5-Star Transylvania Affordable Europe: Romania. Visit the Carpathian Mountains for a unique European vacation. Not traveling solo but with your favorite pet? You will both be welcome at the 5-star Fronius.
Transylvania is in central Romania. The Danube’s tributaries cross Transylvania making it easy to take a tour to the Danube Delta. Major cities of Transylvania for potential day tours or sightseeing are: Cluj-Napoca, Brașov and Sibiu.
Transylvania’s known history dates back to at least the first century BC. The name Transylvania is thought to come from the 11th-century Latin for “beyond the forest”.
Local languages in Transylvania are primarily Romanian. a romance language and Hungarian/Magyar.
Industry has mainly focused on mining and electronics plus tourism.
Twelfth-century Sighişoara is part of the local spots named as part of the Romanian UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is especially known for its medieval attractions.
Go sightseeing: Local sights include:
Take a hike. Add a packed lunch from the hotel, and explore the hills.
Tour the surrounding countryside on bikes.
Join a walking day tour!
Plan your trip to Transylvania to coincide with Halloween.
Sample Romanian wines, and explore a local vineyard.
Taste distinctive cuisine. Ask for the recipes to try at home.
Visit Sibiu, 50+ miles away. It was named a Cultural European Center in 2007, Major sights include:
Connect with a Danube River Cruise.
Add on a few days in Romania’s capital Bucharest.
Select Past Events (Be sure to check current dates and for other updates.)
March
Sighisoara, Sighisoara Blues Festival
May
Sighisoara, International Vampire Film Festival
August
Sighisoara
Transylvania Gastronomy Festival
December 1:
Nation’s Day: Great Union Day
This 5-star hotel is set in the Carpathian mountains of Sighişoara, Transylvania.
Visit Romania for 5-Star Transylvania Affordable Europe for a unique vacation!