Wandering into the world of the Salt Canyon

Program description: Walking through the city, we show you the statues and murals made between 1839 and 2009. We talk about artists and their works, we show albums, photos and postcards from their works in the local history museum.  Program location: Harghita county Destination: Borsec/Borszék Program price: 100 RON / group

Program description: Understandably, many writers and poets visited Borsec/Borszék, on the one hand, because famous people came to Borsec/Borszék, on the other hand, they were also looking for healing here. In case of nice weather, the life and works of the above-mentioned writers and poets will be described during a walk. In case of bad weather, in the Local History Museum, where the works of the mentioned persons can also be found (90-120 ’).  Program location: Harghita county Destination: Borsec/Borszék Program price: 100 RON / group

Route: Belvedere Villa - Kamenitzky House – Mélik Hotel – Hope building – Soós Café and Hotel – Lázár family’s House (Amber)    Program description: The most valuable buildings of Borsec/Borszék were built during the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. Unfortunately, little has survived to this day. We present these. Most of the villas were built between the two world wars, number 64. On the promenade we find 2-3 buildings that evoke the socio-real architectural style. The building of the Joint Work Cooperative, the Modern Department Store, the grocery store, which were built in the ’60s.  Program location: Harghita county Destination: Borsec/Borszék Program price: 100 RON / group

Route: Tourist information office – Ó-Sáros Spa – Spa and Wellness Center – Sunbath – The Fairy Glade   Program description: We describe the magical healings, e.g. in 1594, Zsigmond Báthory bathed in the water of the Lobogó (flag) Spring in Borsec/Borszék, curing his gout. We are talking about the Central Pavilion, where there was a mineral water pool and 50 tubs to serve the guests. There were rooms upstairs for the more serious patients. We walk to the Ó-Sáros Spa, where we describe the treatments that can be performed here: • spa in 32 ° C mineral water • sauna, then cooling off in the cold pool • salt chamber testing (treatment of upper respiratory diseases) • therapeutic massage We walk to the new Spa and Wellness Center, which is under construction. We will see the Sunbath, then walk through the Fairy Glade, where you can take a dip in the small mineral water pool. In the meantime, we describe the diseases that are effectively treated in Borsec/Borszék. Therapeutic walks have a tonic effect on the body in ozone-rich, dust-free air. Program location: Harghita county Destination: Borsec/Borszék Program price: 150 RON / group

Route: Tourist information office – Lázár (Lazarus) Well – László Spring – Fő (main) Well – Erzsébet Well – Kerekszék – Kossuth Well – Petőfi Spring – Emese Spring – Ős (ancestor) Spring – Pierre Currie Spring    Program description: The tour starts from the tourist information office, where we will briefly explain the history of the city, and then we will walk to the Lázár Well. Here we describe the formation (post-volcanic activity) and composition of mineral waters. We will tell you how they got the names. Ww taste the slightly sulfurous water. We descend to the László Spring. We will tell you who was the László from whom the spring got its name, and then we will walk to the Madonna Spring. We mention that the older name of this source is Boldizsár. Who was Boldizsár? Visitors are advised not to mix the waters as they will have a laxative effect. We walk to the two iconic springs of Deák Square, the Main Well and the Elizabeth Well. Unfortunately, these are sealed because their water is bottled by a filler. We walk to the Kossuth well on the side of the Wheelchair. Here, we can spend even more time, as the beautiful, large filagoria provides an opportunity to relax. Here, there used to be a rich cultural life: dance parties, youth days, wine tasting competition. The Elisee Restaurant was nearby. There used to be a patisserie and even a movie was shown to entertain guests. We walk to the Petőfi Spring. Not far from here is the Emese Spring and its foot baths. Guests can also try it out (it's free). Here you can have a snack or sunbathe. We are a ten minute walk from the Ancient Spring. We will tell the story of this and then tell you that it works today as a mofetta, because in the meantime its water has disappeared. We descend to the Pierre Curie source (our only source that also contains radium). It is worth tasting the water of this because it is very delicious. You can relax in the filagoria next door and then head back to the historic part of town. Program location: Harghita county Destination: Borsec/Borszék Program price: 150 RON / group

Program location: Mineral Water Museum, Borsec/Borszék   Program description: The main theme of the Borsec/Borszék local history exhibition is the history of mineral water bottling. We present the legend of mineral water, the wonderful healing of the pastor of Szelisztye, the young prince Zsigmond Báthory of Transylvania and Valentin Günther. • we present the contract of Antal Zimmethausen with the Ditró-Szárhegy Public Estate (1804). • we present the clay jugs, which the mineral water was filled in and stored. • glass products, especially drinking glasses used by bath guests. • we present manual capping used for bottling. • we describe the history of missing mineral springs. • participation in international competitions and exhibitions, achieved results. • presentation of bottle and label collection. • literature review (who is interested).  Program location: Harghita county Destination: Borsec/Borszék Program price: 100 RON / group

Gypsy music was played in each restaurant to entertain the guests. In the late 1800s, the band of Solomon (John and William) in Cluj-Napoca/Kolozsvár was the most common. But the Lajos Pongrácz orchestra from Cluj-Napoca/Kolozsvár and the Hamza Miska folk orchestra from Oradea/Nagyvárad also entertained the bath guests here. The gypsy primate of Balog Bandi from Kecskemét (Hungary) and the primate band of Károly Náty from Târgu Mureș/Marosvásárhely had a contract. Already in 1900, the gypsy primate band of Béla Hári from Homorod enlivened the atmosphere, then the orchestra of Jancsi Balogh and Gyuszi Hamza was the service band. Among the singers and actresses I would like to highlight the artist Prielle Kornélia, who was in Borsec/Borszék in August 1873. In 1875, Mrs. Laczkóné Szathmáry, a member of the National Theater, performed with the Society of Michael the Great. Blaha Lujza, who spent three consecutive years in Borsec/Borszék and gave concerts between 1882-1884, was a huge success. In 1888, Ódry Lehel, an opera singer and excellent baritone, performed. He performed 12 performances with the company of his actor Andor Gerõfy and his majesty, the actress Ilka Zádor. In 1893, Kálmán Egri played in the burlesque: Tót bachelor in America. In 1895, Péter Deák's southern theater company toured in Borsec/Borszék. In 1901, a couple of actors from Dombai performed. In the 20th century, Ilka Kilyén, Kinga Ilyés, violinist and concertmaster István Ruha. János Sárdy and Éva Adorján are film actors. In the 21st century, opera singer János Szerekován, Annamária Dancs, Kormorán, and the Hell Machine ensembles. Program location: Harghita county Destination: Borsec/Borszék Program price: 100 RON / group

The route of the program: Nyergestető Historical Café - Sântimbru-Băi/Csíkszentimri Büdösfürdő (stinky bath) - Black Desert - Kormos Creek - Szeltersz - Wolf Trail - Meresti/Almási Cave - Erdőfüle - Kormos Creek – Caşin/Nyerges Pass (Nyerges-tető)   Description: Our tour begins with an extraordinary history lesson in Nyergestető Historical Cafe, introducing the memorial site of the Szekler heroes who died in the Battle of Nyerges-tető. Our journey takes us through the southern course of Harghita Mountains, stopping at the most important points, explaining their characteristics. We are heading towards Erdőfüle, touching the smoky bath of Szentimrei, the Black Desert, the Kormos creek and Szelters. The Vargyas Gorge approached from Almas on the road called Wolf, where we will have lunch. This followed by a walk of about 1.5 kilometres along the mountain path that leads to the mouth of the Almási Cave. After the cave adventures, we go back to our off-road vehicles and head home, heading from Vargyas towards the Csík Basin through the valley of the Kormos creek. Place of the program: Harghita and Covasna counties Tourism destination: Varghis Pass (Meresti Cave) Price of the program: min. 3 – max 50 person, 220 RON/person

Program path: Piatra Niergeș - Ridge of the Ciuc/Csíki Mountains - Úz Valley - Aklos Military Cemetery - Aklos War Ground - Tulgheș/Tölgyes Strait - Arch of Duke Joseph - King Matthias Fortress - Kászoni Basin - return home   Program: • At 8:30 we will meet at the historical café at Piatra Niergeș (Nyergestető) • At 9:00 am a local history presentation, (an unusual history lesson at the site of the Battle of Piatra Niergeș and in the cemetery of the heroes who fell here). After paying our respects in front of the Szekler heroes who fell on the Saddle, we take our place in the off-road vehicles and embark on the 12o km in front of us, which consists mostly of mountain, forest and military roads. • 10:00 Departure on the ridge of the Ciuc/Csíki Mountains. We stop on the ridge of the Ciuc/Csíki Mountains and hold a geographical and hiking tour. • Moving towards the Úz Valley War Ground, we set off for two small mountain settlements, gaining insight into the Csinódi Csángó farm world and the everyday lives of the people living here isolated from the world. • We relax nicely, ten o'clock. It will be possible to refresh (beer, wine, soft drinks, everyone from the local shop at their own discretion). • After that, we turn to the Úz Valley War Route. Lunch militarily on the banks of the river Úz (bacon, sausages, etc.) after a short rest. • Úz valley battlefield: Hungarian barracks built in the 1940s, one of the largest war cemeteries in Transylvania during the First and Second World Wars (commemoration, wreath-laying). After visiting the Military Chapel, introducing the Úz border crossing of historical Hungary. • On the way back we cross the Depresiunea Plăieși and we reach the Piatra Niergeș among the Depresiunea Plăieși. Piatra Niergeș - Úz Valley Historical Memorial Tour Length back there is more than 120 km on forest and military roads. The duration of the tour may vary depending on the weather. During our tour, they are constantly provided with on-site information and historical information. Place of the program: Harghita county Tourism destination: Ciuc/Csíki Moutains, Ghimeș/Gyimes Price of the program: min. 3 – max 50 person, 300 RON/day/person * Prices may vary as the price of fuel changes