Sibiu
European capital of culture in 2007, Sibiu has grown a lot and become the go to destination for Transilvania
Sibiu – the gate to the Saxon Country
Sibiu is one of the original 7 Saxon citadels of Transylvania of the middle Ages. Although extensively restored and prepared for tourism as the European capital of Culture in 2007 Sibiu kept the charm of a small, neat and provincial town. Most of the Old City is inhabited by locals. Many of the 17 th century homes, although some of them converted into hotels, have the 17 th century locks and hinges at the doors!
Come and see the tiled roofs with eyes, the 1 st Art Museum of Central and Eastern Europe (Brukenthal Museum, opened 1817), walk the medieval brick walls, listen to the stories of the German journeymen at the House of Craftsmen, step on the Bridge of Lies!
The Theatre Festival of Sibiu is already famous in Europe and not only, so is the Open Air Museum Astra Sibiului, so are the delicious 100 sarmale you can have when dinning with one of the families in Marginimea Sibiului – one of the richest shepherd communities of the
country.
Sibiu Christmas Market
Sibiu Street
Huet Square, Sibiu
Sibiu Cathedral
Our Tours
Essential Romania Weekend Tour
If you only have a couple of days to get a taste of Romania, if you plan an extended weekend or you are just finishing a cruise in Bucharest and you want some more, this is the tour for you. We’re quite sure you’ll be back for more!
Transylvania Step by Step Tour
Saxon Transylvania is a slice of medieval rural Europe. You’ll explore this fascinating area, visit the superb UNESCO world heritage fortified churches, the medieval citites of Brasov, Sighisoara and Sibiu, the villages that charmed the royals.
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Viscri, the village Prince Charles made famous
The village of Viscri, or Weisskhirch (in Romanian "white church"), as it was formerly known, is less than two-hour drive from Brasov. The village was included in the UNESCO heritage list in 1999 and features on the world map of traditional villages. The road up there is dotted with plenty of attractions, so if you leave Brasov in the morning, you might only reach Viscri in the afternoon.
Rural life and local crafts in Transylvania
Transylvania offers sights and attractions to suit all tastes, but the authenticity found in the old rural settlements is something everyone loves. Transylvanian villages are places with a special charm, and the landscape of the area recalls memories of ancient times.
Peasants, Merchants and Knights – a Real Life Catan Story
The Saxon history of Transylvania begins unofficially in middle 1100's and officially in 1224 when the King of Hungary allowed the German peasants and merchants from Luxembourg and Flanders area to settle the southern part of the land to protect the Kingdom from invaders ...
Prejmer – UNESCO World Heritage fortified church
Prejmer fortress, the largest fortified church in Romania When they hear the word Brasov, most people think of the famous Black Church. But this is not the only medieval landmark in the area! Just 17 km north-east of Brasov (Kronstadt) you’ll find Prejmer...
What others say: A Transylvania Road Trip by BlondeAtlas
An interesting blog post by BlondeAtlas. Some nice tips and some good words about their experience in Romania. I particularly liked her choice of restaurants, Bistro de l'Arte in Brasov and Kulinarium in Sibiu are also two of our favourite restaurants. Having...
4 days in Saxon Country – Biertan, Richis
On the last day, we focused on visiting two major UNESCO fortified churches - Biertan and Richis. We joined the fantastic guide Peter Suciu who did a great job walking us through the history of the place. Once one of the...
4 days in Saxon Country – Michael Henning, terracotta tiles master
After all those years we’ve been to Sibiu, we finally got a guided tour with a real expert, Adela Dadu. She was brilliantly passionate in advocating for the uniqueness of the tolerant spirit of Saxons. We got a lot of information about Saxons, the history of the...
4 Days in Saxon Country – Fagaras, Sibiu
What better place to spend the 3 days of the 1st of December National Holiday than the Sibiu area. The Christmas market is usually gorgeous, the kids will love it and we’ll get some time to explore the nearby area. To beat the traffic, we started early in the...
4 days in Saxon Country – Visiting Eginald Schlattner
Next day, on the agenda, was a stop in Rosia-Rothberg to visit Eginald Schlattner. I didn’t know what to expect and I was a little uncomfortable with Laura’s plan. He is an 88 years old Lutheran pastor, a well known writer with several novels written in German and...