Top Things to do in Northwest Romania
What to do and see in Northwest Romania, Transylvania: The Best Things to do Good for Couples
Discover the best top things to do in Northwest Romania, Romania including Wooden Churches of Maramures, TransyBike - Day Tours, Active Weekends, Fortress of Ponor, Apuseni Natural Park, Riserva Wine Spa, Get a Cluj Tour, Rolandia Travel, Transylvania Tour Guide, Gradina Botanica "Alexandru Borza".
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1. Wooden Churches of Maramures
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5.0 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By doinab634
More or less alike at a first glance - elegant shape, sky-piercing spires,,richly decorated interiors, polychrome murals evoking the most memorable episodes of Christianity, any of the 5 UNESCO-listed wooden churches I visited exudes a unique feeling of simplicity,sobriety and devotion.Apart from elaborately carved wooden doors laden with such typical symbol-motifs as the twisted rope, the tree life, the wolf's tooth or rosettes (notice them on the monumental gates of a peasant's home), each of them is peculiarized by fabulous details. For instance, St Nicholas' Church in Budesti - the chainmail armor and helmet of Pintea the Brave (Pintea, legendary figure of the local historiography and folk literature, was the Robin Hood of Maramures, preceding the latter by nearly 100 years);or the Virgin Mary's Nativity Church in Ieud on the Hill.Built in mid-14th century by a local craftsman, this wooden church is the oldest in Romania and it jumped into public attention a century ago when the oldest writing in the Romanian language notwithstanding its Cyrillic characters(dating back to 1391-1392) was found out in its garret.Known as The Pandect from Ieud, it can be seen in the Library of the Romanian Academy and the Introduction adorns the entrance to the new church erected in the lowland area of the village.
2. TransyBike - Day Tours
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5.0 based on 58 reviews
Great cycling and walking, private and cultural tours around Cluj! We provide bike, helmet, guidance, transfers, lunch, entrance fees, great itineraries and fantastic atmosphere!
3. Active Weekends
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5.0 based on 115 reviews
My name is Marius Popa, certified mountain guide, and owner of “Active Weekends”, the starting point for your hiking tours on Transylvanian trails!
4. Fortress of Ponor
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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.
5. Apuseni Natural Park
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Obeckett647 - Belfast, United Kingdom
The Apuseni Mountains are Romanian countryside at its best; flower-rich meadows, ancient forests and traditional wooden buildings. For the hiker they are ideal, as your walk can be as leisurely or intense as you like, with a great variation in the scenery and the landscape. too. The steep forested hillsides hide traditional villages and pristine streams and for the nature lover, the forests and meadows are full of flowers, butterflies, birds, mammals, amphibians and other wildlife. The mountains are best reached from Cluj-napoca, where you can travel by car or train to Huedin before heading south into the hills. The roads can be narrow and bumpy at times and shops and amenities are few and far between. Most villages usually have at least one small shop or car/cafe. I found walking here to be incredibly peaceful and would recommend it to anyone who loves the outdoors.
6. Riserva Wine Spa
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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.
7. Get a Cluj Tour
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5.0 based on 82 reviews
Family-owned and operated, we are a guest-centric travel agency operating from Cluj-Napoca. We explore Transylvania, Maramures, Bukovina, Apuseni Mountains, Banat, Danube Delta and parts of Ukraine with small groups in clean, comfortable vehicles. From Cluj city tours to our hiking and wildlife expeditions, travelers appreciate our guides’ local expertise and real passion for the beautiful region of Transylvania that we call home. We offer accommodation choices on our extended itineraries so that travelers can opt for a comfort level that suits them personally, yet still enjoy the grass roots experience that we can provide.
8. Rolandia Travel
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5.0 based on 55 reviews
Cluj is the best place to start exploring Northern Romania and Transylvania. We have carefully selected expert Tour Guides who have the best knowledge of Transylvania and Northern Romania so that they can provide you with one of the unique tour experiences in Romania. If you are looking for a city tour, a day trip, or you want to explore the hidden gem that you can't find in the travel guides, Rolandia will customize you the perfect itinerary.
9. Transylvania Tour Guide
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
Hey! Thank you for visiting my page. My name is Florin I am a passionate, optimistic and dedicated travel guide. I graduated in history in the beautiful city of Cluj-Napoca, the unofficial capital of Transylvania. I also volunteer as mountain rescuer in the Apuseni Mts. Natural Park. I traveled to different European countries and lived abroad in countries such as Spain or Greece. By meeting and understanding different nationalities and cultures, I have learned that the identity of a country, expressed by history, traditions, legends or superstitions, is the most important thing to be valued and promoted at the same time. Let me provide you a local perspective and an unforgettable travel experience in Transylvania.
10. Gradina Botanica "Alexandru Borza"
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4.5 based on 1,027 reviews
Reviewed By Eyal_Asher - Hod Hasharon, Israel
The botanical garden is very beautiful. There are beautiful flowers that are amazingly designed. Suitable for a two hour trip. Suitable for families with children of all ages. It is possible to walk around with a baby stroller easily. The entrance fee is very cheap. Worth every moment
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