Highlights
Highlights of Romania, the attractions in Romania include the numerous magnificent buildings as well as the natural beauty and the tasty food and wine. Transylvania is certainly the most famous region of Romania, and is also known for scary stories, vampires and Dracula. Even though Dracula’s footsteps are very interesting, Romania has much more to offer. A must for every traveler is the capital Bucuresti (Bucharest). But you should also visit the beautiful historic centers of the various cities. Brasov , Sibiu Sigishoara, Cluj-Napoca or Timisoara. Not to forget the Black Sea coast and the Carpathian Mountains.
Highlights of Romania
Transylvania
Transylvania is certainly the best known region of Romania, and is also known for Dracula´s Castle and vampires.
Fortresses & Castles
In Romania you will find numerous castles and palaces, including the legendary Castle Dracula.
Nature Sites
The Romanian nature is magnificent with its virgin forests, as well as great mountain scenery and sea.
Beach Sites
On the Black Sea coast there are several seaside resorts, with beautiful beaches and many opportunities.
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Fishing Romania
Fishing is popular in Romania and also numerous tourists try their fishing luck in the lakes, rivers and the Black Sea. But simply casting a fishing rod is not possible in Romania. You need a permit, a kind of fishing license, which you can get at the local county...
Solomon’s Rock
Solomon's Rock (Pietrele lui Solomon), the rock formation is located not far from the city of Brasov and is a popular recreational area. Here you can go hiking, biking and tobogganing in winter. In addition, at the foot of the mountain (Pietrele lui Solomon), is a...
Seven Ladders Canyon
The Canyon of the 7 Ladders (Seven Ladders Canyon / rom. Canionul 7 Scari ) is one of the most famous in Romania and is worth seeing. However, you should be a little sporty, because in the canyon you have to climb up and down iron ladders. The canyon is located in the...
Gorge Zarnestiului
In the beautiful nature reserve Piatra Craiului (Parcul National Piatra Craiului) stretches the Zarnesti Gorge (Prapastiile Zarnestiului), whose rugged rock formations are partly 200 meters high and rise vertically. A hiking trail that starts behind the town of...
Moldovia Bucovina Monasteries
Moldavia and Bucovina are regions in Romania of particular beauty and known for its likewise beautiful monasteries or churches (Moldavia and Bucovina Monasteries / Moldova si Bucovina Manasterii), some of them belonging to the UNESCO World Heritage since 1993. The...
Carpathian Mountains
The Carpathian Mountains (Muntii Carpati in Romanian) are a huge mountain range that stretches across numerous countries in Eastern and Southeastern Europe. These include in particular the countries of Romania, Poland, Ukraine and Slovakia. The highest elevation of...
Balea Waterfall
Balea waterfall (Cascada Balea) is located in the Fagaras Mountains (Muntii Fagaras) and is one of the numerous waterfalls in Romania. It is also called Urlatoarea Bale and is located at an altitude of about 1200 meters. From a height of 60 meters, the water plunges...
Discover Romania’s cities worth seeing. Here you will find historical buildings, leisure activities, events, culture, gastronomy and much more. Bucharest, Brasov, Iasi, Sibiu,…
Who doesn’t think of Dracula and vampires when they hear Romania? You can find traces of Vlad Tepes, the painter, in many places. You can find the right place here.
In Romania you will find numerous castles and palaces, including the legendary Dracula Castle, the beautiful Peles Castle and Corvin Castle.
Highlights of Romania
Romania has numerous nature parks and nature reserves with a diverse animal population and plant species. You can experience them up close via hiking trails.
Bucegi National Park is located near the city of Brasov and is part of the Southern Carpathians. Omu is the highest point of the mountains. Highlight are the Babele rock formations & Sphinx.
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve is grandiose and pure nature. This is where the Danube flows into the Black Sea. The delta can be reached from the city of Tulcea and only by boat.
The Piatra-Craiului National Park is located near the town of Zarnesti and offers numerous hiking trails where you can experience nature. The highlight is the Prapastia Zarnestiului gorge.
In addition to numerous seaside resorts, the Romanian Black Sea coast also has unspoilt beaches, nature and the unique Danube delta.
Top Places of Interest
Romania is a great destination in south-eastern Europe that is becoming increasingly popular
Map of Romania
Photos say more than a thousand words, and since the photo motifs in Romania are almost inexhaustible, new ones are added all the time.
Transylvania is certainly the most famous region of Romania, and offers numerous attractions and not only Dracula Castle.
There are churches and monasteries in Romania in the most different architectural styles. Some magnificent others simple.
Romania and especially Transylvania is a winter paradise for skiers, snowboarders and others who will find numerous ski slopes here.