank Tom & Helga for these wonderful pictures from their Romania tour in September and October 2024. Many thanks

Romania – still a hidden gem, but definitely a wonderful one

A diverse history (Transylvania, Banat, …), pure nature, delicious food, and rich traditions. Vast nature interwoven with historic and modern cities, the Black Sea, the Moldavian monasteries, the Danube Delta, and so much more…!

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Romania – still a hidden gem, but definitely a wonderful one

A diverse history (Transylvania, Banat, …), pure nature, delicious food, and rich traditions. Vast nature interwoven with historic and modern cities, the Black Sea, the Moldavian monasteries, the Danube Delta, and so much more…!

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Hunedoara Castle (also known as Hunedoara Fortress, in German Burg Eisenmarkt, in Romanian Castelul Corvinilor or Castelul Huniazilor, in Hungarian Vajdahunyadi vár) is one of the most important non‑ecclesiastical buildings in Transylvania.

The stone fortress was built on the remains of a 14th‑century fortification and is located in the southwestern part of the city of Hunedoara (German name: Eisenmarkt) in western Romania.

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The castle, a listed historic monument, is also known under many other names (Corvin Castle, Castle of the Corvins, Corvinus Castle, Corvinesti Castle, Corvin Castle, Eisenmarkt Castle, Black Castle, Vajdahunyad Castle, Hunyadi Castle), which trace back to its location or owners.

The Hungarian statesman and military leader John Hunyadi transformed an existing fortification after 1440 into the ancestral seat of the Hunyadi family. During the second construction phase, starting in 1458, the castle was expanded under King Matthias Corvinus. At the beginning of the 17th century, further significant modifications were made under Prince Gábor Bethlen. Today, the castle therefore displays a mix of architectural styles.

From 1724 the castle was in Austrian possession, and since 1918 it has belonged to the Romanian state. Aside from being a tourist attraction, the castle has been (and still is) used as a backdrop for numerous Romanian and international film productions. Today, it houses a museum.

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

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

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

The Shoemakers’ Tower, first documented in 1522, was rebuilt in 1681 after the fire of 1676 and has the shape of a hexagonal prism with unequal sides.

Its broken roof, with two observation turrets on the south and north sides, gives it a distinctive appearance. From this tower comes the stone tablet with the oldest coat of arms of the city and the motto “Nomen Domini, turris fortissima” (translated: “The name of the Lord is the strongest fortress”), which is preserved in the History Museum in the Clock Tower (Turnul cu Ceas) in Sighisoara (German: Schäßburg).

After the Second World War, the tower’s appearance underwent some changes. The windows were widened and the entrance modified, and later the exterior staircase was added.

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The Stavropoleos Monastery is an Orthodox monastery in the centre of Bucharest (Old Town, Lipscani district, Strada Stavropoleos), the capital of Romania.

It was built in 1724 in the Brancoveanu style by the Greek monk Ioanichie Stratonikeas and is considered one of the most beautiful and important architectural monuments in the Romanian capital. The church is dedicated to the holy archangels Michael and Gabriel.

“The Little Paris”… perhaps yes, and in some ways certainly. Pictures from the end of September last year (September 28 and 29) from Bucharest, the Lipscani district, Old Town… the city center and some of the surrounding streets.

Afternoon temperatures were between 30 and 33 degrees, and even in the evening around 8 PM it was still a pleasant 26 degrees, perfect for spending time on a terrace, in a café, or outdoors.

Plan your trip / holiday to Romania now with https://rotravel24.com and create your own travel plan with destinations, experiences, and more!

Over the next three weeks, we will accept registrations/orders for the new version of the brochure “Holiday in Romania 2026” in six languages.

Those interested are asked to contact us. We will then send you the current information/conditions by email. DMOs, cities and counties benefit from special conditions. The first printing will take place in October 2025, and distribution will begin at the beginning of November 2025.

Email: office@red-frog-galati.com

Current brochure 2025:
https://welcome-to-romania.com

In the Ilfov district, a few kilometers northwest of Bucharest ( the capital of Romania ), Mogosoaia Castle is located on the shores of Lake Mogosoaia, in Mogosoaia.

The castle contains a main courtyard and many buildings, such as the watchtower and the church „ Saint George ” near the courtyard.

Wallachian Prince Constantin Brancoveanu had the castle built between 1698 and 1702 on the estate of the widow Mogos ( from which the name Mogosoaia ) later derives in the Brancoveanu architecture style named after him.
In 1714, when Constantin Brancoveanu and his entire family were executed in Constantinople, the Ottomans confiscated the entire family fortune and turned the palace into an inn ( a kind of inn ).

In the following decades, the castle was conquered, destroyed and rebuilt repeatedly, until it became the property of George III in 1912. Valentin Bibesco arrived, who was married to the French writer Marthe Bibesco from the Romanian nobility. He gave the estate to his wife, and Marthe Bibesco restored the castle at sea.

In the Buzău region, close to the mud volcanoes, „ Living fire ” and Geopark The Land of Buzau are the German pension the Grigorescu Mansion.

https://conaculgrigorescu.com/de

Enjoy wonderful days, be pampered with culinary delights and experience the region around Buzau or the surrounding area. The pension is located in the center of the Bucharest triangle, Kronstadt ( Brasov ) and the Danube Delta. The perfect starting point for additional experiences and adventures

„The bridge of lies” is one of the most famous landmarks of Sibiu. Built in 1859 * in Friedrichshütte in Hesse, here was built the first cast iron bridge in Romania (and the second in Europe).

There are many legends about names, but because it was also the first bridge that did not stand on the pillars, it was called „ Liegebrücke ”… and the word „ Lügenbrücke ”’ then it wasn’t that far …

Plan ahead now… On Saturday and Sunday, October 4 and 5, 2025, the autumn edition of the Slow Food Festival in Berca (Buzau County) will take place again.

Delicious regional specialties, fresh local products, slow & street food, live cooking, children’s activities, live music, and now open until 9:00 PM for the perfect evening

The Slow Food Festival is held at Piata Artizanilor (Artisans’ Square) in the town of Berca. Coming over the bridge, once you see the Berca Monastery and reach the town, turn left immediately after the bridge and drive about 200 meters further.

Pictures from the last event in June 2025.

Travel / travel / travel Discover Romania in autumn / winter / spring along the tracks of the historic coffee houses route in Transylvania.

Experience the Historic Cafés Route in Transylvania with many travel offers from DRS Reisen GmbH in Stuttgart, starting from €159 (4 days, B&B).

https://drs-reisen.de/reise-tag/hcr-reisen/

The Ocnele Mari Salt Mine is a salt mining operation in the small town of Ocnele Mari, Valcea County in the historical region of Oltenia.

https://discover-valcea.com/en/ocnele-mari-salt-mine/

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

Moskovits Palace ( named after engineer Moskovits Miksa ) in Oradea ( Bihor County ) was built in 1905 by architect Rimanoczy Kalman jr. designed.

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

We were there a few days ago, in Transylvania, Brasov County, just a few kilometers from Kronstadt (Brasov)… and we were thrilled!

An hour flies by and there is something for everyone: for the lover of history and stories, for the friend of Transylvania, the adventurer, for families with children who can explore the battlements and the way of life from long ago and so much more!

Our conclusion: The visit is 100% worth it

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/ro/uir/de-vizitat-locatii-de-vizitat-cetatea-din-harman/

The Sphinx (in Romanian Sfinxul) is a natural rock formation located in the Bucegi Mountains*, at an altitude of approximately 2,215 meters.

*The Bucegi Mountains are located south of the city of Brașov, on the eastern edge of the Southern Carpathians in Romania.

https://willkommen-in-rumänien.de | https://welcome-to-romania.com

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Bucharest, enjoy the Christmas Markets in Bucharest and Brasov, and also pay a visit to Count Dracula . A five (5) day trip with accommodation in a 4* hotel in Bucharest, including all transfers and more, from €649, organized by DRS GmbH, Stuttgart.

https://drs-reisen.de/…/silvester-in-bukarest-mit…/

The Valcea County Library, located in the county capital Ramnicu Valcea, was built in 1950 and currently houses more than 400,000 books and documents.

https://discover-valcea.com | https://welcome-to-romania.com

In addition to its vast collection of books, a remarkable attraction is the glass roof, “The Creation of the World,” made up of 86 modules, which is unique in Europe in this form. The glass roof covers an area of 142 square meters and is located 30 meters above the base of the building.

The Palace of Culture in Iasi (Romanian: Palatul Culturii), which served as the Administrative and Justice Palace until 1955, today houses four museums under the name Moldavia National Museum Complex.

The palace has 298 large rooms with a total area of about 34,000 m² and 92 windows on the front side of the building, as well as another 36 inside. The city of Iasi is located in northeastern Romania, near the border with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine.

Pictures from Sibiu / Hermannstadt at the end of October 2024, in the evening / at night. Sibiu / Hermannstadt is a beautiful city in autumn, and truly in every season.

Plan your trip / holiday to Romania online now with the new “My Travel Plan” function > https://rotravel24.com/rumaenien-bucket-list-top-reiseziele/

Eroii Revolutiei (in German: Heroes of the Revolution) is a metro station in Bucharest on Line M2. It is meant to commemorate the people who lost their lives during the Romanian Revolution of 1989. The station was opened on January 24, 1986, and was completely redesigned in recent years (pictures).

It is located in Sector 4, south of the city center (Old Town, Lipscani), near Tineretului Park.

We thank Mr. Daniel Sippel for sending these beautiful pictures from last weekend (end of August 2025).

Pictures from today (01.09.2025), practically “live” from Bucharest.

https://willkommen-in-rumänien.de | https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de

We thank Mr. Daniel Sippel, who is currently on a journey in / through Romania, for sending these pictures.

Last weekend, the official opening of the Potato Festival (period: August 30 to November 2, 2025) took place at the Brukenthal National Museum.

The painter Mircea Codrea, originally from Avrig, gave the event a special brilliance through a gesture of great artistic depth: in front of the guests and visitors of the Brukenthal National Museum, he presented a reinterpretation of Vincent van Gogh’s famous painting – “The Potato Eaters” (1885). This painting, regarded as one of the most expressive works of the Dutch artist’s youth, depicts a humble scene from the life of Dutch peasants, sitting around a table and sharing a modest but authentic potato-based dinner. The work is characterized by its dramatic composition, dark tones, powerful brushstrokes, and the expressive faces of the figures, all reflecting van Gogh’s empathy for ordinary people and rural life.

Through this artistic intervention, Mircea Codrea brought a visual reflection on the cultural significance of the potato into the present, complementing the festival’s theme and giving it a European artistic dimension. It was a subtle but powerful homage not only to the food itself but also to those who cultivate and distribute it – a gesture that transcends time and borders.

More on the Potato Festival / events (in English):
https://hcr-coe.com/the-potato-festival-at-brukenthal…/

Pictures from Mr. Daniel Sippel from last week (end of August 2025), who is currently travelling in / through Romania. Thank you for sending these beautiful photos.

Hunedoara Castle (also known as Hunedoara Fortress, in German Burg Eisenmarkt, in Romanian Castelul Corvinilor or Castelul Huniazilor, in Hungarian Vajdahunyadi vár) is among the most important non‑ecclesiastical buildings in Transylvania.

The stone fortress was built on the remains of a 14th‑century fortification and is located in the southwestern part of the city of Hunedoara (German name: Eisenmarkt) in western Romania.

Tismana is a small town in the Romanian region of Wallachia, in Gorj County, in the southwest of Romania.

This town is known for the Romanian Orthodox Tismana Monastery, the oldest still existing monastery in Wallachia.

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

We thank Mr. Amstad Beat for sending and allowing us to use these pictures.