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Miercurea Ciuc (in Hungarian: Csíkszereda, in German: Szeklerburg) is the county seat of Harghita County. It is located in the Szeklerland, a predominantly Hungarian-speaking ethnocultural region in eastern Transylvania, in the valley of the Olt River.

In the Jigodin district of Miercurea Ciuc, the remains of three Dacian fortifications were found, belonging to the Dacian culture of the 1st century. Between 1876 and 1918, Csíkszereda was the seat of Csík County in the historical Szeklerland in the Kingdom of Hungary. After the Treaty of Trianon in 1920, it became part of the Kingdom of Romania.

Miercurea Ciuc became part of Hungary again between 1940 and 1944 as a result of the Second Vienna Award. In March 1945, it was returned to Romania, which was confirmed by the Paris Peace Treaties of 1947. Between 1952 and 1960, the city belonged to the Magyar Autonomous Region, which was later renamed the Mureș-Magyar Autonomous Region between 1960 and 1968. Since 1968, Miercurea Ciuc has been the county seat of Harghita County.

Pictures: middle of October 2025

Those who follow us know that we also report on parking in the cities of Romania. We find parking in Miercurea Ciuc, the county seat of Harghita in Transylvania, particularly interesting.

In the city center, you can choose between 30 minutes, one hour (1 ora), or even 1 year (1 an) 😅. The latter is definitely recommended for long-term parkers, but also for repeat parkers it’s a very good deal 🥰. If you have to pay 5 Lei (1 Euro) for an hour, you get the whole year for a "mere" 500 Lei (100 Euro), which would mean only 27 cents per day.

How did we solve our parking problem? About 500 meters away begins zone 1, where you also have the option for 1 day, 1 week, 1 / 3 / 6 months. A day here costs 15 Lei (3 Euro) and again we see... the annual flat rate in the center is really a "bargain" 😁.

Note & info: The SMS can only be sent from a ROMANIAN phone number. So, if necessary, ask a passerby and hand them the fee in cash 😅🙈

Conclusion about the city: A beautiful small town, apparently very cold in winter (temperatures as low as -38 degrees have been recorded), surrounded by mountains, very clean and well-kept, and if you speak Hungarian or English, you’ll get by much easier than with Romanian. It is also said that many people here speak German, but we didn’t have much time to find out or test it ourselves. But, for the next visit, it’s definitely on the list.

Lots of information about parking in Romanian cities, and much more, can be found here > https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/informationen-tipps-reise-rumaenien/

All of Transylvania in one place awaits young and old / all visitors in Odorheiu Secuiesc. The town is located about 25 km east of Sighisoara, in Harghita County.

Learn more and find lots of information > https://parculminitransilvania.ro/minitransylvania-en

Romania has a large number of salt mines, which are mostly open to visitors throughout the year. It is a special experience for the whole family and definitely recommended as a trip.

Turda Salt Mine, Cluj County
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Praid Salt Mine, Harghita County
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Salina Slanic, Prahova County
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# Ocnele Mari Salt Mine, Valcea County
https://discover-valcea.com/en/ocnele-mari-salt-mine/

# Targu Ocna Salt Mine, Bacau County.
It is the third largest salt mine and one of the oldest salt mines in Romania. It is home to the Trotuș mine at a depth of 240 m, the country's largest facility for the treatment of respiratory diseases. The mine is also home to one of the few places of worship in Romania built in salt mines and dedicated to Saint Varvara. The salt mine is still used today for the extraction, processing and marketing of salt in Romania and abroad. Between 90,000 and 120,000 tons of salt are extracted every year.

Salina Targu Ocna is one of the oldest salt mines in Romania and is mentioned in documents dating back to 1502 and has been listed as a salt extraction area since at least 1353.

The Red Lake (Lacul Rosu) is a natural dam lake in Harghita County in northeastern Romania.

It is located in the Hasmas Mountains on the upper reaches of the Bicaz River and at the foot of the Hasmașul Mare peak near the Bicaz Gorge, about 25 kilometers from Gheorgheni and about 30 kilometers from Bicaz (Neamt County).

Pictures (AP), mid-July 2022

All of Transylvania in one place awaits young and old / all visitors in Odorheiu Secuiesc. The town is located about 25 km east of Sighisoara in Harghita County.

Learn more and find plenty of information > https://parculminitransilvania.ro/minitransylvania-en

All of Transylvania in one place awaits young and old / all visitors in Odorheiu Secuiesc. The town is located about 25 km east of Sighisoara in Harghita County.

https://parculminitransilvania.ro | https://welcome-to-romania.com

All of Transylvania in one place – that’s what awaits young and old / all visitors in Odorheiu Secuiesc. The Mini Transylvania Park is located about 25 km east of Sighisoara in Harghita County and is definitely worth a visit 🥰

https://parculminitransilvania.ro | https://welcome-to-romania.com

This gorge is a particularly picturesque area in Romania, located in the central part of the Hasmas Mountains in the northeast of the country, in the counties of Neamt and Harghita.

The gorge begins near Lacul Roșu (Red Lake), and as you follow the road, you can admire many bizarre rock formations, huge boulders, and swirling water.

We thank Ms. Farkas Ildiko for her permission to use these beautiful pictures.

The Mezothermal Waterfall is located in a nature reserve that covers an area of 0.5 hectares. It is a thermal waterfall (with a water temperature of about 27°C) with a high calcium carbonate content, whose appearance is constantly changing due to travertine deposits. The water comes from the Bradul spring, which rises near the town of Toplita.

We thank Mrs. Iuliana-Andreea Laurentiu for the information and for sending the pictures. Thank you 👍

Already have plans for New Year's Eve? Maybe visit Miercurea Ciuc, the coldest winter city in Romania. Bundle up and stroll through the festive city, enjoy a hot cocoa, or take part in one of the many events happening around New Year's.

Overview of many events:
https://visitharghita.com/en/events?type=ual5qnxjpys6dw

Overview of Christmas markets in Romania:
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/uir/weihnachtsmaerkte-in-rumaenien/

All of Transylvania / Siebenbürgen in one place awaits young and old / all visitors in Odorheiu Secuiesc. The town is about 25 km east of Sighisoara in Harghita County.

Learn more and find lots of information > https://parculminitransilvania.ro/minitransylvania-en

All of Transylvania in one place awaits young and old / all visitors in Odorheiu Secuiesc. The town is located about 25 km east of Sighisoara, in Harghita County.

Learn more and find lots of information > https://parculminitransilvania.ro/minitransylvania-en

All of Transylvania in one place awaits young and old / all visitors in Odorheiu Secuiesc. The town is located about 25 km east of Sighisoara, in Harghita County.

Learn more and find lots of information > https://parculminitransilvania.ro/minitransylvania-en

The Bicaz Gorge is located in the central part of the Hasmas Mountains, in the counties of Neamt and Harghita. The town of Bicaz is only 20 km away.

Text / Image source: https://www.destinatiaanului.ro/

More than 100 German-speaking members / hosts are represented in the network of the German-speaking hospitality industry in Romania.

You can find lots of information and contact details for the respective hosts throughout Romania here: https: // dsg-ru. de

Excerpt / Pictures: Restaurant "La Fritz", Făgăraș, Brașov County | Riding with Hipparion Trails Harghita County | Hotel Cabana Vânătorilor, Brasov county | Casa Wagner, Brasov | Greenhouse Guesthouse, Sibiu | Tabaluga Guesthouse, Brasov county | Wolkendorf Bio Hotel Spa & Conference, Brasov county | Bistro Poarta Schei Nr.4, Brasov | Domeniul Cerbilor Chalet, Suceava County | Casa Schmidt Guesthouse, Brașov County and many, many more ...

In 2011, the largest statue of Jesus in Eastern Europe was erected on Mount Gordon in Harghita County, between the towns of Odorheiu Secuiesc and Praid.

The statue, called the Heart of Jesus, is approximately 22 meters tall, built from iron and stainless steel, and was funded through donations collected by the town hall of the village of Lupeni.

Image source: https://destinatiaanului.ro
Images: visitharghita.com

Red Lake (Red Lake) is a natural reservoir in the Harghita district of northeastern Romania.

It is located in the Hasmas Mountains, at the top of the Bicaz River and at the foot of the Hasmasul Mare peak, near the Bicaz Gorges, approx. 25 kilometers from Gheorgheni and about 30 kilometers from Bicaz (Neamț District)

Visit the website of the "Network of German-speaking Hosts" to find plenty of information and contact details for the approximately 100 members and their various offers throughout Romania: https://dsg-ru.de

Examples / Images: Restaurant "La Fritz," Făgăraș, Brașov County | Horseback Riding with Hipparion Trails, Harghita County | Hotel Cabana Vânătorilor, Brașov County | Casa Wagner, Brașov | Greenhouse Pension, Sibiu | Wolkendorf Bio Hotel Spa & Conference, Brașov County | Bistro Poarta Schei No. 4, Brașov | Domeniul Cerbilor Chalets, Suceava County | Casa Schmidt Pension, Brașov County, and many, many more ...

Târgu Ocna Salt Mine is located in Târgu Ocna resort in Bacău county. It is the third largest salt mine and one of the oldest salt mines in Romania, hosting the largest respiratory disease treatment facility in the country, the Trotuș mine at a depth of 240 m. Also in this mine is one of the few places of worship in Romania, which were built in salt mines and are dedicated to Saint Varvara.

The salt mine is still used today for the extraction, processing and marketing of salt in Romania and abroad. Between 90,000 and 120,000 tons of salt are extracted annually.

Târgu Ocna Salt Mine is one of the oldest salt mines in Romania and is mentioned in documents from 1502 and appears as a salt extraction area from at least 1353.

Other salt pans in Romania:
Turda Salt Mine, Cluj County
https: / /xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/.../destinații de excursie ... /
Praid Salt Mine, Harghita County
https: / /xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/.../destinații de excursie ... /
Salina Slanic, Prahova County
https : //xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/.../destinații de excursie ... /
Oncele Mare Salt Mine, Valcea County
https://discover-valcea.com/en/ocnele-mari-salt-mine/

Tot în Transilvania ( Transilvania ), aici, în municipalitatea Cristuru Secuiesc, lavanda începe să înflorească.

În perioada 24.06 - 30.07, toți prietenii și părțile interesate sunt din nou invitați să viziteze totul despre „Lavanda / Levendula”". Astfel, cine este în apropiere ... o vizită merită!

Cristuru Secuiesc ( în maghiară: Székelykeresztúr, în germană: Szeklerkreuz ) este un oraș mic din România, în districtul Harghita, în regiunea Transilvaniei.

Mai multe informații pot fi găsite la: Dianna Manufaktúra

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Targu Ocna Salt Mine is located in the spa town of Targu Ocna in Bacau County.

It is the third largest salt mine and one of the oldest salt mines in Romania. Hosts the Trotuș mine to a depth of 240 m, the largest plant in the country for the treatment of respiratory diseases. It is also one of the few places of worship in Romania built in salt mines dedicated to Saint Varvara.

The salt mine is still used today for the extraction, processing and marketing of salt in Romania and abroad. Between 90,000 and 120,000 tons of salt are produced annually.

Salina Targu Ocna is one of the oldest salt mines in Romania and is mentioned in documents from 1502 and is listed as a salt mining area from at least 1353.

Other salt mines in Romania:
Turda salt mine | Cluj County
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/.../ausflugsziele.../

Bread salt mine | Harghita County
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/.../ausflugsziele.../

Slanic Salt Mine | Prahova County
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/.../ausflugsziele.../

ideal for a family trip and more ...

Romania has a large number of salt mines, which are usually open to visitors throughout the year. It is a special experience for the whole family and certainly recommended as a trip.

Salina Turda, Cluj county
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/.../ausflugsziele.../

Salt mine Praid, Harghita county
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/.../ausflugsziele.../

Salina Slanic, Prahova county
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/.../ausflugsziele.../

Skigyimes Resort is located in Lunca de Sus in Harghita District ( in northeastern Romania ). The resort is equipped with ski lifts and a bobsleigh run ( summer and winter operation ) and can therefore be visited at any time of the year.

Also, ATV rides ( quad ) can be booked, in winter, but also in spring and summer, which are guided by beautiful nature and wonderful landscapes.

Images: 01.02.2021

Skigyimes Resort is located in Lunca de Sus in Harghita County (northeast Romania). The resort is equipped with a ski lift and a bobsled run (operating in summer and winter), so it can be visited at any time of the year.

ATV (quad) rides can be booked in winter, as well as in spring and summer, which take you through beautiful nature and wonderful scenery.

Images from 14.06.2022 of the Corund river from Harghita county.

The Corund River is about 23 km long. It flows into the larger Târnava Mică River in the town of Praid as a left tributary.

Thanks to the photographer of the pictures, Mr. Thorsten Wisnewski, for sending these pictures.

The town of Toplița (in Hungarian Maroshévíz, in German Töplitz) is located in Harghita County in Transylvania.

The images show the Monastery of St. Ilie, or Toplița Monastery, which was founded in 1928 by Dr. It was founded by Miron Cristea, the first Patriarch of Romania. Inside the monastery is a museum that includes icons on wood and glass and a parish library with thousands of volumes.

In antiquity, probably the Dacian settlement of Sangidava was located here (according to Ptolemy). The town of Toplița was mentioned for the first time in writing in 1658 and belonged at that time to the Principality of Transylvania and from the end of the 17th century to the Habsburg Monarchy.

After the First World War, the city became part of Romania. As a result of the second Vienna arbitration in 1940, it belonged again to Hungary for four years and from 1944 back to Romania.

Image source: Destination of the Year & Visit Toplița

Hipparion Trails from Harghita County offers star walks through the untouched nature of Romania's Hasmas National Park. The ideal riding holiday for everyone aged 8-80, open to all levels of riding.

Whether you are romantically riding through the pastures of the Harghita Mountains or adventurous through mysterious primeval forests, there is something for everyone.

And... recently there are also fresh eggs directly at the Hipparion farm. 16 chickens have moved in and offer guests fresh eggs from happy Romanian hens

There are still a few places left for the September tour: https://hipparionromania .com/ro/drumetie-de-4-zile/

Learn more about Hipparion Trails

On the way through the idyllic pastures of the Hasmas National Park, spectacular views of the Szeklerland from the Grosslauch peak, the steep cliffs of the "Lone Stone", numerous rare species of plants and animals of the national park and much more.. All this you will find in the tours trails made by the supplier Hipparion Trails.

Egyes-kő (Romanian: Lonely Stone) is a prominent boulder in the Hasmás Mountains / Natural Park in the eastern part of Harghita County. On its southwest side is the Egyeskő hut, built in 1932 at an altitude of 1,504 meters.

Who wants to ride!? > Learn more about Hipparion Trails:
https: // xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/.../walks-on-the-route.../