Autumn is one of the most beautiful times to experience Zabola Estate (approximately 60 km from Brasov / Kronstadt). Wonderful autumn walks, carriage rides, wellness & The Garden Spa, and much more! An exclusive place in an absolutely peaceful setting, with unforgettable moments, awaits you.

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Enjoy Zabola Estate this September with a 15% discount (code: SEPT15, for stays of two (2) nights or more), or book and pay by September 20 for two (2) nights in October or November and receive a third night free, including breakfast. Perfect for a short relaxing autumn getaway.

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Tucked away in the wild Carpathians lies Zabola, an inhabited family estate where forests, gardens, and history extend across more than 500 hectares. The castle park, originally designed as an English landscape garden, now combines serene elegance with untamed beauty. Zabola, still inhabited by the family that has cared for it over generations, invites you to slow down, find your peace again, and experience the rhythm of a place where nature and memory meet.

Whether you are planning a romantic getaway, a family holiday, or simply a few quiet days surrounded by nature—Zabola Estate looks forward to welcoming you.

We were there a few days ago, in Transylvania, Brasov County, just a few kilometers from Kronstadt (Brasov)... and we were thrilled!

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An hour flies by and there is something for everyone: for the lover of history and stories, for the friend of Transylvania, the adventurer, for families with children who can explore the battlements and the way of life from long ago and so much more!

Our conclusion: The visit is 100% worth it

The city of Targu Mures (Hungarian: Marosvásárhely, German: Neumarkt am Mieresch), first documented in the year 1300, is located on the Mures River (German: Mieresch, Hungarian: Maros), on the route between Brasov and Cluj-Napoca.

Targu Mures was founded by the Székely people. The city was first mentioned in historical records in 1300 as Forum Siculorum. The history of the city, like that of all Transylvania, was shaped by the Kingdom of Hungary, the Principality of Transylvania, and from the end of the 17th century by the Habsburg Monarchy, later Hungary, and then Romania.

Pictures: June 02, 2026

Visit the medieval festival in Feldioara (Marienburg), in Brașov County, on Saturday and Sunday; attend a concert featuring flute, glockenspiel, violin, and more at the old lighthouse in the town of Sulina (Farul Vechi Sulina), in the Danube Delta, on Saturday evening; enjoy the medieval festival at Corvin Castle / Hunedoara on Saturday and Sunday; attend a “Museum Night in the Countryside” in the commune of Aurel Vlaicu (Hunedoara County) on Saturday from 7:00 PM—and so many more events...

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The Sphinx (in Romanian: Sfinxul) is a natural rock formation located in the Bucegi Mountains*, at an altitude of approximately 2,215 metres.

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*The Bucegi Mountains lie south of the city of Brașov (Kronstadt), on the eastern edge of the Southern Carpathians in Romania. The Sphinx can be reached via the town of Bușteni in Prahova County / the Prahova Valley. However, the Sphinx itself is already located in Dâmbovița County.

View of the Council Square, the old town hall, and the Black Church.

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Visit the annual Knights’ Festival, “The Teutonic Knights Return to Feldioara Fortress” (Cavalerii Teutoni se întorc în Cetatea Feldioara), taking place next weekend, August 29 and 30, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, in Feldioara / Marienburg, Brașov County.

Marienburg Castle in Feldioara (the Romanian name of the village known in German as Marienburg) is a medieval castle of the Teutonic Order in the Transylvania region, in Brașov County.

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The castle offers a wonderful view of the surrounding countryside and the mountains of Brașov (German name: Kronstadt), is located about 20 kilometres from Brașov on the road to Sighișoara (German: Schäßburg), and was built on an elevation, nearly 500 metres above sea level.

Pictures from previous editions of the festival.

For those making last-minute plans: an 8-day tour through Transylvania for €949 per person, including Bran Castle (Dracula), Peleș Castle, Sinaia Monastery, and the historic cities of Brașov (Kronstadt), Sibiu (Hermannstadt), and Sighișoara (Schäßburg). Bucharest and more!

Dates: Thursday, November 12, 2026, to Thursday, November 19, 2026. Only a few places are still available.

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Râșnov Fortress (German: Rosenauer Burg) is a historic monument and landmark in Romania. It is located in Râșnov (Rosenau), Brașov County, approximately 20 km from Brașov (Kronstadt).

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The fortress was built as part of a defensive system for the Transylvanian villages. The present-day medieval fortress was probably built between 1211 and 1225, during the rule of the Teutonic Knights in the Burzenland region.

At present (August 2026), the fortress is still under renovation (pictures from early January 2022), and, as far as we know, access to the interior is not possible.

Bran Castle (German: Törzburg, Hungarian: Törcsvar) is located in the Transylvania region, Brasov County, in Romania.

We thank Castelul Bran for the permission to use this picture (Bran at night).

The Black Church is one of the landmarks of the city of Brasov (German: Kronstadt) in Transylvania (German: Siebenbürgen).

Interior views from May 19, 2026.

Originally, it was consecrated as a Catholic church dedicated to the Holy Virgin Mary. With the Reformation in Transylvania, which among the Transylvanian Saxon population was strongly influenced by the reformer and later parish priest of Brasov, Johannes Honterus, the Catholic patronage was abandoned. The church has borne the name “Black Church” since the great city fire of 1689.

Rasnov is located about 20 km from Brasov (Kronstadt), on the way to the village / castle of Bran.

Rasnov is a small town with about 15 thousand inhabitants. inhabitants, a fortress and a dinosaur park. The castle was built in the 14th century on the limestone cliffs above the town. The Dinopark Rasnov is located only 200 meters from the back of the fortress (referring to the picture). So nothing stands in the way of a wonderful family day out.

The village of Viscri (in German: Deutsch-Weisskirch, in Hungarian: Szaszfeheregyhaza) is located in Brașov County in Transylvania.

It lies northwest of the town/citadel of Rupea and southeast of the city of Sighișoara. Between the 18th and 20th centuries, the village had about 700 inhabitants, mainly Transylvanian Saxons and a Romanian village section. Viscri is notable for its fortified church and the typical Saxon village layout.

The village was founded by Transylvanian Saxons at the end of the 12th century and was first mentioned in documents in 1185. At the northwest end of the village stands the fortified church.

In the 12th century, before the German settlers arrived, the Székelys (a Hungarian-speaking ethnic group in eastern Transylvania) built a small Romanesque hall church here. In the 13th century, it was expanded. After the first Turkish incursions, the church was fortified in the 14th century, and a defensive wall with towers was built.

We thank photographer Brian Randall for the permission to use these pictures (early September 2021).

August is one of the most beautiful times to experience Zabola Estate (approximately 60 km from Brasov / Kronstadt). Long summer days, a peaceful setting, and unforgettable moments await you—and this month, there are even more reasons to plan your getaway.

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Book two or more nights between August 1 and 31 and receive a 15% discount on your stay when booking directly via the following website using the promotional code SUMMER15.

The city of Sfantu Gheorghe is the capital of Covasna County, located north and northeast of Brasov.

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

August is one of the most beautiful times to experience Zabola Estate (approx. 60 km from Brasov / Kronstadt). Long summer days, a peaceful setting, and unforgettable moments await you—and this month, there are even more reasons to plan your getaway.

Book two or more nights between August 1 and 31 and receive a 15% discount on your stay when booking directly via the following website using the promo code SUMMER15.

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Tucked away in the wild Carpathians lies Zabola, an inhabited family estate where forests, gardens, and history spread across 500 hectares. The castle park, originally designed as an English landscape garden, now combines serene elegance with untamed beauty. Still inhabited by the family that has cared for it across generations, Zabola invites you to slow down, unwind, and feel the rhythm of a place where nature and memory meet.

https://www.zabola.com/

Whether you are planning a romantic getaway, a family holiday, or simply a few quiet days surrounded by nature—we would be delighted to welcome you.

"The Home of Dracula", even though he never lived there and his "flesh-and-blood" prototype, Vlad III Țepeș Drăculea, probably was never there.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025). In any case, the castle is definitely worth a visit 🥰

Marienburg from Feldioara (Romanian name of Marienburg) is a medieval castle of the Teutonic Order in the region of Transylvania in the district of Brașov.

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The castle offers a wonderful view of the surrounding area and the mountains of Brașov (German name: Kronstadt), it is located at approx. 20 kilometers away from Brașov on the way to Sighișoara (in German: Schäßburg) and was built on a hill (almost 500 meters above sea level).

In 1211 King Andrew II called. from Hungary The Teutonic Knights in support of the Kumans in the country to secure the eastern border of his growing kingdom. The king granted them many privileges, including immunity, the right to self-government, and the construction of stone fortresses to ensure the environment. In 1838, the city of Marienburg (Romanian name: Feldioara) was severely destroyed by an earthquake. Between 2013 and 2017, the ruins of the castle were renovated and largely rebuilt.

The Roman Catholic Church „ Saints Peter and Paul ” from Brașov ( Brasov ) was founded in the second half of the 18th century. 19th century built according to the plans of the architect Karl Joseph Lamasch.

The church building is the only baroque building in the city, the altar is made of wood and gilded, the stained glass windows were built in Budapest, and the organ comes from Timisoara. The church houses statues of St. Peter, St. Paul, St. Anna and St. Anthony of Padua

Priest Ignatius Wagensei asked Empress Maria Theresa for support for the construction of this church, and construction began in the summer of 1776. In 1787 the church was consecrated by the bishop of Transylvania, Ignatie Batthyany.

Shortly after leaving Brasov in the direction of Sinaia (Bucharest), turn left towards the Sapte Scari (Seven Ladders) gorge.

It is a good hour's walk to the gorge or the seven ladders, which is lined by a stream with clear, cold water and lots of nature. Even if you don't enter the gorge via the ladders (there's a charge, another three hours' walk!), the hike there and back is definitely beautiful.

For the hike: sturdy footwear is highly recommended. In places, you walk over tree trunks, small wooden bridges and loose stones or you walk directly in the stream bed or on a stony path. You should definitely take something to drink with you.

Pictures: Beginning of September 2023

At the end of Lake Siriu (Buzau County, towards Brasov) ... wonderful green as far as the eye can see. Pictures from May 19, 2026.

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Marienburg Castle in Feldioara (the Romanian name of the village of the same name, Marienburg) is a medieval castle of the Teutonic Order in the Transylvania region, in Brașov County.

The castle offers a wonderful view of the surrounding countryside and the mountains of Brașov (German name: Kronstadt), is located about 20 kilometres from Brașov on the road to Sighișoara (in German: Schäßburg), and was built on an elevation (nearly 500 metres above sea level).

In 1211, King Andrew II of Hungary summoned the Teutonic Order into the country to assist against the Cumans and secure the eastern border of his expanding kingdom. The king granted them numerous privileges, including immunity, the right to self-government, and permission to build stone fortresses to secure the area. In 1838, the town of Marienburg (Romanian name: Feldioara), along with the Teutonic Order's Marienburg Castle, was severely damaged by an earthquake. Between 2013 and 2017, extensive renovation and reconstruction of the castle ruins took place.

Pictures from yesterday, May 20, 2026, from Brasov / Kronstadt in Transylvania.

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The Rucăr-Bran Pass, also known as the Bran Pass, is a mountain pass in Romania that connects the counties of Brașov and Argeș.

It offers some of Romania’s most spectacular natural experiences, with views of the Bucegi Mountains in the Southern Carpathians. The villages of Fundata and Moieciu are located along the pass.

We thank Vlad the Impaler - Dracula for the permission to use this image.

We don’t know exactly if the "nice gentleman" in the picture is meant to represent the former voivode of Wallachia or if he’s just showcasing his stylish attire as a witness of the times. 🦇🦇

He never actually lived here, but either way, the castle in Brasov County is definitely worth a visit 🥰

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

On the way from Sibiu to Brasov lies the city of Fagaras. At the end of the 12th century, the city’s castle was only a wooden fortress, which was expanded into a stone fortress in the 14th century.

The fortress houses a museum, which can be visited just like the fortress itself. Right next to the fortress is the cathedral/church Sfantul Ioan Botezatorul.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from the end of September 2025.

Homorod (German: Hamruden, Hungarian: Homoród) is a community in Brasov County, near the town of Rupea. It consists of three villages: Homorod, Jimbor (Sommerburg, Szekelyzsombor), and Mercheasa (Streitfort, Mirkvásár).

The Romanesque church dedicated to Saint Peter, featuring a square choir, semicircular apse, and west tower, dates back to the 13th century. A massive eight-story keep was built above the choir, with a side length of 11 m and walls 3 m thick at the ground floor. After a fire, the church hall received its current coffered ceiling in 1792.

The community is located in the northern part of the county, on the border with Harghita County, about 60 km from Brașov. It sits on the banks of the Homorod River, at the confluence of the Homorodul Mare and Homorodul Mic.

The city of Targu Mures (Hungarian: Marosvásárhely, German: Neumarkt am Mieresch), first documented in the year 1300, is located on the Mureș River (German: Mieresch, Hungarian: Maros), on the route between Brasov and Cluj-Napoca.

Targu Mures was founded by the Székelys. The city was first mentioned in historical records in 1300 as Forum Siculorum. The history of the city, like that of all Transylvania, was shaped by the Kingdom of Hungary, the Principality of Transylvania, and from the end of the 17th century by the Habsburg Monarchy, later Hungary, and then Romania.

Pictures: May 25, 2026

Pictures from May 28, 2026, from Brasov / Kronstadt in Transylvania. Simply beautiful 🥰

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On the way from Brasov to Poiana Brasov, shortly before arriving, a glance to the right... and a wonderful sight 🥰 We simply had to stop and take a picture!

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Picture: May 29, 2026