After a post with the interesting places to see in Romania, here are the things to do. And by "things to do" I mean a more active way of traveling, outdoor activities or even adventure tours.
Here is the top:
1. Photo-tour at the Fortified Citadels in Transylvania. The guys at dordeduca.ro realized a nice photo raid in Transylvania. They aim of emphasizing Romania's the natural rich cultural heritage. Back in 2003 and 2004 I offered a similar tour to American photographers Otis Gibbs and Todd Fox
2. Cycling among the painted monasteries in Bucovina
The best way to discover the traditional life and the hidden villages, as well as the painted monasteries in Moldova is by biking. Unlike from the rush of a car, you'll travel less but you'll see more and you'll definitely understand much more. The painted monasteries from XVth century are part of UNESCO World Heritage.
3. River-rafting in Apuseni Mountains
Apuseni Mountains have recently been declared tourist objective by excellence. Indeed, the area is fabulous, from all points of view: a pristine nature with rocks, rivers and gorges, caves sheltering microclimats but also misteries, traditions and an ancient lifestyle. River raftingis possible on two or even three of the rivers. The other area for river-rafting in Romania are Bucovina and Gorj
4. Enjoy a music concert in Romanian Athenaeum
Built partly by public subscription and opened in 1888 , the Romanian Atheneum is not only one the house of good music, but also a masterpiece of architecture and interior design.
5. Hiking in Piatra Craiului Mountains;
Piatra Craiului is easily accessible from Bucharest, either by train , bus or car. Many Romanian nature lovers consider it the most beautiful mountain in the country, and I kinda aggree with them. is hard to say if it really is the most beautiful but it definitely has the highest concentration of breathtaking sceneries...steep alpine valleys, limestone, woods an meadows, caves and grotes
6. Bird-watching in Danube Delta
Danube delta is famous among birders in Europe. 325 species of birds find here permanent of temporary shelter. Even if you are an expert bird watcher, I would recommend hiring a guide. At the end, you'd like to spend time watching birds not trying to find a boat or trying to find your way out of a narrow channel
6. Wildlife watching (in Piatra Craiului, Bucegi or Fagaras)
A group of enthusiasts are protecting the large carnivores in Piatra Craiului (mainly wolfs), but you can also find the chamois (Rupicapra Rupicapra Carpatica) in Bucegi, Fagaras or Rodnei. Don't forget that Romania has two thids of Europe's population of bears and wolfs .
7. Mountain-bike in the South Mountains
The Carpathians might not as height as the Alps, but this means also they are better suited for mountain-biking. Wild areas, good slopes and impressive landscapes.
8. Follow Dracula's trace
Even if people know Dracula from Bram Stoker's novel, the romanian ruler of Wallachia is nonetheless famous. Personally I am not a fan of the commercial waves around Stoker's Count Dracula , but I do like history and I think visiting Dracula-related places provive a good opportunity to understand a piece of late middle-ages in Eastern Europe. But you'll check out one of Europe's most beautiful medieval towns Sighişoara, the center of Braşov, a X-Files-like monastery on the island on Snagov Lake.
9. Caving in Apuseni Mountains
There are two ways to do it:
- do it by yourself. There are many caves that one can visit, but you need patience to find them, good gear and knowledge about the area
- either buy a caving tour that will also take you to the most interesting cultural spots along the way, you'll be given caving jump-course, equipment and the possibility to visit some remote caves, some of them closed for general public.
10. Canoeing or kayaking in Danube Delta.
Danube Delta Nature Reserve was, until 2009, the only Delta in the world to be part of UNESCO World Heritage. Europe's newest lands is famous not only for the birds, but there are also over 45 freshwater fish species, numerous lakes and marshes, a rich wildlife (varying from the wild horses in Letea Forest to foxes and boars) and world's biggest compact formations of reed. The place is great for a padlling beginner, but experts can also find challenging routes, taking advantage of the Danube flowing into the lakes, paddling on the Danube itself or even going out ont he shores of the Black Sea.
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