The carpenter's storm in Sibiu / Sibiu ( in Romanian: The carpenters' Tower ) was in the 14th century. 17th century built by the Saxon carpenter's guild in Hermannstadt.

The tower was part of the city's third fortified belt and is today the left tower, the defensive wall and the fortress still preserved. It is located on Zitadellenstraße ( Harteneckgasse, named after Mayor Johann Sachs von Harteneck ).

Pottery Tower ( in Romanian Potters' Tower ) was built in the 15th century by the Saxon guild. It was also part of the city's third fortified belt and is located to the right of the defensive wall and a preserved fortress.

Images: July 2023

Museum of Traditional Popular Culture in Sibiu (Hermannstadt in German) is one of the largest open-air museums in Romania.

Located just south of Sibiu (German: Hermannstadt), the museum is located in the "Dumbrava Sibiului" forest, on the connecting road between Sibiu and Rășinari, about three kilometers (3) from the city.

Contains installations of traditional pre-industrial Romanian popular civilization. Houses, workshops and construction complexes are scattered around a lake, among the trees of the Sibiu Drumbrates.

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

The Alba Carolina Citadel in Alba Iulia (Karlsburg) was built between 1715 and 1738 under the rule of Emperor Charles VI as a fortification with seven bastions.

It served the Habsburgs as a strategic defense point along the military border with the Ottoman Empire. Alba Iulia is located near the highway on the route to or from Sibiu (Hermannstadt). A visit is definitely worthwhile.

We thank photographer Rene Benner ( facebook.com/rene.benner.1 ) for sending these beautiful images. Thank you!

Whether in autumn / winter, spring or summer. The tour operator DRS Reisen GmbH from Stuttgart offers an 8‑day Transylvania tour including accommodation / breakfast, a rental car, itinerary and a city tour in Sibiu / Hermannstadt from €489 per person (price depends on travel dates, based on double room, according to further information from the tour operator).

Provider: DRS Reisen GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany
Travel dates: From September 2025 until the end of 2026

More information / booking at:
https://drs-reisen.de/.../auf-der-historischen-cafes.../

Sibiu / Hermannstadt | Brașov / Kronstadt | Sighisoara / Schäßburg | Count Dracula’s Bran Castle / Törzburg and much more ...

In just 35 days the first Christmas market in Romania will open. Hermannstadt / Sibiu and Craiova are always among the first markets (from 14 Nov).

Anyone who wants to experience one (or several) of the beautiful Christmas markets in Romania should start planning now.

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

Pictures from past Christmas markets. Thanks to the markets and the photographers for granting permission to use the pictures.

The planning has begun and the first Christmas markets have already announced their opening hours. We’re staying on it (the snow globe ☺️) and will regularly and comprehensively inform about the most beautiful Christmas markets in Romania.

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

🎄 Christmas Markets in Romania 2025/2026
Craiova | 14 Nov. 2025 to 04 Jan. 2026
Hermannstadt / Sibiu | 14 Nov. 2025 to 04 Jan. 2026
Bucharest | 29 Nov. 2025 to 28 Dec. 2025
Oradea | 29 Nov. 2025 to 26 Dec. 2025
Cluj‑Napoca | 21 Nov. 2025 to 01 Jan. 2026

Further dates for, among others, Timisoara, Kronstadt / Brasov, Piatra Neamț and more will follow shortly.

Pictures: Christmas markets in Hermannstadt / Sibiu, Bucharest and Timisoara from previous years.

Pictures from August 2023 from Biertan. The commune and fortified church Biertan (German: Birthälm), first mentioned in a document in 1283, is located in Sibiu County in the region of Siebenbürgen (Transylvania).

Our thanks to Mr. Andreas Knüpfer, who sent us these pictures. Thank you, Andreas 🥰

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.

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

Discover more destinations in Romania and create your own travel plan > https://rotravel24.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Images July 13, 2023

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pictures: 23 September 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. If you would like to share them with us (and our readers / followers), please send them as a PM or via WhatsApp (+40 (0)773 947 438), including your name. Thank you 😊

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Always a beautiful city, in every season 🥰

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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