Airports Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP) is Romania's main international airport. From Germany, the following airlines fly: TAROM — Romania's national airline flies from Frankfurt, Munich, and Berlin to Bucharest. Flight time: 2–2.5 hours. Prices: 100–300€ return. Lufthansa — From Frankfurt and Munich

Rental Car — The Best Option For a tour of Romania, the rental car is clearly the best choice. Many attractions (fortified churches, painted monasteries, rural villages) are difficult or impossible to reach by public transport. Prices: from 20€/day (small car) to 50€/day (SUV). Providers: Europcar,

EU Citizens Romania has been an EU member since 2007. As an EU citizen, you do not need a visa. A valid ID card or passport is sufficient. Romania joined the Schengen Area in March 2024 (initially for air and sea borders) — border controls at land borders may still occur. Stay: Unlimited for EU citi

Language & Communication

Language Romanian is a Romance language — related to Italian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. If you speak one of these languages, you will recognize many words. English is widely spoken in cities and among the younger generation. In rural areas and among older people: Use hands, feet, and a dictio

Health Romania has a functioning healthcare system, with quality varying greatly between urban private clinics (modern, English-speaking) and rural state hospitals (outdated). No special vaccinations required — standard vaccinations (tetanus, diphtheria, polio) should be up to date. Tick protection

Summer (May–September) Light clothing + jacket: Summer-like during the day, cool in the mountains in the evening (10–15°C). A light jacket or sweater is a must. Hiking boots: For the Carpathians and rural areas. Waterproof and ankle-high. Sun protection: In Wallachia and on the coast, it can exceed

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Travel Guide Romania

Your complete travel guide to Europe's best-kept secret

Capital:Bucharest (București)

Language:Romanian

Currency:Romanian Leu (RON)

Best travel time:May–Oct

Flight time:2–2.5 hours from DE

Visa:Not required (EU)

Last updated: 17 March 2026 · 11 Chapters · 38 Sections

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Grand Romania Tour

14–18 days

The ultimate tour: From the capital across the Carpathians through all of Transylvania, back via Europe's most spectacular mountain road — with an optional detour to the Danube Delta. Best with a rental car.

BukarestSinaiaBrașovSighișoaraSibiuTransfăgărășanCurtea de ArgeșBukarestTulcea/DonaudeltaConstanța

Transylvania Classics

7–10 days

The concentrated tour through the heart of Transylvania: medieval towns, fortified churches, Carpathians, and the Transfăgărășan mountain road. Ideal as a rental car tour, possible without Bucharest (fly to Sibiu or Cluj).

Bukarest/Cluj/SibiuBrașovBranViscriSighișoaraBiertanSibiuTransfăgărășan

Northeast: Monasteries & Tradition

5–7 days

The route for art, culture, and tradition lovers: The painted monasteries of Bukovina, the wooden churches of Maramureș, and the vibrant village life in the north. Best with a rental car and overnight stays in rural guesthouses.

IașiSuceavaVoronețSucevițaMoldovițaMaramureș (Breb, Săpânța)Sighetu Marmației

Nature & Wilderness

7 days

For nature lovers and outdoor fans: Hiking in the Carpathians, bear watching, and boat tours in the Danube Delta. Combines the wildest corners of Romania. Best time: June–September.

BukarestBrașovPiatra Craiului NPFăgăraș-GebirgeRetezat NPTulceaDonaudelta

All Chapters

Planning· 3 Chapters

Chapter 1

Welcome to Romania

4 Sections

Chapter 2

Best Travel Time & Climate

3 Sections

Chapter 3

Budget & Costs

3 Sections

Regions· 4 Chapters

Chapter 4

Bucharest

5 Sections

Chapter 5

Transylvania (Siebenbürgen)

6 Sections

Chapter 6

Moldavia & Bukovina

3 Sections

Chapter 7

Black Sea Coast & Danube Delta

3 Sections

Understanding· 2 Chapters

Chapter 8

Culture & History

3 Sections

Chapter 9

Food & Drink

2 Sections

Practical· 2 Chapters

Chapter 10

Arrival & Transport

2 Sections

Chapter 11

Practical A–Z

4 Sections

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Regions at a Glance

Bucharest

Romania's vibrant capital is wild, chaotic, and fascinating — Belle Époque palaces next to Ceaușescu's monumental buildings, an exploding gastronomy scene, legendary nightlife, and the second-largest administrative building in the world.

Palace of the ParliamentCentrul Vechi (Old Town)Romanian AthenaeumVillage Museum+1

Bukarest

Transylvania (Siebenbürgen)

The heart of any trip to Romania: medieval towns like Sibiu, Brașov, and Sighișoara, UNESCO fortified churches, the Carpathians, and villages where time seems to stand still.

Brașov & Black ChurchSibiu (Cultural Capital)Sighișoara (UNESCO)Fortified Churches+1

Brasov Sibiu

Moldova & Bukovina

The tranquil northeast is home to the world-famous painted monasteries of Bukovina (UNESCO), the wooden churches of Maramureș, and a vibrant peasant culture that is unique in Europe.

Painted Monasteries (UNESCO)Wooden Churches of MaramureșMerry Cemetery of SăpânțaIași Palace of Culture+1

Black Sea Coast & Danube Delta

The Danube Delta is Europe's largest wetland with 360 bird species — a world-class natural paradise. The Black Sea coast offers resorts, ancient ruins, and long sandy beaches.

Danube Delta (UNESCO Biosphere)Pelicans & Bird WatchingCasino ConstanțaMamaia Beach+1