Romania is a self-sufficient state, situated in the south-eastern part of Europe. This country enjoys the passage of the lower Danube River through its south. The country opens onto the Black Sea and comprises a large part of Carpati mountain range. That is why it is also called the Carpathian - Danubian - Pontic country. Keep in mind the tips about Mountain Holidays in Romania!
Romania's neighbours are Ukraine to the north, Moldova and Ukraine to the east, Bulgaria to the south, Serbia and Hungary to the south-west. Interestingly, Romania's south-eastern part also has access to the Black Sea.
For hundreds or even thousands of years, this territory was part of the Dacia region, then conquered by the Roman Empire, the Ottoman Empire, the Russian Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Nowadays Romania is ruled in a democratic way which translates into people power.
Mountain holidays in Romania offer multiple benefits!
Romania emerged as a state in 1859, being led by Alexandru Ioan Cuza, through the union of the Romanian Country with Moldova, and then in 1918, in the same year with the end of the First World War, the provinces of Transylvania, Bucovina and Bessarabia were annexed to Romania, thus forming Greater Romania.
Romania enjoys a temperate continental climate with alpine influences at altitudes above 2,000 meters. Summers are hot and winters mild with abundant snowfall. The first climate records were made in 1884 with the establishment of the Central Meteorological Institute.
Romania enjoys tens of thousands of tourists annually due to the fact that it has a wide range of resorts that can be visited both in winter and summer. In winter you can enjoy the ski slopes and thermal baths and in summer you can go sunbathing on the Romanian coast but also in the resorts that allow it. In both seasons are open hiking and not only.
Prices of a mountain holiday in Romania (Christmas, New Year's Eve and other periods)
Prices for a New Year's Eve stay start from 500 lei per person for 3 nights and can go up depending on the services and facilities you get. At Christmas time the prices are more advantageous, so a 4-night stay for one person starts from 600 lei and can go up depending on the package you choose from the property where you will stay. Interestingly, most properties accept holiday voucher instead of cash.
TravelMinit proposes ideal ways for mountain holidays with holiday vouchers!
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Choose from the list below the ideal mountain accommodation in Romania for Christmas and New Year's Eve and any other time of the year!
These packages can be purchased in advance online, and the earlier you purchase such a package, the cheaper you get it.
These packages can also be purchased through early booking. This method is the payment in advance of an amount between 30% and 100% of the total amount of your stay, and you will have to pay for the whole stay before the beginning of your stay.
This way you benefit from all the services that the property can offer you by booking them in advance. For such a service you should contact a tour operator.
Mountain resorts ideal for mountain holidays in Romania for Christmas, New Year's Eve and any time of the year!
Poiana Brasov Resort is a mountain resort dedicated to winter sports in Romania. The resort is internationally renowned for both the perfect slopes and the accommodation and services you get here.
Busteni resort is a mountain resort and is located in the Prahova Valley, at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains, which have a maximum altitude of 2,500 meters. It enjoys a central location within Romania.
Predeal Resort is actually a city of Brasov county and is located at the highest altitude in Romania, 1,060 meters above sea level. Prince William also used to spend his holidays here.
Sinaia Resort is a town and is located at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains. It is especially known for being an important tourist centre with breathtaking scenery. It is part of Prahova county.
Bran resort is one of the 44 communes of Brasov County and is famous because of the Castle with the same name. The castle, but also the resort is visited annually by thousands of tourists passionate about history and not only.
Azuga resort is a town of Prahova county in Romania. It is located in the Prahova Valley and has approximately 5,000 inhabitants. The resort enjoys the most beautiful views in the area, over the Bucegi mountains and the bay. The resort is a climatic one and represents a very important tourist center.
Breaza resort is also known as the gateway to the picturesque Prahova Valley. The climate is moderate and the air you will breathe here is unique in Romania and even the world. The mountain scenery is wonderful and the pensions in the area exceed all expectations.
Comarnic resort is located in the contact area of the Subcarpathians with Garbova. It is located in the Prahova Valley and developed on both banks of the Prahova River. It occupies the lowland terrace but also the high one and is strongly fragmented.
Slanic Moldova Resort is a nationally renowned resort in the region of Moldova. It is known especially for its mountain scenery but also for the interesting story that gave birth to this resort.
Paltinis resort is a tourist attraction located at a distance of only 32 km from Sibiu county and is situated at an altitude of approximately 1442 meters. It is surrounded by a coniferous forest on the territory of the Cindrel Mountains.
Voineasa resort is a mountain resort located in the northern part of Valcea county, about 80 km from Ramnicu Valcea municipality. The resort enjoys the wonderful views offered by the altitude at which it is located, namely 600 - 800 meters.
Praid resort is located in the south-western part of Harghita county in Romania. It is internationally famous because of the edible salt mine that has been exploited here since ancient times but also for the benefits of this salt.
Moeciu de Sus Resort represents an embodiment of the traditional Romanian village of yesteryear. It is situated in the middle of nature and is a perfect starting point for a hike through the mountains but also offers a multitude of beautiful landscapes.
Moeciu de Jos Resort is part of Brasov county, and is located about 30 km from it and only 25 km from Predeal resort. Bran Castle is only an hour's walk away.
Dambovicioara Resort is one of the most beautiful resorts of our country and is a gateway to the Piatra Craiului Mountains. This is due to the access through the Dambovicioarei Valley, but also in the Bucegi and Laota Mountains through the Cheii Valley.
Fundata Resort is located near the village of the same name and hosts a number of natural monuments. Among them we can mention Piatra Craiului National Park and a multitude of tourist trails that can be covered with the help of a guide or on your own.
Key Station is a mountain resort located only 60 km away from Ploiesti in Prahova county. Nearby there is an important mountain peak, Ciucas, which is located in the northern part of the resort.
Ranca resort is located in Gorj County, only 18 km away from Novaci. The resort can only be reached by car because it is at an altitude of about 1650 meters. It is an important center for winter sports and not only.
Poiana Pinului Resort is located near the village of Hales in the commune of Tisau. It is a perfect place for recreation but also for hiking, being overwhelmed by the tranquility of the surroundings and the sounds of nature around it.
Poiana Tapului Resort is part of the Prahova Valley and is located at the poles of the Bucegi Mountains. This resort is often chosen by tourists because of the amazing views but also for the services and facilities they have in the guesthouses and hotels in the area.
Cornu resort is a commune of Prahova county in our country. It is located in the north-western part of Prahova county on the middle valley of the river of the same name. It is located near the Garbova Massif and is part of the Outer Curvature Subcarpathians.
Campina Station has developed more and more in Prahova County. It was mentioned in documents for the first time in 1503. The resort is one of the most beautiful in our country and even abroad.
Doftanei Valley Resort and located in a natural and picturesque area with plenty of opportunities for tourists and free from any source of pollution or environmental degradation. It is part of the Prahova Valley, which lies at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains.
Timisu de Jos resort is a locality belonging to Brasov county in Romania. In the past there was a monastery of English nuns here. The landscape is picturesque and the guesthouses and hotels offer accommodation of the highest quality.
Timisu de Sus resort is one of the localities belonging to Brasov county. It is a small tourist resort and until 1918 it was the crossing point to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Today it is known for its beautiful views that enchant every eye.
Rasnov resort is part of Brasov county, more precisely in the south - west part of Brasov Depression, only 15 km from Brasov city. It is crossed by the Ghimbasel river and is located 650 meters above sea level.
Zarnesti resort is located on the territory of the town of the same name. People have lived here from ancient times to the present day, and the landscapes offered by nature have remained unchanged for hundreds or even thousands of years.
Fagaras resort is famous for the famous fortress it hosts. It is part of Brasov county and offers the best quality stays thanks to the reputation it has created over time and which it maintains to this day.
Lacu Rosu Resort is located in the Eastern Carpathians, more precisely in their Central Group. It is surrounded by the Ceahlau and Hasmasu Mare Mountains and offers tourists breathtaking and unforgettable views.
Arieseni resort is a commune in Romania. It counts no less than 18 villages which are spread in the Bihor Mountains.
It owns a nature reserve, the Gardisoarei Gorge, which enjoys many beautiful mountain landscapes.
Lepsa resort is situated about 75 km from Focsani and is crossed by the Putna river. It is an important tourist center that is advantaged by the mountainous landscapes of the area but also by the good sense of its people.
Straja resort is a mountain resort near Lupeni. It is part of Hunedoara county and is located at an altitude of 1440 meters. It was declared a mountain resort only in 2001.
Ceahlau Resort is one of the most important tourist centers in the country thanks to the Ceahlau Massif in the Eastern Carpathians. It is situated on the territory of Neamt County in the central-northern part of our country.
Poiana Marului Resort is situated at a distance of only 25 km from Otelul Rosu. It is part of a beautiful and picturesque landscape. The surrounding mountains give it a special air and make it a unique place in Romania.
Small Mountain Resort is situated east of Caransebes, just 22 km from it. It enjoys the longest tourist trail in the country, about 3492 meters and is situated at an altitude of 773 meters.
Mountain accommodation in Romania - Mountain holidays in Romania
As far as accommodation is concerned during your stay at Christmas and New Year's Eve, you don't have to worry because the resorts in Romania have thousands of accommodation spaces that are available and can be booked online. Interestingly, many of these can be purchased with the help of holiday vouchers, so no extra costs.
The hotels and guesthouses in the area offer accommodation units equipped with a wide range of facilities that guests can enjoy and welcome them with the best services provided at an international level but which are also accessible to every budget.
Of course using holiday vouchers you have a whole range of benefits that differ from property to property. The important thing is to find what suits you as quickly as possible, so that your places don't get taken.
TravelMinit proposes ideal ways for mountain holidays with holiday vouchers!
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Transport for a mountain holiday in Romania - Mountain holidays in Romania
The decision to choose the mode of transport (for Christmas and New Year and not only) in the mountains is entirely yours.
You can choose to travel by minibus or coach provided by tour operators through their agencies or you can choose to travel by your own car, so you have the freedom to stop along the way wherever you want and enjoy the scenery that nature offers without being limited by time.
Car rental services have also gained a lot of popularity lately, and AutoBoca offers quality services in the field!
Why opt for mountain holidays in Romania?
We should opt for a mountain holiday in Romania because the travel agencies and the guesthouses and hotels in the area offer you a series of holidays from which you can choose the one that suits you, this includes a number of advantages such as:
- Reduced price if purchased in advance,
- The multitude of facilities you can enjoy,
- The fascinating landscapes for which even foreigners come to our country,
- Being close to family and friends,
- Low cost compared to the same services provided abroad,
and many other benefits you can enjoy.
Christmas and New Year's Eve in Romania - Mountain Holidays in Romania
It's interesting how more and more people are leaving Romania for a better life abroad. But, according to studies and statistics, most of them return to spend Christmas and New Year's Eve with their families in Romania.
The part that becomes really exciting is that they choose to spend with family and friends at one of the mountain resorts such as Predeal, Sinaia, Brasov, Bran or Busteni. They choose to come back not only to see their acquaintances but also for the services and facilities they have here that can be paid with holiday vouchers, but only at companies that have a partnership with the state.
A full Christmas and New Year's Eve stay in one of the resorts mentioned can also be purchased online but only with some time in advance to be sure to get a place, as places are filled very quickly and in time.
Almost all mountain guesthouses and hotels organizes New Year's Eve parties and some extra facilities for Christmas. So it's much cheaper to spend Christmas and New Year's Eve in Romania than if you did the same thing in another country.
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