Barbara’s guidebook
Food scene
Hun Tanya is not only an interesting place with interesting architecture but they also got some nice delicious food.
HunTanya
Strada RepubliciiHun Tanya is not only an interesting place with interesting architecture but they also got some nice delicious food.
Rustik is one of the locals favorites. This is where locals get together to eat or just for a drink. It has the best food here in Vlahita and one of the cheapest.
Rustik
2 Strada Gábor ÁronRustik is one of the locals favorites. This is where locals get together to eat or just for a drink. It has the best food here in Vlahita and one of the cheapest.
Szepasszony Panzio
10 Strada 1 MaiA nice chill place with a terrace. Cheap and good traditional food.
Neighborhoods
Baile Homorod, at just 11 km away, offers a variety of things for those who'd like to relax. There you can find one of the best leisure centers in the area called Lobogo. It has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, hot salt water pool, a tennis court and a ski slope ideal for begginers. The area has 12 mineral water springs that are rich in minerals like Li, Mn, Br and I. The healthy and delicious sparkling mineral waters are still very much appreciated by a lot of locals. The area also offers possibility for horse riding and many more outdoor activities
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Băile Homorod
Baile Homorod, at just 11 km away, offers a variety of things for those who'd like to relax. There you can find one of the best leisure centers in the area called Lobogo. It has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, hot salt water pool, a tennis court and a ski slope ideal for begginers. The area has 12 mineral water springs that are rich in minerals like Li, Mn, Br and I. The healthy and delicious sparkling mineral waters are still very much appreciated by a lot of locals. The area also offers possibility for horse riding and many more outdoor activities
City/town information
Vlahita is only 4.6 km away where you have the possibility to shop and eat. And is also home to 3 of the most well known thermal baths in the area. Some of them with natural hot water coming from the ground which has very good therapeutic effects on the body.
Vlăhița
Vlahita is only 4.6 km away where you have the possibility to shop and eat. And is also home to 3 of the most well known thermal baths in the area. Some of them with natural hot water coming from the ground which has very good therapeutic effects on the body.
Sightseeing
Madarasi Harghita, at 22 km away, is one of the most spectacular ski stations in Transylvania. Tourists are met by 5 slopes with beautiful views, with a peaceful walk to a small waterfall and the highest peak of the Harghita mountain (1801m).
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Harghita Mădăraș
Madarasi Harghita, at 22 km away, is one of the most spectacular ski stations in Transylvania. Tourists are met by 5 slopes with beautiful views, with a peaceful walk to a small waterfall and the highest peak of the Harghita mountain (1801m).
Baile Harghita, just 13 km away. Is a mountain spa resort that is known for its healing mineral waters and for the favorable conditions for winter sports. Harghita Baths are located at over 1300 m in the mountains in a dream landscape, and has many possibilities for rest and treatment. There is also a Balu Park for both children and adults to enjoy and many hiking and walking opportunities.
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Harghita-Băi
Baile Harghita, just 13 km away. Is a mountain spa resort that is known for its healing mineral waters and for the favorable conditions for winter sports. Harghita Baths are located at over 1300 m in the mountains in a dream landscape, and has many possibilities for rest and treatment. There is also a Balu Park for both children and adults to enjoy and many hiking and walking opportunities.
Baile Chirui is just 8 km away. This is one of our secret gem. Baile Chirui has some of the best mineral waters in the whole county. This place is frequented both by locals who take water for home and by cyclist and motorcyclists who enjoy the scenery and visit all the different mineral waters with their different excuisite tastes. This can be a full day cycle from the Dome, Baile Selters, Baile Chirui and back.
Băile Chirui
Baile Chirui is just 8 km away. This is one of our secret gem. Baile Chirui has some of the best mineral waters in the whole county. This place is frequented both by locals who take water for home and by cyclist and motorcyclists who enjoy the scenery and visit all the different mineral waters with their different excuisite tastes. This can be a full day cycle from the Dome, Baile Selters, Baile Chirui and back.
Mini Transylvania Park, 30km away, is the only multicultural and open-air exhibition, where visitors can see scaled-down models
of more than 80 of the most significant castles, fortified churches, mansions and other monumental buildings in Transylvania. Most of them are part of the national heritage and UNESCO World Heritage. Within the park there is a mini train that can be taken for the tour, a beautiful playground for the kids to enjoy and a large terrace where one can sit down eat or drink something. The park is located in Băile Szejke, near Odorheiu Secuiesc.
Program:
Luni - Vineri 10:00-16:00
Sâmbată - Duminică 10:00-17:00
Bilete:
Adulți: 20 lei
Copii (gratuit pentru copiii sub 3 ani): 10 lei
Pensionari: 10 lei
Grup (minim 10 persoane) - Adulți: 17 lei iar Copii / pensionari: 8 lei
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Mini Transilvania Park
184 Strada Orbán BalázsMini Transylvania Park, 30km away, is the only multicultural and open-air exhibition, where visitors can see scaled-down models
of more than 80 of the most significant castles, fortified churches, mansions and other monumental buildings in Transylvania. Most of them are part of the national heritage and UNESCO World Heritage. Within the park there is a mini train that can be taken for the tour, a beautiful playground for the kids to enjoy and a large terrace where one can sit down eat or drink something. The park is located in Băile Szejke, near Odorheiu Secuiesc.
Program:
Luni - Vineri 10:00-16:00
Sâmbată - Duminică 10:00-17:00
Bilete:
Adulți: 20 lei
Copii (gratuit pentru copiii sub 3 ani): 10 lei
Pensionari: 10 lei
Grup (minim 10 persoane) - Adulți: 17 lei iar Copii / pensionari: 8 lei
Gorge of Varghis at 35 km. A very beautiful nature reserve. One important thing to know about the Varghis Gorges is that there are over 120 caves, some of which tourists can explore, and these caves all host the largest bat colonies in the country – 17 of the over 30 species of bats in Romania can be found in the area. It is perfect to visit on a quick weekend trip when you want to get out, and relatively easy to reach.
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Gorge of Varghis
Gorge of Varghis at 35 km. A very beautiful nature reserve. One important thing to know about the Varghis Gorges is that there are over 120 caves, some of which tourists can explore, and these caves all host the largest bat colonies in the country – 17 of the over 30 species of bats in Romania can be found in the area. It is perfect to visit on a quick weekend trip when you want to get out, and relatively easy to reach.
Frumoasa Damn, at 37 km, is a very beautiful Damn that you should definitely visit if you go that way. It was created with a dual purpose: to ensure the supply of drinking and industrial water to the municipality of Miercurea Ciuc and in case of floods. Here you can just sit and relax and enjoy the beautiful views.
Barajul Frumoasa
Frumoasa Damn, at 37 km, is a very beautiful Damn that you should definitely visit if you go that way. It was created with a dual purpose: to ensure the supply of drinking and industrial water to the municipality of Miercurea Ciuc and in case of floods. Here you can just sit and relax and enjoy the beautiful views.
Ski Gyimes is an adrenaline-fueled destination, located in the Ghimeș Valley, about 52km away, on an entire hill. At Ski Gyimes you can ski in winter and you can use the Bob slides all year round which is a kind of carousel consisting of a tunnel, many rails, a tunnel and a beautiful view. It can go up to 45km/h but the automatic breaking system does slow it down so you are safe.
There is a free parking in front of the building and one on the other side of the road with toilets available. There are 2 restaurants on the premises and one fast food in the parking.
The place is opened from 9:00 until 21:00. The tickets are 15 Ron for an adult and 12 RON for children.
It can get pretty crowded in the beautiful summer days.
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Ski Gyimes
390 DN12ASki Gyimes is an adrenaline-fueled destination, located in the Ghimeș Valley, about 52km away, on an entire hill. At Ski Gyimes you can ski in winter and you can use the Bob slides all year round which is a kind of carousel consisting of a tunnel, many rails, a tunnel and a beautiful view. It can go up to 45km/h but the automatic breaking system does slow it down so you are safe.
There is a free parking in front of the building and one on the other side of the road with toilets available. There are 2 restaurants on the premises and one fast food in the parking.
The place is opened from 9:00 until 21:00. The tickets are 15 Ron for an adult and 12 RON for children.
It can get pretty crowded in the beautiful summer days.
Praid salt mine, at 64km, is an important objective to visit both from a tourist point of view and from a therapeutic point of view. Inside there's an adventure park (for kids and adults), a cafeteria, ping-pong tables, a few small shops, some information panels presenting the salt mine's history with many photos and representations of how salt has been mined from vertical wells in the past and the tools used in salt mining, in different historical periods. There's a restaurant with an affordable menu and even a church. There are many tables and benches along the walls so you can have a seat and rest, eat or have a drink. Plenty of people bring their laptops and work as there are numerous power outlets throughout the area and there's also free WiFi.
It is opened from 8:00 until 16:00. The buses are traveling from 8:00 o'clock untill 14:30 twice an hour.
VISITING TICKETS (single entrance)
Adult (Monday - Sunday): 35 lei
Children (free for children below 3 years of age), students (Monday - Sunday): 25 lei
Persons with disabilities (Monday - Sunday): 20 lei
SEASON TICKETS (minimum 5 days)
Adult: 20 lei/person/day
Children (free for children below 3 years of age), students: 15 lei/person/day
Persons with disabilities:12 lei/person/day
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Salt Mine Praid
44 Strada MineiPraid salt mine, at 64km, is an important objective to visit both from a tourist point of view and from a therapeutic point of view. Inside there's an adventure park (for kids and adults), a cafeteria, ping-pong tables, a few small shops, some information panels presenting the salt mine's history with many photos and representations of how salt has been mined from vertical wells in the past and the tools used in salt mining, in different historical periods. There's a restaurant with an affordable menu and even a church. There are many tables and benches along the walls so you can have a seat and rest, eat or have a drink. Plenty of people bring their laptops and work as there are numerous power outlets throughout the area and there's also free WiFi.
It is opened from 8:00 until 16:00. The buses are traveling from 8:00 o'clock untill 14:30 twice an hour.
VISITING TICKETS (single entrance)
Adult (Monday - Sunday): 35 lei
Children (free for children below 3 years of age), students (Monday - Sunday): 25 lei
Persons with disabilities (Monday - Sunday): 20 lei
SEASON TICKETS (minimum 5 days)
Adult: 20 lei/person/day
Children (free for children below 3 years of age), students: 15 lei/person/day
Persons with disabilities:12 lei/person/day
Lake Saint Ann, at 78 km, is one of the most important and unique natural attractions in Transylvania, being the only lake in Central and Eastern Europe formed at the bottom of the crater of an extinct volcano.
Locals say that it is very easy to predict the weather when you are near Saint Ann Lake. They say if it smells bad then this is a sign of storm, if there is no smell that means it will be sunny. The phenomenon has a scientific explanation: because the mountain is still experiencing some post-volcanic activity, it is sensitive to any change in the air pressure. When the pressure decreases, gases such as sulfur and carbon dioxide rise to the surface.
Near this lake you can also see a second volcanic crater that turned itself into a swamp and now it is named Tinovul Mohos, a natural reservation with rare plants, some unique in Romania. It can only be visited with a guide providing explanations in several languages and can only be walked on marked trails and bridges made of wood.
The prices for parking for the first 3 hours have a fixed rate. This price includes all services for visiting and maintaining the area. There are a lot of options to eat in the parking area from Fried things to Langos and Kurtos Kalacs.
- CARS and MINIBUSES (up to 15 seats)
the first 3 hours: 24.00 lei
after which: 2.00 lei every 30 minutes started
- MOTORCYCLES
the first 3 hours: 12 lei
after which: 1.00 lei every 30 minutes started
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Lake Saint Ann
Lake Saint Ann, at 78 km, is one of the most important and unique natural attractions in Transylvania, being the only lake in Central and Eastern Europe formed at the bottom of the crater of an extinct volcano.
Locals say that it is very easy to predict the weather when you are near Saint Ann Lake. They say if it smells bad then this is a sign of storm, if there is no smell that means it will be sunny. The phenomenon has a scientific explanation: because the mountain is still experiencing some post-volcanic activity, it is sensitive to any change in the air pressure. When the pressure decreases, gases such as sulfur and carbon dioxide rise to the surface.
Near this lake you can also see a second volcanic crater that turned itself into a swamp and now it is named Tinovul Mohos, a natural reservation with rare plants, some unique in Romania. It can only be visited with a guide providing explanations in several languages and can only be walked on marked trails and bridges made of wood.
The prices for parking for the first 3 hours have a fixed rate. This price includes all services for visiting and maintaining the area. There are a lot of options to eat in the parking area from Fried things to Langos and Kurtos Kalacs.
- CARS and MINIBUSES (up to 15 seats)
the first 3 hours: 24.00 lei
after which: 2.00 lei every 30 minutes started
- MOTORCYCLES
the first 3 hours: 12 lei
after which: 1.00 lei every 30 minutes started