Decouvre Romania

Pourquoi visiter

• Transylvania and its fortified Saxon towns (Brașov, Sibiu, Sighișoara)
• Pristine Carpathian landscapes, among the last refuges of brown bears in Europe
• One of the cheapest EU countries for eating and sleeping
• Off-the-beaten-path heritage: the painted churches of Bucovina, Bran Castle, the Transfăgărășan road

Quand partir

May-June and September-October for mild weather and few crowds. Hot summer, harsh winter but good for skiing.

Budget moyen par jour

Top experiences

1. 1Bran Castle, linked to the Dracula myth
2. 2Stroll through Brașov's medieval old town at the foot of the Carpathians
3. 3Drive the Transfăgărășan mountain road (open in summer)
4. 4Explore Sighișoara, a UNESCO-listed medieval town
5. 5The Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, one of the largest buildings in the world
6. 6The painted monasteries of Bucovina, Orthodox gems

Infos pratiques

Se deplacer

CFR trains connecting Bucharest, Brașov, Cluj and Sibiu (Bucharest-Brașov in ~2h30). FlixBus/Autogari buses, Bolt in town. Rent a car for the Carpathians.

Gastronomie

• Sarmale (stuffed cabbage)
• Mici (grilled sausages)
• Mămăligă (polenta)
• Papanași (cheese doughnuts)

Securite

A safe country. Standard caution against pickpockets and unlicensed taxis in Bucharest.