The Șinca Veche Monastery is located in the commune of Șinca, Brașov County. It is about 22 kilometers from the city of Făgăraș.

As early as 1204, Șinca Veche was mentioned in a letter from Pope Innocent III.

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

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

We thank Castelul Bran for permission to use this image.

About 20 km from Brașov (Kronstadt), on the way to Bran, lies Râșnov (in German Rosenau).

A small town with about 15,000 inhabitants, a fortress with a wonderful view, and a Dino Park. The ideal destination for a visit with the whole family.

Photos: mid-June 2020

About halfway from Sibiu (Hermannstadt) to Brasov (Kronstadt) lies the city of Fagaras (Fogarasch or Fugreschmarkt).

At the end of the 12th century, the castle was only a wooden fortress, which was expanded into a stone fortress in the 14th century. The castle houses a museum, which, like the castle itself, can be visited.

We thank Vlad the Impaler - Dracula (Photo: Carpathian Mountains) for allowing us to use this picture.

About 35 km from the city of Brasov, to the northeast in the direction of Sfântu Gheorghe, lies the bear-watching site Medveles találkozóhely in Covasna County. And yes, the name doesn’t just sound Hungarian – it actually is Hungarian... because in this part of Romania, although deep in the east of Transylvania, the main spoken language is Hungarian.

Info and more (in English)
https://medveles.hu/en/programs/tourist-bear-watching

According to current estimates, about 8,000 to 10,000 brown bears live in the forests and mountains of the Romanian Carpathians / Transylvania. If you have ever wanted to come face to face with a bear in a safe way, this is your chance. The bear-watching site offers visitors and photographers guided, professional experiences, including many activities – from bear observation to off-road tours.

We thank Observator de ursi for allowing us to use these wonderful images.

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.

More information and more images:
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/uir/the-fortress-of-harman/

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

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

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

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

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

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The castle was built in the 11th century and is the landmark of the town of Rupea (Reps). High above the town on Kohalm Hill (578 meters), it can be seen from afar. It was first mentioned in documents in 1324, when the Saxons fought against the King of Hungary.

Pictures May 2024

This year, the Pentecost holidays coincide. And if you are still looking for a "nice spot / restaurant" for the holidays, here in the Valley of the Fairies you are in exactly the right place. Open daily from 10:00 to 22:00, reservation required!

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

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

Pure relaxation, being pampered with delicious meals made from local produce, a swimming pool and yet adventure all around.

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

Grigorescu Manor (Buzău county, near the village of Berca) offers a family atmosphere and is centrally located in the triangle Bucharest - Brasov - Danube Delta. It is also a perfect starting point for trips to the Dealu Mare wine region or for hiking and sports adventures in the UNESCO Buzău Geopark.

Bran Castle (in German: Törzburg) is located in the Transylvania region, in Brașov County.

Regardless of whether Dracula (if he ever existed 😁) or his "human" counterpart (Vlad III Draculea, Vlad the Impaler) lived here or not... the castle and the entire region are definitely worth a visit.

We thank Castelul Bran for the permission to use these images.

Măgura is a village in Brașov County and part of the Moieciu commune. It is located on the eastern side of the Piatra Craiului Mountains, about six kilometers west of Bran Castle.

We thank Vlad the Impaler - Dracula (photos @claudiu_alxd) for the permission to use these images.

The commune of Ungra (in German: Galt, in Hungarian: Ugra) is located in Brașov County and consists of the two villages Dăișoara and Ungra.

Ungra is situated about 10 km from Rupea, on the right bank of the Olt River.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these pictures (photos from early August 2024).

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

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

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

The 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pictures from early May 2025 from Brasov / Kronstadt.

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Simply beeeeeeeautifuuuuul !!!

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

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

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

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

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

The village of Fundata is located in Brașov County, in the Transylvania region.

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

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

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

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* County: name for an administrative district in Hungary

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Pictures: Beginning of September 2023

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

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

Images: early September 2023

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

https://www.freetour.com/brasov