Transylvania is rich in history and stories, and approximately 180 fortified churches invite interested visitors to explore the region’s past and present.

A complete overview is available in several languages on our website. We would like to thank the Foundation for Fortified Churches for permission to use the pictures and data.

Whether it is autumn, winter, spring, or summer... Romania offers every visitor the perfect experience / destination.

Unspoiled nature and plenty of history, traditions and customs, vibrant cities and peaceful rural life, time for hiking, beaches and the Black Sea, the Danube Delta, castles and fortresses, 180 fortified churches in Transylvania, a wide variety of delicious specialities, Count Dracula, and sooooo much more 🥰

...you should not miss this experience whenever possible. Defensive towers / church towers belonging to fortified churches, many hundreds of years old.

Here: Valea Viilor, Wurmloch (in German), first mentioned in a document under the Hungarian name Baromlak in 1224 (possibly also in 1305) 😍

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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.

Restaurant, guesthouse, and, recently, also with its own pool. It is available for guests, but also for anyone who simply wants to stop by when it is hot and is looking for some refreshment. The pool is open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

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

Located between Sighisoara (Schässburg) and Medias, the town of Dumbraveni is the ideal starting point for discovering the “treasures of Transylvania”: fortified churches, medieval castles, picturesque hiking trails, and cultural events that remain unforgettable.

At the Kokel Guesthouse, you will find 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.

And anyone who would like to enjoy a delicious meal should definitely visit the Bistroteca / Baum Restaurant.

Untouched nature and plenty of history, traditions and customs, vibrant cities and quiet country life, time for hiking, the beach and the Black Sea, the Danube Delta, castles and fortresses, 180 fortified churches in Transylvania, diverse delicious specialties, Count Dracula and sooooo much more 🥰

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It is hot, very hot, so here are our tips for cooling off a little in the Transylvania region:

# Piscina Baum, Dumbraveni (north of Sibiu) > https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZhwHcfA4NGzhWEyq8

Restaurant, guesthouse, and, recently, also with its own pool. It is available for guests, but also for anyone who simply wants to stop by when it is hot and is looking for some refreshment. The pool is open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

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

Located between Sighisoara (Schässburg) and Medias, the town of Dumbraveni is the ideal starting point for discovering the “treasures of Transylvania”: fortified churches, medieval castles, picturesque hiking trails, and cultural events that remain unforgettable.

At the Kokel Guesthouse, you will find 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.

And anyone who would like to enjoy a delicious meal should definitely visit the Bistroteca / Baum Restaurant.

Restaurant, guesthouse, and recently also with its own swimming pool. For staying guests, but also just to stop by when it is hot and you are looking to cool off. The pool is open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

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

Between Sighisoara (Schässburg) and Medias lies the town of Dumbraveni, the ideal starting point for discovering the "Treasures of Transylvania." Fortified churches, medieval castles, picturesque hiking trails, and cultural events that remain unforgettable.

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

In addition, the house offers a breakfast room, a restaurant, a bar, a terrace, a spa area, a fitness room, a children's Playground, and private parking.

And anyone looking for a delicious meal should definitely visit the Bistroteca / Restaurant Baum.

Restaurant, guesthouse, and recently expanded with its own swimming pool. Available for staying guests, as well as for those just passing by who are looking to cool off when it's hot. The pool is open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

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

The town of Dumbraveni is located between Sighisoara and Medias, making it the ideal starting point for discovering the "treasures of Transylvania." Fortified churches, medieval castles, picturesque hiking trails, and unforgettable cultural events.

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

In addition, the house offers a breakfast room, a restaurant, a bar, a terrace, a SPA area, a fitness room, a children's Playground, and private parking.

And for those who want to enjoy a delicious meal, Bistroteca / Baum Restaurant is definitely the place to visit.

The fortified church of Tartlau, in the commune of Prejmer, Brasov County, has the most powerful ring wall of all the Saxon fortified churches in Transylvania. The oldest fortification ring is said to have been built before 1300 and was expanded at the end of the 15th and the beginning of the 16th century.

In its present form, the walls still stand 12 to 14 meters high and up to 5 meters thick at the base. Inside the fortress are over 270 refuge and storage chambers, arranged on up to four levels.

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

Untouched nature and plenty of history, traditions and customs, vibrant cities and quiet country life, time for hiking, the beach and the Black Sea, the Danube Delta, castles and fortresses, 180 fortified churches in Transylvania, diverse delicious specialties, Count Dracula and sooooo much more 🥰

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de | https://rotravel24.com | https://drs-reisen.de

Between Schäßburg (Sighisoara) and Medias lies the town of Dumbrăveni, the ideal starting point to discover the “treasures of Transylvania.” Fortified churches, medieval castles, picturesque hiking trails and unforgettable cultural events.

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

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

The house also features a breakfast room, a restaurant, a bar, a terrace, a SPA area, a fitness room, a children's Playground and private parking.

And if you want a tasty meal, be sure to visit the Bistroteca / Restaurant Baum.

Non-profit Slow Food events in the fortified churches of Transylvania, Romania. Worth a visit 🥰

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.

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/ausflugsziele-reiseziele-rumaenien-burgen-schloesser/

We are following the Zitzmann family through Romania, who not only allowed us to use the photos from their trip (end of September 2023), but also to share their experiences and stories. Thank you 🥰

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"Romania, day 14, today is the day of the fortified churches in Transylvania, where there are and were many Saxon Germans. Fortified churches could shelter the inhabitants of entire villages during attacks. Each family received a small chamber. In one of the fortified churches, there were over 200 such chambers. There was also a school, weaving workshop, etc. inside, because the villages were often besieged for a long time... very interesting to see, at some fortified churches we were allowed to climb up to the tower on adventurous paths. Without any safety precautions, something that would be impossible in Austria. They just say: be careful, steep steps. 🙂 When you stand under a bell supported by rotten wooden beams, you better not think about it. Another day with many new impressions. 🙂"

Thanks to Gerhard and Daniela Zitzmann for the photos and text.

There are approximately 180 fortified churches in the Transylvania region; one of them is Pretai / Brateiu.

Only a few remains of the 14th‑century Gothic basilica survive today. The present church bears characteristics of the 15th century. The church interior was significantly altered by removing the southern row of pillars, raising the exterior walls, and installing a barrel vault. Particularly notable are the pillars between the north and central nave, which feature profiled cross‑sections and capitals with figurative depictions.

On the route through the Vale of the Great Kokel (Târnava Mare), a few kilometres east of Mediaș, the fortified church of Brateiu appears. It is located in the middle of the village at the village entrance.

Learn more about this fortified church:
https://kirchenburgen.org/location/pretai-brateiu/
Overview of fortified churches in Transylvania:
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen/

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

The settlement was founded in the 13th century by the Teutonic Order in the 15th century. by rebuilding a Romanesque predecessor building a Gothic basilica. During the fortification with a ring and five defense towers, a canine and a pit were later built, and the church tower was equipped with gaps. After the destruction of 1658, the church was rebuilt in its old form, but the nave vault was not built until 1775. From the Gothic construction phase, in addition to the composition of the floor plan of...

Learn more about this fortified church:
https://kirchenburgen.org/location/weidenbach-ghimbav/

Overview of all 160 fortified churches:
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/uir/fortified-churches/

Romania is rich in history and therefore also rich in the corresponding buildings and many stories about them.

There are still around 180 fortified churches in Transylvania (Siebenbürgen) alone, as well as fortresses, palaces, many castles, and also a large number of ruins.

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

We thank the photographers / Facebook groups of the pictures for allowing us to use them.

Romania is rich in history and therefore ... just as rich in the corresponding buildings and many stories.

There are still 180 fortified churches in Transylvania alone, as well as fortresses, castles, many fortresses and ruins in large numbers.

https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/ | https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/

We thank the photographers / Facebook groups of the pictures for the permission to use them.

Romania is rich in history and therefore ... just as rich in the corresponding buildings and many stories.

There are still 180 fortified churches in Transylvania alone, as well as fortresses, castles, many fortresses and ruins in large numbers.

https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/ | https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/

We thank the photographers / Facebook groups of the pictures for the permission to use them.

Transylvania is rich in history, and around 160 fortified churches invite interested visitors to take a journey through Transylvania's past and present.

An overview of all these fortified churches and much more information:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen/

We thank the Fortified Churches Foundation (https://kirchenburgen.org) for the permission to use the images and data.

Romania is rich in history and therefore ... just as rich in the corresponding buildings and many stories.

There are still 300 fortified churches in Transylvania alone, as well as fortresses, castles, many fortresses and ruins in large numbers.

https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/ | https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/

We thank the photographers / Facebook groups of the pictures for the permission to use them.

A beautiful picture from Biertan. The Biertan village and fortified church (in German, Birthälm), first mentioned in historical records in 1283, is located in Sibiu County, Transylvania.

Learn more about fortified churches in Transylvania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen/

A beautiful picture from Biertan. The town and fortified church of Biertan (Biertan in German), first mentioned in a document from 1283, is located in the county of Sibiu in the Transylvania region.

Learn more about fortified churches in Transylvania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen/

Transylvania is rich in history, and around 200 fortified churches invite visitors to explore the past and present of the region.

An overview of all these churches and more information: https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/uir/fortified-churches/

We thank the Fortified Churches Foundation ( https://kirchenburgen.org ) for permission to use the images and data.

Transylvania is famous for its more than 160 fortified churches, the history of which dates back to the Middle Ages. At that time, the region was a contested border area. The inhabitants reacted to the threats by fortifying their churches with defensive structures.

The fortifications were extended and rebuilt over the centuries. Many of them have been preserved to this day and form a unique landscape of fortified churches, which is characterized by its special density and diversity of these architectural monuments.

Find out more about the fortified churches:
https://deutschsprachiges-gastgewerbe-rumänien.de/kirchenburgen-in-siebenbuergen/

We would like to thank the Fortified Churches Foundation for permission to use these images.

Transylvania is famous for the large number of fortified churches, whose history dates back to the Middle Ages. At the time, the region was a contested borderland. Residents reacted to the threats by fortifying their churches with fortifications.

The facilities have been expanded and rebuilt over the centuries. Many of them have been preserved to this day and form a unique world-wide landscape of fortified churches, which is characterized by the great density and variety of these monuments.

Learn more about fortified churches:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/ro /uir/fortified-churches

At that time, the region was a contested border area. The inhabitants reacted to the threats by fortifying their churches with fortifications. Over the centuries, the fortifications were extended and rebuilt. Many of them have been preserved to this day and form a unique landscape of fortified churches, which is characterized by its special density and diversity of these monuments.

Thanks to the Fortified Churches Foundation for permission to use these images.

Transylvania is rich in history and around 160 fortified churches invite the interested visitor to take a trip through the past and present of the Transylvania region.

An overview of all these fortified churches and much more information:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en / uir / fortified-churches /

Honigberg (in Saxon Huntschprich, in Hungarian Szaszhermany) is a commune and village, one of the most famous fortified churches and only a few kilometers from Brasov.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/the-fortress-of-harman/

This fortified church is a completely preserved small fortress with the church in the center. Besides an interesting museum, you can also visit the battlements, the tower and the church. You must have seen it and it is also for families with children, because of the many corridors, stairs and more ... an exciting and beautiful experience

About the place: the Hungarian King Andrew II in 1211 awarded the Burzenland to the Teutonic Order of Knights, who settled here, built castles, brought German settlers to the country and founded villages, including Honigberg.

The first documented mention of the village was in 1240 under Mons Mellis ("Mountain of Honey"). At that time, King Bela IV granted the Cistercian Order patronage over the churches of Marienburg, Petersberg, Honigberg and Tartlau.

There are over 160 fortified churches in the Transylvanian region, one of which is Holzmenge / Hosman.

Only the western portal and the pillars with arches separating the nave from the side naves have survived from the basilica, which was built in the 13th century. The western portal is a valuable testimony of the Romanesque architectural sculpture of Transylvania with numerous friezes in relief. Around 1500, the bell tower of the church was enlarged of wood and equipped with a battlement supported by consoles. During this, the side aisles of the church were removed. The two walls of the fortress, built in the 15th century, are connected by the gate tower and still show traces of the former battlements and gates.

Learn more about this church castle:
https://kirchenburgen.org/location/holzmengen-hosman/

Overview of all 160 church castles:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen/

We have expanded our overview ( Thank you Alex ) and there are already almost 180 fortified churches in Transylvania.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen/

All fortified churches are related to complete information, visiting hours and additional information from https://kirchenburgen.org Thanks to the Foundation of Fortified Churches for allowing us to use this data.

The church is located in the municipality of Biertan ( in German Birthälm, in Hungarian Berethalom ) in the district of Sibiu and one of approx. 160 fortified churches in Transylvania.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen/

Transylvania is rich in history and approx. 160 fortified churches invite the visitor interested to make a journey through the past and present of the Transylvania region.

An overview of all these fortified churches and much more information: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen/

Transylvania is rich in history and approx. 160 fortified churches invite the visitor interested to make a journey through the past and present of the Transylvania region.

An overview of all these fortified churches and much more information: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen/

There are over 160 castles in the Transylvania region, one of them is Pretai / Brateiu.

Some remains of the 14th Gothic Basilica today. Jh. in stock. Today's church bears the characteristics of the 15th Jh. The churchyard was greatly altered by the removal of the south row of pillars and the raising of the outer walls and the installation of a barrel vault. Particularly remarkable are the pillars between the north and center aisles, which have profiled cross-sections and chapters with figurative representations.

On the journey through the Great Kokel valley (Târnava Mare), the Brateiu castle appears a few kilometers east of Mediasch. It is located in the middle of the place at the beginning of the village.

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

Overview of all 160 church castles:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen/

Experience a bike tour guided through Transylvania in 8 days.

Arrival in Sibiu ( Sibiu ), drive to the cities of Transylvania and the fortified churches Birthälm, Reichesdorf and Mediasch. Tour / city in Schäßburg ( Sighisoara ) and Kronstadt experience and also Bran Castle and Rosenau Castle ( Rasnov ) to Zarnesti, known to bear observation stations.

7 x night, breakfast, adventure and more ... Bicycle rental, English language guide and luggage transport from accommodation to accommodation. A wonderful experience throughout Transylvania 🥰

All details of the ( tour date from May to September 2023 ):
Reisen Rumänien

Your German language partner for information, reservations and more:
Carpathian Tourism Center in Sibiu ( Sibiu ),
Reisen Rumänien
e-mail: alex@reisen-rumaien.com

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

Only a few remains from the 14th-century Gothic basilica remain today. Today's church features 15th-century features. Of note are the pillars between the north and the central nave, which have profiled cross sections and capitals with figurative representations.

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

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

Overview of all 160 church castles:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen.

Wanderlust Tours from Sighișoara in Mureș County offers a wide range of personalized, nature, cultural and also culinary tours in Transylvania.

Day trips to visit important fortified churches, cycling and hiking trips, "Views" to palaces, castles and much more ..., a city tour of the old town of Sighisoara and discoveries about local cuisine, crafts, history, traditions authentic and many, much more!

More information and all contact details for this German-speaking tourism provider: https://www.wanderlust-tour.ro/transilvania/?lang=de

Specialized tourism, study trips… The Fortified Churches Foundation addresses anyone who is involved in the "issue of the fortified church" in Transylvania (Romania) or who wants to do it in the future - whether they are universities, technical schools. , professional associations or other interested groups and individuals.

Learn more / contact:
https://kirchenburgen.org/aktivitaten/fachtourismus/