We start at the end, but at the beginning we want to thank the Zitzmann family, who allowed us not only to use the pictures of the trip (end of September 2023), but also to take over the experiences. Thank you

"We drive the Transalpina, but after a few hours we realize that we miss the beautiful part. Google talks about blockage, missing guard rails and that the road was never finished...well, we let it come to that, turn around, drive back (the Transalpina is somehow divided in two) 100erte Schwammerlsucher pull 1000s of kilos of mushrooms from the forest, in large vats that we know from the grape harvest. Incredibly which quantities there are.

We find a great place to sleep, one may drive the road only from 8-18 clock...well we stand anyway, and do not drive. In Romania it is apparently no matter, locals drive around of course also after 18 o'clock, dig for stones, etc.. In the morning then a flock of sheep near us, still spend a lot of time in the wonderful mountain area, to finally arrive in the afternoon at the castle in Hunedoara to visit it."

Thanks to Gerhard Daniela Zitzmann for pictures and text.

The cave is located on the road that connects the Jiului Valley with Țara Hațegului, about 6 km from the city of Petroșani.

The Bolii Cave is a natural formation that is accessible along its entire length.

We thank Go Hunedoara (Photos: Stefan Bla) for the permission to use these images.

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

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

Pictures from July 2025 from the city of Deva (German: Diemrich). Deva is the capital of Hunedoara County, known for the Deva Fortress which sits high on the peak of the city's local mountain, and is located only a few kilometers away from Corvin / Hunedoara Castle.

Pictures: mid-July 2025

The 383 km² Retezat National Park (Parcul National Retezat) is located in the high mountains of the Romanian Carpathians in the counties of Hunedoara, Caras-Severin, and Gorj.

It was founded in 1935 as the country's first national park in the Retezat Mountains of the same name. The highest elevation is Mount Peleaga at 2,509 meters. The lowest point in the park, at 794 meters, is located near the Gura Zlata mountain hut.

We thank GO Hunedoara (Photo: Elena Dragomir) for the permission to use this image.

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 magical and yet real world of miniatures that captures every visitor for a few moments and leads them through beautifully and intricately designed areas of the railway tracks.

More about the museum: Muzeul Trenulețelor Valentin Banciu

We thank GO Hunedoara for the permission to use this/these picture(s).

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

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The stone castle 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.

The gorges are located in the commune of Banita in Hunedoara County and run along high limestone walls.

They are about 300 meters long and have been deeply carved into the limestone by water. On calm summer days, they can be visited, but waterproof shoes are a must, as the path through the gorges also leads through water.

The height of the rock walls is about 10-15 meters and shows how the water eroded the stone. In many places, the rocks form a roof, which was created by horizontal erosion depending on the current over hundreds of years.

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

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

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

The listed castle has many other names (Corvin Castle, Castle of the Corvins, Corvinus Castle, Corvinesti Castle, Eisenmarkt Castle, Black Castle, Vajdahunyad Castle, Hunyadi Castle), which refer to its location or its owners.

The Hungarian statesman and military leader John Hunyadi converted an existing fortification into the ancestral seat of the Hunyadi family after 1440. In the second construction phase, the castle was expanded from 1458 under King Matthias Corvinus. At the beginning of the 17th century, further major alterations were made under Prince Gabor Bethlen. The present-day castle therefore shows a mixture of different architectural styles.

The castle was in Austrian possession from 1724 and has been in Romanian state ownership since 1918. In addition to being a tourist attraction, the castle has been and is used as a backdrop for numerous Romanian and international film productions. Today, the castle houses a museum.

Pictures from Deva (German name Diemrich) in Hunedoara County from summer 2025.

Fans of castles, fortresses, palaces, and everything related will get their money’s worth on a holiday in Romania 🥰

Hunedoara / Corvin Castle, Hunedoara County | Bran Castle / Törzburg, Brasov County | Peles and Pelisor Castles, Sinaia, Prahova County | Cantacuzino Castle, Busteni, Prahova County | Fortified church of Biertan / Birthälm, Sibiu County | Defensive walls of Sibiu / Hermannstadt | Rasnov / Rosenau Fortress, Brasov County | and many other places invite you to visit.

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

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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).

Peles Castle in Prahova County, the city of Sighisoara in Mures County, Corvin Castle in Hunedoara County, and the city of Sibiu (Hermannstadt).

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A lot has happened since our last visit, and Corvin, in addition to the magnificent castle, has also developed into a history museum with many galleries. Pictures from last week (October 24, 2024)

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Pictures from the end of October 2024

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.

A truly interesting idea / accommodation option with a view of Corvin Castle / Hunedoara. Hotel & Spa Werk is located in the city of Hunedoara, directly opposite the castle.

https://hotelwerk.ro/

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

Pictures from July 2025 from the city of Deva (German: Diemrich).

Deva is the county seat of Hunedoara County, known for Deva Fortress which sits high on the summit of the town’s hill, and is only a few kilometres from Corvin Castle / Hunedoara.

Pictures: July 2025

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.

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).

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 August 2024, we followed the journey of "Schnuff" 😊 and his motorcycle friends through Romania.

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We hiked up to the Cetatea (Fortress) Deva (in German: Diemricher Burg) with a beautiful view over the city of Deva (German name: Diemrich) in Transylvania.

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

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The stone castle 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.

The listed castle has many other names (Corvin Castle, Castle of the Corvins, Corvinus Castle, Corvinesti Castle, Eisenmarkt Castle, Black Castle, Vajdahunyad Castle, Hunyadi Castle), which refer to its location or its owners.

The Hungarian statesman and military leader John Hunyadi had an existing fortification converted into the ancestral seat of the Hunyadi family after 1440. In the second construction phase, the castle was expanded from 1458 under King Matthias Corvinus. At the beginning of the 17th century, further major modifications were made under Prince Gabor Bethlen. The present-day castle therefore shows a mixture of different architectural styles.

The castle was in Austrian possession from 1724 and has been in Romanian state ownership since 1918. In addition to being a tourist attraction, the castle has been and is used as a backdrop for numerous Romanian and international film productions. Today, the castle houses a museum.

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

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

The stone castle 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.

The commune of Petrosani (in Hungarian Petrozssny, in German Steinthal) is located in Hunedoara County in Transylvania.

The commune lies in the Jiu Valley, at an altitude of about 620 meters. It is known as a mining town, but the surrounding area offers a variety of wonderful destinations for trips, stays, recreation, relaxation, and more...

Beautiful pictures from the evening before last from the city of Deva (in German Diemrich), here the Reformed Church. The Calvinist church is a monument of Gothic architecture. It was built between 1456 and 1526 in the late Gothic style, and in 1643 the slender, 71-meter-high tower was later added / erected.

Deva is the county seat of Hunedoara County, known for the Deva Fortress which sits high on the city’s hilltop, and is only a few kilometers from Corvin Castle / Hunedoara.

Pictures: July 16, 2025

Orăștie (in German: Broos, in Hungarian: Szaszvaros) is a small town and municipality in Hunedoara County, in southwestern Transylvania. The historical center of the municipality invites all visitors to relax, as well as to participate in an informative history lesson.

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