Places
Experiences
Family-friendly activity
hot air balloon
Hot air balloon flights around Odorheiu Secuiesc/Székelyudvarhely.
The total duration of the free flight is 3-4 hours, but the flight takes approx. 1 hour. Many people think that hot air ballooning is an adrenaline rush activity, but it is not. In fact, hot air ballooning is a pleasure flight, and is an endlessly calm, breathtaking sport. The flight take place on the mornings or late afternoons only in weak/slow windy conditions.
During our trip, we fly with the winds low speed at lower and higher altitudes, where you can admire the wonderful panorama. We wave to the people below us, and try to tear leaves from the top of the trees.
We fly with 2-3 passenger.
Tethered balloon ride:
At different events we can provide tethered hot air balloon lifting, where we can lift about 30 people in 1 hour up to a maximum height of 30-40 meters.
Book a winter flight!
• The winter flight is more spectacular: the cold air is clearer and we have a clearer view over the fairytale landscape of Harghita, all the way to the Southern Mountains.
• We manage to soar higher than in summer
• It's warmer up high than on the ground
• A video gift of your flight
• Surprise at the end of the programme
Booking required!
The standard price is 850 RON per person. For a personalised offer please contact us on 0740 680 632 WatsApp or phone. Children get 50% discount.
Farcàd, Romania
Traditional craft workshops
Experiences
Family-friendly activity
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.
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Traditional craft workshops
Experiences
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.
537149 Valea Boroș, 3C, Lunca de Jos, Romania
Traditional craft workshops
Experiences
Family-friendly activity
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.
83QP+3C, Székelyszentmiklós 537322, Románia
Experiences
Tourist program
Route: Băile Tușnad/Tusnádfürdő - Krausz homemade chocolate manufactory - Csíki Beer Manufactory with lunch - Șumuleu Ciuc/Csíksomlyó - Nyírfürdő in Lăzărești/Lázárfalva - return home
Program description:
After breakfast, as the first program of the day, we will drive to Sântimbru/Csíkszentimre, where we will visit a real Szekler homemade chocolate manufactory, the Krausz handmade chocolate. We get an insight into the home-made chocolate making special recipe. Of course, we taste the different flavored chocolates, but we can also make our own homemade chocolates as a souvenir. After the sweets, our journey leads to the neighboring village of Sânsimion/Csíkszentsimon. The village is very clean and rich in deep wells with good water, so the Csíki Beer Manufactory may have opened one of the prides of the area a few years ago. We visit the buildings of the manufactory, taste beers, gain insight into the technology of brewing and taste the ingredients. We will also have our lunch there, trotters baked in bread, accompanied by Csíki Beer. After lunch, we head halfway to Miercurea Ciuc/Csíkszereda and visit Șumuleu Ciuc/Csíksomlyó, the largest pilgrimage site in Central and Eastern Europe. In the church, we can say our prayers to Our Lady and we can also get an insight into the history of the pilgrimage. Then we continue our journey and in the last part of the day we visit a traditional bath, where we can refresh our feet in the small mineral water pools or mofettas. We do all this in Nyírfürdő, Lăzărești/Lázárfalva. Homecoming and dinner.
Program location: Harghita county
Destination: Ciucul de Jos/Alcsík
Program price: 135 RON / person, of which:
- Krausz homemade chocolate manufactory: 30 RON / person
- Csíki Beer Manufactory + lunch: 65 RON / person
- Guided tours, group escorts 40 RON / person
Experiences
Snowmobile
Come with us in an excursion with the Balu Snowbus in the snowy mountains of Harghita.
Breathtaking views are awainting you!
This program is recommended for groups, families and anyone who loves winter landscapes.
Alpina Sherpa experience every day from 9:00. Try it now!
Harghita Bai/Hargitafürdő 59530002, Romania
Custom
The grape festival or harvest festival is a well-known tradition in all the Transylvanian regions, and is organized around harvest and grape processing in September-October.
On the day of the event, young pairs dressed in folk clothes go through several localities around to invite the people to the festival. The young often go on horses, and the landladies serve them cakes.
The ball is opened with a thundering dance offered by young people called "csősz" - the organizers of the ball. They have to be careful and guard the grapes, which decorate the ballroom, after the guests are allowed to “steal” them.
Each year the queen and king of the ball are chosen, who guard the grapes and blow a whistle when they catch a thief in action. The "thief" caught is obliged to pay a symbolic sum in exchange for the grapes.
The party continues until the morning, with dancing and singing, raffles, games and the auction of the "grape crown", which is made from a giant grape cluster, in the middle of which is placed a bottle of the best wine of the community.
Buying the grape crown is a symbolic gesture that also determines a social status. Usually, the grapes and the wine are shared with the community at the festival.
sources:
https://szekelyhon.ro/faluszerte/atalakult-szureti-mulatsag
https://portal2.e-serviciihr.ro/LUETA/Home
https://www.facebook.com/events/1625877127523456/
Experiences
BIG AIR BAG is a huge air pillow one can jump into from an altitudie of even 60 m.
This bag is 15 m long, 15 m wide and 3 m high and it it is waiting for guests to jump into it in our adventure park.
Advance bookings is required!
Prices change according to the number of jumps and persons (min. 5 persons)
Events, occasions:
We are a perfect gift for birthdays or other high-standard events because who would not like to fly more seconds without get injured?
Experiences
Landmark
Panoramic mountain refuges are rare in Europe. In Romania, there are two of them, both in the Bicaz/Békás Gorge. They were inaugurated this year by the Gyilkostó Adventure Association and Salvamont Harghita. One of them can be found at the Piatra Poienii/Mária-kő, the other one is on the Ucigaș/Gyilkos Mountain.
Not only can you visit the refuges, but you can also stay overnight (50 RON/person/night) by simply contacting Salvamont (+4074 4701 815) or booking online using the In Time app.
Photo: Péter Kázmér & Radio Cluj
Cheile Bicazului/Békás-szoros
Apitherapy
Experiences
Salt room
The Treasure Cottage is designed to transport visitors back in time, and introduce them to the little treasures of rural life.
Located in Mugeni/Bögöz (9.6 km from Odorheiu Secuiesc/Székelyudvarhely), the nearly 150-year-old house has served as a priest's lodge, a home for a wealthy family of farmers, a maternity hospital and a day care centre. A dairy and butter factory also operated here. The house still retains its traditional appearance and some of its original furnishings, so visitors entering through the gate will discover the treasures of a 19th century bourgeois property in a rural setting.
Visitors has the opportunity to receive a presentation of various crafts, including butter making, bread baking, weaving, embroidery, straw working and herbal medicine.
The salt house and apitherapy house in the courtyard are a place for relaxation and healing.
The Treasure Cottage includes:
• a civil house with original furnishings
• baking house
• farm buildings
• dairy and butter factory with period equipment
• an exhibition of handicraft products
• salt house
• apitherapy house
Visitors can take part in various activities by prior arrangement.
• Butter making:
• Presentation of the traditional butter making process and tasting.
• Minimum 10 people, maximum 50 people.
• Price: 35 RON/person
• Honey tasting: 35 RON/person, minimum 10 people
• Spiced salt preparation: 35 RON/person, minimum 10 persons
344 Mugeni/Bögöz 537205, Romania
Experiences
Family-friendly attraction
Architectural Objective
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Located in the centre of Parajd, the upside-down house measures 8×5 metres.
Through the main door, you enter directly into the attic, where the children's room is located. A staircase leads to the ground floor, where is a kitchen, living room and a bathroom.
TICKET PRICES
• under 3 years free
• 10 RON - for children up to 12 years
• 20 RON - for adults
Praid/Parajd 537240, Romania
Experiences
Off-road tours
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What is a Climber Taxi?
It's a super cool transport vehicle, essentially a converted snow groomer, that easily navigates steep slopes and deep snow.
When should you choose Climber Taxi?
• If you want to slide down from the TV tower at Harghita-Băi/Hargitafürdő with skis or a snowboard, but you would save yourself the walk to the top.
• If you're looking for an adventure, enjoy a half-hour ride in a converted snow groomer, and marvel at the stunning panorama when you reach the top.
• If you want to surprise your loved ones or colleagues with an unforgettable gift, this is a perfect choice!
How many people can fit in one ride?
Comfortably accommodates 12 passengers.
What to do if you can't contain your excitement?
Send a WhatsApp message to book your ride in advance, or you can call until 8:00 PM at the provided numbers: 0742 305 886 or 0744290518.
Harghita-Băi/Hargitafürdő 530002, Romania
Custom
From the first day of Christmas to the Epiphany, the children walk with the "Star", and the older ones with "The Deer" with their antlers adorned with bells and tassels, clattering from their teeth and turning around to cheer their hosts. These are hundred years old customs, still kept by the Romanians from northern Harghita County and the Csangos in the Ghimes Valley, the cheerful and noisy groups of carol singers giving charm to the winter holidays.
During Christmas, two customs stand out in the Hungarian community traditions: "Bethlehem" and "Az aprószentek" or "Whipping the girls".
"Bethlehem" presents the birth of Jesus Christ. The model of a Catholic church, made of cardboard or light boards and symbolizing the city where the Savior was born, is carried away from house to house, and the carol singers dressed as Joseph and Mary, shepherds and the Three Magi from the East, recall the biblical story.
"Az aprószentek" is a tradition for young people before marriage. Groups of boys dressed in holiday clothes visit the girls' houses with a birch rod decorated with colorful ribbons, predominantly red - because the custom is about passion and love. Here, they recite ritual texts and wishes.
Source: https://www.mediafax.ro/
Traditional craft workshops
Experiences
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.
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!
Odorheiu Secuiesc, Romania
Experiences
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We warmly welcome you to the newest amusement park in Harghita County, built in Western style at the foot of the volcanoes, in Băile Tușnad!
The GOLD RUSH RESORT adventure park awaits you with fun and educational activities that blend entertainment with learning. In our Treasure Mine, Minecraft fans can pan for "gold" and search in various ways for more than 60 types of semi-precious stones from around the world.
Countless treasures from the depths of the Earth, the past, and the oceans are waiting to be discovered and processed in our artisan crafting workshop — by kids and adults alike!
Not everything that glitters is gold, but it sure is fun!
Unleash your inner explorer and discover with us the magical world of crystals and semi-precious stones. Everything you find is yours to keep!
The park spans over 1,500 square meters and is divided into the following areas:
• Golden Pickaxe
• Mineral World Expo
• Gemstone Sluice
• Golden Beach
• Manufactory
• Geode Cracker
• Dig Pit
• Funnycular
• Dueling Area
• Popo Spanking
• Volcano
Experience duration: 1.5 hours
Price: from 25 RON/person
Location: Gold Rush Resort – approximately 200 meters after exiting Băile Tușnad towards Miercurea Ciuc, on the left side of the national road E578. Parking available on-site or at the ski slope.
Băile Tușnad/Tusnádfürdő 535100, Romania
Custom
Corund fanfare has a tradition of over a century, being brought back to life in 1990 by Szász János, and later by the current fanfare leader, Molnár Andor, a music teacher in Corund, who is in charge of preparing students.
The fanfare is present at any event organized in the commune. There is an annual fanfare festival, attended by guests from around the commune, the county, and even from abroad, thanks to the collaboration with the Makó and Kiskunfélegyháza towns in Hungary, which have important music schools.
Source: http://www.zi-de-zi.ro
Custom
Farsang is a centuries-old tradition preserved to this day. Carnival traditions can be traced back several centuries when during the evening people who gathered together to make thread would dance, sing and play.
Farsang ends on Mardi Gras, and the last evening sitting gained the size of a small wedding when the participants prepare cakes and cabbage rolls, and drank. The atmosphere gets hotter, with music and dance until the morning. After that, the whole community holds a party to bury the Farsang, by which they say goodbye to the cheerful weeks.
"Burying the Farsang" is one of the most spectacular celebrations in Harghita County, and on this occasion, the village sons who live somewhere else return home. The central element of the feast is the puppet, a straw doll realistically dressed and decorated, from socks to hat, which is usually called Illyés or Döme. The doll symbolizes the Farsang, and the entire community, disguised in a funeral procession, "laments" its demise.
At the end, Illyés is undressed and its straws set on fire, around which the participants sing and dance. The procession then passes once more through the village, calling the inhabitants to the Farsang Ball.
Text, image and video sources:
https://www.alsosofalva.eu/2012/02/dragi-vizitatori.html
https://www.szekelyszallas.hu/tartalomszolgaltatas/erdely-hagyomany-nepszokas
http://www.maszol.ro/index.php/kultura/92098-farsangolas-hargita-megyeben-ajanlo
Custom
Vlăhiţa Children's Philharmonic consists of 140 children, of which 100 sing in the choir and 40 are musicians. The music teacher Haáz Sándor established the band in 1982, and is currently leading the Philharmonic.
The repertoire is composed of short classical pieces, Hungarian folk or other nations’ songs - accompanied by symphonic orchestra.
They often perform in Transylvanian towns, and since 1990 they have concerts abroad in each summer holiday.
Gábor Áron community center is also the headquarters of the philharmonic’s foundation. The same building hosts an ethnographic museum of the locality.
Bowling
Experiences
Restaurant
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Welcome to the newest and most advanced recreational center in Băile Tușnad! We are excited to introduce you to a world of fun and excitement like never before. Our modern facilities proudly feature the newest element in the city: a state-of-the-art bowling alley with four lanes, Air Hockey, Foosball, Darts, Pinball, and Billiards. But that's not all! Those who wish to relax with a drink or two, our well-equipped bar is ready to serve your favorite drinks.
At Forest Lodge & Bowling, we are dedicated to offering an entertaining and exciting experience to all our visitors. Whether you are an experienced bowler or just looking for a pleasant way to spend time, you will find everything you need with us!
Aura Sound Healing - Sound Bath
Experience the healing power of sound in the heart of Tușnad, Harghita County, at Viktoria's special sound bath sessions! The esoteric room at Forest Lodge & Bowling is the perfect place to disconnect from everyday life and immerse yourself in a deep state of relaxation. At our sound therapy sessions, the gong, hang drum, healing bells, singing bowl, small bell, and "healing rain" all contribute to creating inner peace and harmony. The vibrations and frequencies that transcend the levels of perception provide the opportunity to recharge and experience physical and emotional healing.
Discover the magic of the sound bath and experience the profound power of sound under Viktoria's guidance! For bookings and more information, do not hesitate to contact us. Let the sounds guide you to inner peace and harmony.
www.forestbowling.ro
Strada Kovács Miklós 51, Băile Tușnad/Tusnádfürdő 535100, Romania
Experiences
This tour is recommended for those who are interested in the history and battles of World War I and II. Your guide, knowledgeable in the history of the Arpad Line, will show you the remains of the trenches and machine gun mounts in the Ghimes Valley, revive the course of the bloody battles and fights with the help of detailed maps and old photos. At the end of the tour you will visit the warriors tomb where you may show your respect to them.
Program duration: 4-5 hours
Equipment: hiking boots, layered clothing, camera
Traditional craft workshops
Coffee place
Confectionery
Welcome to our countryside!
GALFFIS chocolate is the first chocolate factory in Transylvania. Visitors to their factory will be shown the secrets of chocolate making. Our showroom can accommodate up to 25 people. Visitors can listen to our chocolate history lecture while enjoying our finest own-brand coffees and teas. Our cosy terrace can accommodate up to 15 people.
GALFFIS offers a Family-friendly programme:
• we are presenting the history of the chocolate factory from its beginnings to the present day
• a demonstration of chocolate making from cocoa bean to bar
• a short introduction to coffee roasting
• the highlight of the programme is a tasting of chocolate specialities
The duration of the demonstration and tasting is approximately 35-45 minutes.
The visitor can purchase in our showroom and taste the chocolate specialities.
The maximum number of people per visit is 15-25.
Pre-registration is required: 0040 741 652 167
We look forward to welcoming you.
https://www.galffis.com/info/viziteaza-fabrica-de-ciocolata-galffis
Strada Sâmbătești 61, Odorheiu Secuiesc 535600, Romania
Experiences
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I am István Gáspár, the founder of Gazsi Manufaktúra. Together with my family, we have been studying, collecting, and processing medicinal plants for 15 years. I spent my childhood close to nature, observing and absorbing everything that the Harghita landscape and environment offered. Our everyday life is in harmony with the rhythm of nature, but our true strength lies in our family’s unity. Everyone has their role and strengths, and we complement one another.
As a second-generation herbalist, I consider it important to preserve traditions, apply modern technologies, and pass on our knowledge to the younger generation.
Zetea/Zetelaka is a large village located in the heart of Szeklerland. It is surrounded by beech, oak, and pine forests stretching at the foot of the Harghita Mountains. One of its greatest values is its unspoiled natural environment. Cleanliness, order, traditional gastronomy, hospitality, and a cohesive Szekler community characterize the area.
The ingredients for our handcrafted products are collected by hand from this untouched environment, then carefully selected and packaged. From us, you receive not just a tea, but health, vitality, and an experience.
Program options:
• Visit to the Herbal Garden: the Garden of the Herbal Lady welcomes visitors who wish to gain insight into the everyday life of a traditional herbalist. Guests can learn about various medicinal plants and purchase local herbal products.
Duration: 1–1.5 hours
Entrance fee: 50 RON
Advance booking required!
• Medicinal Plant Identification Tour: a guided tour in the Harghita Mountains introducing native plants of the area — how to recognize and use them. A beautiful natural setting, a light forest walk, and an experience full of knowledge and inspiration.
Duration: upon request
Price: upon request
Advance booking required!
Somosd 15, Zetea 537360, Románia
Experiences
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Herbal teas and spices from „SzentÁbrahám” are the best quality hand made, luxury products in the Carphatians. From each tea bag and spice packet are radiating life energy and health because the herbs are growen in an organic garden and the products are hand made by a family, who feels respect and love for nature and life.
Beside production we welcome visitors and offer them:
• Introduction with different herbal teas and tasting our spices in different foods prepared by us.
• Short history of the village, our 300 years old mansion and organic herb growing methods.
• Guided tour in the herb garden, where we grow more than 60 types of medicinal plants, vegetables and fruits, and teaching about:
• organic herb growing with traditional methods and propagating using own seeds
• herb drying and processing using home made machineries
• hand packed luxury tea mixtures and teas for healing
• hand packed spices and seasonings based on medicinal plants
• preparing traditional wellness products.
95, Avrămești/Szentábrahám 537010, Romania
Natural attraction
Experiences
Landmark
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Discover the magical Pony Empire and Mini Dino Park, located in Lupeni/Farkaslaka, just 12 kilometers from Odorheiu Secuiesc/Székelyudvarhely! This fairy-tale destination offers unforgettable experiences for both children and adults.
Pony Kingdom:
• Children can ride and pet the ponies.
• A pony carriage exhibition awaits visitors.
• Other small animals: rabbits, chickens, lambs, peacocks, pigeons, and pheasants.
Mini Dino Park:
• Located in a pleasant forest environment.
• Ideal family program for both children and adults.
The park is open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Visit us and enjoy the closeness of nature and the unique experiences!
96RC+P9, Lupeni, Romania
Experiences
Family-friendly attraction
Landmark
Closed
The Insect Park is located next to the Mini Transylvania Park, where both giant insects, 2 meters high, and smaller insects made by our team are exhibited. The park is the only one of its kind in Romania and the second in Europe, a similar one can be visited in Poland.
The park displays 18 giant robotic insects, so tourists can see and hear how they behave in nature. These insects originate from our country, ranging from the common tick to grasshoppers, ants, butterflies, ladybugs and even scorpions.
Information:
The park is located at Băile Seiche, near Odorheiu Secuiesc.
Tickets:
• Adult ticket: 25 RON
• Children's ticket (free for children under 3): 15 RON
• Ticket for senior citizens: 15 RON
• Group ticket (minimum 10 people):
• Adults: 22 RON
• Children / pensioners: 13 RON
CAUTION!
!!! People with disabilities are admitted free of charge if they have a document proving this!!!
We look forward to seeing you at the Băile Seiche/Szejkefürdő near Odorheiu Secuiesc/Székelyudvarhely!
Băile Seiche/Szejkefürdő (Odorheiu Secuiesc/Székelyudvarhely) 535600, Romania
Experiences
Tourist program
Route: Băile Tușnad/Tusnádfürdő - Odorheiu Secuiesc/Székelyudvarhely - Corund/Korond - Sovata/Szováta - Praid/Parajd - return home
Program description:
We will have our breakfast and set off for the adventure of today to the Szekler Salt region. Today's first stop is Odorheiu Secuiesc/Székelyudvarhely. Here we take a pleasant walk in the main square of the city, getting to know the main buildings. Then we visit Corund/Korond, where we can get acquainted with the traditional Szekler pottery. Then at the unloading fair, there is an opportunity to buy masterpieces of applied arts. After that, our trip leads to Sovata/Szováta, the famous spa resort of the Szekler Salt region. Here we walk along the shores of the world-famous Bear Lake, which is a heliothermal lake and unique on Earth. We take a walk between the villas and hotels reminiscent of the monarchy. We also have our lunch here. Continuing our journey, we visit Praid, another famous spa resort in the salt region. Here, on demand, we have several options, which we make by prior arrangement: we can visit the Praid salt mine in the depths of the earth, but we can also swim on the salted pools in Praid/Parajd, or we can roam the famous Salt Strait. Return to the accommodation, dinner.
Program location: Harghita county
Destination: Salt region
Micro-region: Odorheiu Secuiesc/Székelyudvarhely
Program price: 70 RON / person or 65 RON / person, which includes:
• Praid salt mine: RON 30 per person,
• salted pools in Praid: 25 RON / person
• tour guide, group escort 40 RON / person
Custom
Maundy Thursday is the day of the betrayal and murder of Jesus. In memory of these events, in Ciucul de Sus (Mădăraș village) the Lord's Supper is held by cooking and praying collectively.
Good Friday is the day of watching the holy body. In the villages of Ciuc area (Sântimbru-Ciuc, Sâncrăieni, Sândominic) and Gheorgheni area (Joseni), unmarried boys, dressed in folk garments and armed with wooden guns, watch the inanimate body of Jesus, starting from the
Great Friday to the Resurrection.
Another tradition preserved today, not only in the Szekler villages, but also in the city, is that of sprinkling the girls - an event that takes place on the second Easter day. The men and boys start their day by going together to "sprinkle" the girls. Seated in a wagon well decorated with fir branches, the boy enters each yard and sprinkles the girls and women with clean water, and saying various incantations.
Sources: www.cimec.ro
Experiences
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
Contact and booking:
• +40 720 110 777
• office@ribon.ro
Discover with us how nature’s treasures are turned into natural natural health products. A rich, tasty, and educational experience for all ages!
Főút 11, Mădăraș 537071, Romania
Experiences
Off-road tours
Are you looking for a personalized journey to travel with your team? We are offering individually designed trips with military light utility vehicles (UAZ-469B).
Whether it's team building or chasing some new thrills, you'll be sure to find the right trip with us!
• Discover the mountains of Harghita with vintage cars (on roads and forest roads only!)
• Arrange tours according to level of difficulty and points of interest
• Fishing, wellness, hiking or BBQ
• You can also drive the vintage cars yourself!
Contact us! We will work with you to arrange a suitable event and will take care of the organisation.
Experiences
Tourist program
Route: Lunca de Jos/Gyimesközéplok - Valea Rece/Hidegség (Jávárdi creek) – esztena (sheepfold) visit
Program description:
• history lesson 1000 years-old border of the Hungarian Kingdom
• travel by cart to the sheepfold
• getting to know the operation of the sheepfold (livestock breeding, petting, milk processing, cheese-making, cheese tasting, etc.)
• spring water tasting
• In closing, "partying" to Csango folk music
Optional program: dressing in Csango folk costume.
Program location: Harghita county
Destination: Ghimes/Gyimes Valley
Program price: 60 RON / person in case of application of min. 10 - 25 persons, 55 RON / person in case of application of 25 persons
Natural attraction
Experiences
Family-friendly activity
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We are very pleased to have been able to create a place in Harghita County that provides meaningful leisure for all ages.
Children and adults can get close to the animals living in the park, and they can touch and pet them. In many cases, contact with animals can be a therapeutic nature, as it has a beneficial effect on our physical and mental health.
Nowadays, fewer and fewer pets are kept by families, so one of our goals is to introduce backyard animals and some exotic species, especially to children.
The petting zoo is constantly being expanded. We also provide horseback riding and carriage rides with our beautiful pony horses.
We welcome all those interested in the “Babusgató” petting zoo and animal park in Subcetate Zetea/Zeteváralja.
Tickets:
• Adult ticket: 35 RON
• Child ticket (3-14): 30 RON
Sub Cetate/Zeteváralja 537364, Romania
Experiences
Family-friendly attraction
Architectural Objective
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Discover Transylvania in one day!
Mini Transylvania Park is the only multicultural, thematic mock-up park in Romania, where visitors can see a scaled-down copy of Transylvania's most important historical buildings. The park is located in Szejkefürdő/Băile Szejke, near Székelyudvarhely/Odorheiu Secuiesc.
In the area of about 8000 square meters we recommend to our visitors:
• our open-air exhibition, which presents scale models of more than 80 of the most significant castles, fortified churches, mansions and other monumental buildings in Transylvania;
• most of them are part of the national heritage and UNESCO World Heritage;
• a mini-Szekler train tour;
• buffalo carriage rides;
• the Mineral Water Museum;
• exhibition of the Szekler gates;
• the Orbán Balázs Visitor Center;
• playground.
Tickets:
• Ticket for adults: 40 lei
• Ticket for children (free for children under 3 years): 25 lei
• Ticket for retirees: 25 lei
• Adult group ticket (minimum 10 people): 35 lei
• Group ticket children / pensioners (minimum 10 people): 20 lei
* Ticket price for the Mini Transylvania Park includes admission to the Orbán Balázs Visitor Center.
Tickets for the Mini Secler Steam:
• Adult ticket: 10 lei
• Children's ticket: 5 lei
The idea of the Transylvanian mini-park came from Szekler Legendarium's team. The scale models exposed in our park present the most important buildings of the region's nationalities, in their golden age.
The scale models were made by Németh Hajnal Auróra and Vajda Domokos born in Cristuru Secuiesc, with the contribution of historical graphic artist Gyöngyössy János.
Baile Szejke, Odorheiu Secuiesc/Székelyudvarhely 535600, Romania