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WHY BOOK A TRIP TO ROMANIA
Forget the spooky tales of a certain Transylvanian Count, Romania is an utterly charming European destination, brimming with history, culture and natural beauty.
Its eclectic range of cities varies from modern, pulsating urban landscapes like Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca, to the utterly charming medieval towns of Sighișoara, Sibiu and Brașov. The wooden churches of Maramureș and the painted Churches of Moldavia offer a fascinating historical insight, while the Danube Delta and Carpathian Mountains offer epic levels of outdoor exploration.
And let’s not forget the castles, so many stunning castles. Whether popping out of dense green forests or overlooking splendidly manicured gardens, there are several must-see architectural wonders in Transylvania. Go armed with garlic to Bran Castle (known by some as Dracula’s Castle) and a good camera to capture the fairytale majesty of Corvins’ Castle and the utterly gorgeous Peleș Castle.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What’s the best time of year to visit in Romania?
The best time to visit Romania is generally from late spring to early autumn, when the weather is nice and pleasant for exploring cities and countryside alike. The winter is cold and best avoided unless skiing in the Carpathian Mountains. Summer is popular with tourists for good reason, but consider the lower crowds of shoulder seasons and be treated with lovely spring blooms or fall foliage.
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What’s the climate like in Romania?
Romania has a temperate-continental climate with four seasons: Winter (December-February), Spring (March-May), Summer (June-August) and Autumn (September-November). Expect temperatures of 20-25C (68-77F) in summer and figures well below freezing in winter. Shoulder seasons land somewhere in between, although expect plenty of rain in autumn.
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How many days is enough for Romania?
7-10 days is perfect for combining the major cities with countryside, castles and plenty of Transylvania. Many travelers spend 4-7 days throughout Romania during a longer trip across Central and Eastern Europe.
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What’s the currency in Romania?
Romanian Leu
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What language is spoken in Romania?
The primary language is Romanian, spoken by over 90% of the population. There are a further 30 living languages (5 indigenous) across the country, including Romani, Hungarian and Ukrainian.
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What is the time difference in Romania?
Romania follows Eastern European Time (UTC+2), which is 2 hours ahead of London, 7 hours ahead of New York and 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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Major Airports in Romania:
- Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), Bucharest
- Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ), Cluj-Napoca
- Iași International Airport (IAS), Iași
- Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR), Timișoara
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What are the five best cities to visit in Romania?
- Bucharest – the capital is Romania’s biggest, liveliest, most modern city
- Sighisoara – a Unesco-listed medieval walled town, with charming cobbled streets and colourful houses
- Cluj-Napoca – a vibrant, youthful city and home to The National Museum of Art
- Brașov – set beautifully below Tâmpa Hill, offering easy access to the castles of Transylvania
- Timișoara – an endlessly pretty city and cultural focal point of western Romania
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What are the five best attractions in Romania?
- Bran Castle – this beautiful Brașov, Transylvanian structure is associated with a certain blood-sucking local
- Danube Delta – a beautiful and extremely biodiverse marshland
- Painted churches of Moldavia – exquisite, Unesco-listed masterpieces of masterpieces of Byzantine art
- Peles Castle – another stunning palace, with ornate stonework, sculpted wood and stained-glass windows
- The Red Ravine – AKA Râpa Roșie, full of spiky red rock formations