The citadel still standing today was built in the 18 th century over the ancient roman castrum of Apulum. The fortress has seven bulwarks that make it a star shaped one, common to Vauban fortresses – Alba Iulia being quite […]
Bird watching tours in Transylvania
Guiding services The perfect travel companion to help you discover Danube Delta is Dr. Joachim Meyer.From the tiniest insect to the mighty pelicans, our guide, Dr Meyer can keep you up to date with everything that crawls, flies or swims […]
What to do in Bucharest
Romanian legend has it that the city of Bucharest was founded by a shepherd named “Bucur”, whose name means “joy”. His flute playing reportedly dazzled the locals and his hearty wine from nearby vineyards endeared him to the local traders, […]
Painting workshop in Transylvania
10 day workshop in the mountains Cornel Vana an excellent Transylvanian painter has some of his paintings included in the collection of Art Museum of Transylvania. His work of art has crossed Transylvania and Romania’s border, and the American public […]
Ski holiday in Romania
Take a Ski holiday in Romania; ski slopes are prepared for the winter season and a good quality accommodation (which is a must) is waiting for you with open arms Enjoy a winter break in Transylvania!Spend a wonderful ski break […]
What to do in Fagaras
Făgăraş, Hungarian Fogaras, German Fogarasch, town, Braşov judeƫ (county), central Romania. It lies north of the Făgăraş Mountains, a range of the Transylvanian Alps (Southern Carpathian Mountains), on the Olt River. First mentioned in documents in 1291, Făgăraş became a military centre during the Middle Ages. The Făgăraş Castle, built during the […]
What to do in Sibiu
Sibiu was chosen European Cultural Capital for 2007. Legend has it that Sibiu was founded in 1002 by a ruined German landlord, therefore its German name of “Hermannstadt”( Herman’s town). The fortified town had four fortification circles, built at different […]
Romania winter holidays
Transylvanian ski holiday with ski courses Superb Quality 8 day ski package! (Ro8.1RoSki) An 8 day package including a luxurious 4* Dracula Hotel , ski courses, complete ski equipment, ski passes and a day trip to Transylvania’s major highlights: Bran […]
What to do in Bistrita
The city was founded by Saxon settlers in the XII century on the bank of the Bistrita river. In the Middle Ages it became the most powerful Transylvanian citadel and an important handicraft centre having 20 guilds. Due to the […]
The Southern Carpathians and the wonders of Transylvania – hiking in Transylvania
Highlights: Omu Peak – 2505 m altitude, the highest peak from Bucegi Mountains.Bran Castle – also known as Dracula’s Castle, it owes its fame both to its unique charm and to the myth Bram Stoker created around Dracula. The imposing edifice dates […]