In winter Romania turns into a wonderful surprise – sparkly streets, children playing in the snow and beautiful natural landscapes.
Here are our chosen 18 pictures that illustrate the magic of winter in Romania:
A forest of conifers dusted in snow in the region of Bucovina
Mocanita, one of the last fully functional narrow-gauge steam trains in Europe
“Brown winter” in a lost corner of Romania
The massive fortified church of Biertan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Amazing scenery that makes up for working even in freezing temperatures
Romanian shepherd, which occupies a special place in the history and culture of the country
A snowy landscape of the mountains surrounding Brasov and Rasnov Fortress perched on the rocky hills
Brown bears at the Libearty Bear Sanctuary, the only place where they can be seen during winter, as it is the time when they usually hibernate
Restaurant of the Ice Hotel, Romania’s one-of-a-kind accommodation built every year using ice blokes taken from a nearby frozen lake
The magic of shadows
People from Maramures celebrating attending Mass on Christmas day
Children getting ready for caroling
The Christmas Market in Sibiu, renowned everywhere in the country for its unrivaled festive atmosphere
Brasov illuminated by New Year’s Eve fireworks
Fuga Lolelor, an old Transylvanian Saxon custom that is meant to drive away the bad spirits of winter
The “dance of the bear”, another unique Romanian custom
When the sun is shining over the Carpathians
In Romania the snowdrop symbolizes the coming of spring
We hope you gained 18 more reasons to visit Romania in winter! Lastly, which of these pictures is your favorite? Leave us a comment below!
