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Vacation in Romania : Highlights & Travel Tips
Romania is a fascinating destination for travelers who want a mix of medieval cities, dramatic mountain scenery, rural traditions, and rich folklore. What makes it especially memorable is the contrast between its regions: you can explore elegant old towns like Brașov, Sibiu, and Sighișoara, then head into the Carpathian Mountains for hiking, wildlife watching, and castle visits. The country is also closely linked with legends of Dracula, but beyond the mythology, travelers often find Romania most rewarding for its authentic villages, fortified churches, and a culture that still feels deeply connected to local customs and seasonal traditions.
Key highlights include Bucharest’s grand architecture and lively café scene, Bran Castle and Peleș Castle, the painted monasteries of Bucovina, and the Danube Delta, one of Europe’s great wetlands for birdlife and boat excursions. Visitors can enjoy scenic drives, mountain trails, hearty regional cuisine, and festivals that showcase music, crafts, and food. Practical tips: Romania is generally affordable compared with many Western European destinations, trains and buses connect major cities but rural travel is easier with a car, and it helps to carry some cash for smaller towns. Comfortable walking shoes are useful for cobbled historic centers and countryside trips, and travelers should plan for variable weather, especially in mountain areas.
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Sibiu (Hermestatt)
On Thursday morning (14.09.2017) we make our way to the train station and walk around the Cetate area again because it's so beautiful. When we arrive at the train station, we...
Tag 25: Srebarna - Rasova
This morning we set off without breakfast too. The landlady told me last night that there would be no breakfast in the morning due to private commitments. This was no problem...
Mud volcanoes and thunderstorms
Today was a relaxing day. After breakfast, I rested and dried the tent. Then I moved the tent a few meters further. I initially stood under a tree, but something sticky dripped...
The red room and no curves.
The holiday home last night was actually quite nicely furnished. Kitchen, bathroom and living area, even German television. Only the bedding and the lighting left something to...
Scharfe curves!
Bring me to the Carpathians! The Großglockner can pack up, because today was a whole lot of curves with a wild happy ending without cuddling at the end! I rode about 130...
Rund um die Hund!
Finally, these boring, miserable plains are crossed and curves can be enjoyed like an old wine! However, right at the beginning of the first road, a piece after Reschitz, there...
SIEBENBÜRGEN (2) - Overview and in-depth view of Kronstadt
With the Telecabina Tâmpa, the cable car to the local mountain about 900 meters high, we have the opportunity not only to look down on Brașov but also to have an overview of the...
Tag 7, 8 and probably also tomorrow
Yesterday was Friday and organization day, because in Romania there is also a weekend, not for everyone, but probably for the BMW employees. So after breakfast we went straight...
Day 4 in Romania
Hungary releases us with an endless Puszta that reminds us of the American West - the roads always straight ahead, just not as good and lonely, unfortunately. Kecskemet...
Romania Day 11 - The end of the journey
After a rather short night, it was time to pack our suitcases one last time. A bit sleepy, we set off to the Parliament building in initially gloomy and rainy weather, where a...
Romania Day 10 - The Last Concert
Our last full day in Romania began with a morning rehearsal to learn a completely new piece. Afterwards, we went on a HopOn - HopOff city tour to get an impression of Bucharest....
Romania Day 8 - The Black Church in Brasov
Fortunately, this morning we had the chance to sleep in. We had until 10 o'clock to be on the bus, and then we set off to the nearby city of Brasov. Once we arrived, we started...
Romania, the land of shell game players, blood-sucking vampires, and forced prostitutes? Nonsense! Not at all!
...as if everything is 'black and white' over there...
Vf. Moldoveanu
After using Sunday for a relaxing break, we start the week on Monday (02.10.2017) with corresponding motivation. The night was very cold again, so I organize breakfast for us in...
Day 12 boat tour through the Danube Delta
It was simply beautiful and breathtaking. We started early at 6:00 and I was picked up by car. Then we drove a few minutes to the boat. In total, there were 4 Germans and our...
Romania Day 7 - Postavarul & Open-Air Cinema
At 10 o'clock in the morning, it was time for us to start. We started the day not as usual by bus, but initially hiked to the cable car station on Postavarul. With the cable car...
Lacul Rosu
We drove yesterday from Pieatra Neamt to Rasnov via great mountain passes. The view was fantastic. We took a break at Lacul Rosu, also known as the Lake of Killers. The place...
Day 13: Deva > Hunedoara > Hâteg > Timisoara > Ende
Über Hunedoara zurück nach Timisoara
Day 15 Brasov
From Honigberg it is not far to Brasov (Kronstadt), unfortunately I could not stay in Honigberg any longer because it was fully booked for the weekend. In Brasov, I also found a...
Day 11 The trip to the Danube Delta
From Bacau to Murighiol, there was only 5 hours and 23 minutes of driving time ahead of me, with a short ferry ride. If you want to go from the north to the east, you can only...
Day 5+6 unintentionally to Bucharest
So, after our first night in Romania, yesterday we were supposed to go to the Transalpina, where we wanted to camp again. The day started well, but at kilometer 258, Munro was...
An Afternoon in Bucharest
...And off we went across Romania, with our constant goal: the Black Sea. Since we were passing by Bucharest anyway, we thought we could take a look at it...
Bicaz Gorge
A long day is ahead of us, our destination is the Bicaz Gorge and then we will continue driving north. The Bicaz Gorge (Cheile Bicazului) is one of the spectacular crossings of...
Es soll Bären geben?
Zur Abfahrt wurden wir gewarnt dass es Bären in Rumänien geben und wir aufpassen sollen. Wirklich ernst genommen haben wir den Hinweis und wurden eines besseren belehrt! Auf der...
Auf zur Transfăgărășan
Guten Morgen, wir genießen unser letztes Frühstück in der Casa Lucas und packen noch leckeren Honig und Schnaps mit. Wer einmal in Rumänien ist dem können wir die Casa Lucas...
Through Romania to Casa Lucas
Finally in Romania and there are not hours of highway ahead of us. The traffic is calm but there is no safety distance, we get used to it. Off the highway, the roads noticeably...
Border crossing to Romania
There is a traffic jam at the border to Romania, every passport is being checked. We enter the traffic jam in front of the border checkpoints at 35 degrees and slowly make our...
Many children's homes
Veronika and I visit many children's homes here and are warmly welcomed everywhere. In the photos from left to right: Our hotel two nights ago. Looks decent from the outside,...
Day 13 Mud Volcanoes of Berca
So that I don't drive all day long, I made a stop at the mud volcanoes in Berca. Somehow everything here was deserted, no one wanted to take my parking fees and no one was at...