Our Romania picks, made for exploring♥︎
Romania really surprised us and always feels like a journey waiting to happen. From lively cities to quiet villages, we love wandering its cobblestone streets, discovering hidden corners, and soaking in soft mornings, golden light, and the simple joy of exploring at our own pace.
a love letter to romania
Romania is a country in southeastern Europe, located on the Black Sea. Its neighboring countries are Ukraine, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria and Moldova. Here you can admire picturesque landscapes such as the Danube Delta, the largest preserved wetland in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or the distinctive mountain ranges of the Carpathians, which are considered to be one of the last wild natural landscapes in Europe. But the many villages and cities also make this country so diverse. Many peoples lived in the area of today’s Romania. But it was not until the end of the 19th century that an independent Romania was founded.
Capital: Bucharest
Population: 19 Million
Currency: Leu (RON)
Area: 238,391 km²
Language: Romanian
Neighboring countries: Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Moldova and Ukraine
Fact:Romania has the Danube Delta, the largest and best preserved wetland in Europe.
May and September
19-29 C° / 66-84 °F
The best time to visit Romania depends on what you want to do. Generally, the months from May to September are ideal as the weather is mild and pleasant.
*Rental Cars are certainly the best choice for traveling around Romania and discovering remote places. But you can also get around easily and cheaply by train, bus, ferry, taxi or public transport.
EU citizen, as well as citizens of the European Economic Area (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) and Switzerland do not need a visa for entry to Romania. You only need your ID or passport for entry. Not EU citizens can travel to Romania for a short stay without a visa.
Tap water usually has no drinking water quality. The tap water should be boiled or otherwise sterilized. We therefore recommend drinking filled water from the supermarket or filtered water.
In Romania, type F sockets are used. This is the most common in Europe.
Most of the streets here are very new and well developed. The traffic here is quite relaxed and you can travel through the country well by car, camper or motorcycle.
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In Romania, restaurants and bars usually do not hit a service fee. Around ten percent tips are common.
Romania is not a country you can simply “tick off.” It’s a country that changes you. A country that shows you that Europe still holds secrets.
If you think you already know Europe, Romania will surprise you. It’s one of those destinations that you arrive in and immediately think: Why didn’t I come here sooner?
The country combines historic cities like Brașov, Sibiu, Sighișoara or Cluj-Napoca with nature that still seems completely untouched. Between colorful old towns, medieval towers and cozy alleyways, you’ll experience the perfect blend of modernity and the past. The Carpathian Mountains offer tranquil forests, endless vistas and places where you feel like the world belongs to you for a moment. In traditional villages, you’ll meet people who still live to a rhythm that has almost been lost, authentic, honest and completely unpretentious. Highlights like the legendary Transfăgărășan Highway or the peaceful Danube Delta make Romania a destination for true explorers, for travelers who collect not just photos, but emotions.
Getting to Romania is easier than you might expect, especially if you’re traveling within Europe. Most visitors arrive by plane, with major airports in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, and Timișoara offering a growing number of international connections.
If you’re coming from nearby countries, traveling by car or train is also a great option. The routes take you through beautiful landscapes and give you the flexibility to explore different regions along the way. It might take a bit longer, but the journey itself becomes part of the experience.
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