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Program description: The tour begins in Borsec/Borszék. We walk around the bunkers along the Bor (wine) Creek, then we arrive the Pierre Curie Spring, and go up to the bunker at Owl Castle, recalling the events of World War II. At the double cross at Owl Castle, we pay our respects to the fallen heroes, and after a short rest we return to the city. Program location: Harghita county Destination: Borsec/Borszék Program price: 150 RON / group

Program description: The Borsec/Borszék’s ecosystem is very diverse. The flora is very original. Butterflies cover the flowers that live here. It is worth visiting our parks: the Deák Square English Park, the Millennium Park, the Memorial Park in Alsóborszék. In the “Natura 2000” environmental protection area, next to the abundance of herbs, you can see the meadow fan grass. In spring and early summer, we can see spotted salamanders and goat frogs in the ditch next to the promenade leading to the Ancient Spring. In the area of ​​the mine we can see a nimble lizard and a cross viper. The typical tree of the city is pine, but also rich in beech. Here you can observe the birdlife. All seasons shed edible mushrooms. At the beginning of summer we can pick strawberries, in summer we can pick raspberries and blueberries.  Program location: Harghita county Destination: Borsec/Borszék Program price: 150 RON / group

Route: Tourist information office – Kerekszék – Ice Cave – Bear Cave – stalactite cave – quarries – waterfalls   Program description: Limestone tuff in Kerekszék with plant remains: maple, ash willow, goat willow, sage willow, ash alder, spruce, beech, hazelnut, blackberry), Teleki- and Széchenyi rocks, Hell's throat, caves: Ice Cave, Bear Cave, Stalactite Cave, Mineral Water Cave. Those who are interested in geology will be taken to the talk mine next to the campsites. From here we walk to the Kerekszék, where we see the two most visited caves (Ice and Bear Cave.) With the appropriate caveman equipment and practice, we also visit the Mineral Water and Stalactite Caves. It is worth visiting the quarries: limestone and travertine (limestone tuff). We also have two waterfalls worth seeing: one is on the Kupás Stream, the other is under the Viaduct. I feel that more and more people are interested in geotourism.  Program location: Harghita county Destination: Borsec/Borszék Program price: 150 RON / group

Program description: In the glory days of the city, only aristocrats could afford to vacation in Borsec/Borszék. The remaining guest lists retained the names of counts, barons, high-ranking military officers, wealthy merchants, and ministerial officials. The tour takes place in the form of a walk. In the meantime, on the archaic promenades and squares of the city, we tell about the bygone ages, customs, musical evenings, the pedestrian streets lit by torches, the brass band that blew the alarm every morning at 6 o'clock. About the atmosphere provided by the gypsy musicians that were present in every restaurant. We try to create a mood of nostalgia. The gastronomic offers of the restaurants also evokes the typical dishes of the 19th century.  Program location: Harghita county Destination: Borsec/Borszék Program price: 100 RON / group

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