Pictures from the town of Deta, located just under an hour south of Timisoara in western Romania, and from the camping, guesthouse, and museum Casa Ferch. Both are DEFINITELY worth a visit.

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📍 Casa Ferch, Victoriei Street 29, Deta, Romania

Pictures: Summer 2025

Lugoj (Hungarian: Lugos, German: Lugosch) is a town in Timis County in the historical region of Banat. It consists of the town of Lugoj and the villages of Maguri and Tapia.

The Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God, also known as the "Church with Two Towers," is a Romanian Orthodox church located on Victory Square in Lugoj. The church was built between 1759 and 1766 in Baroque style. It is one of the most significant Baroque buildings in the Banat.

Pictures from July 2025

For more than two weeks now, the Timisoara 2026 brochure has already been available in many places in Timisoara, in German and English. Lots of information, recommendations, and tips for those who want to explore the city of Timisoara / Timis County.

Online at: https://discover-timisoara.com

And the new, revised 2nd edition is currently in progress and will be printed and distributed again at the beginning of December. More languages are also in preparation, more details coming soon here...

Cluj-Napoca (German: Klausenburg, Hungarian: Kolozsvar) is (probably*) the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

Cluj-Napoca, with about 400,000 inhabitants, is considered the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. The city has universities, a vibrant nightlife, and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square, Piata Unirii, are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

Cluj-Napoca has an international airport and is located in the northwest of Romania.

* It could also be Iasi, Timisoara or Constanta. Unfortunately, there are no exact figures.

We thank the city of Cluj-Napoca for granting permission to use these pictures.

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/

Around 140 years ago, Timișoara / Temeswar already proved its uniqueness as a city in Europe.

On 12 November 1884, nearly 60 kilometers of streets in the city center of Timișoara were electrically illuminated with 731 lamps*. At that time, it was a record in Europe and the second place in the world after New York.

* The number of lamps and kilometers are based on various sources with the same statement found online.
** Of course, the lamps were smaller than the one shown in the picture. This lamp was placed only as a reminder and is no longer used for lighting in Timișoara.

In 10 days, the first Christmas markets in Romania will already open... Craiova, Hermannstadt / Sibiu, and certainly several more. We’ll keep an eye on things (the snow globe ☺️) and will regularly and comprehensively inform you about the most beautiful Christmas markets in Romania.

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

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

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Timisoara, always beautiful, and if you are there, you should take the time to enjoy a delicious coffee or hot chocolate with our probably biggest fan (pictured) 🥰

He calls Take Five Coffee / Bazara, Strada Lucian Blaga 5, parallel to the street with the umbrellas, right in the center of Timisoara, his home and was happy to pose for a photo with us.

The small café, located in the heart of the city yet on the first quiet side street, is always worth a visit. And besides many delicious drinks, you might also be lucky enough to get a copy of our current Timisoara brochure there (as long as stocks last).

Of course, you can also find the brochure online:
https://discover-timisoara.com | https://welcome-to-romania.com

https://discover-timisoara.com | https://welcome-to-romania.com

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

Timisoara (German: Temeswar, also Temeschwar or Temeschburg) is located in the west of Romania in the historical region of Banat and is the capital of Timis County.

https://discover-timisoara.com | https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de

The city was the European Capital of Culture in 2023. Pictures from spring / summer 2024.

A bit of city, a bit of countryside, a selection of gastronomic experiences such as restaurants, cafés, bars, and much more.

The (still) limited edition in German and Romanian can be found, among other places, at the following locations:
# Take Five Coffee (Str. Lucian Blaga 5)
# Eggsemplar Breakfast & Brunch (Str. Lucian Blaga 1)
# Timisoara City Information Center (Str. Alba Iulia)
# Cuina Bunicii (Str. Alba Iulia)
# Bookshop at the Cathedral (Piata Unirii 11)
# Restaurant Del Vecchio (Piata Alexandru Mocioni 8)

Discover the cultural and gastronomic diversity of Timisoara and Timis County.

A walk through Timisoara... "The Little Vienna"... at the end of April 2025.

The city on the Bega River is a cultural center in western Romania. As one of the few cities, it has three different theaters: a German, a Hungarian, and a Romanian one.

https://discover-timisoara.com | https://welcome-to-romania.com

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 24, 2025).

Timisoara (also known as Timisoara or Timisoara in German), the European Capital of Culture 2023, is located in western Romania in the historic Banat region and is the capital of Timis County.

https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/ | https://welcome-to-romania.com

Find out more about Timisoara:
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-timisoara/

An excursion boat on the Bega, the river (canalized in the city) that flows through Timisoara.

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Cluj-Napoca (German: Klausenburg, Hungarian: Kolozsvár) in summer, (probably*) the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

Cluj-Napoca, with about 400,000* inhabitants, is considered the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. The city has universities, a vibrant nightlife, and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square, Piata Unirii, are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

Cluj-Napoca has an international airport and is located in the northwest of Romania.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (photos from summer 2023) and for granting permission to use them.

* It could also be Iasi, Timisoara or Constanta. Unfortunately, there are no exact figures.

Cluj-Napoca (German: Klausenburg, Hungarian: Kolozsvár) in summer, (probably*) the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

Cluj-Napoca, with about 400,000* inhabitants, is considered the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. The city has universities, a vibrant nightlife, and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square, Piata Unirii, are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

Cluj-Napoca has an international airport and is located in the northwest of Romania.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (photos from summer 2023) and for granting permission to use them.

* It could also be Iasi, Timisoara or Constanta. Unfortunately, there are no exact figures.

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 Timisoara from two days ago. Timisoara is worth a visit in every season.

https://discover-timisoara.com | https://willkommen-in-rumänien.de

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (October 1, 2025).

Our visit in July 2025 took us to Schwabenland — more precisely, to the Swabian restaurant Schwabenland in the village of Charlotenburg (the only round village in Romania), in the historical region of Banat, Timis County.

Delicious Swabian specialties (cheese spätzle, Maultaschen soup, ...) in a wonderful, peaceful atmosphere — just perfect 🥰

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In addition to a guest garden with a Playground, the restaurant also has a small museum showcasing the past and present of the Swabians from the Banat — the homeland of the Banat Swabians in Romania.

A wonderful journey by bicycle through Romania in the summer of a previous year. The part presented here passes through the counties of Arad, Timiș, and Caraș-Severin.

The route: Nadlac (in the west, border with Hungary) > Arad > Lipova (the bridge, a bit adventurous) > Timisoara (in German Temeswar) > Pischia (in German Bruckenau) > Moravita > Gradinari.

We thank Mr. Franz Bauer for granting permission to use these pictures. In the summer of 2021, he visited almost all of Romania by bicycle, and we have reported and will continue to report on this journey.

The city, designated as the European Capital of Culture in 2023, is located in western Romania. Many nations, cultures, many names, and many stories come together in this city: Timisoara, Temesvár, Temeswar, or Temeschburg.

https://discover-timisoara.com | https://welcome-to-romania.com

Timisoara has much to offer in every season and is always worth a visit 🥰

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.

Discover the culinary side of Timisoara and Timis County. The Swabian cuisine of Banat, Hungarian and Serbian cuisine, as well as international and, of course, Romanian cuisine, all have their home here.

https://discover-timisoara.com/gastronomie-fuehrer.../

Explore the diverse culture of this region, accompanied by many, many delicious treats 🥰

The Muntele Mic massif is a mountain group from the Retezat-Godeanu mountains, which belongs to the south of the Carpathians.

It is located between the Tarcu Mountains, the Godeanu Mountains and the Retezat Mountains. The highest peak is Mount Peak ( ) Small Mountain with a height of 1802 Mettern. It is a small but popular ski resort in Banat, 130 km from Timișoara. There are six slopes ( 6 ) with different levels of difficulty: Borlova 1, Borlova 2, Valsanu, Nordica, Isai, Felix.

Small Mountain is also popular with summer hiking and easily accessible by car.

We would like to thank Mrs Corinna Haisch Coliev for sending us the pictures / text. We would also like to thank Muntele Mic Online for permission to use the images.

Timisoara, always beautiful and well worth a visit.

https://discover-timisoara.com | https://welcome-to-romania.com

Camping, guesthouse, museum, and much more... Casa Ferch in the town of Deta, just an hour south of Timisoara in western Romania, is DEFINITELY worth a visit.

We visited the house / campsite yesterday. It is run by a couple from Vienna, and we were warmly welcomed and treated... it was pure hospitality and kindness, and... it was perfect!

Over coffee, cake, and lunch, we met many guests and also locals from the region, Austrians, Banat Swabians / from Timisoara, and many more! It felt as if we had always lived there 🥰 Thanks again to Margit, her husband, to the Swabian "Hansi, who has traveled the world," and to everyone we had the pleasure to meet.

📍 Casa Ferch, Victoriei Street 29, Deta, Romania

More about Casa Ferch Deta and/or "Mit Hansi um die Welt" (https://www.youtube.com/@MitHansiumdieWelt)

Photos from the motorcycle friends of our dear Roland 🥰, who recently (mid-June 2025) took a tour through Romania.

The route went via Timișoara, Deva, the Transfagarasan to Hawaii ... Constanța 😅, with many wonderful experiences, memories, and photos (more coming soon). Here is part 4 of 4, starting with the end, with the city of Constanța on the Black Sea.

A small town in Banat with its own airport... well, actually just with its own airplanes, which probably belong to the owner of the café/restaurant.

Buzias in Timis County is alive with the charm of the past: Emperor Franz Joseph commissioned the construction of a magnificent garden with a round wooden pavilion here for Empress Sissi in 1875 (more about this in a future post).

And for 20 years now, right next to it, there has been La Aeroport, the only airport/airplane restaurant in Romania. Both are definitely worth a visit.

The place is also perfect for children and families, as you can not only enjoy a coffee, ice cream, or more under the airplanes... but one airplane is also ready to take the little guests on a journey into the realm of fantasy ✈️🥰

A plane tree, planted exactly 25 years before the birth of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (nicknamed Sissi) and now already 213 years old (again, the tree).

The tree stands in the city of Buzias in Timis County, in the magnificent garden with a round wooden pavilion, whose construction was commissioned in 1875 by Emperor Franz Joseph for Empress Sissi.

A place with history, a lot of history, and we would love to know what this tree has seen in its lifetime and especially whom it has met 🥰