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Welcome to Transylvania where life is still close to nature
We call this area ‘the jewel of Romania’ – as it boasts a captivating mix of medieval heritage, natural wonders, tumultuous history and a bright future. Here, the magical spell of its biodiversity and wildlife is sure to amaze you.
Interesting facts about Transylvania
Transylvania is a historical region with unique natural landscapes in today’s central Romania, in which the Carpathian Mountains cross it from east to south. It has something to offer every traveller, the diversity and purity of nature mixing with the history, traditions, and legends of its folkloric spirit. Transylvania is the ideal place to escape from the hectic Western World, where travellers can enjoy a slower pace of life by exploring traditional villages, engaging in adventure sports or enjoying the breathtaking natural landscapes.
In 2016, Transylvania was named the number 1 region to visit in the TOP ‘Best in Travel’ realized by Lonely Planet. Also, Brasov, one of the most important cities in Transylvania, has been included this year in National Geographic’s 25 best places in the world to travel to in 2025. One more reason to step into this land and find out its stories and secrets.
Top sights and things to do in Transylvania
• Medieval richness: Visit Brasov’s cobbled streets, Sighisoara’s UNESCO-listed citadel, the Saxon fortified churches or the lost-in-time villages like Viscri (HM King Charles III's favourite)
• Castles and legends: Travel through Romania's history from the medieval Bran (Dracula's) Castle to the royal city of Alba-Iulia
• The Carpathian garden: Immerse fully in the pristine green of our (still) virgin forests and take in the fresh air hiking or skiing
• Hidden wonders: Stop at the spectacular Turda Salt Mine - a fully-underground resort with lakes, games and surreal views
• Vibrant futures: Raise your pulse in Cluj, Romania's capital of good music and good times, and feel like a student again
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Millions of ways to explore Transylvania like a local
Whatever you’re into, we’re sure there’s an experience that can feed your interest. For all these and more, we have crafted well-balanced day-trips and multi-day trips that blend one or more experiences, thus creating an immersive adventure in Transylvania. Choose your style from:
Nature and wildlife: We offer unique experiences in the heart of nature – so you can enjoy the stillness, listen to the divine whisper of a river, become one with nature, relax and enjoy the wild landscapes. Do you want to add this to your bucket list? Perfect. Let’s start exploring the wild landscape and utter beauty of the Carpathian Mountains.
Get active in the great outdoors: Transylvania is the ideal destination for those wishing to be active and adventurous since is surrounded by peaky mountains, rolling hills and leafy forests. We offer an array of walking and hiking tours on the most popular mountain trails like Bucegi, Fagaras and Piatra Craiului.
Enjoy the culture: Pack your garlic and let’s explore Bran Castle, to find its secrets and legends. Or perhaps you’re more into countryside and Saxon traditions and architecture? Then we can follow the paths of our ancestors and learn how rural life in Transylvania has been preserved for more than 200 years. We are great storytellers and we’ll take you back in time to wherever you’d like to travel.
Feel the thrill: A travel experience is like a (motor)bike ride, it’s not about the destination itself, but rather the experience of the journey that you take. Enjoy a bike or motorbike tour with your travel mates, by exploring Transylvania’s best. Let’s conquer the Carpathian mountains together!