On the way from Timisoara to Sibiu or from Cluj Napoca to Sibiu (both on the highway), or of course also in the opposite direction, you should not miss a detour to Alba Iulia.

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-alba-iulia/

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.

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

Pictures of Brambura Park from mid-May 2024 in Avrig (about 25 km southeast of Sibiu / Hermannstadt), the adventure park for everyone, but especially for children and the young at heart among us.

https://brambura-park.ro | https://welcome-to-romania.com

The Old Town / center of Sibiu in recent pictures from April 12 and 13, 2025. Sibiu (in German Hermannstadt, in Hungarian Nagyszeben, and in Transylvanian Saxon Hermestatt) is the county seat of the county of the same name in the historical region of Transylvania.

The first German settlers presumably reached the area in 1147. The first documented mention of the city dates from 1191. From 1223, the Latin name "Villa Hermanni" is attested, and from 1241, the German equivalent Hermannstorf.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending the pictures and the permission to use them.

The Old Town / center of Sibiu in recent pictures from April 12 and 13, 2025. Sibiu (in German Hermannstadt, in Hungarian Nagyszeben, and in Transylvanian Saxon Hermestatt) is the county seat of the county of the same name in the historical region of Transylvania.

The first German settlers presumably reached the area in 1147. The first documented mention of the city dates from 1191. From 1223, the Latin name "Villa Hermanni" is attested, and from 1241, the German equivalent Hermannstorf.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending the pictures and the permission to use them.

The village of Großpold, in Romanian Apoldu de Sus, is located in the county of Sibiu and is one of the three so-called Landler villages in Transylvania.

The Landler were forced to leave their Austrian homeland in the 18th century due to their Protestant faith and settled mainly in three villages near Sibiu. They have preserved their language and traditional costumes to this day. In Großpold, the typical architecture of the houses has largely been preserved. The two other Landler villages are Neppendorf, in Romanian Turnisor, today incorporated into Sibiu, and Großau, in Romanian Cristian.

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

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 village of Ighișu Nou (known as Eibesterf in Saxon, Eibesdorf in German, and Szaszivanfalva in Hungarian) is part of the Medias Municipality in Sibiu County.

The village was first mentioned in documents in 1305 and became a free Saxon settlement in 1325.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for providing these photos (taken in early August 2024).

Hermannstadt / Sibiu by night ... always beautiful 🥰

Images: July 2023

A small village (Mergeln / Merghindeal) in the historical region of Transylvania, photographed in mid-May 2022. Beautiful.

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

Evangelical church since the Reformation. Regular German-language services are held here. There are also many concerts throughout the year.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these wonderful pictures (13 April 2025) and the corresponding text / explanation.

A fabulous weekend for the whole family! 2 magical nights for only 1,240 RON (approx. 248 euros)

Available periods: Friday - Sunday or Saturday - Monday

What the package includes:
🏰 Spacious and elegant accommodation in family rooms
☕ Delicious breakfast included
🏊 Access to swimming pools & heated jacuzzi at 32°C
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https://palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro

Alma Vii (in German Almen) is a village in Sibiu County in Transylvania and definitely deserves a visit!

The village is part of the municipality of Mosna and is also known under the old Romanian names Alma Saşe and Alma Intre Vii, as well as in Hungarian such as Almad, Szaszalmas, Nemet-Almas and Almas.

Information about the fortified church can be found here:
https://kirchenburgen.org/location/almen-alma-vii/

We thank Vlad the Impaler - Dracula for the permission to use these images.

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/

Carta Monastery (Kerz in German) 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 cities of Sibiu and Făgăraș, and is currently an Evangelical Lutheran church.

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

White bean soup in a bread loaf at the restaurant "La Taifas" (unfortunately closed, picture from 2023, but the soup is available in many other restaurants throughout Romania) in Sibiu (Hermannstadt).

We thank Mrs. Göddert from Heide Reisen in Sibiu (https://heide-reisen.de) for this picture and the great tip.

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!

Pictures from a trip on (National Road 7C, turnoff after Sibiu towards Brașov) and over the Transfăgărășan, Bâlea Lake, Vidraru Dam, and the Olt River.

Here: Ascent and descent on the Transfăgărășan

We thank Mr. Roland Schmid for sending us the pictures from his trip, which he took in August 2023. Thank you, Roland 🥰

Pictures from a trip on (National Road 7C, turnoff after Sibiu towards Brașov) and over the Transfăgărășan, Bâlea Lake, Vidraru Dam, and the Olt River.

Here: Ascent and descent on the Transfăgărășan

We thank Mr. Roland Schmid for sending us the pictures from his trip, which he took in August 2023. Thank you, Roland 🥰

Pictures from a trip to (national road 7C, exit behind Sibiu towards Brasov) and through Transfăgărășan, Balea Lake, Vidraru reservoir and Olt river.

Here: Approaching and climbing the Transfăgărășan

Beautiful pictures of the botanical garden "I Giardini di Zoe" from March 2024.

The garden, also known as Banpotoc Garden, is located east of the city of Deva (in German Diemrich), on the left side of the A1 motorway (heading towards Sibiu), in the Banpotoc village of Harau commune.

We thank Go Hunedoara for granting permission to use these images.

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 13, 2023

The village of Almen, in Romanian Alma Vii, is located in Sibiu County.

This former Saxon village is located in a side valley, where you can see the typical construction style of a German village in Transylvania. Above the village is the renovated Evangelical church, which was built as a fortified church.

Since the town sign was completely faded, the town name has been added with a pen for better orientation 🙈😁

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

Visit now the Restaurant | Historic Café (both open daily: 8 am to 10 pm) in the Brukenthal Palace in Avrig (in German Freck), just a few kilometers east of Sibiu (Hermannstadt).

www.palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro

Or plan your weekend, holiday, or even your event here. Spring and Brukenthal Palace are looking forward to welcoming you!

Romania is rich in German-speaking history and regions. German-speaking hosts (holiday areas, resorts, hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, and more) are connected in a network and look forward to welcoming you and your family.

https://dsg-ru.de | https://willkommen-in-rumänien.de

Pictures: Ski and snowboard resort Arena Platoș Păltiniș | Domeniul Cerbilor Chalets, Suceava County | Casa Schmidt Guesthouse, Brașov County | Hermania Restaurant, Sibiu | Albota Tourist Complex, Sibiu County | NEXT DOOR Restaurant, Brașov | Zabola Estate Hotel, Covasna County | Hanul Vatra, Vâlcea County

Website: https://dsg-ru.de

The village is located in a side valley between Medias (Mediasch) and Sighisoara (Schäßburg) in Sibiu County. In addition to the very well-preserved Evangelical fortified church, there is the recently renovated hill church in the German Evangelical cemetery. A few Transylvanian Saxons still live in the village.

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

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 14, 2025) and the corresponding text/explanation.

The church / fortified church is located in the municipality of Biertan (Biertan in German, Berethalom in Hungarian) in the county of Sibiu in Transylvania.

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

Like every Saxon settlement, it stands out for its row of houses around a central square, above which rises the imposing church fortress. Between 1572 and 1867, Biertan was the seat of the Saxon episcopate (episcopal see of the Evangelical Church of A.B.), which favored the construction of one of the largest farming communities in Transylvania around this fortified church. It is a medieval and architectural treasure in Romania, which is definitely worth a visit.

Beautiful pictures by photographer Sorin Onisor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ), thank you for the permission to use / show them.

This church / fortified church is located in the commune of Biertan (Biertan in German, Berethalom in Hungarian) in the district of Sibiu in Transylvania. Biertan belongs to the first German-Saxon settlements and was mentioned in documents as early as 1398 (other sources: 1402).

Like any Saxon settlement, it is characterised by a row of houses built around a central square above which rises the imposing church fortress. Between 1572 and 1867, Biertan was the seat of the Saxon bishopric (episcopal see of the Evangelical Church A.B.), which favoured the construction of one of the largest agricultural communities in Transylvania around this fortified church. It is a medieval and architectural treasure of Romania, definitely worth a visit.

Visit now the Restaurant | Historical Cafe (both daily: 8 am to 10 pm) in the Palatul (Palace) Brukenthal in Avrig (Freck in German) just a few kilometers east of Sibiu.

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/uir/palace-brukenthal-avrig/

Or plan your weekend, your vacation or even your event here. Spring and the Brukenthal Palace are looking forward to welcoming you.

More in the 2nd revised edition of our brochure “Vacation in Romania” on page 38 and 39 > https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

The Old Town / the center of Sibiu in beautiful pictures. Hermannstadt (in Romanian Sibiu, in Hungarian Nagyszeben, and in Transylvanian Saxon Hermestatt) is the county capital of the eponymous county in the historical region of Transylvania.

The first German settlers are believed to have reached the area in 1147. The first documented mention of the city dates back to 1191. From 1223, the Latin name "Villa Hermanni" is used, and from 1241, the German equivalent Hermannstorf is recorded.

We thank Mr. Maik Lanckrock for allowing us to use these pictures.