Cyclists obsess over gear ratios and elevation profiles, then arrive in Transylvania and realize a more immediate concern: the food. Will you find the calories to fuel six days of mountain climbing? Will dietary restrictions be understood? Will you be eating variations of pork and polenta for every meal? This guide answers those questions honestly. [...]

Romania offers a surprisingly long cycling season, but the best period for a multi-day cycling holiday is generally between April and October. This is the time when we run our tours at Transylvania Cycling, during daylight saving time, when the days are longer and the weather is warm enough for comfortable riding. Long daylight hours [...]

The Transalpina Road (DN67C), also known as the “King’s Road”, is the highest paved mountain road in Romania, reaching 2,145 meters above sea level at Urdele Pass. Crossing the Parâng Mountains, it offers cyclists a long, high-altitude climb through open alpine landscapes and some of the most remote terrain accessible by road in the Southern [...]

The Transfăgărășan Road, often called “the best driving road in the world”, is just as impressive when experienced on two wheels. For road cyclists, it is one of the most iconic climbs in Eastern Europe and a true highlight of cycling in Romania. Built in the early 1970s under Nicolae Ceaușescu, this spectacular alpine road [...]

In March 2025, a new hop-on hop-off tourist bus service was launched in Transylvania, connecting UNESCO World Heritage sites between Sibiu, Sighișoara, and Brașov. Operated by Carpathian Travel Center in partnership with the Sibiu County Tourism Association, the UNESCO-Bus offers visitors a flexible and sustainable way to explore the region's rich cultural heritage. ​ The [...]

From March 20 to 30, 2025, the French Film Festival, now in its 29th edition, will grace Transylvania once again, bringing a curated selection of contemporary French cinema to audiences across the region. Organized by the Institut Français de Roumanie, the festival will take place in several Transylvanian cities, including Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu, Brașov, Târgu Mureș, [...]

National Geographic, one of the world’s most prestigious travel publications, has included the Romanian city of Brașov in its 25 Best Places to Travel in 2025 list. The article, authored by Karen Carmichael, highlights Brașov as a must-visit destination due to its connection to the Via Transilvanica, a 1,400-km trail that links 12 UNESCO World [...]

The Taste of Transylvania Food Festival is the realization of a vision shared by passionate chefs, local producers, and restaurateurs. It revives and celebrates Transylvania’s rich culinary heritage while showcasing it on the international stage. The festival uncovers forgotten traditions, rediscover long-lost cooking techniques, and introduces the world to a region bursting with flavor, history, [...]

One of the main attractions for tourists visiting Transylvania has reopened its doors. King Charles III’s house in Viscri is open once again for a new visiting season. This traditional Saxon property features a renovated barn now hosting a unique exhibition in Romania titled “The Darkness Within, Copșa Mică 1988 – 1995.” The temporary exhibition [...]

Via Transilvanica, known as "the road that unites" is an extraordinary 1,400-kilometer route stretching across Romania, from the northern town of Putna to Drobeta Turnu Severin in the south. Designed for hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders, this path takes adventurers through Romania's diverse landscapes, steeped in cultural and historical significance. Along the way, travelers will [...]