Best time to visit Romania

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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 (AUGUST 01 - AUGUST 10)

Medieval Festivals

Medieval Festivals

June–August • event

Sword fights, troubadours and minstrels, and witches burning at the stake—all just as in the Middle Ages

Transfagarasan Road Trip

Transfagarasan Road Trip

late June–late October (weather permitting) • activity

Fancy riding along serpentine roads with the terrifying views of precipices?

Salina Turda Underground Amusement Park

Salina Turda Underground Amusement Park

all year round • activity

Romania's special amusement park outdoes Disneyland with its underground lake, stalagmites, and salt deposits

Mocăniţa Steam Train

Mocăniţa Steam Train

May–October • activity

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

Geamăna Village Drowned in Copper Lake

April–August • activity

You do not want to drink from the huge multicoloured lake overflowing Geamana, unless life is too boring for you

Merry Cemetery

Merry Cemetery

April–October • activity

This cemetery with sometimes shocking paintings on the headstones celebrates life instead of mourning death

Growing Stones or Trovants

Growing Stones or Trovants

June–August • nature

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

Dracula Tour

April–November • activity

What pops into your head when you hear Romania? Definitely –Dracula, Transylvania, and vampires... ​

Bigar Waterfall

Bigar Waterfall

April–October • nature

The unusual shapes and settings make Bigar Waterfall the most interesting waterfall in Romania

Swimming in Lake Sfânta Ana

Swimming in Lake Sfânta Ana

June–August • nature

Maybe even better than a seaside resort: no jellyfish stings or sharks—these pure waters have no fish at all

Wine Season

Wine Season

August–October • food

Romanian wines were once a part of the diet of European kings, and Cotnari wine was among Peter the Great's favourites

Hiking

Hiking

April–October • activity

A vast mountainous area covered with countless hiking trails suitable for any skill level

Romanian Cheese

Romanian Cheese

June–August • food

Cheese freaks will go crazy with joy as they see the variety of healthy Romanian cheeses

Ciorba de Peste

Ciorba de Peste

June–March • food

The most popular treat of the Danube delta consists of a fishy broth and the fish itself

Cycling & Mountain Biking

Cycling & Mountain Biking

May–mid-October • activity

The Carpathian Mountains, the wild forests of Transylvania, and rural areas provide a wonderful setting for cycling

Transalpina Road

Transalpina Road

mid-May–mid-October • activity

Ride the highest road in Romania with jaw-dropping views of the Carpathians

Birdwatching

Birdwatching

April–September • nature

Pelicans, egrets, ibises, ducks, geese, swans, eagles, vultures ​and many other feathery marvels are waiting for you in the Danube delta

Hay Harvest

Hay Harvest

July–September • activity

The scent of fresh hay spreads over Romanian fields spotted with countless haystacks

Canoeing, Kayaking, & Whitewater Rafting

Canoeing, Kayaking, & Whitewater Rafting

April–October • activity

The network of Romanian rivers provides all the necessary conditions to learn the sports or improve your skills

Beach Season

Beach Season

June–September • activity

Watersports, thermal mud spas, local wines, and ancient Greek architecture ensure a great seaside vacation

Corvin Castle (Castelul Corvinilor)

Corvin Castle (Castelul Corvinilor)

all year round • activity

One of Europe’s largest castles is located in Romanian Transylvania

Сatfish Fishing Season

Сatfish Fishing Season

July–September (depends on species) • activity

Try out your fishing luck—the depths of the Danube Delta may conceal a 400 kg catfish

Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

April–October • activity

Nature, history, and architecture open from another angle as you ride round on horseback

Hunting Season

Hunting Season

August–mid-February • activity

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

Prislop Pass Folk Festival

out of rangeAugust 19–20, 2023 • event

The festival of Romanian traditions culminates with the "hora"—a circle dance from Transylvania, Maramures, and Moldova

Sambra Oilor & Osâmbritul Oilor

Sambra Oilor & Osâmbritul Oilor

out of rangeMay | September–October • event

Taking sheep up or bringing them down from the mountains is a great occasion to celebrate folk traditions in a hillside village

New Year Bears

New Year Bears

out of rangeDecember 31–January 1 • event

Crowds of bears dance, growl, roll, die, and then resurrect in the snowy Romanian streets

St. Mary in Costești

St. Mary in Costești

out of rangeSeptember 8 • event

Tens of thousands of Roma people annually gather in Costești to celebrate the Birth of Virgin Mary

Sibiu Christmas Market

Sibiu Christmas Market

out of rangeNovember 17–January 2 • event

See one of the most beautiful holiday fairs in Romania!

Bucharest International Air Show (BIAS)

Bucharest International Air Show (BIAS)

out of rangeAugust 25–26, 2023 • event

Get the ultimate airshow experience at this event

Mud Volcanoes

Mud Volcanoes

out of rangeSeptember–November | March–May • nature

The Gates of Hell lead to the kingdom of grey bubbling muds and infertile soils with almost no vegetation

Orthodox Easter Day

Orthodox Easter Day

out of rangeMay 5, 2024 • event

Special Romanian Easter rites include painted egg tapping, night vigils, and perfume attacks to bring girls good luck

Lolelor Festival in Agnita

Lolelor Festival in Agnita

out of rangeFebruary 8, 2020 • event

Abiding by medieval traditions the masked townspeople of Agnita slap horsewhips to drive off evil winter spirits

Colours of Rapa Rosie

Colours of Rapa Rosie

out of rangelate April–early May • nature

The spring Sebeș landscapes are amazing—red rocks, green valleys, and colourful flower beds all around

Carol Singing

Carol Singing

out of rangeDecember 24–December 25 • activity

Kids and adults sing and dance with the Holy Star, drum dubasi, and even the playful goat Carpa joins Colindatul

Ice Hotel Romania

Ice Hotel Romania

out of rangelate December–March • activity

Would you like to stay in a quirky ice lodging on top of the Romanian Carpathians?

Magnolias in Bucharest

Magnolias in Bucharest

out of rangeApril • nature

Only in April one may enjoy a delightful stroll among Bucharest magnolias or a picnic in a Romanian flowering park

Peonies in the Comana Forest

Peonies in the Comana Forest

out of rangeMay • nature

Can you imagine peonies growing peacefully along forest paths? Comana forest displays plenty of these gorgeous flowers

Tuica

Tuica

out of rangeOctober–early December • food

According to Romanian tradition, no meal should start without a shot of plum tuica, especially when a guest visits

Maramures Balloon Fiesta

Maramures Balloon Fiesta

out of rangeOctober 8, 2023 • event

Magical hot air balloons over the beautiful Maramures region

Udătoriu Festival

Udătoriu Festival

out of rangeMay 6, 2024 • event

A Maramureș folk tradition taking place during the Easter holidays in Şurdeşti

Martisor Day

Martisor Day

out of rangeMarch 1 • event

It is a gesture of courtesy to present a "martisor" to a woman for the beginning of spring and a guarantee of good luck

Sarmale

Sarmale

out of rangeDecember 24–December 25 • food

Bigger meat and cabbage rolls are called sarmale while small ones have the diminutive name—sărmăluţe

Cozonac

Cozonac

out of rangeDecember 24–December 25 | December 31–January 1 • food

Interestingly shaped festive bread with different fillings made from nuts and raisins to marmelade and Turkish delight

Ziua Recoltei (Harvest Day Festival)

Ziua Recoltei (Harvest Day Festival)

out of rangelate September–early October • event

The hard-working nation loves to celebrate harvest season

Skiing and Snowboarding

Skiing and Snowboarding

out of rangeDecember–March • activity

The Romanian Carpathian Mountains invite skiers and snowboarders to try out the slopes

Water Lilies

Water Lilies

out of rangemid-May • nature

Graceful water flowers float all over aquatic mazes of the Danube delta

Red-Breasted Goose

Red-Breasted Goose

out of rangelate October–March • nature

Geese with red feathered breasts come from all over the world to winter in the Romanian delta

Ciorba de Perisoare

Ciorba de Perisoare

out of rangeDecember 24–December 25 • food

This savoury Romanian meatball soup with spicy paprika and sour lemon juice is traditionally served at Christmas

Lamb Haggis (Drob De Miel)

Lamb Haggis (Drob De Miel)

out of rangeApril 16, 2023 • food

A chance to sample traditional Easter lamb happens just once a year

Windsurfing

Windsurfing

out of rangeOctober–April • activity

Romania'a Black Sea coast boasts reliable winter winds, great for windsurfing

EUROPAfest

EUROPAfest

out of rangeJuly 5-13, 2024 • event

One week of jazz, blues, pop & classical music in Bucharest

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