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.
Sword fights, troubadours and minstrels, and witches burning at the stake—all just as in the Middle Ages
Fancy riding along serpentine roads with the terrifying views of precipices?
Romania's special amusement park outdoes Disneyland with its underground lake, stalagmites, and salt deposits
Europe's last steam-powered forestry train invites you on a vintage trip across the Vaser Valley in the Maramures Mountains
You do not want to drink from the huge multicoloured lake overflowing Geamana, unless life is too boring for you
This cemetery with sometimes shocking paintings on the headstones celebrates life instead of mourning death
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
What pops into your head when you hear Romania? Definitely –Dracula, Transylvania, and vampires...
The unusual shapes and settings make Bigar Waterfall the most interesting waterfall in Romania
Maybe even better than a seaside resort: no jellyfish stings or sharks—these pure waters have no fish at all
A vast mountainous area covered with countless hiking trails suitable for any skill level
Romanian wines were once a part of the diet of European kings, and Cotnari wine was among Peter the Great's favourites
Cheese freaks will go crazy with joy as they see the variety of healthy Romanian cheeses
The most popular treat of the Danube delta consists of a fishy broth and the fish itself
The Carpathian Mountains, the wild forests of Transylvania, and rural areas provide a wonderful setting for cycling
Ride the highest road in Romania with jaw-dropping views of the Carpathians
Pelicans, egrets, ibises, ducks, geese, swans, eagles, vultures and many other feathery marvels are waiting for you in the Danube delta
The scent of fresh hay spreads over Romanian fields spotted with countless haystacks
The network of Romanian rivers provides all the necessary conditions to learn the sports or improve your skills
Watersports, thermal mud spas, local wines, and ancient Greek architecture ensure a great seaside vacation
One of Europe’s largest castles is located in Romanian Transylvania
Try out your fishing luck—the depths of the Danube Delta may conceal a 400 kg catfish
Nature, history, and architecture open from another angle as you ride round on horseback
Hunting in Romania means a wide range of game including brown bears and no problems with licensing. Hunting is followed by loud celebrations
The festival of Romanian traditions culminates with the "hora"—a circle dance from Transylvania, Maramures, and Moldova
Taking sheep up or bringing them down from the mountains is a great occasion to celebrate folk traditions in a hillside village
Crowds of bears dance, growl, roll, die, and then resurrect in the snowy Romanian streets
Tens of thousands of Roma people annually gather in Costești to celebrate the Birth of Virgin Mary
See one of the most beautiful holiday fairs in Romania!
Get the ultimate airshow experience at this event
The Gates of Hell lead to the kingdom of grey bubbling muds and infertile soils with almost no vegetation
Special Romanian Easter rites include painted egg tapping, night vigils, and perfume attacks to bring girls good luck
Abiding by medieval traditions the masked townspeople of Agnita slap horsewhips to drive off evil winter spirits
The spring Sebeș landscapes are amazing—red rocks, green valleys, and colourful flower beds all around
Kids and adults sing and dance with the Holy Star, drum dubasi, and even the playful goat Carpa joins Colindatul
Would you like to stay in a quirky ice lodging on top of the Romanian Carpathians?
Only in April one may enjoy a delightful stroll among Bucharest magnolias or a picnic in a Romanian flowering park
Can you imagine peonies growing peacefully along forest paths? Comana forest displays plenty of these gorgeous flowers
According to Romanian tradition, no meal should start without a shot of plum tuica, especially when a guest visits
Magical hot air balloons over the beautiful Maramures region
A Maramureș folk tradition taking place during the Easter holidays in Şurdeşti
Bigger meat and cabbage rolls are called sarmale while small ones have the diminutive name—sărmăluţe
Interestingly shaped festive bread with different fillings made from nuts and raisins to marmelade and Turkish delight
It is a gesture of courtesy to present a "martisor" to a woman for the beginning of spring and a guarantee of good luck
The hard-working nation loves to celebrate harvest season
The Romanian Carpathian Mountains invite skiers and snowboarders to try out the slopes
Graceful water flowers float all over aquatic mazes of the Danube delta
Geese with red feathered breasts come from all over the world to winter in the Romanian delta
This savoury Romanian meatball soup with spicy paprika and sour lemon juice is traditionally served at Christmas
A chance to sample traditional Easter lamb happens just once a year
Romania'a Black Sea coast boasts reliable winter winds, great for windsurfing
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