Brașov
Discover the tourist attractions in Brașov, one of the most beautiful cities in Transylvania
Exile and homeland – on Ovid's footsteps through Romania (from Transylvania to the Black Sea)
Exile and homeland – in Ovid's footsteps through Romania (from Transylvania to the Black Sea) (Guided individual trip with minibus/HP) Contact person: Ladislau Ciocan / Dr. Heike Lammers-Harlander Travel companion: Ladislau Ciocan / Dr. Heike...
Rodbav
Located in Brașov County, the village of Rodbav is part of the Șoarș commune. Undoubtedly, the locality is well-known for its history and, on the other hand, for the remarkable monuments that have marked the existence of a set of monumental...
Feldioara
Brașov County is renowned for the large number of localities that, big and small, shape its beauty and make it one of the most sought-after regions to live in or simply to spend your holidays. One of these localities is Feldioara, a village that, in...
Bunesti
Most likely, not many ancestors are familiar with this name. The village of Bunești used to have another name, a Romanian but old one, recognized as Bundorf, Bondorf, or Bondref. Whatever name we give it, this settlement represents the residence of...
The Forest of Riches
Part of Brașov County, the Bogății Forest is carefully monitored administratively by the nearby communes of Apata, Hoghiz, and Marieruș. As a protected area of high national importance and interest, the Bogății Forest is nestled within the core and...
The town of Rupea
Sweet as salt in dishes – this is what a stranger might say at first glance about the town of Rupea. Part of Brașov County, the locality boasts a massive salt deposit underground, which has led to a tradition of salt mining, a practice and source of...
The city of Codlea
Within the expansive Brașov County, on an area slightly larger than the officially declared 132 kilometers, lies the town of Codlea. This small municipality, home to a wealth of tourist attractions, conceals a history worthy of discussion and...
The city of Făgăraș
An oasis of tranquility descends upon a small locality in the heart of Romania. Located in Brașov County, somewhat equidistant from Brașov and Sibiu, the town of Făgăraș endures and unmistakably marks the geographical center of the country. To be...
The city of Săcele
A small locality emerges in the southeast of Brașov County – named Săcele, the municipality represents an important part of the county, just as the county represents it. It is no surprise that this close connection exists, as what separates one...
The Zărnești Cliffs
The Piatra Craiului massif hides nature's jewels – located at a relatively equal distance from the town of Zărnești are the Zărnești Gorges, the well-known tourist attraction that captivates the majority of visitors with its breathtaking beauty....
Romania Trip
Romania and the Danube-Ries – what connects us... (Private guided tour by minibus/half board) Contact person: Ladislau Ciocan / Dr. Heike Lammers-Harlander Travel companion: Ladislau Ciocan / Dr. Heike Lammers-Harlander / Victor...
Discover the mystery of Făgăraș Fortress!
Located in the center of the country and in the heart of Făgăraș, Făgăraș Fortress dates back to the 14th century, specifically the year 1310, when the construction of the fortress began. It was only later, in the 18th century, that the fortress was...
The Church of Honey Mountain - the legend of a forgotten currency.
Ten kilometers east of Brașov lies the village of Hărman, known in most European countries for its fortified church, the legends of which we will attempt to unravel in the following lines. Honigberg (the German variant), Szászhermány (the Hungarian...
Grandma's Cellar - The Flavor of Transylvania
The beautiful landscape denotes the remarkable survival of Medieval Europe - a mosaic of ancient forests, meadows, and pastures rich in wildflowers, along with ancient villages featuring fortified Saxon churches. Traditional agricultural methods are...
Făgăraș
The construction of the fortress began in 1310, on the site of an older earth and wood fortification from the 12th century. The purpose of building the fortress was primarily strategic, specifically to defend the southeast of Transylvania from the...
Bran Monastery
One of the very young monastic establishments of the Archdiocese of Sibiu, existing since April 2006, Bran Monastery is situated on the top of the hill that overlooks the village of Şimon - part of the Bran commune - in an area of unique...
Prince Charles is back in Romania!
Prince Charles is on a new visit to Romania, after a year. He arrived yesterday at Târgu-Mureș airport aboard a private plane. His first stop was at his favorite place, the village of Viscri. Here, he was warmly welcomed by the locals. In Viscri,...
Peleș Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in Romania and Europe.
Peleș Castle, the summer residence of King Carol I, was built between 1873 and 1914 and inaugurated in 1883. The castle was seen as a "headquarters" of the new dynasty, becoming the summer residence of the Romanian royal family, who spent quite a...
On March 1st, we celebrate Mărțișor!
Tradition says that on March 1st, Mărțișor is celebrated, which is the main symbol of the arrival of spring. Mărțișor is a decorated ornament made of a white and red string, symbolizing the unity of opposites: summer-winter, warmth-cold,...
Traditions and superstitions of Dragobete
It's February, the month of love, but more importantly, it's the celebration of Dragobete, the day when girls are kissed. One of the most "loving" and ancient traditions celebrated in Romania, Dragobete takes place every year on February 24th....
The benefits of the thermal waters at Baile Felix
The situation in Bihor County, 9 km from Oradea and 22 km from the border crossing point at Bors, the spa resort Baile Felix is available for all categories of tourists, offering conditions for relaxation, vacation, rest, but especially for...
Discover the most beautiful spa resorts in Romania!
Romania ranks among the European countries with a remarkable spa heritage. In recent years, this potential has been increasingly harnessed, allowing tourists to find a wide range of unique services in Europe. In Romania, there are 160 resorts and...
Bran Castle
Bran Castle, whose construction began in 1211, is currently located 30 km from the city of Brașov, in the Bran – Rucăr Pass. Tourists flock here in large numbers, especially for the famous legend of Dracula, with Bran Castle being considered his...
Transylvania, by Mihaela Neacsu
My name is Neacsu Mihaela from Slatina, Olt County, and I would like to share my journey to Transylvania with you! After a challenging period due to my daughter Andreea's health issues, for which we had her operated on in Italy last year, we decided...
Rasnov, by Vieru Liliana Mariana
I chose this vacation primarily to escape, to forget, to leave behind everything that needed to be left behind, and to start anew. Do you know this scenario? I believe you do. This summer, I fully embraced it. Not very enthusiastically, I picked a...
Viscri & Malancrav
Razvan Pascu As I begin to write the text for this article, I find myself at Malancrav a village in the heart of Transylvania, located about half an hour's drive from Sighisoara. I have no phone signal anywhere in the village and no internet...
Unique exhibition about guilds, brotherhoods, and areas from Mediaș
Under the title "Guilds, Brotherhoods, and Areas of Mediaș - Testimonies of European Urban Culture in Transylvania," the Mediaș Municipal Museum and the House of History in Dinkelsbühl invite us to take a look back at the life of the Saxon community...
Easter Traditions and Customs in Transylvania
The Easter celebration has its specific traditions and customs in Transylvania due to the confluence of Eastern and Western influences. Over time, this holiday has adopted specific traditions from the Saxons, Hungarians, and Romanians. On...
Traditional Easter Customs in Transylvania
The Transylvanian Easter celebration is something truly special! Its traditional customs draw from influences of both the East and the West. Over a long period, specific practices developed for this holiday, rooted in Saxon, Hungarian, and Romanian...
The Ambient hotel group, the perfect place to stay in Brașov.
If you are in Brașov and looking for accommodation, we recommend the Ambient hotel group: Hotel Ambient, Pensiunea Ambient, Residence Ambient, and Vila Ambient. All units are located near the most important tourist attractions in the area. At Hotel...
Rotbav, the village "reddened" by enemy invasions
You may have heard of Rotbav in passing, but we must definitely write about the beauties of this Brașov locality. The story behind its founding is just as beautiful. It is said that in 1170, 11 families were brought to the area to establish a new...
The Fortress of Harman, "Honey Mountain"
Located ten kilometers from the municipality of Brașov in one of the most beautiful areas of the Bârsa Land, the fortress in Harman - "Mountain of Honey" should be on the itinerary of any tourist in Transylvania. Built nearly 800 years ago, the...
The village of Hălchiu and the legend of its founding by the knight Fulkun
If you find yourself in the Bârsa Land this spring, you must visit the commune of Hălchiu. Located 16 kilometers from Brașov and 11 kilometers from Codlea, Hălchiu is particularly beautiful, especially in the early part of the year when all the...
The Weaver's Bastion in Brașov, a "must see" for any tourist.
You can't leave Brașov without visiting the Weaver's Bastion. You may not have even heard of this historical landmark that can't be fully captured in any book, but it will leave you pleasantly surprised. You should know that the bastion is part of...
The delicatessen fair, from March 8 to 10 in Sinaia.
If you have a sweet tooth and absolutely love desserts, then you shouldn't miss the "Delicous Fair" between March 8 and 10, one of the largest delicatessen fairs in our country. Homemade cakes with fruit creams, sweet cheese, chocolate specialties,...
Discover the tradition of Mărțișor in Transylvania!
The tradition of Martisor says that in March, usually on the first day, Martisoare are given as gifts in Transylvania and throughout Romania. They represent a symbol of spring as well as admiration and love. Martisoare are offered by men to girls or...
At the Horse Easter in Transylvania, one of the oldest celebrations.
Surely we have all heard the expression "the Easter of the horses" used when you want to say that a certain thing will never happen, but perhaps not all of us know that the holiday "Easter of the horses" actually exists, is celebrated every year,...
House in Nature - A Country Vacation in Transylvania
After the fall of communism in 1989 and the massive migration of Saxons from Transylvania, many villages in Romania have been left abandoned. Thus, localities of unique beauty in Europe are at risk of disappearing forever. The only chance for these...
The Organ of Death at Prejmer: Between Legend and Reality
Those who know nothing about the story of the village of Prejmer should learn that the locality was once one of the best fortified in Transylvania. Located right on the edge of the region, near the Buzău Pass, a route often taken by Turkish...
The Ski Cup of the Austrian Consulate in Sibiu, on the slopes of Arena Platos.
The second edition of the "Austrian Consulate Ski Cup in Sibiu" is organized at the end of this month, on February 23, at the Arena Platoș ski slope. Anyone can register for the competition organized by the Austrian Consulate, but only the first 150...
The trampolines at Rasnov put Transylvania on the map for ski jumps.
The ski jumping ramps at Râșnov, built in the Coal Valley, put Romania back in the running for such competitions worldwide. The investments made by the Romanian state in recent years in Valea Cărbunării, near Râșnov, have placed our country on the...
Fun in Transylvania at the Iosif Silimon Aeroclub in Sânpetru
For those who, in addition to visiting the fortified castles and unique villages of Transylvania, want to enjoy some fun and adrenaline, we recommend a quick trip to Sânpetru in Brașov County. The instructors of the Iosif Șilimon Aeroclub are...
"The Shooting of the Rooster" in Apata, a festival over 400 years old
Perhaps less known than other festivals in our country, the custom in Apața, a village in Brașov County, dates back to the 17th century. On the first day of Catholic Easter, the villagers gather to celebrate a kind of ritual in which a rooster is...
"The Old Man of the Carpathians," the 900-year-old oak tree from Mercheasa, Brașov.
Hidden from the world and the daily hustle, on the edge of a dense, ancient forest, lies a village that, once visited, will make you understand why life in Transylvania is so beautiful. In Mercheașa, a village located 11 kilometers from the town of...
The history of a capital that became a village: Cârțișoara, the former capital of Făgăraș Land.
Few know that the Făgăraș Land, a region of major importance in the history of Transylvania, did not have its administrative center in Făgăraș from the very beginning. History shows that the capital of this region was actually in Cârța Românească,...
The Legend of the Witches' Lake in Brașov
One of the most well-known legends of Brașov is undoubtedly that of the Witches' Lake. It is said that at the end of Poarta Street, towards the exit of the Brașov Fortress, there used to be a lake where women suspected of witchcraft were drowned as...
The legend of the fortress at Rupea, one of the oldest settlements in Romania.
Built in the 14th century on the ruins of an ancient Dacian fortress, Rupea Fortress still evokes strange feelings as you stroll among its walls. The history and legends that this fortress has carried for several hundred years make you understand...
The first Romanian school in Șchei, a museum of education in Romania.
Few know that the first school where courses were taught in Romanian is located in Șchei, the oldest Romanian neighborhood in Brașov. The first Romanian language classes took place here as early as 1583, but the current building is somewhat newer,...
Traditions and customs from Transylvania during Epiphany
On January 6th and 7th, two of the greatest Orthodox holidays are celebrated, and like any other festivities, these have unique traditions and customs in Transylvania that make them special. These are Epiphany and Saint John the Baptist. From the...
New Year's Eve in Transylvania: between tradition and dance
There are only a few days left in this year, and tourists are starting to appear one by one in the guesthouses of Transylvania. In recent years, the cities in this region of Romania have become increasingly attractive, especially to foreign...
PHOTO Christmas in Transylvania. Between story, tradition, singing, and plenty of joy.
What could be more beautiful on Christmas Day than a day spent with family, a lavish meal, carols, and plenty of good cheer? The answer is simple. Absolutely nothing! And the collection of photos we present to you today is the best testimony to...
Christmas Traditions in Transylvania: from fasting to caroling in the villages
Christmas is coming again, and preparations are in full swing. In every home in Transylvania, the sweet bread is baking from the early hours of the morning, the warm mixture is being prepared in the oven, and the housewives have just taken the...
Poiana Brasov, the super mountain resort in Transylvania
Poiana Brașov, founded in 1895, initially developed as a tourist area of Brașov, with the first construction appearing here in 1904. The first competitions in Poiana Brașov began after 1906, with the resort hosting the International Winter Student...
At Balea, work is in full swing on the construction of the ice hotel.
At Bâlea Lake, the construction of the ice hotel, already famous worldwide, is in full swing. This year, the theme behind the construction is "carnival," so by the end, the hotel will feature several themed rooms: Wonderland, Mystery Room, Candy...
Ignatul, a tradition from Transylvania that is hundreds of years old.
Whether you are a tourist or not, if you visit any village in Transylvania on a winter day before Christmas, you will surely hear the last squeal of a pig. The pig slaughter in Transylvania is a tradition that brings the whole family together. The...
The Temple of Sinca Veche, the place where all your wishes come true.
Just 45 kilometers from Brașov, right at the border between the Făgăraș Mountains and the Perișani Mountains, you will find a church that is over 7,000 years old, whose mysteries still circulate today. It is the temple of Șinca Veche, a village...
Transylvania, one of the most beautiful places to spend your winter in Europe.
The well-known magazine Lonely Planet A travel and vacation blog has included Transylvania in its list of the ten regions across Europe worth spending your winter holiday in. Besides medieval fortresses, fortified churches, and legends of Dracula,...
Saint Nicholas, the most popular saint in Transylvania.
Few of us may know, but the celebration of Saint Nicholas is more popular in Transylvania than in other regions of the country. This is because the people of Transylvania say that on the day of his feast, Saint Nicholas brings winter and the first...
The story of the Black Tower and its name, the first sentinel of Brașov.
Since the construction of the first defensive enclosure of the Brașov fortress, there have been two defensive towers located on the Brașov Hill: the White Tower and the Black Tower. Perched on a rock that juts out from the hill, the Black Tower...
Etnovember Festival Program 2012 Brașov
From Saturday to Monday, Brașov will host the 14th edition of the Etnovember cultural festival. Ceremonies, fairs, recitals, dances, and even medieval battles will take place this weekend on the streets of Brașov. The first important event in this...
Transylvania, the medieval realm
The name Transylvania derives from Latin and means "the land beyond the forests." This region is located in the center of Romania, surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains. Transylvania is currently divided into 10 counties, covering a total area of...
The story of Queen Maria's heart, hidden in the rock for 27 years.
Little known but of unparalleled beauty, the Heart of Queen Marie Church in Bran hides an extremely beautiful story about Queen Marie. A faithful replica of the Stella Maris Church in Balchik, a town on the Black Sea coast ceded by Romania to...
The Juni Festival of Brașov, a tradition since 1910.
One of the oldest festivals in our country is undoubtedly the Celebration of the Juni in Brașov. Held every year on the first Sunday after Easter, the celebration brings together hundreds of young people from Brașov County who compete in various...
Halloween Recommendation: Bran Castle of Horror
The Groazei Castle in Bran is not what many would think of as Bran Castle, but rather a specially designed location to scare you, situated in the center of the commune. The route through the castle takes you through 12 rooms over the course of 10-15...
Halloween in Transylvania: a party with Dracula
It's Halloween again, and the perfect place to spend this day can only be Transylvania. Legends of werewolves and witches, castles haunted by ghosts, medieval towns, and last but not least, the myth of Dracula are the main ingredients for a...
The Rope Street in Brașov, the narrowest street in Europe.
A street in Brașov, measuring an average width of just 123 centimeters, is classified as the narrowest street in Europe. This alley is located right in the heart of Brașov and connects Poarta Schei and Cerbului streets. If you stroll along either of...
The Legend of the Child from the Black Church in Brașov
One of the most haunting legends of Transylvania has its roots in the 15th century, coinciding with the construction of the Black Church in Brașov. On one side of the church, on a column, stands a statue of a child depicted in a position that gives...
The Myth of Dracula
It is believed that Vlad the Impaler, the son of Vlad Dracul, was born in 1431, either at the royal court in Târgoviște or in Sighișoara while his father was in Transylvania between 1431 and 1436. His real name was "Valdislaus I Basarab-Luxemburg,"...
The church in Prejmer, attacked 50 times by the Ottomans, yet never conquered.
One of the most beautiful fortified churches in Transylvania is the one in Prejmer, Brașov County. But it is not just its beauty that matters; the dimensions of the fortress are also significant. The thick walls, four meters wide and twelve meters...