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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Bear Lake
The Bear Lake (Lacul Ursu) is located in Mures County near the resort (spa) Sovata, in the surroundings of which there are several lakes (Lacul Paraschiva, Lacul Alunis, Lacul Rosu, Lacul Serpilor, Lacul Mierlei). Lacul Ursu is the largest of these lakes and offers a...
Tarnita Lake
Lake Tarnita (Lacul Tarnita) is a reservoir in Cluj County, which is actually worth seeing, but it is difficult to get to the shore of the lake, because around the lake there are many private properties. However, sometimes you can get food or rent a kayak there. If...
Belis Fantanele Lake
The reservoir Lake Belis-Fantanele (Lacul Belis-Fantanele) is located in the eastern part of the Parcul Natural Apuseni about 60 kilometers away from the city of Cluj-Napoca. Today, the lake is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Here you can, among...
Paraschiva Lake
Paraschiva Lake (Lacul Paraschiva) is located in Mures County near the resort ( cure ) Sovata, in the surroundings of which there are several lakes (Lacul Ursu, Lacul Alunis, Lacul Rosu, Lacul Serpilor, Lacul Mierlei). Lacul Paraschiva is embedded in a beautiful...
Calinesti Oas Lake
Lake Calinesti Oas (Lacul Calinesti Oas) is a reservoir in the area of the village Calinesti-Oas in Romania and was built for irrigation as well as flood control. Today, the lake also serves as a recreational area. Here you can go fishing, relax and enjoy Romanian...
Vidraru Lake
Lake Vidraru (Lacul Vidraru) is a reservoir in Transylvania and was built to generate electrical energy from hydropower. Meanwhile, the reservoir also serves as a recreational area and is popular with both locals and tourists. Here you can go boating on the lake and...
Bucura Lake
Lake Lacul Bucura is located in the Retezat National Park at an altitude of over 2000 meters and is the largest glacial lake in Romania that you should have seen. The lake is easily accessible by hiking trails. From here you can also reach the highest peak of the...
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.