Festivals
Discover the most beautiful medieval festivals 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...
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...
Renovation work on the Trumpeter Tower
From Mediaș, we receive the news that the project for the renovation of the Trumpeter Tower has begun, for which many residents of Mediaș have donated following a joint appeal from the Evangelical Church community and HG Mediaș. This is a good...
Zetea Dam
The Zetea Dam is a dam built on the Târnava Mare River, upstream from the village of Zetea in Harghita County. The reservoir has a total volume of 44.0 million cubic meters, of which 7.6 million cubic meters is permanent volume and 36.4 million...
Alba Iulia
Alba Iulia, in old Romanian Bălgrad, (in Hungarian Gyulafehérvár, translated as the White Fortress of Julius, in medieval Latin Alba Iulia; in antiquity, the site of the current fortress was home to the Roman castrum Apulum) is a municipality and...
Transylvania Horse Show
This weekend, May 2-4, 2014, over 70 competitors from 19 countries will participate in the Transylvania Horse Show, the most renowned international equestrian competition in Romania. This year marks the third edition of the competition, and it is...
The Council Tower – the symbol and soul of Sibiu
To discover stories It seems that the text you provided is not complete. Please provide a full sentence or a paragraph for translation. In Sibiu, your stroll should start from the heart of the city. It seems that there is no text provided for...
"We are Romanians!" on December 1st in Sibiu
On December 1st, the people of Sibiu are invited to the Transylvania Hall to attend the folk show "We Are Romanians." The event is organized by the County Center for the Conservation and Promotion of Traditional Culture "Cindrelul-Junii" Sibiu and...
Horror - "FULL MOON" in Biertan, the unique festival in Romania
"FULL MOON," a unique festival in Romania exclusively focused on horror and fantasy films, will take place for the second time from August 14 to August 18, 2013, in Biertan, Sibiu County. During the "FULL MOON" festival, spectators will have the...
Sighișoara Medieval Festival 2013
Complete Program of the Sighișoara Medieval Festival 2013 Friday, July 26, 2013 16:00 The Grand Parade of Knights, Troubadours, Minstrels, Actors, and Artisans at Vlad the Knight of Justice Square (Citadel Square) 17:00 Official Opening of the...
The meeting of the Medias Saxons in Dinkelsbühl was a success.
The meeting of the Medias Saxons in Dinkelsbühl, Germany, began on Friday, June 14, 2013, with over 300 participants gathering in the "Schranne" hall to celebrate together. Saturday was dominated by the theme: - The German school system in...
Medias Medieval Fortress Festival 2013 Program
The time for medieval festivals in Transylvania has arrived once again, and one of the first on the list is our beloved city, Mediaș. On June 8th and 9th, just a few days away, the city will be dressed in festive attire. Knights will march through...
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...
The meeting of the Mediaș Saxons in Dinkelsbühl, Germany
The Medias Hometown Association, a non-profit organization that promotes contact with Medias residents in the diaspora and supports all Medias residents in Romania and beyond, organizes the meeting of the Medias Saxons every three years, an event to...
The Easter Market in Sibiu, from April 26 to May 7.
One of the largest fairs dedicated to Easter celebrations will open its doors on April 26. For nearly two weeks, dozens of local producers as well as those from other parts of the country will showcase their own delicacies, traditional gifts, and...
The animal market in Alma - Dumbrăveni, one of the largest in the country.
On the last Sunday before the end of each September, several hundred livestock breeders from the entire region gather annually in the commune of Alma, near the town of Dumbrăveni. The most beautiful livestock is showcased here to be sold, but often...
Tourists are invited to the "Country Fair" at the ASTRA Museum, Sibiu.
Tomorrow, March 24, 2013, all tourists and not only are invited to Sibiu for the "Country Fair," which will take place outdoors at the Astra Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization. The fair will feature 16 authorized producers from Sibiu County who...
"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...
Sibiu SMART 2013
Sibiu SMART 2013 This is the cultural agenda for the year 2013, which includes several events and activity proposals within the municipality of Sibiu. The cultural program is built around the academic world of Sibiu, which currently has 20,000...
The Gathering of the Groups and the Metelau, celebrated today in Saliste and Avrig.
As every year, on December 28th, in Avrig and Săliște, two towns in Sibiu County, a grand celebration takes place. Young people from all over the county don their festive attire and gather to celebrate according to ancient customs. If you're a...
Boian, the place where time seems to stand guard.
Boian is a village located in the northwestern part of Sibiu County, in the Tarnava Plateau. It belongs to the commune of Bazna. The locality is complemented by the Boian Valley, nestled among high hills that surround it on three sides: east, west,...
Balea, the paradise of winter sports
The Bâlea area is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders, especially due to the thickness and persistence of the snow layer that lasts here for up to 7-8 months a year. Skiing and snowboarding can be practiced in this area until July. Currently,...
PROGRAM. The "We Are Romanians" Festival on National Day, in Sibiu
On December 1st, Romania's National Day, the people of Sibiu and all tourists in the Sibiu area are invited to spend a day discovering the values, traditions, and cultures of Romania from all corners of the country. Music, folk dances, piano...
Tradition and good cheer at the Sibiu Christmas Market 2012
The largest Christmas Market in the country starts this Saturday in the Great Square of Sibiu. For a month, the Great Square will be dressed in festive attire, and throughout the area, 65 stalls will showcase the Christmas traditions and customs of...
The Lolelor Festival in Agnita, a tradition over 100 years old
Every year, at the end of December, in Agnita, Sibiu County, a celebration documented since 1689 takes place, aimed at driving away the harsh winter and evil spirits. Of Saxon origin, the Lole tradition has been organized in Agnita for over 100...
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...
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...
In Sibiu, in the Great Square, a market like no other!
In Sibiu, a show inspired by the times of Baron Samuel von Brukenthal begins today, featuring merchants, furriers, leatherworkers, guild members, and musicians. This theatrical performance aims to remind the people of Sibiu and beyond how important...
The Goulash and Polenta Festival in Covaci
In the village of Covaci, located six kilometers from Timișoara, the first edition of the Goulash and Pálinka Festival will take place this weekend. For several hours, visitors at the Anette guesthouse in the mentioned locality will be able to taste...
Astra Film Festival Program: Documentary Film Week
The Astra Film Festival Sibiu is one of the oldest documentary film festivals in Europe, with its first edition taking place in 1990. Since then, each edition of the festival has garnered increasing attention from film critics, making it a meeting...
A day among period characters: the Baroque Autumn Festival begins
Anyone passing through Avrig this Saturday, a town near Sibiu, will certainly feel as if they have stepped back in time. The streets will be filled with musketeers, counts, barons, and baronesses, creating a unique atmosphere. This is all part of...
The Cheese and Bacon Festival on the Queen's Heart Plateau
The Queen's Heart Plateau near Bran Castle is hosting a new edition of the cheese and smoked meat festival "The Sheep's Wandering." Throughout today, there will be a gastronomic exhibition where various types of cheese and smoked meat can be tasted,...
The Pancake Festival in Prejmer, the most appetizing tradition
Year after year, the village of Prejmer in Brașov County hosts a festival that attracts hundreds of tourists from all over the country. The Pancake Festival is an old Saxon tradition held in Prejmer annually. Local housewives compete to cook the...
Oktoberfest 2012 Sibiu. Four days of fun and food.
Oktoberfest 2012 Sibiu Schedule. Four Days of Fun and Food The Great Square and the Small Square in Sibiu will host this year's edition of the autumn festival Oktoberfest, one of the most beautiful festivals of its kind in our country, which will...
Pro Istoria Fest 2012 - Sighişoara
“Music of the Present in the Service of the Past” is the slogan of Pro Istoria Fest, which promotes cultural-historical and tourist attractions located in Romania through a series of events. This festival debuted in September 2011 at the Royal Court...
The Shepherds' Festival, celebrated annually in Tilișca.
Every year, on the day of Saint Mary, August 15th, Tilișca dresses in traditional attire, and the shepherds take to the streets to celebrate. From all corners of the village, the sounds of flutes can be heard, and the girls and boys begin to cheer...
The traditional costume, celebrating at Gura Râului
Every year, dozens of young people from the Mărginimea Sibiului region gather in mid-August to proudly showcase their traditional costumes. The celebration of folk attire takes place annually in Gura Râului on the Sunday after the Feast of the...
The medieval festival "Transylvanian Fortresses" begins in Sibiu.
The third edition of the Transylvanian Fortresses Medieval Festival kicks off on Friday, August 24, in Sibiu. For three days, the historic center of Sibiu will be dressed in medieval attire. Knights and maidens will also be present at the...
The festival in Sighisoara revives medieval tradition.
The Sighisoara Festival is undoubtedly the most important medieval festival in Romania. Year after year, the medieval spirit of this region is revived, the streets are filled with knights and princesses, and a truly unique atmosphere hangs in the...
The Cabbage Festival in Mosna is becoming a tradition.
Few know that the delicious vegetables from Moșna have their own festival. The Cabbage Festival in Moșna, held in recent years in mid-October, is increasingly attracting food lovers and enthusiasts of this vegetable. During the festival, there is...