Experiences | Events / News May 2023

Surrounded by meadows and hills, the Simon guesthouse enjoys an excellent location. Excursions to the surrounding mountains as well as cheese and wine tastings can be organised upon request.

About the guesthouse: https://hanulsimon.ro/
About Brasov / Bran: https://discover-brasov.com/

Also in the municipality of Bran is Bran Castle (in German Törzburg), which is also known as Dracula Castle.

The 5* hotel “Das Fort Boutique” is a wonderful ensemble of reborn houses, which have been transformed into guest houses with a lot of skill, knowledge and elegance, with an exquisite gourmet restaurant and secluded quiet areas.

About the hotel: https://dasfortboutique.ro/
About Brasov / Rasnov: https://discover-brasov.com/

The old blends with the new, here you feel neither transported back to the past nor hurled into the future, but into the beautiful present that has been carefully designed.

The hotel is located at the foot of the citadel / fortress Rasnov and is a centre for many eventful excursions in the surrounding area.

The village of Viscri (in German: Deutsch-Weisskirch, in Hungarian: Szaszfeheregyhaza) is located in the Brașov (Kronstadt) county in Transylvania.

It lies northwest of the town / castle of Rupea (in German: Reps) and southeast of the town of Sighișoara (in German: Schäßburg). The village had about 700 inhabitants between the 18th and 20th centuries, mainly Transylvanian Saxons plus a Romanian part of the village. Viscri is characterised by both the fortified church and the village structure, which was shaped by Saxon farms.

The village was founded by Transylvanian Saxons at the end of the 12th century and was first mentioned in documents in 1185. The fortified church stands at the north-western end of the village.

In the 12th century, Szekler (a Hungarian-speaking population group in eastern Transylvania) built a small Romanesque hall church here before the German settlers. In the 13th century, the church was extended. After the first Turkish invasions, the church was fortified in the 14th century and a defence ring with defence towers was built.

We thank Urlaub-in-Rumänien and the photographer of the pictures (September 2021) Brian Randall for permission to use them.

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

in Transylvania / Siebenbürgen (German)

Peles Castle was built between 1873 and 1883 on the initiative of Carol I (Karl I of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen), the first Romanian king.

It is located about 1.5 km northwest of the town of Sinaia in Prahova County.

Just 800 metres from Predeal railway station, the Orizont hotel complex is located in Brasov County.

The ideal place to explore and enjoy the wonderful mountain scenery of the Prahova Valley and / or make trips to the nearby Peles Castle in Sinaia, Bran Castle (Törzburg), Rașnov Castle with Dinopark or even Brasov (Kronstadt).

The hotel has 139 4-star rooms, a modern spa, an Orizont Forum conference centre, the Orizont restaurant with international cuisine, the Miorita restaurant with traditional Romanian cuisine, and a winery and bar with an excellent selection of drinks.

All rooms offer 4-star comfort and the SPA area (with indoor pool, jacuzzi, gym, sauna and massage) is an oasis of calm that combines relaxation with refreshment. The recreation centre of the Orizont Hotel offers an indoor pool, fitness room, whirlpool, dry sauna, wet sauna, infrared sauna, massage facilities and more to perfectly relax as a guest.

Find out more about the hotel and all it has to offer:
https://www.hotelorizont.ro/

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

Rasnov is located about 20 km from Brasov on the way to Bran. A small town with about 15 tds. It has a fortress with a wonderful view and a dinosaur park. The ideal destination for a visit with the whole family.

Peles Castle was built between 1873 and 1883 on the initiative of Carol I. (Karl I.), the first Romanian king.

It is located about 1.5 km northwest of the town of Sinaia in Prahova County.

Spring is a wonderful time, nature and life awakens. Come and experience Brasov and around (Burzenland) and spend unforgettable moments and days here.