Top Things to do in Bihor County
7 Things to do Good for Couples in Bihor County That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Bihor County, Romania including Fortress of Ponor, Riserva Wine Spa, Black Hawk (Vulturul Negru) Palace Arcade, Oradea City Hall, Groapa Ruginoasa, Ciuperca Hill, Lacul cu nufer.
Restaurants in Bihor County
1. Fortress of Ponor
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By MeA18 - Paris, France
We went up on a very rainy day, and there was no problem, just make sure you're adequately equipped, because the track is not so easy, although doable by everybody. It was the most wonderful landscape we had ever seen. We also went inside the cave with headlamps, which was unforgettable (we recommend to do it with experienced people and water boots). As the site has been kept as it is, in its most natural way, you won't find any restaurant/bar in the national park, so make sure you bring your own food and drinks.
2. Riserva Wine Spa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 93 reviews
Riserva brings the Spa experience to a whole new level of sophistication, through vinotherapy. Carefully premeditated as the most intimate, soothing and refreshing experience, Riserva services indulge, along with vinotherapy, in a Finnish sauna, an infrared sauna, in a Himalayan salt relaxation room and a fitness room. The last touch of the retreat - Riserva terrace, located on the top floor - opens up to a delightful panorama of the historical center of the town, recommended to be tasted next to a glass of wine, of course, straight from our Jacuzzi. Feel welcome to rinse your daily stress through an original and exquisite experience, only at Riserva Wine Spa!
Reviewed By Vazerol - Lantsch/Lenz, Switzerland
Wonderful massage performed by two beautiful ladies for a couple in a beautiful room with wonderful ambience and soothing music. I can recommend this highly. Voyage Chianti is a purifying ritual in two phases: one for the back with matcha green tea and other for face with viniferina and organic grape oil, completed by a general energizing massage. At the beginning the participants are offered chocolates filled with wine liqueur. After cleaning the back with gel, the therapists apply a scrub that contains extract oil from matcha green tea and coconut, ensuring a gentle exfoliation with vegetable particles and sugar. The scrub melts on the skin and provides an ideal hydration level and smooth skin thanks to plant oils. Green tea deeply detoxifies because it contains tannin, a substance known for having lipolytic effects and eliminating toxins from the tissues. Other active ingredients are vitamins C and E, flavonoids, with intense antioxidant properties. They are found in young leaves of green tea matcha, having an anti-aging role by neutralizing free radicals. The precious effects of coconut oil nourish and protect the skin. Green tea and seaweed body wrapping is then applied. The used wrap is a fine powder of micronized plants, 100% natural, which becomes a fine paste by mixing with water. Seaweed contains trace elements, iodine and mineral salts that provide necessary ingredients to eliminate waste from the body. During the body wrapping, there is a gentle facial cleansing and moisturizing. First the face is cleaned and a gentle scrub is applied based on grape and green tea extract plus the glycyretic acid (licorice extract) to remove dead cells and stimulate cell regeneration to give luminosity to the skin. Secondly, a vitalizing mask is applied with lifting effect due to vitamins and ginseng. Then follows a delicate massage with a cream enriched with polyphenols and trace elements, vitamins A, E and B5, UV filter, seaweed extract and Shea oil. The procedure continues with an energizing body massage. This type of massage is deep and refreshing. It is recommended for back pain and muscle stiffness. Finally, the Spa signature perfume is applied – with one of the chosen Caudalie aromatic waters. At the end the participants drink a glass of red wine.
3. Black Hawk (Vulturul Negru) Palace Arcade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 223 reviews
This ensemble of buildings is one of the monumental architectural works in Oradea and Transylvania, typical for the secession style. The architects Komor Marcell and Jakab Dezső won the contest for the construction of this complex. Two Jewish lawyers, Dr. Kurlander Ede and Dr. Emil Adorjan, decided to finance, using their own resources, the construction of a noteworthy building in Oradea. The work started in 1907, under the supervision of the civil engineer Sztarill Ferenc, and in December 1908 the building was completed. Consisting of two unequal and asymmetrical buildings, connected to a third one, placed in the middle and more isolated, the complex housed a theatre, ballrooms, a casino and offices. The Y-shaped gallery (passage) has three entrances. The Vittorio Emanuele Gallery in Milan inspired the glass-covered interior. The gallery or the Passage, as the local people know it, concentrates the most popular bars, coffee houses and pubs in the city, being the entertainment high spot of the city.
Reviewed By florentinadriang - Arad, Romania
The whole square is very well renovated, and the Black Eagle is the "jewel in the crown". Too bad a lot of space inside the palace is not rented - the costs are probably too high. Otherwise, everything is wonderful. The decorative elements, in Art-Nouveau style, have been carefully reconditioned, and the three stained glass windows, with the eagle symbol, look impeccable. Recently, a public parking lot was inaugurated on the left side of the "Black Eagle". This area must be visited step by step.
4. Oradea City Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
The City Hall Palace and Tower THE BUILDING IS THE WORK OF ARCHITECT RIMANÓCZY KÁLMÁN JR., WHO IN 1896 WON THE PROJECT CONTEST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN OF THE CITY HALL. THE SOLEMN INAUGURATION MEETING OF THE LOCAL COUNCIL WAS HELD IN THE NEWLY-BUILT PALACE ON THE 10th OF JANUARY 1904. THE CITY HALL TOWER With a height of about 50 m and 4 main levels, three of which have observation decks, the City Hall Palace Tower is also hosts the clock announcing the exact time in Oradea. The mechanism of the clock, called the "mother clock", strikes every hour and plays Iancu's March. The local watchmaker Mezey Dezső built the mechanism in the early twentieth century, in 1904. The clock survived two world wars, while the roof and wall of the tower survived the two great fires of 1917 and 1944. The watch dial retains even today bullet holes from gunfires shot during the Second World War. The second level was also the observation point of the city firefighter on duty. Fires were announced by ringing a bell, depending on the area where the fire started. In the daytime, a red flag was unfurled in the direction of the fire, while at night an electric projector was used.
Reviewed By Vladimiramirela - Mississauga, Canada
The Clock Tower of Oradea's historic City Hall allows visitors - for a modest fee - an incredible view of Old Town and surrounding hills. There are no elevators and geting to the last level may require some effort, however, if you can, this would be a most rewarding stairs-climbing trip one can take. The clock tower used to serve as a watch point for the city’s firefighters. However ironic, history says that in 1944, the tower along with its top floor and roof took fire. The City Hall Palace and its Clock Tower have been renovated and rebuilt, currently hosting quite a number of visitors every year. On the ground floor, the tower has a pretty gifts shop , were the entrance tickets are sold as well.
5. Groapa Ruginoasa
6. Ciuperca Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
VIEWPOINT - CIUPERCA HILL ONE VIEW OVER ORADEA! If you spend a few days in the city on Crișul Repede river or you are only passing through, this is the place you should not miss. The Ciuperca Hill is one of the most famous symbols of Oradea, opening a very nice perspective over the city. WALKING TO THE CIUPERCA HILL If you are close to I.C. Brătianu park, cross it on foot and you will find a route to the Ciuperca Hill - the viewpoint of Oradea. The stone path up the hill is surrounded by a beautiful sight of trees and vegetation. You will find a waterfall along the way and if you get tired, you can rest on a bench or in the shade of a pavilion. As you continue uphill, there may be people lying in the grass and painters caught by the landscape. Now you've come to the top and the entire city is at your feet! THE CITY AT DUSK The story of the Ciuperca Hill continues at dusk, as the restaurant on top of it provides an intimate setting to romantic people, combined with refined food and a special view. The city lights in the evening are a fascinating show, but so are the shapes of the main city highlights that start to inhabit the hill, as their well hidden lights are turned on. The outdoor amphitheatre comes to complete the landscape, offering a place for meditation, shows, debates or various cultural events, with 130 seats available. Perfect for a cool summer evening spent with friends over a glass of wine!
7. Lacul cu nufer
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Foodie_CST - Targu Jiu, Romania
Definitely one of the top attractions in Baile Felix, the water lilies and lotus flowers are very beautiful and they also have turtles and fishes in the ponds. Entry is free. One attraction not to be missed while visiting Baile Felix.
