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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Black Sea Resorts
The Romanian Black Sea coast (Marea Neagra) is only about 250 kilometers long, nevertheless, Romania offers beautiful resorts where you can spend beach vacations. The most popular seaside resort is Mamaia, the southernmost is Vama Veche and in between are numerous...
Discover Mamaia
Mamaia is the oldest seaside resort on the Romanian Black Sea coast and is located in close proximity to the port city of Constanta. The famous seaside resort is also located on a headland between the Black Sea and the freshwater lake Siutghiol. Unique in Mamaia,...
Discover Mangalia
Mangalia is a port and seaside resort on the Black Sea, only a few kilometers from the Bulgarian border. Here you can go sightseeing or have a beach vacation. The promenade of the town is also a beach promenade, where you can find stores, restaurants and hotels, as...
Sulina
Sulina is a former fishing village in the beautiful Danube Delta, which can be reached only by boat via one of the estuaries of the Danube. From Tulcea it is about 4 hours by boat. The village was rich in the past through trade, which can still be seen today in...
Snakes
Even though very few hikers or tourists in Romania will ever see a snake, you should be prepared. If you are bitten by a snake, you should act quickly. If swelling develops and you experience circulatory problems or even collapse, you should seek medical attention as...
Sphinx and Babele
The rock formations Babele and Sphinx are located in the Bucegi National Park at an altitude of over 2000 meters and are impressive. You can reach the rock formations comfortably by cable car from the village of Busteni or in the summer months via one of the hiking...
Transfagarasan Road
You should definitely take a look at the Transfagarasan pass road (rom.: Drumul Transfăgărășan DN7C) , which you surely already know, but you were not aware that it is located in Romania. In many commercials of cars, they drive over the beautiful pass road. This leads...
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.