Right now in summer… absolutely beautiful 🥰 Sighișoara / Schäßburg, located in Mureș County, is a city rich in history and enchanting charm. A wonderful place that can tell many stories, with beautiful squares and spots where you can relax, linger… and enjoy the atmosphere.

If you are currently nearby, we can recommend Sighișoara / Schäßburg 1,000%! We will also be visiting again ourselves in just a few days 👍😍

Pictures from Viscri (thank you, Roland) from one year ago (September 23, 2025), a village in Brașov County, in Transylvania.

The village is located north-west of Rupea and south-east of Sighișoara. Between the 18th and 20th centuries, it had approximately 700 inhabitants, who were mainly Transylvanian Saxons.

Siria (in Hungarian Világos, in German Hellburg) is a commune in Arad County.

On the territory of the current commune, there was already a settlement called “Villa Siri” in 1169. Documentarily, Világosvár was mentioned in 1326, referring to the Világos fortress, today the ruins of Siria fortress.

An important part of Siria’s history is the story of the fortress ruins from the 13th century. In 1444, the fortress briefly came into the possession of John Hunyadi, and in the second half of the 15th century, it passed to Matthias Corvinus. For strategic reasons, the Habsburg army destroyed the fortress in 1784.

Today, the fortress ruins are a popular excursion destination 🥰

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

The teacher and writer Calistrat Hogaș was born on April 19, 1847, in Tecuci, and in September 1869 he took up a teaching position at the new municipal secondary school in Piatra Neamț.

The museum presents his home and offers insights into his life as a writer, teacher, and reformer. We would like to thank Mr Alexander Lazlo for sending us these pictures (September 23, 2026).

The villages of Maguri-Racatau, Marisel, Maguri, and the Tarnita Reservoir in Cluj County provide us with a glimpse of the enchanting autumn in Romania.

The lake has an area of 215 hectares, a length of almost 9 km, a maximum water depth of 70 meters, and is a popular destination for tourists and residents of the city of Cluj-Napoca.

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

Pictures from Maramureș County / region in the northwest of Romania.

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

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

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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

The city of Sfantu Gheorghe is the capital of Covasna County, located north and northeast of Brasov.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (early October 2025).

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

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

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

Here in Biertan, in Sibiu County. Many things are still handcrafted here in Romania 😍

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

Biertan is part of the early German-Saxon settlements and was already mentioned in documents in 1398 (other sources say 1402).

The village of Posmus was founded by German settlers. Mihaly Teleki (1634–1690), Chancellor of Transylvania, acquired a significant estate in this area around 1680. In the mid-18th century, several dilapidated wooden buildings stood on the site of today’s manor house.

Pal Teleki and Borbala Haller had the building rebuilt in the Baroque style. They commissioned the rectangular shape of the castle: on the sides were the warehouses, the stable, and the prison; at the back, the main building, rebuilt between 1750 and 1752; and at the front, the gate bastion, built around 1760. The gate bastion, which also housed a chapel, was later used as a guest house.

The village and fortified church in Transylvania, Sibiu County 😍

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A walk through Timisoara… “The Little Vienna”… at the end of April 2025.

The city on the Bega River is a cultural center in western Romania. As one of the few cities, it has three different theaters: a German, a Hungarian, and a Romanian one.

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

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. Anyone who wants to share them with us (and our readers / followers), please simply send them to us as a private message or via WhatsApp (+40 (0)773 947 438), including your name. Thank you 😊

Visit the Pumpkin Festival near the village of Tonciu (approximately 20 km south of Bistrița), in Bistrița-Năsăud County, from September 25 to 27, 2026 (pictures from last year’s festival).

We were surprised to see hundreds of cars in the car park and thousands of people and pumpkins 🙂. In addition to pumpkin oil and pumpkin seeds, there was, of course, also fresh pumpkin soup, pumpkin pie, and many other dishes made with pumpkin. Children could play with hay bales and pumpkins, the sun was shining, and overall it was a wonderful afternoon.

The Pumpkin Festival in Tonciu takes place every year in autumn and lasts three days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). This year, it will be held from September 25 to 27, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Admission costs 25 lei (€4.90). (Pictures from the 2025 festival.)

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.

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

It lies north-west of the town and fortress of Rupea (Reps in German) and south-east of the town of Sighișoara (Schäßburg in German). Between the 18th and 20th centuries, the village had approximately 700 inhabitants, mainly Transylvanian Saxons, as well as a Romanian section of the village. Viscri is characterised both by its fortified church and by its village structure, shaped by Saxon farmsteads.

Viscri also became known through King Charles III, who owns a house / estate here and regularly visits the village.

The village was founded by Transylvanian Saxons at the end of the 12th century and was first documented in 1185. The fortified church stands at the north-western end of the village.

In the 12th century, before the arrival of the German settlers, the Székelys—a Hungarian-speaking ethnic group from eastern Transylvania—built a small Romanesque hall church here. It was expanded in the 13th century. Following the first Ottoman incursions, the church was fortified in the 14th century, and a defensive wall with defensive towers was built around it.

We would like to thank the photographer Brian Randall for permission to use these pictures.

On Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, 2026, the Slow Food Festival Piața Artizanilor will take place once again in Berca, Buzău County.

Delicious regional specialities, fresh local products, Slow Food and street food, live cooking, children’s activities, music, and much more 🥰

The Slow Food Festival takes place at Piața Artizanilor in the town of Berca. When you come across the bridge and see Berca Monastery or reach the town, turn left immediately after the bridge and continue for approximately 200 metres.

Pictures from events held in previous years.

Upstairs, at the highest point of the water shore, with a fantastic view over the Danube, is the church of St. The Precista from Galați.

The church is the oldest building in the city and was consecrated in September 1647, during the reign of Vasile Lupu. The architectural style of the church, which was also used as a defensive fortress, is typical of the architecture of the Romanian church from the 17th century.

Pictures, our thanks to: https://www.facebook.com/mocanu.cip

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).

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.

Pictures from mid-June 2026 from Târgu Mureș (Marosvásárhely in Hungarian and Neumarkt am Mieresch in German).

The city was first mentioned in a document in the year 1300. It is located on the Mureș River (Mieresch in German, Maros in Hungarian), on the route between Brașov and Cluj-Napoca, or vice versa.

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.

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

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

Pictures from today (September 20, 2026) and the sunrise over the Danube. September (and usually October as well) is a wonderful time to travel to the Danube Delta, with still pleasant temperatures of around 25 degrees.

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The Wine Festival is also taking place today, Sunday, September 20 😍

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Pictures from our dear Roland… just now

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We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these beautiful pictures (photos from October 2024) and for granting us permission to use them.

The town of Orastie (in German: Broos, in Hungarian Szaszvaro) is located in the county of Hunedoara in the south-west of Transylvania.

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

A wonderful park for the whole family and a MUST for every dinosaur fan 🦖🦕

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Things are moving forward, and sometimes a motorway like this does have its advantages when you really need to get from A to B more quickly and do not want to—or cannot—fly.

Green = completed, orange = under construction, black = planned

Cheile Somesului Rece National Park, near the municipalities of Maguri Racatau and Maguri-Marisel, is located west of Cluj-Napoca in northwestern Romania.

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

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

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

We would like to thank Mr. Camille Feller and his wife Katja Feller for sending us these beautiful pictures and giving us permission to use them. Thank you very much!

Wonderful pictures from yesterday (September 17, 2026), showing the beginning of autumn at Zabola Estate. We were there, and it is a beautiful time of year 🥰

Zabola Estate is located approximately 60 km from Brasov / Kronstadt, in Covasna County. Wonderful autumn walks, carriage rides, wellness & The Garden Spa, and much more await you! An exclusive place in an absolutely peaceful setting, with unforgettable moments, awaits you.

https://www.zabola.com

Enjoy Zabola Estate this September with a 15% discount (code: SEPT15, for stays of two (2) nights or more), or book and pay by September 30 for two (2) nights in October or November and receive a third night free, including breakfast. Perfect for a short relaxing autumn getaway.

https://www.zabola.com/pricing/
https://zabola-estate.pynbooking.direct/de

Tucked away in the wild Carpathians lies Zabola, an inhabited family estate where forests, gardens, and history extend across more than 500 hectares. The castle park, originally designed as an English landscape garden, now combines serene elegance with untamed beauty. Zabola, still inhabited by the family that has cared for it over generations, invites you to slow down, find your peace again, and experience the rhythm of a place where nature and memory meet.

Whether you are planning a romantic getaway, a family holiday, or simply a few quiet days surrounded by nature—Zabola Estate looks forward to welcoming you.

The village of Saschiz (in the Transylvanian Saxon dialect: Keist, Kaest; in German: Keisd; in Hungarian: Szászkézd) is part of the commune of the same name. High up on the mountain stands the fortress of the same name. Saschiz is located on the road from Rupea to Sighișoara, approximately 15 km before Sighișoara / Schäßburg 😍

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The Wine Festival in Mediaș is taking place from today until Sunday (September 18–20), and tomorrow, Saturday (September 19), the Lights Festival will also continue.

Autumn is arriving, the greenery is fading, and many regions are already slowly preparing for the first snowfall and winter.

Wonderful pictures of the Transfăgărășan, taken by Mr Iercosan Marian at the end of September 2025.

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

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Once again, a wonderful city in every season 🥰

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.

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

A mountain road runs south-west through the deeply carved Bicaz Gorge (Cheile Bicazului), which is 10 kilometres long and whose rock walls rise vertically to more than 100 metres in places. The road climbs towards Red Lake (Lacul Roșu), approximately 30 kilometres away.

Looking up towards Mount Tâmpa, with the Panoramic Restaurant, the “BRAȘOV” sign, and the viewing platform (to the right of the sign) 😍

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Pictures of wonderful places in Romania from seven (7) years ago. If you are visiting or will visit these places, we are always happy to receive current photos that we may use (WhatsApp: +40 (0)773 947 438) 😊

We would like to thank Mr Iercosan Marian for these wonderful pictures from an earlier period (2019).

Wonderful pictures (Part 3 of 3) from Roman M. in Switzerland, with whom we were also in contact before the trip. We are happy to share what we received and are already looking forward to the next visit.

“Hello, here are a few pictures and impressions from our motorcycle trip through Romania…

We are so happy that we had the opportunity to discover this country. We never would have thought that Romania could be so beautiful. Travelling through it by motorcycle was an unforgettable experience… Romania, such an underrated holiday destination. The people are extremely kind and helpful.

During our first few days in Romania, we thought it was a very poor country and did not understand how anyone could be proud to be Romanian. But we were completely mistaken… We got to know the country and its people, and now understand that one can indeed be proud to be Romanian. A truly wonderful country. Little crime and very clean. Much cleaner than Germany, for example…

Yes, we love Romania and will enthusiastically tell all our friends and acquaintances about Romania…

We ❤️ Romania

Thank you for the wonderful tips and advice.”

View from the tower of the fortified church / church fortress 😍

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

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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 the Capatanii Mountains and on the territory of the municipalities of Costesti, Barbati and Baile Olanesti.

https://discover-valcea.com | https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

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

Wonderful pictures (Part 2 of 3) from Roman M. in Switzerland, with whom we were also in contact before the trip. We are happy to share what we received and are already looking forward to the next visit.

“Hello, here are a few pictures and impressions from our motorcycle trip through Romania…

We are so happy that we had the opportunity to discover this country. We never would have thought that Romania could be so beautiful. Travelling through it by motorcycle was an unforgettable experience… Romania, such an underrated holiday destination. The people are extremely kind and helpful.

During our first few days in Romania, we thought it was a very poor country and did not understand how anyone could be proud to be Romanian. But we were completely mistaken… We got to know the country and its people, and now understand that one can indeed be proud to be Romanian. A truly wonderful country. Little crime and very clean. Much cleaner than Germany, for example…

Yes, we love Romania and will enthusiastically tell all our friends and acquaintances about Romania…

We ❤️ Romania

Thank you for the wonderful tips and advice.”

Wonderful pictures (Part 1 of 3) from Roman M. in Switzerland, with whom we were also in contact before the trip. We are happy to share what we received and are already looking forward to the next visit.

“Hello, here are a few pictures and impressions from our motorcycle trip through Romania…

We are so happy that we had the opportunity to discover this country. We never would have thought that Romania could be so beautiful. Travelling through it by motorcycle was an unforgettable experience… Romania, such an underrated holiday destination. The people are extremely kind and helpful.

During our first few days in Romania, we thought it was a very poor country and did not understand how anyone could be proud to be Romanian. But we were completely mistaken… We got to know the country and its people, and now understand that one can indeed be proud to be Romanian. A truly wonderful country. Little crime and very clean. Much cleaner than Germany, for example…

Yes, we love Romania and will enthusiastically tell all our friends and acquaintances about Romania…

We ❤️ Romania

Thank you for the wonderful tips and advice.”

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.

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

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Pictures of Brambura Park in Avrig (approximately 25 km south-east of Sibiu / Hermannstadt), an adventure park for everyone 😊

Soimos is a place in western Romania, which belongs to the small town of Lipova in Arad County. Its most striking feature is the medieval castle ruin located high above the Mures Valley.

To visit the castle ruins, you have to climb a hill about 250 meters high, located to the east of the village. The oldest part of the castle is the keep, and the courtyard covers an area of 35 × 22 meters. On the north side of the Renaissance wing, there is still a balcony, known as the Isabella Balcony, named after Isabella Jagiellonica, who lived here from 1541. In the southern part of the complex, there is a knight’s room and a chapel.

Soimos Castle (German: Falkenstein) was first mentioned in 1278 as Castrum Somos in a Latin document.

Pictures: Mariana Anatoneag, pixabay, mary1826

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.

Autumn is one of the most beautiful times to experience Zabola Estate (approximately 60 km from Brasov / Kronstadt). Wonderful autumn walks, carriage rides, wellness & The Garden Spa, and much more! An exclusive place in an absolutely peaceful setting, with unforgettable moments, awaits you.

https://www.zabola.com

Enjoy Zabola Estate this September with a 15% discount (code: SEPT15, for stays of two (2) nights or more), or book and pay by September 20 for two (2) nights in October or November and receive a third night free, including breakfast. Perfect for a short relaxing autumn getaway.

https://www.zabola.com/pricing/
https://zabola-estate.pynbooking.direct/de

Tucked away in the wild Carpathians lies Zabola, an inhabited family estate where forests, gardens, and history extend across more than 500 hectares. The castle park, originally designed as an English landscape garden, now combines serene elegance with untamed beauty. Zabola, still inhabited by the family that has cared for it over generations, invites you to slow down, find your peace again, and experience the rhythm of a place where nature and memory meet.

Whether you are planning a romantic getaway, a family holiday, or simply a few quiet days surrounded by nature—Zabola Estate looks forward to welcoming you.

One of Europe’s most diverse and, at the same time, underrated travel destinations—a country where history, nature, and legends merge in a fascinating way 🥰

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Pictures from Sibiu / Hermannstadt, located in the historic region of Transylvania, in the heart of Romania.

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The historic centre and the city’s fortification walls were built by Saxon settlers (the Transylvanian Saxons) in the 12th and 13th centuries and have largely been preserved in their original form to this day.

Wonderful pictures taken by Mr Iercosan Marian just a few days ago (at the end of September 2025).

Bologa Fortress (Hungarian: Sebesvár) is an important medieval ruin in Cluj County, Transylvania. The site also contains the ancient Roman auxiliary fort Resculum, built around 110 AD.

The fortress in Poieni commune once secured the strategically important valley of the Sebes River and was part of the Dacian Limes.

We thank Mr. Iercosan Marian for these beautiful pictures from early June 2026.

Nadlac, in Slovak Nadlak. Border town in Romania, located in Arad County. The largest minority in the town are the Slovaks. The evangelical church is the largest in the area and has a very vibrant community life.

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

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

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

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

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Are you still looking for the right video for a Romanian movie night with friends? Here it is 🥰 It is truly worth watching, even if you do not watch it all the way through.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pictures from the promenade along the Danube in Galați, taken this evening at around 8:00 PM. At present, Galați is still experiencing daytime temperatures of 28–32 degrees, mostly under clear skies, which is normal. Even in the evening, with temperatures of around 18–20 degrees (around midnight), you can easily go for a walk in summer clothes and enjoy the evening and the terraces of the restaurants and cafés.

Galați is located in south-eastern Romania, and the city borders the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. It lies directly on the Danube (which is up to 800 metres wide), where the Danube Delta begins. The city lies at the same latitude as Venice, which, in addition to its proximity to the Black Sea, explains the summery weather in September and usually also in October.

Galați is probably the sixth- to tenth-largest city in Romania, with approximately 220,000–250,000 inhabitants.

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 in the salt mine remains constant at around 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 Mr. Andreas Hainbach for these beautiful pictures from his Romania tour at the end of July 2025 / beginning of August 2025. Many thanks 🥰

Peles Castle, located near the town of Sinaia in the Prahova Valley, deeply nestled in the Bucegi Mountains 🥰

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

September in particular is the perfect time to explore the Danube Delta and the bays of the Black Sea by kayak. A wonderful experience without noise, allowing you to slow down and get very close to nature, wildlife, and yourself 🥰

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Bistritz (Romanian: Bistrița, Hungarian: Beszterce), located in Bistrița-Năsăud County in northern Transylvania, is the capital of the historic Nösnerland region.

The first picture was taken at the beginning of June 2026, and we would like to thank Mr. Florin Iliescu for it. All the other pictures were taken by Mr. Frank Schleßmann, to whom we also extend our thanks for the 2025 photos and the accompanying explanatory text (below).

The city’s landmark is the Evangelical Parish Church, which has the tallest church tower in Romania (75 m). The church was severely damaged in a major fire in 2008. This year, the extensive restoration and renovation work was completed. From the tower of the parish church, which can be reached by elevator, visitors enjoy a magnificent view over the city and the surrounding mountains.

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

Pictures from last Saturday (June 27, 2026), taken on the way to the statue. The last 6 km are on a dirt and gravel road, and the traffic—especially motorcycles, trikes, and ATVs speeding along—is quite remarkable 😅. The road climbs steeply, and for the last two kilometers we decided not to push the ground clearance of our car (a Ford Focus) any further, so we stopped about 2 km before the statue, at the edge of a large forest.

The statue, known as the “Heart of Jesus,” is about 22 meters high, built of iron and stainless steel, and was funded through donations collected by the local administration of the village of Lupeni.

Water fountains and chess players in the city center, end of May 2026

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Just enjoy, relax… soak in the stories and have a good time.

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And our tip: Take Five Coffee (on Strada Lucian Blaga 5, the parallel street to the right of Umbrella Street). A coffee, a chat, admire the “coffee tiger,” simply beautiful > https://maps.app.goo.gl/sXfjdKi87zo9ei7Z9

Pictures from Cluj-Napoca (Klausenburg in German, Kolozsvár in Hungarian) from the beginning of August 2026. The city is (probably*) the second-largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

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With approximately 400,000 to 450,000 inhabitants, Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. It has universities, a lively nightlife, and many buildings dating from the periods of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around Union Square are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The Baroque Bánffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

We thank Mr Liviu Jakob (facebook.com/leaveu.jacobs) for the pictures (July 2026) and for granting permission to use them. Thank you 🥰

Pictures from the beginning of June 2026 from Sighișoara (Schäßburg in German / Segesvár in Hungarian), in Mureș County, in the historic region of Transylvania.

Sighișoara is one of the few completely preserved and still inhabited medieval towns in Europe. Built by the Transylvanian Saxons, the historic centre towers above the modern part of Sighișoara, which lies on the Târnava Mare River (known in German as the Great Kokel) and in the surrounding area.

Just approximately 30 km from Sighisoara / Schässburg lies the Falkenhof estate (Sólyom Major) in Harghita County, Transylvania. Nestled in a valley, guests will find absolute peace, relaxation, and pure nature here.

https://solyom-major.com/de/

A wide variety of activities in the region can be undertaken from here. As a local gastronomic point with a “farm-to-table” concept, you will enjoy home-grown vegetables, delicious lemonades made from fresh estate herbs, or an authentic Szekler goulash prepared with beef from their own cattle. Falkenhof is a place where you can escape the hectic pace of everyday life and unwind. Perfect for families, nature lovers, and anyone who simply wants to “slow down” on holiday.

https://solyom-major.com/de/region-erleben/

Your hosts speak German, English, Romanian, and Hungarian, and… in addition to the “standard” guest rooms, you can also rent small holiday cottages or, as a group, a yurt.

Pictures from Cluj-Napoca (Klausenburg in German, Kolozsvár in Hungarian) from the beginning of August 2026. The city is (probably*) the second-largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

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With approximately 400,000 to 450,000 inhabitants, Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. It has universities, a lively nightlife, and many buildings dating from the periods of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around Union Square are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The Baroque Bánffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

We thank Mr Liviu Jakob (facebook.com/leaveu.jacobs) for the pictures (July 2026) and for granting permission to use them. Thank you 🥰

Romanian and international specialities, something special, but above all something truly delicious. Visit the Restaurant / Bistroteca Baum in Dumbrăveni, Sibiu County 🥰

https://bistrotecabaum.ro | https://pensionkokel.ro

Located between Sighișoara and Mediaș, the town of Dumbrăveni is the ideal starting point for discovering the “treasures of Transylvania”. Fortified churches, medieval fortresses, picturesque hiking trails, and cultural events that remain unforgettable… but the culinary side is certainly not neglected here either 🤗🤗

At Kokel Guesthouse, you can expect a true oasis of Transylvanian tranquillity and the warmth of a family atmosphere, where traditional charm blends harmoniously with modern comfort. The guesthouse has 12 luxurious rooms, lovingly furnished for comfort and relaxation—perfect for guests seeking peace and privacy in an elegant setting.

The property also offers a breakfast room, a restaurant, a bar, a terrace, a spa area, a fitness room, a children’s Playground, and private parking.

Pictures (June 2026) from Alma Vii (Almen in German), which were sent to us by Mr Iercosan Marian. Many thanks, Marian 🥰

The fortified church / village is part of the commune of Moșna and is also known by the obsolete Romanian names Alma Săsească and Alma Între Vii, as well as by the Hungarian names Almád, Szászalmás, Németalmás, and Almás.

Pictures from Vâlcea County, from the town of Călimănești, taken at the beginning of May 2026 by our dear Roland. Thank you for sending them 🥰

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Castles, Cities & Legends for last-minute travellers in November: 8-day tour through Transylvania: Bran Castle (Dracula), Peleș Castle, Sinaia Monastery, the historic cities of Brașov (Kronstadt), Sibiu (Hermannstadt), and Sighișoara (Schäßburg). Bucharest and more!

Dates: Thursday, November 12, 2026 to Thursday, November 19, 2026. A few places are still available.

https://drs-reisen.de/…/siebenbuergen-rundreise…/

A day in August 2024 in Brașov / Kronstadt, simply amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing!!! 🥰

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The museum / mill of Mecles dates back to 1890 and consists of two mills which are moved by the power of the river Iza. The mill is located in the village of Sacel on the DJ186 road (a junction of the 17C) in Maramures County.

One of the two mills is of German origin, popularly known as ‘Fosalai’ and has been in operation since 1905. It is used to wash raw wool so that it can be processed further.

We would like to thank Mr Alexander Laszlo for sending us these pictures (September 2024).

The city of Suceava is the capital of Suceava County, in north-eastern Romania.

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It lies in the southern half of Bukovina (Bucovina), north-west of the historic region of Moldavia, on the river of the same name.

We thank Mr Liviu Jakob (facebook.com/leaveu.jacobs) for the pictures from May 2026 and for granting permission to use them. Thank you 🥰

Șiria (in Hungarian Világos, in German Hellburg) is a commune in Arad County.

On the territory of today’s commune, there was already a settlement called “Villa Siri” in 1169. Vilagosvar was mentioned in documents in 1326, referring to the Vilagos fortress, today the Șiria castle ruins.

Part of Șiria’s history is the story of the 13th-century castle ruins. In 1444, the fortress briefly came into the possession of John Hunyadi, and in the second half of the 15th century, it passed to Matthias Corvinus. For strategic reasons, the Habsburg army destroyed the fortress in 1784.

Today, the castle ruins are a popular excursion destination 🥰

Photos: Iuliu Illes

The city of Suceava is the capital of Suceava County, in north-eastern Romania.

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It lies in the southern half of Bukovina (Bucovina), north-west of the historic region of Moldavia, on the river of the same name.

We thank Mr Liviu Jakob (facebook.com/leaveu.jacobs) for the pictures from May 2026 and for granting permission to use them. Thank you 🥰

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

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In addition to numerous cultural events held throughout the year, visitors can discover a large number of art and historical monuments in and around Arad, as well as buildings in the Baroque, Renaissance, Eclectic, Classical, Neo-Gothic, and Secession styles.

We thank Mr Liviu Jakob (facebook.com/leaveu.jacobs) for the pictures from June 2026 and for granting permission to use them. Thank you 🥰

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

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In addition to numerous cultural events held throughout the year, visitors can discover a large number of art and historical monuments in and around Arad, as well as buildings in the Baroque, Renaissance, Eclectic, Classical, Neo-Gothic, and Secession styles.

We thank Mr Liviu Jakob (facebook.com/leaveu.jacobs) for the pictures from June 2026 and for granting permission to use them. Thank you 🥰

Beautiful autumn pictures from September 2024 from the municipality of Corbeni in the county of Arges.

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

“Little Paris”… perhaps so, in some ways 😊 Pictures from August, three years ago, of Bucharest, the capital of Romania.

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We would like to thank Mr Liviu Jakob (facebook.com/leaveu.jacobs) for the pictures and for granting permission to use them. Thank you 🥰

Although the Danube Delta is regularly visited by many tourists, the “normal” life of its inhabitants continues in the villages and communes.

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Insights captured by photographer Sorin Onișor (https://www.facebook.com/sorinonisor), which enchant viewers and leave a deep impression of nature and its people.

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Pelisor Castle is located about 300 meters from „ Big Brother ”, Peles Castle in Prahova District.

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

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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For tourists, it is an attraction; for schoolchildren, both then and now, it is the uphill route to school 😍

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Definitely worth a visit / a stay 😍

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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.

In 2023, we followed the journey of “Schnuff” 😊 and his motorcycling friends, which took us to many wonderful places in Romania.

Here is a visit to the Church of Saint John Jacob of Neamț, located just a few kilometres north-west of Târgu Neamț, in Neamț County.

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”.

The castle seen from high above… from the so-called “vampire perspective” 🧛‍♂️😁 always beautiful 🥰

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We thank Mr. Amstad Beat for sending and giving permission to use these pictures.

A sunny terrace overlooking the Danube, with temperatures of 25–28 degrees – this is one of the things we love about Galați, in south-eastern Romania, even in September.

In the picture: ciorbă de perișoare, a traditional Romanian soup with meatballs and vegetables. Like all dishes with “ciorbă” in their name, this soup is soured, and the basic recipe may vary slightly depending on the region. Ciorbă is served with sour cream and hot peppers.

As a side dish: focaccia cu usturoi și rozmarin (flatbread with garlic and rosemary). Focaccia, also known as schiacciata, is a Ligurian flatbread made from yeast dough and topped with olive oil, salt, herbs, and other ingredients before baking. The origins of focaccia date back to antiquity. Focaccia is sometimes regarded as a precursor to pizza.

Pictures that make you hungry… (fortunately, we were also allowed to taste them and see how delicious they are 😋😋) from the Postolache household in the Focșani region. Conclusion: simply delicious 🥰

Stuffed peppers and our beloved sarmale, but this time everything is vegetarian, without meat. We received many comments on an earlier Facebook post from people asking for a meat-free version. Here it is, and as many people wrote back then, both the meat and the leaves used to wrap the sarmale can be replaced in many different ways.

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

We are excited to now present Romanian recipes in German with the corresponding preparation instructions. Thanks for the recipes to instagram.com/rumanische__rezepte/ … here you can also always find a video of the dish and the recipe in Romanian.

CIORBA DE ZARZAVAT, a delicious Romanian vegetable soup, where “lovage” is essential as it gives the dish its special flavor.

Ingredients:
1/2 onion
1 red bell pepper
3-4 carrots
A piece of celery
4 fresh tomatoes
1 small bowl of frozen peas (or a can)
250 ml of tomato purée
500 grams of stew meat
Vegetable broth, salt, pepper
A bit of lemon juice
Sour cream
Hot peppers
Lovage

Dice the onion, bell pepper, carrots, celery, and tomatoes and briefly sauté them. You can also add diced potatoes to taste.

Then cover the ingredients with water and let them simmer. Add the stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces). Add enough water to cover, along with the peas and tomato purée. Stir occasionally and add water as needed.

Once the vegetables and meat are cooked, season the soup with vegetable broth (homemade or store-bought), salt, pepper, and a bit of lemon juice. The soup tastes best with sour cream, hot peppers, and freshly chopped lovage, added just before serving.

Sarmale, DELICIOUS!! Sarmale are not prepared everywhere in Romania according to the same recipe. Depending on the region and personal taste, they vary from place to place, including in size.

Sarmale contain meat mixed with other ingredients, wrapped in grape leaves or pickled cabbage. They can also be meatless (vegetarian) with vegetables. We present a special recipe from Moldova with meat filling.

For 1 kg ground meat (pork, beef, chicken, or a mix), add:
– 4–5 medium onions
– 100 g rice
– salt, pepper – 1 tsp each
– dill and parsley – to taste
– tomato broth (150 g)
– 4 tbsp oil (with chicken meat)

If using lean meat, add a few tbsp breadcrumbs or cornmeal to bind better. Mix well and wrap in grape leaves or cabbage, as preferred.

Cook for about 2 hours. Place sarmale tightly in a pot, cover with water. When liquid reduces, add hot water. Check after the first hour and as needed.

The recipe matches the pictures. Thanks to “Mama” Postolache 🥰 for the recipe and her daughter for the work and pictures.

The ingredients make about 120 sarmale. They are usually eaten with smântână (sour cream) and ardei iute (hot peppers). Depending on the region, white bread and mămăligă (made from cornmeal, similar to Italian polenta) are also served.

Enjoy your meal! 😋🥰

Romania – still a well-kept secret, but certainly a wonderful one 🥰

A diverse history (Transylvania, the Banat, …), unspoilt nature, delicious food, and a wide variety of traditions. Vast natural landscapes interspersed with historic and modern cities, the Black Sea, the painted monasteries of Moldavia, the Danube Delta, and so much more…!

Here is a small selection of pictures… from all across the country 🥰 You can find many travel destinations at https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de and https://welcome-to-romania.com

Romania – still a well-kept secret, but certainly a wonderful one 🥰

A diverse history (Transylvania, the Banat, …), unspoilt nature, delicious food, and a wide variety of traditions. Vast natural landscapes interspersed with historic and modern cities, the Black Sea, the painted monasteries of Moldavia, the Danube Delta, and so much more…!

Here is a small selection of pictures… from all across the country 🥰 You can find many travel destinations at https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de and https://welcome-to-romania.com

Autumn is one of the most beautiful times to experience Zabola Estate (approximately 60 km from Brasov / Kronstadt). Wonderful autumn walks, carriage rides, wellness & The Garden Spa, and much more! An exclusive place in an absolutely peaceful setting, with unforgettable moments, awaits you.

https://www.zabola.com

Enjoy Zabola Estate this September with a 15% discount (code: SEPT15, for stays of two (2) nights or more), or book and pay by September 20 for two (2) nights in October or November and receive a third night free, including breakfast. Perfect for a short relaxing autumn getaway.

https://www.zabola.com/pricing/
https://zabola-estate.pynbooking.direct/de

Tucked away in the wild Carpathians lies Zabola, an inhabited family estate where forests, gardens, and history extend across more than 500 hectares. The castle park, originally designed as an English landscape garden, now combines serene elegance with untamed beauty. Zabola, still inhabited by the family that has cared for it over generations, invites you to slow down, find your peace again, and experience the rhythm of a place where nature and memory meet.

Whether you are planning a romantic getaway, a family holiday, or simply a few quiet days surrounded by nature—Zabola Estate looks forward to welcoming you.

Eșelnița is a commune in Mehedinți County, situated directly on the Danube and in the so-called Danube Boilers / Iron Gates Gorge. Approximately five (5) kilometres upstream is the statue of Decebalus, king of the Dacians. Downstream lies the town of Orșova, with the “Saint Ana” Monastery. In this area, the Danube forms the border between Romania and Serbia.

We thank Mr Joachim Fritz for sending these pictures from the beginning of September 2026.

The day before yesterday, with wonderful weather and lots and lots of sunshine.

Thanks to Hermann Legath and his motorcycling friends, who crossed the Transalpina the day before yesterday (September 2, 2026).

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„Palatul Moskovits” din orașul Oradea, județul Bihor, a fost proiectat în anul 1905 de arhitectul Rimanóczy Kálmán Jr.

Este o clădire cu două etaje, decorată cu numeroase ornamente cu motive vegetale și reprezintă unul dintre cele mai frumoase exemple de stil Sezession (o variantă a stilului Art Nouveau, dezvoltată în principal în Austria) din acea perioadă.

Hermannstadt / Sibiu / Nagyszeben (DE, RO, HU) a fost construit de coloniști sași (sașii transilvăneni) în secolele al XII-lea și al XIII-lea și, până în prezent, și-a păstrat în mare parte originile istorice.

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Imagini de la sfârșitul lunii mai 2026 ale complexului fortificat din Târgu Mureș, județul Mureș, care datează din secolul al XVII-lea.

Fortificația este bine păstrată / restaurată; este înconjurată de ziduri înalte de apărare și include și o biserică, un parc frumos / spații verzi pentru relaxare, precum și o cafenea / restaurant. Intrarea în cetate este gratuită.

Thanks to Hermann Legath and his motorcycling friends, who crossed the Transalpina yesterday (September 2, 2026).

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On Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, 2026, the Slow Food Festival Piața Artizanilor will take place once again in Berca, Buzău County.

Delicious regional specialities, fresh local products, Slow Food and street food, live cooking, children’s activities, music, and much more 🥰

The Slow Food Festival takes place at Piața Artizanilor in the town of Berca. When you come across the bridge and see Berca Monastery or reach the town, turn left immediately after the bridge and continue for approximately 200 metres.

Pictures from events held in previous years.

Wonderful pictures by photographer Sorin Onișor (https://www.facebook.com/sorinonisor) of pelicans in the Danube Delta, in south-eastern Romania.

More than 7,000 great white pelicans and 700 Dalmatian pelicans live in the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve, where they are considered symbols of the protected area.

The great white pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) and the Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus), reaching a height of up to 180 cm and weighing more than 13 kilograms, are among the largest birds in the Danube Delta. The largest pelican colony in Europe is located in the Roșca–Buhaiova area, in Tulcea County, in the Danube Delta.

The northern part of the reserve is crossed by the three distributaries of the Danube flowing in from the west and separating at Tulcea: the Chilia Branch, which forms the Romanian–Ukrainian state border in the north; the Sulina Branch in the centre; and the Sfântu Gheorghe Branch in the south. All three branches flow into the Black Sea.

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

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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

The TransApuseana (also known as Transalpina de Apuseni) stretches over a length of approximately 78 kilometers on the county road DJ107I and connects Aiud, located in the valley, with the Bucium / Abrud region in the heart of the Apuseni Mountains.

Both endpoints are located in Alba County. Start / End (East): Aiud (connection to the A10 motorway). The road branches off at Aiudul de Sus and leads up into the mountain world. End / Start (West): The area around Bucium and Abrud (connection to the national road DN74).

We thank Ms. Gina S. for these beautiful pictures from her current motorcycle trip through Romania.

View from the church tower of the fortified church

Pictures from yesterday morning / during the day, from Sulina in the Danube Delta and at the Black Sea. September is a wonderful month for a visit, tours, and much more…

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In Ilfov County, just a few kilometers northwest of Bucharest (the capital of Romania), lies Mogosoaia Palace on the banks of Mogosoaia Lake in the commune of Mogosoaia.

The palace complex includes a main courtyard and many buildings, such as the watchtower and the “St. George” church near the courtyard.

The Wallachian Prince Constantin Brancoveanu had the palace built between 1698 and 1702 on the estate of the widow Mogos (from which the later name Mogosoaia is derived) in the Brancoveanu architectural style named after him.
In 1714, when Constantin Brancoveanu was executed in Constantinople with his entire family, the Ottomans confiscated all the family assets and converted the palace into a han (a type of inn).
In the following decades, the palace was conquered, destroyed, and rebuilt several times until it came into the possession of George III Valentin Bibesco in 1912, who was married to the French writer of Romanian noble descent, Marthe Bibesco. He gave the estate to his wife, and Marthe Bibesco subsequently had the palace extensively restored.

Hunedoara Castle (also known as Corvin Castle, German: Burg Eisenmarkt, Romanian: Castelul Corvinilor or Castelul Huniazilor, Hungarian: Vajdahunyadi vár) is one of the most significant secular buildings in Transylvania.

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

Pictures taken by Mr Daniel Sippel during his journey through Romania at the end of August 2025. Thank you for sending these wonderful pictures.

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.

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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.

Pictures from mid-August 2026 of Le Mont-Saint-Michel, a small village in the French region of Normandy. The “island,” which is named after the Archangel Michael, is only about one kilometre from the coast and can be reached on foot at low tide.

It covers an area of approximately 55,000 m² and rises to almost 60 metres above sea level. As early as 1022, the fortified Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey was founded here, towering high on the summit.

It is not a “holiday in Romania,” but it is certainly beautiful as well 😊 We would like to thank Marian and his Donna for their wonderful pictures, as always. Thank you both, and safe travels always 🥰

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

Biertan is part of the early German-Saxon settlements and was already mentioned in documents in 1398 (other sources say 1402).