Experiences | Events / News April 2023

Cuci, with a passion for delicious cooking and Nino, with his passion for state-of-the-art cooking equipment had the idea of a pasta bar with an open kitchen.

Cucinino is designed as a pasta bar for all people interested in an active, passionate, culinary, fresh and healthy lunch and dinner, served in a charming city by warm staff.

Brașov | Ghimbav International Airport is the first energy-efficient airport in Romania. The airport was opened at the end of 2022 and from mid-June 2023 the airport is already part of the direct flight schedule of many airlines.

From 15 June 2023, the new Romanian airline DAN-Air will fly from Brasov | Ghimbav International Airport to and from. Barcelona (every Tuesday) | Brussels (every Wednesday) | Budapest (every Tuesday & Sunday) | London (every Friday) | Milan (every Monday) | Munich (every Saturday) | Nuremberg (every Thursday)

Mehr erfahren:
https://discover-brasov.com/…/brasov-ghimbav…/

The Gate of St. Catherine dates from 1556 and was built on the foundations of the earlier wooden gate, the Gate of the Holy Spirit, which was erected in 1522. The name of the gate comes from the nunnery that stood there and was named after Saint Catherine.

The upper part of the building has four turrets symbolising the “Ius gladii”, a medieval privilege that gave the rulers of Brasov the right to inflict the ultimate punishment.

Historically, the “Ius gladii” referred to the legal authority to pronounce the death penalty and have it executed outside Rome within the framework of capital jurisdiction.

The Beth Israel Synagogue in Brasov is a Jewish place of worship and one of the most beautiful in Europe with a small but active community that maintains with dedication the Jewish tradition.

It was built between 1899 and 1901 in neo-Gothic style with Moorish accents and since 2015 is on the List of Historical Monuments of Brasov.

Magura is a village in Brașov County and part of the municipality of Moieciu.

It is located on the eastern side of the Piatra Craiului Mountains, about six kilometres west of Bran Castle.

If you want to see the whole old town from high above and have a dreamy view in front of your eyes, you should definitely come here.

Everything here seems magical and surreal and makes you wish time would stand still. The White Tower was built between 1460 and 1494 and still impresses today with the massiveness and suppleness of its architectural lines.

The new Boutique Hotel “Casa Chitic” has a wonderful location in the centre (Old Town) in Brasov, Transylvania region and is only a few metres away from many sights, such as the Black Church.

Enquiries and reservation (German, English, Romanian):
Cristian Macedonschi, tel: +40 (0)721 888 555.

Visitors will find a hotel with historical architecture, combined with all the latest standards and modern comforts.

Learn more:
https://xn--deutschsprachiges-gastgewerbe-rumnien-sed.de/casa-chitic/

You should not miss in Brasov the ascent (the hike, approx. 1 hr. 30 min.) to Varful Tampa at 960 metres above sea level.

Right next to the BRASOV sign, there is a wonderful view over the city and the neighbouring region.

It is also possible to take the gondola, but apart from the costs, you will also have to put up with very long waiting times at times (at weekends).

If you’ve always wanted to experience a transformational wellbeing experience or if you simply want a sneak peak of the whole Akasha experience, why not start with the most delicious service – the food?

You are most welcomed to join Akasha Retreat for delicious lunches and dinners served at Akasha Retreat. Whether you are a guest or a nearby traveler, Akasha Retreat is more than happy to share a table with you.

Book your table at https://www.akasharetreat.com/bookatable 👈

Let’s connect:
🌐 https://www.akasharetreat.com/
📧 book[at]akasharetreat.com
📞 +40 720 581 545

The Cucinino pasta bar restaurant is located in the centre of Brasov at Strada Diaconu Coresi 6 (approx. 2 minutes’ walk from the old town hall / black church) and with a direct view of the “BRASOV” sign.

The perfect address for anyone who wants to indulge in culinary delights in a beautiful ambience. More: https://www.cucinino.eu/

On the way from Brasov to Sibiu, in the heart of Transylvania, visitors will find a wonderful place for a holiday stay or to escape from everyday life for a short time.

Amidst the baroque park of Samuel von Brukenthal’s summer residence in Freck (German name of Avrig), modern guest rooms, a restaurant and much more have been set up.

Of particular note is the “Historic Cafe”, built in 1788, which is also part of the “Historic Cafe Route of Europe”.

Learn more:
https://palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro/en/home-english/

Awaiting guests is a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner and the perfect ambience to spend wonderful time.

in Transylvania / Siebenbürgen (German)

Take advantage of the 1st of May holiday and enjoy a 5 day retreat in a place with a special kind of magic. Time to relax and to book now 🥰

Akasha offer a healing place that brings together the most important elements: nature, conscious practices, healthy and delicious food based on scientific principles, relaxation in many forms (massage, sauna, hot tub, hammock garden, meadow, forest at your feet, cuddly animals), a warm and welcoming home for rest, socialising, and well-being.

☀️ Activities and practices planned to bring us rest, pleasure, health, balance, joy, connection with nature, and the community life of the village.

Activities & Experiences
🌱 Energising morning yoga sessions;
🌱 Practices to rest and honour the body in the evening;
🌱 Oracle card readings;
🌱 Workshops;
🌱 Healthy cooking workshop;
🌱 Evening meeting: how to ask, how to listen, how to reveal yourself;
🌱 Long hike in the Pestera-Magura area, one of the most beautiful regions at the
foot of the Piatra Craiului mountains;

The package includes:
➡️ 4 nights’ accommodation;
➡️ Meals with mostly organic ingredients and permanent open bar with organic herbal teas, water, coffee;
➡️ Generous living area for reading, rest, and socialising;
➡️ Extensive library in the areas of spirituality, personal development, travel, history, fiction;
➡️ Materials for arts & crafts;
➡️ Permanent access (by appointment) to the infrared sauna and outdoor hot tub & jacuzzi;
➡️ Transport (from Brașov train station to Peștera and back);

Where – Akasha Wellness, Peștera
📍 It is the only place in Romania dedicated to yoga retreats for 5 years, recognized and awarded internationally. The entire concept of the place supports the intention of holistic wellness: the menu built according to functional medicine principles, the quality of accommodation services, the geographic location, the house, the garden, and the surroundings, the guided activities. All make Akasha a place of enchantment and well-being.

With whom – Mariana Drăgan
🧘 Resident yoga teacher at Akasha Wellness Retreat

Cost – 550 euros 🍀
➡️ Price is per person in a double room.
➡️ Place is considered reserved after the non-refundable advance payment of 200 euros.
➡️ Payment deadline: deposit upon registration to secure the place; full amount by April 15.

Let’s connect:
🌐 https://www.akasharetreat.com/
📧 book[at]akasharetreat.com
📞 +40 (0)720 581 545

It is a wellness oasis in the village of Pestera, in Brasov County and right in the centre of the beautiful Piatra Craiului National Park.

Fitness, yoga, workshops, gym, sauna, hot tub jacuzzi, vegetarian buffets and much, much more > https://www.akasharetreat.com/
It is a wellness oasis in the village of Pestera, in Brasov County and right in the centre of the beautiful Piatra Craiului National Park.

The AKASHA Wellness Retreat is located in one of the most majestic mountains and untouched nature reserves in Romania. Just around the corner is Bran Castle, the Dracula Castle made famous by writer Bram Stoker, and the mystical Bucegi Mountains with its natural rock formation Sphinx.

Some call the place “the village in the clouds”, and indeed it is. At an altitude of over 1,000 metres, the landscape here is a sea of green, rolling hills with views of the Piatra Craiului mountain massif (2,200 metres).

You should not miss in Brasov the ascent (the hike, approx. 1 hr. 30 min.) to Varful Tampa at 960 metres above sea level.

Right next to the BRASOV sign, there is a wonderful view over the city and the neighbouring region.

It is also possible to take the gondola, but apart from the costs, you will also have to put up with very long waiting times at times (at weekends).

The bastion, defended and maintained by the Linen Weavers’ Guild, was built in two stages between 1421 – 1436 and 1570 – 1573.

In the first phase, the first two levels of the three battle galleries were built. The upper galleries, built between 1570 and 1573, were for small arms, which could be used through narrow circular firing holes all along the way of the galleries. Two watchtowers were built for the guard, who watched over the city both from a military point of view and from the point of view of observing possible fires.

Built in 1420, the town hall served as a meeting place for the members of the city council for centuries.