Kemecse Ceramic Workshop

Join us to discover the rarest craft of the world, the amazing Amadou processing. Amadou is the interior, fine texture trama hand stretched layer of the beech fungus called Fomes Fomentarius. This ancient tradition of manufacturing the amadou trama layers from the beech horse hoof fungus, it is the rarest craft of the world. This craft It is active only in the village, called Corund. It is a Hungarian inhabited village in eastern Transylvania, in the middle of Romania The history, the tools, the products, the benefits of amadou, (the trama layer of beech fungus) are presented and you will join the live demonstration to understand how the finest organic material of the world is gained with simple tools and handwork from an apparently hard and useless mushroom from the tree. Groups from 1 to 10 persons are taken at fixed price of 50 EUR. Groups bigger than 10 persons have variable price/pers. We guide in English, German, Hungarian and Romanian.  We  offer this activity all year long, rainy, sunny or winter day, does not  matter. At least one day in advance booking is required.

RIBON Factory Tour: A Journey into the World of Fruit Processing and Dietary Supplement Production We invite you to a special experience in Csíkmadaras: a guided tour of the RIBON factory, where the rich fruit treasures of the Transylvanian forests are transformed into high-quality, natural dietary supplements. During this modern factory visit, you'll gain a comprehensive overview of the entire production process from the arrival of the fruits through processing, freeze-drying, extract preparation, and bottling, all the way to the finished product.  You'll also get a behind the scenes look at the expertise and careful work that goes into every RIBON product. A highlight of the program is the forest-like culinary experience: the flavors and scents of blackcurrant, wild blueberry, lingonberry, and raspberry, combined with all-natural ingredients, create a delight for the senses. The program includes: • Insight into the secrets of fruit processing and supplement manufacturing; • Tasting: blackcurrant juice, fruit jelly, freeze-dried fruits: pure flavors straight from the forest; • Visit to a plant micropropagation lab, where the plants of the future are born; • Visit to a local artisan carpentry workshop, where wood, creativity, and tradition meet. Further information: • Duration: approx. 40–50 minutes • We can host 40–50 people per session; for larger groups, visits will be split into parts • Prior registration is required • Participation fee: 39 RON/person Discover with us how nature’s treasures are turned into natural natural health products. A rich, tasty, and educational experience for all ages! VISITS ARE AVAILABLE BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT ONLY. Contact and booking: •  +40 720 110 777 •  office@ribon.ro

The gardon is a musical instrument carved from wood. It resembles a cello, but its body is sculpted from a single piece of wood. At the workshop in Boros Valley, visitors can delve into the secrets of creating this instrument and follow the entire process as the wood comes to life step by step, transforming into a true wonder. Carving the gardon is a fascinating process from start to finish. As the excess material is removed and the final shape of the instrument takes form, each step represents a rebirth of the wood. During the workshop visit, visitors can see how a Gyimes gardon is made or what tools are used in the workshop.

I'm Mircse Ildikó, a master weaver living in Szeklerland, who is happy to show you the weaving process from thread to the finished product. On request, children's activities can be organised in the workshop, during which children weave small items.

During the Csíki Chips factory tour, visitors can gain insight into the world of artisan chip production while learning about the factory’s history, development, and modern manufacturing processes. During the program, guests can discover how the uniquely flavored Csíki Chips products are made. The visit includes a technological presentation and a chips tasting, where visitors can sample several different products. A special children’s program package is also available, which includes the factory tour and a meal. At the end of the program, visitors will also have the opportunity to purchase souvenirs and products related to Csíki Beer and Csíki Chips. Offer 1: •  125 g CSÍKI chips •  Price: 55 RON/person Offer 2: •  Price: 110 RON/person Offer 3: •  Price: 120 RON/person For children: Factory visit and technology presentation Chicken bites with French fries and sauce Price: 50 RON/person Csíki Chips Factory entrance fee: 30 RON/person Booking: +40755 030 895, latogatokozpont@csikisor.hu VISITS ARE AVAILABLE BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT ONLY. Registration is considered a definite booking after confirmation by phone or e-mail. We want your visit to be a lasting memory, so you have the opportunity to purchase souvenirs related to Csíki Beer and Csíki Chips in our gift shop. We offer also: • Visiting and tasting tour at a local brewery

The cheese workshop in Gheorgheni/Gyergyószentmiklós was opened in 2017 by Rural Development Gheorgheni/Gyergyószentmiklós. Its primary aim is to show visitors cheesemaking and the ingredients used to make healthy dairy products. They are showint their guests the cheese maturing process, the tools used to make cheese and the maturing cellar, where the cheeses are treated for up to 4 years. Visitors will be able to taste some of the best-known cheeses made from raw milk, matured for a long time and natural yoghurt. The program includes: • guided tour, • demonstration of cheese making, • milking, • product tasting (cheeses, yoghurt, scones, dry white wine), • possibility to buy products. The programme can be customized for individuals and groups and takes on average 1 hour. Groups are limited to 50 people at a time. On request, a presentation of the herbs and spices typical of the region can be organised. For programming a visit to the cheese workshop please feel free to call Réka Köllő, 0735 735 155 (reka77@gmail.com). Prices: • children 20 RON/person • adults 30 RON/person The visitor center offers meaningful pastimes for both adults and children. 

Visit the Krausz chocolate workshop, where you can learn how artisan chocolates are made, and how a little cacao bean makes its way into an elegant box. You will also taste different flavoured chocolates made with carefully selected and local ingredients. The small family business welcomes visitors to its workshop in Sântimbru/Csíkszentimre! The visit takes about 40-60 minutes. The manufactory can be visited daily, from 10 am to 7 pm. Location: Sântimbru/Csíkszentimre, Malom str. 118 

Location: Harghita County, Corund/Korond Destination: Salt Region Program price: 350 RON/group (1 to 7 people has a fixed rate) The experience sessions are organized in small groups of up to 7 people. The experimental artisan activity costs 50 RON /person in case of groups consisting of more than 7 people. Description: These activities give an insight to the real craftsman’s workshops. For those, who would like to try some of the crafts, we offer the experience of doing-it-yourself assisted by professionals. You can take your own product home. • Pottery Experience Workshop (the result to take home: bowls, cans, vases, clay sculptures) • Tinder (amadou) Experience Workshop (the result to take home: bracelets, necklaces, lwipes, fridge magnets) • Chimney cake (kürtőskalács) making  • Experimental do-it-yourself aragonite grinding (the participant makes necklace, ring, earrings or gemstone from the "Szekler diamond", the aragonite of Corund/Korond). This activity have an extra 30 RON/person fee due to rock preparation costs (50+30 RON)   All our tours require a reservation: • +40770508580 • office@magenta7.travel • https://www.magenta7transylvania.com/   We also offer guided tours in nature reserves: • Guiding on Snail's Hill and the Aragonite Museum in Corund/Korond: 250 RON / group • Guiding in the Salt Canyon in Praid/Parajd: 300 RON / group • Guiding in the Salt Mine in Praid/Parajd: 300 RON / group • Guiding in the Fântâna Brazilor/Fenyőkút Peat Bog: 300 RON / group.  [Assisted by the best potters of the country. Magenta 7.][We are the only service provider in Romanian Tourism with do-it-yourself bijou grinding activity froma a half pretious stone. Join us. Magenta 7.][We bake our Kürtőskalács and we speak about this chimney cake's history and relatives. Join us. Magenta 7.]

Dear visitors! We are glad to guide you through the road of fruit transformation from the fruit tree to the glass. Our goal is to achieve the highest quality palinka, using the latest technology. You can find out the secrets of handcrafted fruit distillates in the category of base fruits : plum, cherry, Muscat grape, black grape, apple, sour cherry, apricot, Williams pear, quince, black currant, in the category of forest fruits: cornelian cherry, elderberry, blackthorn, Blue berry, Aronia, Raspberry and also mandarin. Our products are 100% natural fruit distillates, we won several awards from World most appreciated spirit contests such as Destillata from Austria. During the visit we share our experiences and you can find out how sommeliers review the fruit spirits. VISITS ARE AVAILABLE BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT ONLY. For programming a visit to the distillery please feel free to call us on +40 744 795162 phone number, English tourist guidance is available on site. Our e-mail address: palincajamy@gmail.com . Come and feel the spirit!