Best time to visit Romania
Best time of year to visit Romania
If you are ready for a beach vacation or mountaineering, summer is the best time to visit Romania. September and October show beautiful weather, a variety of festivals, wine season, and fewer crowds (well, and lower prices). Skiing and snowboarding are perfect during snowy winter, and don't you dare to miss a chance to take part in traditional Christmas celebrations or try Romanian specialities such as Sarmale or Ciorba de Perisoare. In spring, magnolia blossoms and peonies blooming are complemented by beautiful Easter celebrations. Spring in Romania also promises a pure paradise for passionate birdwatchers in the Danube delta.
24 THINGS TO DO IN ROMANIA (JULY 30 - AUGUST 08)
Medieval Festivals
Sword fights, troubadours and minstrels, and witches burning at the stake—all just as in the Middle Ages
Transfagarasan Road Trip
Fancy riding along serpentine roads with the terrifying views of precipices?
Salina Turda Underground Amusement Park
Romania's special amusement park outdoes Disneyland with its underground lake, stalagmites, and salt deposits
Mocăniţa Steam Train
Europe's last steam-powered forestry train invites you on a vintage trip across the Vaser Valley in the Maramures Mountains
Geamăna Village Drowned in Copper Lake
You do not want to drink from the huge multicoloured lake overflowing Geamana, unless life is too boring for you
Merry Cemetery
This cemetery with sometimes shocking paintings on the headstones celebrates life instead of mourning death
Growing Stones or Trovants
These stones or rather "creatures" have been baffling the scientists for years. Truth or fiction, they are said to influence people's thoughts and seek revenge when treated badly
Dracula Tour
What pops into your head when you hear Romania? Definitely –Dracula, Transylvania, and vampires...
Bigar Waterfall
The unusual shapes and settings make Bigar Waterfall the most interesting waterfall in Romania
Swimming in Lake Sfânta Ana
Maybe even better than a seaside resort: no jellyfish stings or sharks—these pure waters have no fish at all
Hiking
A vast mountainous area covered with countless hiking trails suitable for any skill level
Wine Season
Romanian wines were once a part of the diet of European kings, and Cotnari wine was among Peter the Great's favourites
Romanian Cheese
Cheese freaks will go crazy with joy as they see the variety of healthy Romanian cheeses
Ciorba de Peste
The most popular treat of the Danube delta consists of a fishy broth and the fish itself
Cycling & Mountain Biking
The Carpathian Mountains, the wild forests of Transylvania, and rural areas provide a wonderful setting for cycling
Transalpina Road
Ride the highest road in Romania with jaw-dropping views of the Carpathians
Birdwatching
Pelicans, egrets, ibises, ducks, geese, swans, eagles, vultures and many other feathery marvels are waiting for you in the Danube delta
Hay Harvest
The scent of fresh hay spreads over Romanian fields spotted with countless haystacks
Canoeing, Kayaking, & Whitewater Rafting
The network of Romanian rivers provides all the necessary conditions to learn the sports or improve your skills
Beach Season
Watersports, thermal mud spas, local wines, and ancient Greek architecture ensure a great seaside vacation
Corvin Castle (Castelul Corvinilor)
One of Europe’s largest castles is located in Romanian Transylvania
Сatfish Fishing Season
Try out your fishing luck—the depths of the Danube Delta may conceal a 400 kg catfish
Horseback Riding
Nature, history, and architecture open from another angle as you ride round on horseback
Hunting Season
Hunting in Romania means a wide range of game including brown bears and no problems with licensing. Hunting is followed by loud celebrations
28 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Prislop Pass Folk Festival
out of rangeThe festival of Romanian traditions culminates with the "hora"—a circle dance from Transylvania, Maramures, and Moldova
Sambra Oilor & Osâmbritul Oilor
out of rangeTaking sheep up or bringing them down from the mountains is a great occasion to celebrate folk traditions in a hillside village
New Year Bears
out of rangeCrowds of bears dance, growl, roll, die, and then resurrect in the snowy Romanian streets
St. Mary in Costești
out of rangeTens of thousands of Roma people annually gather in Costești to celebrate the Birth of Virgin Mary
Sibiu Christmas Market
out of rangeSee one of the most beautiful holiday fairs in Romania!
Bucharest International Air Show (BIAS)
out of rangeGet the ultimate airshow experience at this event
Mud Volcanoes
out of rangeThe Gates of Hell lead to the kingdom of grey bubbling muds and infertile soils with almost no vegetation
Orthodox Easter Day
out of rangeSpecial Romanian Easter rites include painted egg tapping, night vigils, and perfume attacks to bring girls good luck
Lolelor Festival in Agnita
out of rangeAbiding by medieval traditions the masked townspeople of Agnita slap horsewhips to drive off evil winter spirits
Colours of Rapa Rosie
out of rangeThe spring Sebeș landscapes are amazing—red rocks, green valleys, and colourful flower beds all around
Carol Singing
out of rangeKids and adults sing and dance with the Holy Star, drum dubasi, and even the playful goat Carpa joins Colindatul
Ice Hotel Romania
out of rangeWould you like to stay in a quirky ice lodging on top of the Romanian Carpathians?
Magnolias in Bucharest
out of rangeOnly in April one may enjoy a delightful stroll among Bucharest magnolias or a picnic in a Romanian flowering park
Peonies in the Comana Forest
out of rangeCan you imagine peonies growing peacefully along forest paths? Comana forest displays plenty of these gorgeous flowers
Tuica
out of rangeAccording to Romanian tradition, no meal should start without a shot of plum tuica, especially when a guest visits
Maramures Balloon Fiesta
out of rangeMagical hot air balloons over the beautiful Maramures region
Udătoriu Festival
out of rangeA Maramureș folk tradition taking place during the Easter holidays in Şurdeşti
Sarmale
out of rangeBigger meat and cabbage rolls are called sarmale while small ones have the diminutive name—sărmăluţe
Cozonac
out of rangeInterestingly shaped festive bread with different fillings made from nuts and raisins to marmelade and Turkish delight
Martisor Day
out of rangeIt is a gesture of courtesy to present a "martisor" to a woman for the beginning of spring and a guarantee of good luck
Ziua Recoltei (Harvest Day Festival)
out of rangeThe hard-working nation loves to celebrate harvest season
Skiing and Snowboarding
out of rangeThe Romanian Carpathian Mountains invite skiers and snowboarders to try out the slopes
Water Lilies
out of rangeGraceful water flowers float all over aquatic mazes of the Danube delta
Red-Breasted Goose
out of rangeGeese with red feathered breasts come from all over the world to winter in the Romanian delta
Ciorba de Perisoare
out of rangeThis savoury Romanian meatball soup with spicy paprika and sour lemon juice is traditionally served at Christmas
Lamb Haggis (Drob De Miel)
out of rangeA chance to sample traditional Easter lamb happens just once a year
Windsurfing
out of rangeRomania'a Black Sea coast boasts reliable winter winds, great for windsurfing
EUROPAfest
out of rangeOne week of jazz, blues, pop & classical music in Bucharest
