Putna Monastery is located about 70 kilometers from the city of Suceava, in Suceava county of the same name.

Today it is part of a group of Romanian Orthodox monasteries – the Moldavian monasteries – in southern Bucovina.

The monastery was built between 1466 and 1469 and consecrated in 1470. The monastery museum houses numerous precious manuscripts, maps, paintings, icons, linen cloths and other ecclesiastical objects dating back to the 15th century. Worth mentioning are the self-portrait of Stephen’s second wife, Maria de Mangop, and the skull of St. Ghenadie.

Thanks to Mrs. Farkas Ildiko for permission to use these wonderful images (June 2022).

The Holy Trinity Roman-Catholic Church in the Main Square in Sibiu.

Pictures of the Urlatoarea waterfall, located about 1.5 kilometers west of the small town of Busteni in Prahova county.

Thanks to Ms. Karina Klein for sending us these images. Thank you

We would like to thank Mr. Christian Büttner for sending us these beautiful holiday pictures from spring 2023.

We are glad that Romania finds more and more enthusiastic travelers, visitors and friends.

Thank you Christian for these pictures.

Defile of the 7 Stairs or Defile of the 7 Steps is located in Brasov County, south of the village of Dâmbul Morii.

It is one of the tourist attractions of the Piatra Mare Massif / Mountains.

Thanks to Mrs. Teodora Mocanu ( facebook.com/thalintus.you ) for permission to use this image. Thank you

The Sphinx (Sphinxul in Romanian) is a natural rock formation located in the Bucegi Mountains*, at an altitude of about 2,215 meters.

*The Bucegi Mountains are located south of the city of Brasov (Kronstadt), on the eastern edge of the Southern Carpathians in Romania.

Oktoberfest Brasov (Kronstadt) starts today and we (Vacations in Romania, German Hospitality in Romania, Discover Brasov) are there too

https://kronstadt-erleben.de/oktoberfest-rumaenien-2023/

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/ | https://dsg-ru.de | https://discover-brasov.com

Bucharest is the largest city and the industrial and commercial center of Romania.

With a population of around 1.8 to 2.2 million, Bucharest is one of the largest cities in the European Union.

The journey of “Schnuff” and his biker friends continues (part 16 of x).

Neamț Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox male monastery located in northeastern Romania, about 10 km west of Târgu Neamț, in Neamț County and more or less … right next to the church of St. John Jacob of Neamț.

The journey of “Schnuff” and his biker friends goes on and on (part 15 of x.) By our reckoning, the biker friends have now been on the road in Romania for a good four weeks and have seen a lot .

Today or yesterday: Visiting the church of St. John James of Neamț, which is just a few kilometers northwest of Târgu Neamț, in Neamț county.

Hanul Vatra Hotel / Hanul Vatra is the ideal place for a weekend in the countryside, away from the noise of the big city. For private parties, hikes with friends in the mountains, courses, teambuilding meetings or simply to relax.

The Vatra Inn in Costești, located directly on the banks of a river and a forest, about a 10-minute drive from Horezu, has a large idyllic garden as well as a sun terrace, a conference room, a restaurant and a bar.

Find out more about this host:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/hanul-vatra-hotel/

Unirii (Unirea) Square in the city of Oradea, north-western Romania.

Oradea (in German Großwardein, in Hungarian Nagyvarad) is a large city with about 200 thousand inhabitants and the capital of Bihor county.

Thanks to Bogdan Popa Photography for permission to use this image.

The town of Sighișoara (in German Schässburg / Sighișoara, in Hungarian Segesvar) is one of the most important and also the most colorful towns in Mureș County.

Sighișoara lies in the historic region of Transylvania, in the heart of Romania.

The current “Arc de Triomphe” (Triumphal Arch) was completed between 1935 and 1936 by Petre Antonescu after the model of the Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile in Paris, forming a huge structure in classical Romanesque style and inaugurated on Romania’s National Day, December 1, 1936.

The Arc de Triomphe is decorated with numerous remarkable inscriptions and reliefs. The opening of the arch is 11 m high and 9.50 m wide and, as with the French model, this triumphal arch is surrounded by cars.

Images from Easter Sunday (in Romania) on April 24, 2022

in Transilvania / Transylvania.

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Bucharest, capital of Romania, at night. Pictures from the Old Center on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2022.

An image from the past, the casino is currently under renovation/restoration and will soon shine again in its former splendor.

The building was first constructed of wood in 1880, and in 1910 the casino was (re)built in Art Nouveau style according to the plans of architect Daniel Renard. It is considered the most famous Art Nouveau building in Romania and is a landmark of Constanta.

Church in the village of Ieud commune in Maramureș county.

Thanks to the photographer Sorin Onișor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for permission to use this beautiful image (June 08, 2022).

“O’zapft it is!” Or, more accurately, it will be soon!

From August 31 to September 10, 2023, the Romanian Oktoberfest will take place in Brasov.

https://discover-brasov.com/oktoberfest-romania-2023-ro/

Just 18 km west of Sighetu Marmatiei is the “Merry Cemetery”, one of the most visited tourist attractions in the Maramureș region.

The crosses, which have been painted by local craftsmen, are full of life and predominantly blue in color.

The idea for the cemetery was born in 1935 and belonged to the woodcarver Stan Ioan Patras. He wanted to create a cemetery, unique in Romania, which would show the life and personality of the deceased in a cheerful representation. Each cross has an image carved on the top, representing a special moment in the life of the deceased. Underneath, short, humorous poems or rhyming texts describe the life of the person buried there.

Sibiu (in Romanian Sibiu, in Hungarian Nagyszeben and in Transylvanian Saxon Hermestatt) is a town in the geographical region of Transylvania and was/is one of the centers of the Transylvanian Saxons.

Probably in 1147, the first German settlers arrived in the area; they settled on the hill above the Zibin river, today’s Upper Town. The first documentary mention of the town dates back to 1191, under the name of praepositum Cibiniensem; a prepository was established. From 1223 the Latin name “Villa Hermanni” and from 1241 the German equivalent Hermannstorf.

In the 14th century, Hermannstadt developed into a commercial center of international importance. It was one of the most important towns in Transylvania – perhaps even the most important, as it was not only the center of trade, administration and the church, but also had the largest fortifications in the whole of Transylvania.

There are over 180 fortified churches in the Transylvania region, one of them being Holzmengen / Hosman.

Overview of all 180 fortified churches:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen/

From the basilica built in the 13th century, only the west portal and the arched pillars separating the nave from the aisles have survived. The west portal is a valuable testimony to Transylvanian Romanesque architectural sculpture, with numerous friezes in relief.

Around 1500, the church belfry was erected with wooden volumes and equipped with a battalion – supported by brackets. The side aisles of the church were also demolished. The two walls of the fortress, built in the 15th century, are connected by the gate tower and still show traces of the former battlements and battlements.

Find out more about this fortified church:
https://kirchenburgen.org/location/holzmengen-hosman/

Vâlcea County Library, located in the county capital Râmnicu Vâlcea, was built in 1950 and currently contains over 400,000 books and documents.

In addition to the large number of books, a special feature worth a visit is the glass roof, “Creation of the World”, made of 86 modules, which is unique in Europe in this respect as well. The glass roof has an area of 142 square meters and is situated 30 meters above the base of the building.

We thank Centrul Nacional de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea (Photo: Cozia National Park) for permission to use this image.

We thank Centrul Nacional de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea (Photo: Cozia National Park) for permission to use this image.

Târgu Mureș, first mentioned in a document dating back to 1300, lies on the Mures river (Mieresch in German, Maros in Hungarian) on the road from Brasov to Cluj Napoca.

The gorges are located in the commune of Bănița in Hunedoara county and stretch along high limestone walls. They are about 300 meters long and were dug deep into the limestone by water. On calm summer days they can be visited, although waterproof shoes are a must as the gorge path also passes through water.

The height of the rock walls is about 10-15 meters and show how water has eroded the rock. In many places, the rocks form a roof, which was formed by horizontal erosion by current over hundreds of years.

More information about Hunedoara county:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/hunedoara-county/

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image.

In the village of Jurilovca, on the border with the Danube Delta and directly on the freshwater lake Golovița Lake, opposite Gura Portitei, is the guesthouse and restaurant Casa Lotca.

Accommodation, fresh fish and regional specialties … as well as complete packages with trips to the Danube Delta await the interested visitor.

Find out more: https://casalotca.ro/

The Carpenters’ Tower of Hermannstadt / Sibiu (Carpenters’ Tower) was built in the 14th century by the Saxon carpenters’ guild of Hermannstadt.

The tower was part of the city’s third fortification belt and is today the left tower of the still preserved defense and fortification wall. It is located on the Citadel Street (Harteneckgasse, named after the mayor Johann Sachs von Harteneck).

The Olar Tower was built in the 15th century by the Saxon potters’ guild. It was also part of the city’s third ring of fortifications and is located to the right of the preserved defense and fortification wall.

Accommodation and more (German, English, Romanian):
Cristian Macedonschi, tel: +40 (0)721 888 555

https://discover-brasov.com | https://kronstadt-erleben.de

Sibiu at night … a city full of life. Even at 23.00 there are still lots of people out, you can drink coffee at the many terraces, eat ice cream and even the supermarkets in the city center are open until midnight.

About 40 km from Sibiu (in the direction of Brasov) is the Castle of Lut Valea Zânelor, which we visited again in July .

Enjoy summer, sun and water … daily between 10:00 and 23:00 in Avrig, just a few kilometers from Sibiu.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/corabia-piratilor-en/

At the highest point of the Transfăgărășan is Lake Balea .

The road is a magical path in and through the Făgăraș Mountains. It connects the two historic regions of Wallachia and Transylvania in breathtaking mountain landscapes.

You can certainly have different opinions about the “green tower” in the city center. All we can say is that you must visit. The view of Timisoara is perfect from up there

Learn more about the city, tours and more here:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-timisoara/

Find out more and book a tour and more directly:
https://discover-sulina.com/kajak/
https://discover-sulina.com/besucherzentrum/

https://discover-sulina.com/en/kayak/
https://discover-sulina.com/en/visitor-center/

https://discover-sulina.com/ro/caiac/
https://discover-sulina.com/ro/centru-vizitatori/

a special photo The small town of Bicaz is located in the Neamt district, on the eastern edge of the Ceahlău Mountains, which are part of the Eastern Carpathians.

Through the deep-cut gorge of the 10-kilometer-long Cheile Bicazului (Bicaz Gorges), whose rock walls partly rise more than 100 meters vertically, a pass road leads in a south-westerly direction to Lacul Roșu (Red Lake), about 30 kilometers away.

We thank Mr. Michel Tesmar for sending us this photo / panorama.

The Metropolitan Cathedral is located in the city of Iasi, in northeastern Romania, and is the seat of the Romanian Orthodox Archbishop of Iasi and Metropolitan of Moldova and Bucovina. It is the largest historic Orthodox church in Romania and is dedicated to St. Paraskeva, the Nativity of Our Lady and St. George.

St. Parascheva, also known as Paraschiva, is a Romanian martyr venerated in the Romanian Orthodox Church and is the patroness of the Moldavian region of Romania. Her commemoration day is October 14, the date of her death in the 11th century. Her relics were brought to Iasi in 1641 and have been in the Metropolitan Cathedral since 1889.

Every year, on the anniversary of her death (and a few days before), 10,000 or more believers from all over Romania and other countries make a pilgrimage to Iasi to honor this day, to pray and to ask for salvation and support.

Speechless… The city of Oradea in mid-July, in the evening.

The city pulsates with life at 28-30 degrees (9 pm) and is simply … beautiful

Find more information about the city, guided tours and more here:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-timisoara/

The journey of “Schnuff” and his biker friends goes on and on (part 15 of x).

The village of Viscri (German: Deutsch-Weisskirch, Hungarian: Szaszfeheregyhaza) is located in the county of Brasov (Kronstadt) in Transylvania. It lies northwest of the town/castle of Rupea (German: Reps) and southeast of the town of Sighișoara (German: Schäßburg). The village had about 700 inhabitants between the 18th and 20th centuries, mainly Transylvanian Saxons plus a Romanian part of the village. Viscri is characterized by both the fortified church and the village structure, which was shaped by the Saxon farms.

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

Cetatile Ponorului is one of the largest karst areas* in Romania, located in the Apuseni Mountains, in the Padis area (Padis Plateau), Bihor County.

The Padis Plateau is rich in karst formations, caves such as the Lost World, the Bârsa Glacier, the Rădăuților Citadel and the Caput Cave. There are several gorges such as Cheile Galbenei, Cheile Someșului Cald, Groapa Ruginoasa and others.

*In geology and geomorphology, karst refers to subterranean landforms (karst caves) and to surface landforms (surface karst) in carbonate rocks (also in sulfate rocks, salt rocks and sandstones/quartzite). Source: Wikipedia

Image source: Destinatia Anului
Photos: planiada.ro

The small town of Sulina is located in the Danube delta, at the mouth of the Danube at the mouth of the Black Sea.

https://discover-sulina.com
in German, English, Romanian, Dutch and Japanese

It can only be reached by boat/ships, but it’s a dream place for vacations, nature, offers trips to the delta, recreation and various activities (e.g. kayaking trips on the Danube or in the Danube Delta) almost all year round.

As Sulina is located in south-eastern Romania, summer is very hot (from 35 degrees Celsius), ideal for the good 40 km long beach on the Black Sea. In spring and fall, the Danube Delta with its wildlife and nature, the wild horses in the Letea Forest, the Cliff (Sulina’s shore) and much more invite you to stay.

Discover Sulina, you will love it .

Bucharest is the largest city and the industrial and commercial center of the country.

With a population of around 1.8 to 2.2 million, Bucharest is one of the largest cities in the European Union.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: Panorama Group) for permission to use this image.

We visit Sibiu County (with the county capital Sibiu) in the heart of Transylvania, with a look back at previous summaries.

All information about the featured destinations, much more information and places of interest can be found at:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/sibiu-county/

Thanks to the photographers / Facebook groups for permission to use these images.

The town of Băile Herculane (in German Herculesbad, in Hungarian Herkulesfürdo) is a spa town in the county of Caras-Severin, in the historical Banat region.

Over a length of four kilometers, 16 thermal springs with different mineral composition are used.

Among the monuments and buildings worth seeing are the bronze statue of Hercules (1847), the spa museum with archaeological finds from Roman times, the Roman baths (Hotel Roman on the ground floor), the casino (1913) and the Austrian baths (built between 1883 and 1886 to plans by architect Carl Wilhelm von Doderer).

We thank Christian and Franziska for sending us these wonderful pictures (end of June 2022).

A small selection of cities, places and destinations you must visit on a trip through Romania (Part 1 of 500 ).

The town of Sighișoara in Mureș county | Bârsana Monastery in Maramureș county | Corvin’s Castle / Hunedoara in Hunedoara county | The town of Sibiu | Bran Castle in Brasov county | Peles Castle in Prahova county | Brasov city

Visit Romania, we provide a wide range of multilingual platforms and tourism partners to keep you informed and to awaken your desire to travel. Ask us, we are there for you!

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The journey of “Schnuff” and his biker friends goes on and on (part 14 of x).

Șinca Veche monastery is located in the commune of Șinca, Brasov county. It is about 22 kilometers from the city of Făgăraș. As early as 1204, Sinca Veche was mentioned in a letter of Pope Innocent III.

The cave church of Șinca Veche is also known under the names: Temple of the Fulfillment of Prayer, Temple of the Bears, Cave Monastery and Cave Monastery (Temple of the Fulfillment of Prayer, Temple of the Bears, Cave Monastery, Cave Monastery).

Again pictures from the Transalpina, the “Road of Kings”, from June 2023.

Thanks to Mr. Michael Steffen for sending us the images, which he took during his motorcycle tour of Romania in June.

Exquisite delicacies inspired by the baron’s cuisine. They will soon be on the autumn menu of the restaurant (open daily from 8:00 to 22:00) at the Brukenthal Palace in Avrig (Freck in German), just a few kilometers from Sibiu.

Read more: https://brukenthal-palace-avrig.com/en/home/

Marienburg in Feldioara (the Romanian name of the village of the same name, Marienburg) is a medieval castle of the Teutonic Order in the Transylvanian region of Brasov county.

September 2 and 3 (weekend in a week): Open Day with a variety of events. Don’t miss it!!!

The castle offers a wonderful view of the surroundings and the mountains of Brasov (German name: Kronstadt), is located about 20 kilometers from Brasov, on the road to Sighisoara (German: Schäßburg) and was built on a hill (just under 500 meters above sea level).

In 1211, King Andrew II of Hungary called the Teutonic Knights into the country to support him against the Cumans and to secure the eastern border of his growing kingdom. The king granted them numerous privileges, including immunity, the right of self-government and the building of stone fortresses to secure the surrounding area. In 1838, the town of Marienburg (Romanian name: Feldioara) with Ordensburg Marienburg was severely destroyed by an earthquake. Between 2013 and 2017, the castle ruins were largely renovated and rebuilt.

Thanks to “Schnuff” and his biker friends for this video .

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Butii gorge is located in the Retezat Mountains, not far from the small town of Uricani.

Rocky faces and slopes up to a hundred meters high, a series of meanders (curved loops of a watercourse), numerous caves, bubbling springs, waterfalls and natural dams made of huge rocks accompany the visitor who enters the gorge on an old paved road dating back to Roman times.

Thanks Go Hunedoara (photos: Aldo Todoran) for permission to use these images.

Făgăraș lies on the road from Sibiu to Brasov. At the end of the 12th century, the castle was just a wooden fortress, which was enlarged in the 14th century into a stone fortress.

The castle contains a museum, which can be visited as well as the castle. Right next to the fortress is the cathedral/church of St. John the Baptist.

The journey of “Schnuff” and his biker friends goes on and on (part 12 of x).

Pictures from yesterday on the Transfăgărășan, simply beautiful. Thanks for the pics

The journey of “Schnuff” and his biker friends continues (part 11 of x).

Pictures from Kerz monastery, find out more:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/cistercian-monastery-carta/

The journey of “Schnuff” and his biker friends continues (part 10 of x).

Transalpina pictures from earlier this week. Thanks for the pics

Butii gorge is located in the Retezat Mountains, not far from the small town of Uricani.

Rocky faces and slopes up to a hundred meters high, a series of meanders (curved loops of a watercourse), numerous caves, bubbling springs, waterfalls and natural dams made of huge rocks accompany the visitor who enters the gorge on an old paved road dating back to Roman times.

Thanks Go Hunedoara (photos: Aldo Todoran) for permission to use these images.

A wonderful region for wonderful experiences, adventures and hiking.

Thanks Banatul Montan for permission to use these impressive images.

The CEC Palace in Bucharest was built between 1897 and 1900.

It is located in the western part of the old center of Bucharest (Old Center, Lipscani), in Calea Victoriei, opposite the National Museum of Romanian History, and is currently the headquarters of CEC Bank.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image.

Ochiul Beiului Lake (Ochiul Beiului) is located in the Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National Park in south-western Romania (county: Caras-Severin), near the border with Serbia and the villages of Deutsch-Orawitz (Oravița) and Steierdorf (east-west and east).

It is up to 3.6 meters deep and about 15 meters in diameter. The fabulous blue-green water never freezes in winter, as the lake is permanently fed by a spring.

Thanks to Ochiu Bei for permission to use these beautiful images.

Near the village of Dubova (Mehedinți County), in the Iron Gates Nature Park, located directly on the Danube, stands the statue of the Dacian king Decebalus (ca. 86-106 AD).

It is 55 meters high, was created between 1994 and 2004 and is the largest/highest stone sculpture in Europe.

Thanks to Relu Chiriac for permission to use these beautiful images.

Landscapes, animals, nature and people in peaceful and deep harmony with each other.

Romania, for the most part a very poor, unknown but mostly beautiful country.

Thanks to Mrs. Ildiko Farkas (facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75 ) for permission to use these impressive images.

Cocoșu Monastery is located between Galati / Braila and Tulcea (city in the Danube Delta), at the foot of the hilly landscape “Dealul Cocoșului”.

It was founded in the second half of the 17th century, the church being demolished and rebuilt in 1910. The monastery consists of the abbot’s house, a monks’ apartment complex, a bell tower, a chapel and a church dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

As far as anyone is ever in the vicinity, it’s definitely worth a visit .

“O’zapft este!” sau, mai exact, va fi în curând!

În perioada 31 august – 10 septembrie 2023, la Brașov va avea loc Oktoberfest-ul românesc.

https://kronstadt-erleben.de/oktoberfest-rumaenien-2023/

Alma Vii (in German Almen) is a village in Sibiu county, in Transylvania, which is worth a visit!

The village is part of the commune of Moșna and is also known by the old-fashioned Romanian names Alma Săsească and Alma Entre Vii, as well as in Hungarian as Almád, Szászalmás, Német-Almás and Almás.

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

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use these images.

Now online … our new information area on camping, caravanning and more.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/camping-in-transylvania/

We are still missing a lot of information and therefore … we are asking for your help to complete this overview (in German, Romanian and English). For this purpose, you can enter new places directly on the page for free, which we will put online after a short check. Many thanks in advance to everyone who helps us .

Our rating system is also online. You can give ratings, information and advice about camping places. We ask for fairness and the right words, thank you .

Bran Castle (or Törzburg, Bran Castle, Törcsvar) is located in the Transylvania region of Romania.

Whether Dracula (or his namesake “Vlad the Third Dracula”) lived here or elsewhere, the castle is definitely a sight to see and well worth a visit, with its museum.

From 1920-1947, it was the royal residence of King Ferdinand I and his wife, Queen Maria, and their daughter, Princess Ileana, who inherited the castle from her mother in 1938. The castle is currently owned by the Habsburg family, who received it back from the Romanian state as legal property in the 2006 succession.

Find out more about Bran Castle:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/bran-castle/

Thank you Castelul Bran for permission to use these images.

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

The statue, called the Heart of Jesus, is about 22 meters high, made of iron and stainless steel and paid for by donations collected by the Lupeni village hall.

Photo source: Destinatia Anului
Images: visitharghita.com

The city of Rădăuți is located in Suceava County, in the historical region of Bucovina in northeastern Romania.

Rădăuți is situated on the Toplița River, near the border with Ukraine, about 40 kilometers southeast of the county capital Suceava. The town is situated in the northern Romanian (southern) part of Bucovina, which belonged to the Principality of Moldavia until 1774, to the Habsburg Monarchy until 1918 and to Romania since then.

Thanks to photographer Cătălin Urdoi ( facebook.com/urdoi.catalin ) for permission to use this beautiful image.

The commune of Harman (German: Honigberg) is located in the historic region of Burzenland, about 12 kilometers northeast of the city of Brasov (Kronstadt).

In 1211, the Hungarian King Andrew II granted Burzenland to the Teutonic Knights, who settled there, built castles, brought German settlers into the country and founded villages such as Honigberg. Following disputes with the king, the Order was expelled from Burzenland in 1225, but the German settlements remained.

More information and many pictures:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/the-fortress-of-harman/

Bran Castle (or Törzburg, Bran Castle, Törcsvar) is located in the Transylvania region of Romania.

Whether Dracula (or his namesake “Vlad the Third Dracula”) lived here or elsewhere, the castle is definitely a sight to see and well worth a visit, with its museum.

From 1920-1947, it was the royal residence of King Ferdinand I and his wife, Queen Maria, and their daughter, Princess Ileana, who inherited the castle from her mother in 1938. The castle is currently owned by the Habsburg family, who received it back from the Romanian state as legal property in the 2006 succession.

Find out more about Bran Castle:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/bran-castle/

Thank you Castelul Bran for permission to use these images.

Open Day with a variety of events on September 2 and 3 in Feldioara (in German Marienburg) in Brasov county.

Find out more: Cetatea Feldioara – Marienburg

A perfect image to create the atmosphere of a sunset at the Black Sea (here: Mamaia, Constanta, view of Lake / Lake Siutghiol).

Thanks to Mrs. Andreea Postolache for sending us this image .

Good to know that it’s 16,929 kilometers to Bora-Bora, 682 kilometers to Istanbul, but only a few meters to a beautiful sunset (here: the view of Lake / Lake Siutghiol in Mamaia).

Thanks to Mrs. Andreea Postolache for sending us these pictures .

Black Sea today (August 21, 2023) in Mamaia, Constanta … Pure vacation .

Thanks to Mrs. Andreea Postolache for sending us these pictures .

And again we learn something new through the journey of “Schnuff” and his biker friends (part 9 of x).

Biertan, parish and fortified church: The three portals of the church have been preserved in their original medieval state. Both the sandstone tracery and the doors themselves date from the 16th century. The lock of the north portal is a so-called Vexierschloss*.

The lock on the sacristy door has 13 bolts, dates back to the 15th century (dated 1515) and was exhibited in Paris in 1905 at the Universal Exhibition.

* An enigma lock is a device in the form of a lock that can be opened with a concealed / camouflaged device, if the lock has not previously been locked with a key.

And we continue to follow the journey of “Schnuff” and his biker friends, today part 8 of x.

The fortified church of Biertan is located in the commune of Biertan (in German Birthälm, in Hungarian Berethalom) in the county of Sibiu, in Transylvania. Biertan belongs to the earliest German-Saxon settlements and has been mentioned in documents as early as 1398 (other sources: 1402).

Like any Saxon settlement, it is characterized by the clustering of houses around a central square surmounted by the imposing church-church. Between 1572 and 1867, Biertan was the seat of the Saxon bishopric (episcopal see of the Protestant A.B. Church), which encouraged the building of one of the largest farming communities in Transylvania around this fortified church. It is a medieval and architectural treasure in Romania, definitely worth a visit.

Taul Tapului is a glacial lake located at an altitude of 2,130 meters in the Retezat Mountains National Park / Retezat Mountains in Hunedoara County.

The national park, with an area of 383 km², is located in the high mountain area of the Carpathian Mountains in Romania. It was established in 1935 as the country’s first national park and is located in the Retezat Mountains in the western Southern Carpathians.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photos: Ioan Benea Jurca) for permission to use these images.

The Făgăraș Mountains are a sub-massif / mountain massif of the Southern Carpathians, home to the highest mountain in Romania … Mount Moldoveanu … with a height of 2,544 meters.

Photo: mika.nita
Text and permission to use: https://www.destinatiaanului.ro/

Urlaub in Rumänien has organized at Oktoberfest Brasov its own “regulars’ table” for all tourists, followers, readers, interested people and friends.

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings (Sept. 01./02./03.), starting at 6 p.m., a (big) table has been reserved in the festival tent! Would you like to get to know us better? Or simply to visit Oktoberfest? Reserve your place now!

Table reservation is free of charge, Maß Bier costs 3,50 Euro, according to the organizer. Please send reservations by e-mail with number of persons, day, name, e-mail address and approximate time of arrival to oktoberfest-brasov@urlaub-in-rumänien.de. Alternatively by PM !

IMPORTANT: As our places are also limited, registration is required. We will send you a confirmation within 48 hours (if places are still available). As our places are sold out, we will of course inform you!

So … O’zapft it is! In any case, shortly .

The Brâncoveanu glamping site, located about 15 minutes from the village / monastery of Horezu, offers a unique experience and pure relaxation in Valcea County.

✅ Igloos with 2 double beds (2 adults + 2 children)
✅ Swimming pool and relaxation areas.
✅ Private bathroom and heating.
✅ Breakfast included and dinner available (with vegan options).
✅ Many tourist attractions in the area.
✅ Electric charging station

More details at: https://www.brancoveanuglamping.com/acasa.html

Thank you Centrului Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea for permission to use these images.

Near the town of Anina is the Bigar Waterfall, which was formed from travertine (calcareous tuff) and made the World Geography website’s top list of the world’s most impressive waterfalls in 2013.

A large slab of cantilevered travertine collapsed under its own weight on June 7, 2021. Since then the waterfall’s image has changed, but it is and will remain worth a visit

Thanks to the lady @Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these images.

The nature reserve (called Simeria Dendrological Park) is home to the oldest and most valuable collection of exotic and native plants in Romania, with over 2,000 species, on an area of 70 hectares (700,000 m2).

Thanks to Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

Sovata, also known as the “Pearl of the Transylvanian Spa Resorts”, is a spa resort and town in Mures County, famous for its lakes, unique in the world.

Sovata has been a recognized European all-season spa since 1850. The chlorine and sodium lakes – and their mud – have therapeutic properties for a variety of ailments.

Image source: Destinația Anului

Carturesti Carusel is much more than just a “bookstore”. Located in the historical center of Bucharest, it covers six (6) floors, with a total area of 1,000 m2.

A bistro on the upper floor, a multimedia room in the basement and a contemporary art gallery on the first floor are welcoming and fun to look, browse, sit and also shop.

The elegant 19th-century building came into the possession of the famous Chrissoveloni banking family in 1903, then was confiscated during the communist era and turned into a shop. After 1990, the building was brought back to life by current owner Jean Chrissoveloni, in collaboration with Square One architects.

We also get to know many new things in and from Romania through the travels of “Schnuff” and his biker friends (part 7 of x).

Pictures from Kokelburg (in Romanian Cetatea de Baltă) in Alba county and the Kokel Mic valley. Kokelburg was one of the most important medieval fortresses and was mentioned in documents as early as 1177. In 1489, the ruler Stephen the Great received this fortress as a gift from King Matthias Corvinus together with a vineyard in the village of Velt.

The “Palace of Parliament” is not only the second largest building in the world (after the Pentagon in Washington), with an area of about 360,000 square meters, but also number 1 in the Guinness Book of World Records for its total weight.

Among other things, 1,000,000 cubic meters of marble, 3,500 tons of crystal, 700,000 tons of steel and bronze, 900,000 cubic meters of wood and 200,000 square meters of carpeting were used. There are about 1,000 rooms in the palace, not counting corridors, hallways, staircases and 40 elevators.

The building, which dates back to the time of dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, is – whether you like this “architectural style” or not – definitely worth a visit.

The Museum National al Satului “Dimitrie Gusti” (Village Museum) is an open-air museum in Bucharest which presents rural life as it was lived in the Romanian countryside for centuries.

Founded in 1936 by Dimitrie Gusti, Victor Ion Popa and Henri H. Stahl, it is located on Kiseleff Avenue and covers an area of more than 100,000 m².

Image source: Destinatia Anului

Brasov at night … wonderful. The temperatures (July 2022) are welcoming for a stroll, an ice cream, a coffee or a large dinner.

The city is alive … and a variety of impressions, experiences and offers await the visitor .
https://kronstadt-erleben.de | https://discover-brasov.com

We continue to follow the journey of “Schnuff” and his motorcycling friends, currently crossing Romania (part 6 of x).

Today (or yesterday) in the commune of Bazna (in German Baaßen or Baassen, in Transylvanian Saxon Baußen, in Hungarian Bazna or Felsobajom) in Sibiu county, Transylvania (images from mid-August 2023).

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

On September 23 and 24, the third edition of the Slow Food Festival will take place in Berca, in the Artisans’ Square, under the motto “Sărtorile Toamna Buzoiene” (Buzo Autumn Celebrations).

Local producers will be providing information and offering delicacies to take away, as well as to eat and drink immediately from the producer. We look forward to it and can only recommend a visit (Saturday, Sunday between 10:00-18:00 and 17:00).

Perfect timing, perfect weather… Beach, sun and a large swimming pool in Avrig (Freck in German), just a few kilometers from Sibiu.

The entrance fee is 25 lei for children and 50 lei for adults. Entry is free for guests staying overnight at Vila Rozalia.

More about accommodation at Brukenthal Palace / Villa Rozalia:
https://brukenthal-palace-avrig.com/en/home/

Small, large, open in a square or hidden between houses. In Bucharest, Romania’s capital, there are many churches of different denominations.

Thanks to Mr. Liviu Jakob ( facebook.com/leaveu.jacobs ) for permission to use these images. Thank you

Buciaș Waterfall is located in the Buciaș Nature Reserve, near the Casin Monastery, about 25 km from Onești, Bacău County.

Wonderful and atmospheric pictures of Sulina from the mouth of the Danube into the Black Sea.

Thanks Călin Ene for the beautiful pictures.

Bran Castle (German: Törzburg) is located in the region of Transylvania, in the county of Brasov.

Whether or not Dracula (if he ever existed ) or his “human” representative (Vlad III Draculea, Vlad the Impaler) lived/was here or not… the castle and also the whole region is definitely worth a visit.

Thanks Castelul Bran for permission to use these images.

Hotel, restaurant, Charlie’s Pub and more in the European Capital of Culture 2023 … Timisoara … experience.

The Best Western Plus Lido Hotel offers modern and comfortable accommodation close to the center of Timișoara (about 15 minutes’ walk). Despite its good position in the city, the hotel offers its guests free parking (locked and supervised by the rooms). The hotel interiors, rooms and conference rooms are decorated in an elegant and high-quality style.

Find out more and book online:
https://www.hotel-lido.ro/

The hotel has 60 rooms with a capacity of 144 beds and is ideal for visitors who want to explore the city, but also for business travelers and conference travelers of all kinds. Single rooms, double rooms, junior suites, family suites and DELUXE suites are available.

Suceava Fortress is located in the city of Suceava, in the county of the same name.

The fortress was built at the end of the 14th century by Petru I Musat (1375-1391) and fortified in the 15th century by Stephen the Great.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use these images.

The nature reserve is located in the eastern part of the Bihor Mountains (Apuseni Mountains, part of the Western Carpathian chain), in the north-western part of Alba county and is home to numerous caves, including the Poarta lui Ionele Cave.

From Arieșeni, follow DN 75 to the center of Garda de Sus. From there, turn left and turn right again after about 1 km at the first crossroads towards Poarta lui Ionele and the Ordancusii Gorge.

The gorges stretch for 4 kilometers in a picturesque landscape with impressive rock formations that invite you to take a walk, also to the nearby Scarisoara glacier.

Thanks to Mrs. Frakas Ildiko Frakas ( facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75 ) for permission to use these images.

And again “little Paris”… in a way Pictures from March this year from Bucharest, the capital of Romania.

Thanks to Mr. Liviu Jakob ( facebook.com/leaveu.jacobs ) for permission to use these images. Thank you

The village of Viscri (in German Deutsch-Weisskirch, in Hungarian Szászfehéregyháza) is located in the county of Brasov, in the historical region of Transylvania.

It is part of the commune of Bunești (Bodendorf) and lies northwest of Rupea and southeast of Sighișoara. The village had about 700 inhabitants between the 18th and 20th centuries, mainly Transylvanian Saxons; there was also a Romanian part of the village. Viscri is still characterized today by a village structure shaped by Saxon farms.

“Little Paris”… maybe yes, in a way This month’s pictures from Bucharest, the capital of Romania.

Thanks to Mr. Liviu Jakob ( facebook.com/leaveu.jacobs ) for the images and permission to use them. Thank you

Curtea de Argeș is a Romanian town in Argeș county. It is located on the right bank of the Argeș River, which flows here through a valley of the Southern Carpathians.

It is one of the oldest towns in Romania. According to tradition, it was founded in the 14th century by Prince Radu Negru, who made it the first capital of the Principality of Wallachia.

Curtea de Argeș Cathedral (Curtea de Argeș Monastery, Curtea de Argeș Cathedral) is one of the most famous buildings in Romania. It stands on the foundations of a monastery and is located about one and a half kilometers north of the city. It resembles a very large and ornate mausoleum and was built in the Byzantine style with Moorish arabesques.

Thanks to Mr. Liviu Jakob ( facebook.com/leaveu.jacobs ) for the photos and permission to use them. Thank you

Scropoasa Lake is located in the valley of the Ialomi Ula river (in the Bucegi Mountains), at an altitude of 1,197 meters.

It is an artificial reservoir built in 1929 for hydropower purposes and which operates the hydroelectric power station in the village of Dobrești.

Thanks to Mrs. Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these images.

Near the town of Anina is the Bigar Waterfall, which was formed from travertine (calcareous tuff) and made the World Geography website’s top list of the world’s most impressive waterfalls in 2013.

A large slab of cantilevered travertine, it collapsed under its own weight on June 7, 2021. Since then, the waterfall’s image has changed, but it’s still worth a visit .

Thanks to Mrs. Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these images.

Pictures from the Old Center, Lipscani in Bucharest, capital of Romania.

Thanks to Mrs. Monica Dautner-Ilie for sending us these pictures.

The university town of Iași (in German Jassy and Jasch, old Jassenmarkt, in Hungarian Jaszvasarist) lies about 20 kilometers west of the Moldovan border.

See pictures from spring to winter – which charm and delight.

Thanks to photographer Ovidiu Meyer for permission to use these wonderful images.

We continue to follow the journey of “Schnuff” and his motorcycling friends, currently crossing Romania (part 5 of x).

He is climbing (on foot) up to the Deva (German: Diemrich Castle) Fortress (Castle) with a beautiful view over the city of Deva (German name: Diemrich) in Transylvania in mid-August 2023.

Just a few kilometers from the city of Oradea, in Bihor county, lies Băile Felix (German: Bad Felix), an internationally known health resort with thermal springs.

The healing springs at Băile Felix have been used for about a thousand years. The water temperature varies between 20 and 49 degrees Celsius. The spa resort has a modern cultural center with a theater, cinema, concert hall, library, numerous sports fields, outdoor swimming pools supplied with thermal water. There are cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars, bookshops, shops of all kinds.

In the parks with alkaline sulphur springs you can also find the pink-flowered water lily “Nymphaea lothus thermalis”, a plant unique in Europe, a botanical relic from the Tertiary period. It is the landmark of the town of Bad Felix; a district of the town is named after it: Water Lily (Sea Lotus).

Famous guests of the baths include Marlene Dietrich, Charlie Chaplin and the painter Salvador Dali. Today, Bad Felix is the largest spa resort in Romania, with 200 springs.

We thank Mrs. Anda Crihana for sending us these photos (July 06 and 07, 2022). Thank you Anda

Beautiful pictures from Portile de Fier Natural Park (Portile de Fier Natural Park).

Decebalus, the Danube basin, Ponicova cave, Modavita waterfall and Buraul mare, Veterani cave, Drencova fortress, Trescovat mountain and many, many more!

Thanks Banatul Montan for permission to use these images.

Old town / center of Sibiu in beautiful pictures.

Sibiu (in Romanian Sibiu, in Hungarian Nagyszeben and in Transylvanian Saxon Hermestatt) is the district capital of the county of the same name in the historical region of Transylvania.

The first German settlers are believed to have arrived in the area in 1147. The first documentary mention of the town dates back to 1191. From 1223 the Latin name “Villa Hermanni” and from 1241 the German equivalent Hermannstorf.

We thank Mr. Maik Lanckrock for permission to use these photos from early August 2022.

Porumbacu de Jos (German: Unterbornbach) is a municipality in Sibiu county in the Transylvania region of Romania.

The locality is located halfway between Făgăraș (German: Fogarasch or Fugreschmarkt ) and Sibiu and is also known by its German name Unterforrembach or Unterporumbach.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula ( Image: @george.mihaiescu ) for permission to use this image.

We continue to follow the journey of “Schnuff” and his motorcycling friends currently crossing Romania (part 4 of x).

Beautiful pictures of Deva, in German Diemrich, in Transylvania at night, mid August 2023.

A trip for your next vacation? The Transalpina (Romanian: National Road 67C) crosses part of the Carpathians and connects Gorj county in Muntenia Mica with Alba Iulia county in Transylvania. It reaches an altitude of up to 2,140 meters.

Thanks to Mrs. Farkas Ildiko ( facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75 ) for permission to use these beautiful images.

Thanks to Go Hunedoara (photo: Atilla Dobai ) for permission to use this image.

Salina Turda is a real museum of salt mining history. It is located in the town of Turda, which belongs to Cluj county.

The temperature in the salt mine is constantly 10-12 degrees. It is one of the oldest and most famous salt mines in Transylvania.

Find out more:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/turda-salt-mine/

Photo source: https://www.destinatiaanului.ro/

Peles Castle is located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of the town of Sinaia, in Prahova County.

Peles Castle in Sinaia, the summer residence of the Romanian kings, was built at the request of King Carol I of Romania, according to plans by architects Johannes Schultz, Carol Benesch and Karel Liman. King Carol I (Carol I), born in 1839 in Sigmaringen, King of Romania since 1881, was the son of Prince Karl Anton zu Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photo: danielakibedi) for permission to use this image.

Romania and its regions presented on 52 pages in German and four other languages in pdf format.

Download here:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/holiday-destinations-in-romania/

We are pleased to offer for download the official brochure of the Romanian Ministry of Tourism. The brochure is available in German, English, Romanian, French, Spanish, Romanian and French.

Please go / scroll down a little bit on the above mentioned website and then click on the appropriate flag (to select the language) to the right of the word “Download:”!

An eventful and culturally rich 2023 awaits visitors to Timisoara.

Visit the city rich in history, the Banat region and much, much more all around.

Bogdan Vlad, Denis S.

Romania’s capital offers many things worth a visit. Culinary delights, historic buildings and history, beautiful parks, the historic city center and much more …

… and also a wide range of events and happenings in a perfectly coordinated atmosphere. Find out more: German Quality Entertainment

The Roman Athenaeum is a neoclassical-style concert hall in Bucharest, built between 1886 and 1888.

You’ll find many concert offers for it at German Quality Entertainment.

Let yourself be seduced and charmed. Romania is looking forward to your visit .

We continue to follow the journey of “Schnuff” and his biker friends, currently crossing Romania (part 3 of x).

Impressions from the journey to and along the Danube … beautiful

We follow the journey of “Schnuff” and his biker friends, currently traveling through Romania (part 2 of x).

Unfortunately, the tour participants had to split up, as a motorcycle needs to be repaired in Timisoara… but the rooms have already been pre-ordered.

Impressions from Deva, in German Diemrich in Transylvania, and in the next post, impressions from the Danube region …

We’re hitting the road with “Schnuff” and his biker friends, who are currently in Romania.

We were invited to follow the group on WhatsApp and got permission to share pictures and experiences. Many thanks to Schnuff, Wolfgang, Andreas and Olli for this and we wish them a good time in Romania .

First impressions from a biotop in the middle of Timișoara (in German Temeschwar) and the way to Timișoara / Danube (part 1 of x)

The city of Brăila is located in south-eastern Romania, on the banks of the Danube and adjacent to the Danube Delta.

The nearest larger city, Galati, is about 15 km downstream (east).

Find out more: https://discover-sulina.com

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The cave is located on the road that connects the Jiului Valley to Sara Hațegului, about 6 km from the town of Petrosani.

The Bolii Cave is a natural opening, which is accessible along its entire length.

Thanks Go Hunedoara (photo: Stefan Bla) for permission to use this image.

The Hunedoara Castle (also known as Hunedoara Castle, in German as Eisenmarkt Castle, in Romanian as Corvin’s Castle or Huniazilor Castle, in Hungarian as Vajdahunyadi var) is one of the most important non-clerical buildings in Transylvania.
The rock castle was built on the remains of a 14th-century fortification and is located in the south-western part of Hunedoara (German: Eisenmarkt) in western Romania.

The listed castle bears many other names (Castelul Corvinilor, Castelul Corvinilor, Castelul Corvinilor, Castelul Corvinilor, Castelul Corvineștilor, Castelul Corvinilor, Castelul din Piața de Fier, Castelul Negru, Castelul Vajdahunyad, Castelul Hunyadi), which can be attributed to its location or its owners.

After 1440, the Hungarian statesman and army commander Johann Hunyadi had an existing fortification rebuilt and turned it into the ancestral castle of the Hunyadi family. In the second construction phase, the castle was extended from 1458 under King Matthias Corvinus. At the beginning of the 17th century, further major changes were made to the building under Prince Gabor Bethlen, so today’s castle is a mixture of different architectural styles.

Read more:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/the-castle-of-the-corvins/

Nature reserve and biosphere reserve. We can’t capture the true beauty of this delta in photos, but we can help you get an idea of this aquatic paradise that Romania hosts in the south-east of the country.

The Danube Delta is a wild and charming corner, where the only traces of civilization are the boats that occasionally pass through the labyrinth of water channels.

https://urlaub-im-donaudelta.de | https://discover-sulina.com

Lake Cuejdel is one of the largest natural reservoirs in Romania and is located in the Stânișoarei Mountains, in the Gârcina commune, near the town of Piatra Neamț (Neamț County).

It has an area of about 1 km and a width ranging from 20 to about 280 meters. The average depth is 10 meters (maximum depth up to 16.5 meters).

Thanks to photographer Sorin Onișor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor/ ) for permission to use this image.

The statue of the Dacian king Decebalus (in Romanian Decebal, ca. 86-106 AD) is 55 meters high and is the largest / tallest stone sculpture in Europe.

It is located on a rock formation in the Almajului Mountains, on the banks of the Danube, near the commune of Dubova (Mehedinți County), in the Iron Gates Natural Park (Parcul Natural Porțile de Fier).

It took 10 years, a million US dollars and 12 sculptors to create… and it was not commissioned by the Dacian king himself, as one might have thought, but by a Romanian businessman and historian between 1994 and 2004.

Image: Dans3, Burebista

Perfect timing, perfect weather… Beach, sun and a large swimming pool in Avrig (Freck in German), just a few kilometers from Sibiu.

Directions and more info here:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/corabia-piratilor-en/

Find out more: https://discover-sulina.com

The Cozia Monastery, built by Mircea the Elder in 1388 near Călimănești and which also houses his tomb, is one of the exceptional monuments of national medieval art and architecture in Romania.

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

Thanks to photographer Sorin Onisor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for permission to use these images.

On the way from Timișoara to Sibiu or from Cluj Napoca to Sibiu (both highways), or, of course, in the opposite direction, you should not miss the detour to Alba Iulia.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-alba-iulia/

We’re repeating ourselves, but we were there and anyone who didn’t see it missed something of Romania. The Transfăgărășan road with Lake Balea, gorgeous .

Relax and enjoy a coffee on the Santa Marina (a wooden ship anchored off the Sulina) or join a party.

More information is available at the visitor/tourist information center:
https://discover-sulina.com/en/visitor-center/

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Thank you Your Guide in Transylvania for permission to use this wonderful image. Thank you

Sinaia is a town in Prahova county, located on the Prahova river valley, surrounded by the Bucegi Mountains.

From Sinaia (altitude above sea level: 767-860 meters above sea level), a cable car takes you up to an altitude of 2,000 meters, and in winter there are several ski lifts in operation.

In and around Sinaia there are many tourist attractions, such as the Sinaia Monastery, Peles Castle and the smaller Pelesor Castle. But also Bucegi National Park, Caraiman Monastery and Cantacuzino Castle in the neighboring town of Bușteni are close to Sinaia.

Thanks to Ștefan Dee photos for permission to use these images.

Urlaub in Rumänien has organized at Oktoberfest Brasov its own “regulars’ table” for all tourists, followers, readers, interested people and friends.

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings (Sept. 01./02./03.), starting at 6 p.m., a (big) table has been reserved in the festival tent! Would you like to get to know us better? Or simply to visit Oktoberfest? Reserve your place now!

Table reservation is free of charge, Maß Bier costs 3,50 Euro, according to the organizer. Please send reservations by e-mail with number of persons, day, name, e-mail address and approximate time of arrival to oktoberfest-brasov@urlaub-in-rumänien.de. Alternatively by PM !

IMPORTANT: As our places are also limited, registration is required. We will send you a confirmation within 48 hours (if places are still available). As our places are sold out, we will of course inform you!

So … O’zapft it is! In any case, shortly .

Pictures of the beach in Constanța and the Black Sea, Mamaia and many other places nearby.

A picture of Lake Balea from June 12, 2022, a wonderful place and a wonderful picture .

Balea Lake ( in Romanian: Lacul Balea) is a glacial lake located at an altitude of 2,034 meters in the Făgăraș Mountains in central Romania, Sibiu county. There are two huts open all year round, a meteorological station and a mountain rescue station (Salvamont). The lake is accessible by car on the Transfăgărășan road in summer and by cable car from the “Balea Cascada” hut the rest of the year.

We thank photographer Thorsten Wisnewski for sending us this picture.

Today, August 11, from 8:00 pm, the presentation of Cătălin Botezatu’s new collection “EPOCH” will take place during Finest Fashion FEST at the Brukenthal Palace in Avrig (near Sibiu), followed by a dinner and after party at the Beach Club Avrig.

✨ Free entrance to the show
️ Olfactory dinner – 250 RON (50 Euro)
After party – 50 RON (10 Euro)

Tickets for the dinner and after party can be purchased online on eventim:
https://www.eventim.ro/ro/bilete/finest-fashion-fest-sibiu-palatul-brukenthal-615726/event.html

Thank Centrului Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea (@discoverValceacounty, George Onete) for permission to use these images.

Read more(in Romanian language):
https://www.valceaturistica.ro/manastiri-valcea/schitul-pahomie-olanesti-valcea/

Mocanita – a magic word for every steam locomotive fan in Europe.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/mocanita-vaser-valley/

Locomotives from the last 100 years invite you to take a ride, spend the night or use them as dining cars. The flair of times gone by, just as we (in Germany and Austria) had it a long time ago… still palpable, directly in Romania, in the county of Maramureș .

We’ve expanded our overview (thanks Alex) and already there are almost 180 fortified churches in Transylvania.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/fortified-churches/

All fortified churches are linked with full details, visiting hours and further information at https://kirchenburgen.org. Thanks again to the Fortified Churches Foundation for permission to use this data.

A small selection of cities, places and destinations you absolutely must visit on a trip through Romania (Part 1 of 500).

Town of Sighișoara in Mureș county | Bârsana Monastery in Maramureș county | Corvin’s Castle / Hunedoara in Hunedoara county | City of Sibiu | Bran Castle in Brasov county | Peles Castle in Prahova county | City of Brasov

Râșnov (Rosenau) is about 20 km from Brasov, on the road to Bran Castle.

Rosenau (Rașnov) is a small town with about 15 tds. inhabitants, a fortress and a dinosaur park. In the 14th century, the castle was built above the town on limestone cliffs. The Rasnov Dinopark is just 200 meters behind the fortress (image reference). So nothing stands in the way of a great family outing.

Only 8 km from Călimănești, on the left bank of the Olt river, in the commune of Berislăvești, there is a precious monument of late feudal architecture – the monastery of the same name – the foundation of the nobleman Sandu Bucșenescu and his wife Maria.

In his first will, Sandu Bucsenescu, the founder of several holy places, wrote that he built this church, painted it and endowed it with “sacred vessels and priestly vestments” as well as land. In his second testament, written on December 6, 1760, the founder expressed his wish that a school for poor children should be established in the monastery’s monastery cells. Work began in 1752-1753 and was completed in 1762 under the direction of Abbot Nicodim Beligrad. The school also began to function.

The monastery complex consists of a slightly trapezoidal fortified complex, at the center of which is a triangular church with a narrow rectangular pronaos. Later, an open porch with six decorated columns at the capitals and trefoiled arches was added. On the north side of the complex was the rectory, a rectangular building with remarkable vaulted cellars. On the west side of the complex the bell tower, which also served as a gate tower, with three large silver bells from the founding period, has been preserved.

The spiritual life of the hermitage developed under the auspices of the time; it was originally a monastic settlement. In 1864, the hermitage church dedicated to the Holy Three Hierarchs was briefly transformed into a parish church and monastic life was resumed. Since 1948, the hermitage has been without monks and was again converted into a church for the parish faithful.

Images and text: Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea

Between August 18-20, in Călimănești, Valcea county, will take place the National Folklore Festival “Cântecele Oltului”, with numerous events.

All those who are in the area and are interested in culture, tradition and folklore … should come …

In south-eastern Romania it’s very hot in summer and the skies are cloudless almost every day.

Ideal for a visit to the Black Sea … Mamaia, Constanța, Eforie, Costinești, Mangalia, Vama Veche and …

Those traveling the Transalpina will also pass the Oasa reservoir at an altitude of 1,259 meters.

A dam here impounds the Sebeș river on the border between Alba and Sibiu counties in the Șureanu Mountains. With a surface area of 441 hectares (4,410,000 m2) and 136 million cubic meters of water, it is the largest reservoir on the Sebeș river.

Thanks to the photographer Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these images.

Humorului Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox women’s monastery located about 5 km north of the town of Gura Humorului, Suceava County (historical region Bucovina / Bucovina).

Thanks to Mrs. Farkas Ildiko ( facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75 ) for permission to use these images.

Transylvania is rich in history and some 160 fortified churches invite interested visitors to take a journey through the past and present of the Transylvanian region.

An overview of all these fortified churches and much more information:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/fortified-churches/

Mulțumim Fundației Biserici Fortificate (https://kirchenburgen.org) for permission to use the images and data.

The Sphinx is a natural rock formation located in the Bucegi Mountains*, at an altitude of approximately 2,215 meters.

*The Bucegi Mountains are located south of the city of Brasov (Kronstadt), on the eastern edge of the Southern Carpathians in Romania.

The right newspaper for the upcoming event… Oktoberfest (August 31 – September 10, 2023) in Brasov.

https://kronstadt-erleben.de/oktoberfest-rumaenien-2023/

It’s Oktoberfest! Or, more precisely, it will be soon! From August 31 to September 10, 2023, the Romanian Oktoberfest will take place in Brasov.

Many, many excursions and offers (in German) also for fall / winter > https://www.karpaten-offroad.de

Thanks to Go Hunedoara (photo: Atilla Dobai ) for permission to use this image.

Especially in summer, the ideal place near Sibiu (in Avrig) to relax, almost like at the beach / a swimming pool with lots of water, sun and just let your soul sway.

Information, location and more …
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/corabia-piratilor-en/

Open daily between 10:00 and 23:00
Admission: adults 50 lei, children 25 lei, free for guests staying at the Brukenthal Palace

The new pirate ship lounge and party area still awaits its guests every Friday and Saturday evening/night (21:00 – 04:00).

Piatra Neamț (Kreuzburg an der Bistriz) is the county seat of Neamț county in northeastern Romania.

Experience Brasov and Țara Barsei

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Next weekend, August 11 and 12, the Brukenthal Palace (11.08) and Sibiu / Hermannstadt (12.08) will host the third edition of the fashion festival Finest Fashion FEST with / by the famous Romanian designer Cătălin Botezatu.

More information and order tickets / complete packages online:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/palace-brukenthal-avrig-events-en/

Find out more about Brukenthal Palace:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/palace-brukenthal-avrig/

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

It offers a wonderful view of the surrounding countryside and the mountains of Brasov (German: Kronstadt), is located about 20 kilometers from Brasov on the road to Sighisoara (German: Schäßburg) and was built on a hill (just under 500 meters above sea level).

In 1211, King Andrew II of Hungary called the Teutonic Knights into the country to support him against the Cumans and to secure the eastern border of his growing kingdom. The king granted them numerous privileges, including immunity, the right of self-government and the building of stone fortresses to secure the surrounding area. In 1838, the town of Marienburg (Romanian name: Feldioara) with Ordensburg Marienburg was severely destroyed by an earthquake. Between 2013 and 2017, the castle ruins were largely renovated and rebuilt.

Romania has many beaches on the Black Sea. Vama Veche is their “party mile” and is located in the extreme south, just 200 meters from the Bulgarian border.

To cross rivers, many regions in Transylvania still have suspension bridges, which are only suitable for pedestrians.

They are mostly made of wood and remind us a bit of Indiana Jones movies in terms of their construction and condition / accessibility.

These photos were taken on the Buzău river, on the road to Brasov (Kronstadt).

A beautiful city and always worth a visit.

The town of Oravița (in German Oravitz) is located in the district of Caras-Severin in the historical region of Banat.

Piatra Neamț (Castle of the Cross of Bistrița, literally translated: Piatra Neamț) is the county seat of Neamț County in northeastern Romania.

The city is situated in the historical region of Western Moldavia, on the terraces on the left bank of the Bistrița (Bistriz), surrounded by the foothills of the Eastern Carpathians, the mountains Pietricica, Cozla, Cernegura and Bâtca Doamnei. The oldest traces of a settlement in today’s urban area date back to the Middle Stone Age (ca. 12,000 BC) at Poiana Cireșului (“Cherry Meadow”).

The town was founded in the late 14th century as Piatra lui Craciun. It developed into a renowned economic and craft center after the establishment of a princely court by Stephen the Great, Prince of Moldavia (1433-1504). The nearby village of Târgu Neamț was the center of a German-speaking settler colony in the Middle Ages, hence the name: Neamț is an obsolete Romanian term for “German”.

Text: Wikipedia

Old and new, history and modernity, young and old, rich and poor, hectic and timeless… this is Bucharest, the capital of Romania.

If you have the time and the muse to look around, you’ll discover a thousand things, feelings and more… that catch you, inspire you, but also make you think.

All photos were taken in the Roman Square neighborhood, which covers an area of about 500 x 500 meters in the center of Bucharest.

Transylvania is always worth a visit.

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Piatra Neamț (German: Kreuzburg an der Bistritz) is the capital of Neamț county in northeastern Romania. In literal translation, Piatra Neamț means “Stein Deutsch” or “Piatra Neamț”, although the word Neamț is an obsolete Romanian word for “German”.

From the train station, a cable car (Telegondola) takes you almost 2 km (2,000 meters) to the summit station on Mount Cozla, at an altitude of 632 meters (632 meters). The walk takes a little less than 8 minutes and you can already enjoy the wonderful view of the city and the surrounding area.

Piatra Neamț was founded in the late 14th century as Piatra lui Craciun and developed into a renowned economic and craft center after the establishment of a princely court by Stefan the Great, Prince of Moldavia (1433-1504). The town has between 80 and 100 thousand inhabitants and is always worth a visit, not least because of the historic Old Town.

Bran Castle (in Romanian Bran Castle, in Hungarian Törcsvár, in Romanian Törzburg) is located in the Transylvania region of Romania. Whether Dracula (or his namesake “Vlad the Third Dracula”) lived here or elsewhere, the castle is definitely a sight to see and well worth a visit, with its museum.

From 1920-1947, it was the royal residence of King Ferdinand I and his wife, Queen Maria, and their daughter, Princess Ileana, who inherited the castle from her mother in 1938. The castle is currently owned by the Habsburg family, who received it back from the Romanian state as legal property in the 2006 succession.

Find out more about Bran Castle:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/bran-castle/

Thanks to Bran Castle ( facebook.com/BranDraculasCastle ) for permission to use these images.

If you’re in Sibiu, you can take part in the “Songs of the Mountains” International Folklore Festival.

http://www.sibiu-turism.ro/Ce-facem-Evenimente-Targuri-si…

Thanks to Mr. Christian Jörgens for the information and video …

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The Palace of Culture in Iasi at the end of April 2023.

Iași is the capital of the county of the same name and is located in northeastern Romania.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-iasi/

View of Deva in Huneadora county from the fort of the same name.

Lacul Roșu (Red Lake) is a natural reservoir in Harghita county, northeastern Romania.

It is located in the Hășmașului Mountains, at the sources of the Bicaz River and at the foot of the Hășmașul Mare peak, near the Bicaz Gorge, about 25 kilometers from Gheorgheni and about 30 kilometers from Bicaz (Neamt County).

Băile Govora is a town in the historical region of Oltenia, consisting of the neighborhoods of Curaturile, Gălănești and Prajila.

The name Govora comes from the Slavic language. In southern languages, govora or govornih means word or sound. The first spa resort was established in 1887 and had 29 cabins for hot baths. The resort was officially opened in 1910.

Thanks Centrului Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea for permission to use these images.

in Transylvania.

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A beautiful picture on the waterfront in Tulcea. Thanks to Teodoro Mocanu ( facebook.com/thalintus.you ) for the image.

Right next to the largest church in Iasi, the Metropolitan Cathedral, is this equally impressive church.

Gheorghe Church / Mitropolia Veche is an Orthodox church in Iasi, built between 1761 and 1769 by Metropolitan* Gavriil Callimachi and serving as the Metropolitan Cathedral*.

* Since the beginning of Christianity, the office of metropolitan was held by a chief bishop who presided over a group of bishops and had his seat in a provincial capital (from Ancient Greek μητρόπολις, mētrópolis “mother city” (of a colony); cf. metropolis). The office of metropolitan still exists today in the Roman Catholic Church as well as in the Orthodox Churches, although the legal structure differs (citation: Wikipedia).

We were on tour and guests at the Conacul Grigorescu estate in Rătești / Berca, near the city of Buzău.

Pure relaxation and absolutely delicious food, we could stay for weeks .

https://conaculgrigorescu.com/

Oktoberfest is! or, to be more precise, will be soon! From August 31 to September 10, 2023, the Romanian Oktoberfest will take place in Brasov.

https://kronstadt-erleben.de/oktoberfest-rumaenien-2023/

And for those who prefer not to travel by car or train, Brasov-Ghimbav Airport offers direct flights from Munich, Stuttgart, Nuremberg and many other European cities.

Off-road, hiking, wine tours and more …

https://www.karpaten-offroad.de/

The small town of Bicaz is located in Neamt county, on the eastern edge of the Ceahlau Mountains, which are part of the Eastern Carpathians.

A pass road leads southwest through the deep gorge of the 10-kilometer-long Bicaz gorge, whose rock walls rise over 100 meters vertically in places, to the Red Lake, about 30 kilometers away.

Discover the Carpathian Mountains and Romania with German-speaking tour operator Karpaten Outdoor Tours.

https://www.karpaten-offroad.de/

August 04 / 05 and 06: Visiting the historical festival BURIDAVA around the Salina (salt mine) and the beach (bathing, near the salt mine) Ocnele Mari in Valcea county.

You can find the full program in the first comment. More information and pictures in the next share, in a few minutes.

The Black Eagle Palace is a Secession-style shopping arcade, built in 1908, with a glass-roofed roof and cafes and boutiques inside.

Lots of information about the restaurant, the historic Café, events, Pirate Ship and more:

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/palace-brukenthal-avrig/

Wonderful pictures of Peles Castle, located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of the town of Sinaia, in Prahova county.

The castle was built between 1873 and 1883 by order of King Carol I of Romania.

Thanks to photographer Ion Gheban ( facebook.com/ion.gheban.55 ) for permission to use these images.

Defile of the 7 Stairs or Defile of the 7 Steps is located in Brasov County, south of the village of Dâmbul Morii.

It is one of the tourist attractions of the Piatra Mare Massif / Mountains.

Thanks to Mrs. Teodora Mocanu ( facebook.com/thalintus.you ) for permission to use this image. Thank you

It is an oasis of wellness in the village of Peștera, in Brasov county and right in the center of the beautiful Piatra Craiului National Park. Fitness, yoga, workshops, gym, sauna, jacuzzi, vegetarian buffets and much, much more.

https://www.akasharetreat.com/

AKASHA Wellness Retreat is situated in one of Romania’s most majestic mountains and untouched nature reserves. Just around the corner are Bran Castle, Dracula Castle, made famous by the writer Bram Stoker, and the mystical Bucegi Mountains with the natural rock formation Sphinx.

Some call this place the ‘village in the clouds’, and indeed it is. At an altitude of over 1,000 meters, the landscape here is a sea of rolling green hills overlooking the Piatra Craiului massif (2,200 meters).

The holiday resort of Călimănești Caciulata at the foot of the Southern Carpathians is located on the banks of the Olt River, about 20 km north of Rm. Vâlcea and about 80 km south of Sibiu.

Călimănești is a small town and spa resort in the county of Valcea, in the Muntenia region of Romania.

Thanks Centrului Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea for permission to use these images.

The “Radauti Summer Festival – Music of Communities”, will take place from August 9-13, 2023 in the city of Rădăuți, Suceava County (historical region of Bucovina).

Now in its ninth edition, the festival brings the idea of multiethnicity and multiculturalism closer to the public through classical music concerts, jazz, exhibitions, book presentations and master classes. This year’s series of concerts will open on August 9 at the Rădăuți House of Culture with an evening dedicated to German composers, featuring violinist Andrei Mihail RADU, trumpeter Andrei CANDRIANU and pianists Măriuca POPA, Corina RADUCANU and Eugen DUMITRESCU.

On the second day of the festival, August 10, the public is expected to attend a series of events at the Great Temple Synagogue in Rădăuți.
On Friday, August 11, you are invited to a mass in German at the Roman-Catholic Church, followed by a concert “A voice and a guitar…in dance steps” by the German Liedertafel Radauti and the duo HESPERUS – Costin SOARE & Ioan BANESCU.

The master classes of the invited artists, which complete the series of cultural events for young students of violin, trumpet, guitar, piano and chamber music, will conclude with the concert “Masters and Students”, on Sunday, August 13, in the Great Temple – Synagogue of Rădăuți.

All events start at 18.00. Entry to the events is free, subject to availability. The cultural project is supported by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bucharest and organized by Casa de Cultură Rădăuți, Rădăuți City Hall and Klavier ART Association.

For more information: Primăria Municipiului Rădăuți

Wonderful pictures of Peles Castle, located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of the town of Sinaia, in Prahova county.

The castle was built between 1873 and 1883 by order of King Carol I of Romania.

We thank photographer Ion Gheban (Ion Gheban) for permission to use these images.

Honigberg (in Saxon Huntschprich, in Hungarian Szaszhermany) is a commune and a village, one of the most famous fortified churches, in the county of Brasov, in the Transylvania region.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/the-fortress-of-harman/

This fortified church is a fully preserved small fortress with the church in the center. Besides an interesting museum, you can also visit the battlements, the tower and the church. You really have to have seen it and it is also for families with children, because of the many corridors, staircases and more … an interesting and wonderful experience

About the place: In 1211, the Hungarian King Andrew II granted Burzenland to the Teutonic Knights, who settled here, built castles, brought German settlers to the country and founded villages, including Honigberg.

The first documentary mention was in 1240 under the name of Mons Mellis (“Honey Mountain”), at which time King Bela IV granted the Cistercian Order the patronage of the churches of Marienburg, Petersberg, Honigberg and Tartlau.

Speechless… The city of Oradea in the evening two days ago, the city is pulsating full of life at 28-30 degrees (9 pm) and it’s just … beautiful

Many cultures, many names and a lot of history come together in one city: Timisoara, Timisoara, Timisoara or Timisoara and more…

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-timisoara/

Next weekend, August 11 and 12, the Brukenthal Palace (11.08) and Sibiu / Hermannstadt (12.08) will host the third edition of the fashion festival Finest Fashion FEST with / by the famous Romanian designer Cătălin Botezatu.

More information and order tickets / complete packages online:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/palace-brukenthal-avrig-events-en/

Find out more about Brukenthal Palace:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/palace-brukenthal-avrig/

Sibiu (in Romanian Sibiu, in Hungarian Nagyszeben and in Transylvanian Saxon Hermestatt) is a town in the geographical region of Transylvania and was/is one of the centers of the Transylvanian Saxons.

Probably in 1147, the first German settlers arrived in the area; they settled on the hill above the Zibin river, today’s Upper Town. The first documentary mention of the town dates back to 1191, under the name of praepositum Cibiniensem; a prepository was established. From 1223 the Latin name “Villa Hermanni” and from 1241 the German equivalent Hermannstorf.

In the 14th century, Hermannstadt developed into a trading center of international importance. It was one of the most important towns in Transylvania – perhaps even the most important, as it was not only the center of trade, administration and the church, but also had the largest fortifications in the whole of Transylvania.

Image: July 2023, Evangelical Town Church (St. Mary’s Evangelical Church)

Carta Monastery (Kerz in German) is a former Cistercian/Bened Benedictine monastery in Sibiu county, Transylvania.

It is located on the left bank of the Olt River, 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 Constance of April 17, 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 analyzed by Leopold Janauschek, mention the year of the foundation of the monastery as around 1202-1203.

Many cultures, many names and much history come together in one city: Timisoara, Timisoara, Timisoara or Timisoara and more …

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-timisoara/

Măgura is a village in Brasov county and is part of the commune of Moieciu.

It is located on the eastern slopes of the Piatra Craiului Mountains, about six kilometers west of Bran Castle (Törzburg).

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photo @claudiu_alxd) for permission to use these images.

Bucegi Natural Park is a nature reserve located in the administrative area of Brasov, Dâmbovița and Prahova counties.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photo: Smarticia) for permission to use this image.

Sibiu at night … a city full of life. Even at 23.00 there are still lots of people outside, you can drink coffee at the many terraces, eat ice cream and even the supermarkets in the city center are open until midnight.

A magical road, open again since the beginning of July and always an experience! The Transfăgărășan mountain road and the highest point of the road, Lake Balea.

Read more about Romania:
https://discover-brasov.com

Now online … our new information area on camping, caravanning and more.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/camping-in-transylvania/

We are still missing a lot of information and therefore … we are asking for your help to complete this overview (in German, Romanian and English). For this purpose, you can enter new places directly on the page for free, which we will put online after a short check. Many thanks in advance to everyone who helps us .

Our rating system is also online. You can give ratings, information and advice about camping places. We ask for fairness and the right words, thank you .

From August 31 to September 10, 2023, the Romanian Oktoberfest will take place in Brasov.

And it looks very, very Bavarian, with Lederhosen, Dirndl & Co … almost “wia dahoam” as the Bavarians would say!

https://kronstadt-erleben.de/oktoberfest-rumaenien-2023/

For those who want to find out more or maybe even want to come along. The program and the possibility to make a reservation in the “Wiesenzelt” can be found here:

Oktoberfest Romania | https://oktoberfestromania.ro/

The Holy Trinity Roman-Catholic Church in the Main Square in Sibiu.

This church / fortified church is located in the commune of Biertan (in German Birthälm, in Hungarian Berethalom) in the county of Sibiu, 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 characterized by the cluster of houses around a central square surmounted by the imposing church-church.

Between 1572 and 1867, Biertan was the seat of the Saxon bishopric (episcopal see of the Protestant A.B. Church), which encouraged the building of one of the largest farming communities in Transylvania around this fortified church. It is a medieval and architectural treasure in Romania, definitely worth a visit.

Thanks Your Guide in Transylvania for permission to use this image.

Enisala Fortress, Yeni-Sale or Heracleea, as it has been called throughout the ages, is a special tourist attraction in the Dobrogea region of Tulcea County.

The ruins of the medieval fortress of Enisala are located on a limestone hill, also called Fat Hill, overlooking the area of Razim and Babadag lakes, about 2 km from the small town of Enisala.

Text / image source: Destinatia Anului
Photo: jordentually