Experiences

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.

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.]

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.

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

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!

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? 

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

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 

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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

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!

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.

The garden is home to nearly 40 species of birds, from peacocks and water birds to pheasants and parrots.  It is possible to pet birds and feed some species. 

Whether it's winter or rainy summer, take part in a traditional local food tasting. The culinary excursion is organized around Tusnad Bath. Taste the snacks of nature or foods made by different rural farms in the area. Min. persons 4 Price: 30 Ron/pers.

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!

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!

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

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!

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.

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

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

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.

Snowcat tours in Bath Tusnad Min. persons: 5  Max. persons: 8 Duration: 1.5 h  Price: 50 RON/pers. without picnic and 80 RON/pers, with picnic

Step back in time and learn about the traditional cheese making in the wonderful world of the Gyimes/Ghimes Hills! Here we discover a typical traditional farm as our host guides us on his subsistence farm. We visit a Kaliba, which is a typical summer shelter up in the pasture and we try cheese making. In a walking tour we visit the ruins of the Rakoczi fortress, and with the help of our host, we can learn about the biodiversity of meadows, herbs and mushrooms. At the fortress we will recall the events from of the First and Second World Wars. Program duration: 4-5 hours

RideMore Center is a unique sports center in Romania specially designed to facilitate development in several sports disciplines.  The center covers an area of ​​1,600 square meters and includes a skate park, trampolines with ninja warrior area, climbing board, yoga room, crossfit room, as well as accommodation rooms.  The space is dedicated to the training of athletes, as well as those who want to initiate themselves in these sports or those who just want to exercise and have fun.

Challenge your inner explorer with a day trip to the Transylvanian countryside to an off-the-beaten-path location where you can meet talented craftsmen, visit locals in their homes, learn about the local lifestyle, then join a bear watching tour in the wild at dusk. Life in the dispersed mountainous village of Varsag is fascinating and harsh in the same time. People still live like 50 years ago, earning a living from subsistence agriculture and forestry. Many houses are scattered in the heart of nature kilometers away from any facility like a school, a shop or a church. Neighboring houses can be separated from each other by a forest or by a field or meadow. The landscape is breathtaking with numerous mineral spings, crystal clear streams rich in trouts, pastures covered by wild flowers, glimmering waterfalls and dense forests rich in game. Step back in time and experience the greatness and simplicity of the locals living in Varsag, then see wild brown bears in their natural habitat from the security of one of the many wildlife hides operating in the area. Highlights of the tour: Explore the dispersed mountainous village of Varsag (79 km from Sighisoara) Get acquainted with the old craft of shingle-roof making and other traditional crafts Ride on a horse-drawn cart to absorb the local atmosphere Visit the picturesque 7 m high Csurgoko waterfall 3-hour close encounter with native wildlife in their natural environment Spot brown bears and possibly other species like deer, wild boar, fox, badger or game birds Enjoy the Carpathian forests silence and the excitement of waiting for bears to come Informative, friendly and professional guide Small group ensures personal service Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences Meet your guide in Odorheiu Secuiesc (47 km from Sighisoara) and ride almost an hour to one of the most dispersed villages of the Eastern Carpathians, to Varsag, where 60% of the area is woody and the inhabitants live kilometers away from each other. Along the way you will ride through colorful Szekler villages by the Tarnava Mare River, pass by the picturesque Zetea dam lake, then wind through a narrow road leading among dense forests until you arrive to Varsag. Here a horse drawn cart will await you to start your discovery tour. Visit a local pub and spend some time interacting with the locals. This isolated community with its friendly and welcoming locals will fascinate you. Enjoy some snacks and local brandy while they tell you about their daily lives and amuse you with some funny stories. According to local legends, the village covers an area comparable in size to the territory of the Romanian capital with only 1500 inhabitants living there. Ride the cart and visit traditional craftsmen like the blacksmith, the shingle-roof maker and a wood carver, watch them at work and listen to their stories. Taste delicious local produce, visit a 100 year old still-functioning watermill, capture the 7 m high Csurgoko waterfall and climb up on a 3 m high look-out tower which offers panoramic views of the dispersed houses and farms and of the surrounding Carpathian Mountains in the distance. One-hour before dusk an experienced local ranger, will take you with his 4wd car deep into the forests of the Eastern Carpathians which have one of the largest population concentration of brown bears in Romania. Occupy your place in the hide, stay quiet, listen to the forest wildlife sounds and enjoy the excitement of waiting for bears to come. Usually we are successful in seeing bears, but as there are wild animals involved, nothing is guaranteed. If you are lucky, you may observe bears feeding themselves, playing together, courting and mating, and even other species like wild boars, roe deer and red deer, fox, badger and some game birds. After approximately 3 hours watching, head back to the car accompanied by your guide and ride back to Odorheiu Secuiesc. The entire trip takes 9 to 10 hours. Be prepared and wear hiking boots, weatherproof clothing and bring binoculars, camera, extra battery and memory card to record this unique experience.

At the request of our guests, we organize cultural and artistic events. Dancers and musicians will present traditions from the local folklore, and the interested guests will have the opportunity to learn how to dance on folk music. Gyimesi Skanzen Guesthouse

The pig is usually slaughtered on Christmas Eve or in the frosty days of January, this activity becoming the most popular traditional event. For the city folks, it is a tourist attraction and a possibility to cultivate folk traditions. The event consists in slaughtering the pig raised around the farmer's house, processing the meat, and attending the traditional dinner - where different types of sausages (caltaboși, sângerete, cârnați), stew and soup prepared with pickled cabbage are served. The pig slaughtering begins in the morning with a quick drink, then the fire is lit in the hearth and the water is boiled. The actual work starts with stabbing the pig, where the protagonist is the butcher, who has a special knife to commit the "murder." The aids try to hold the agitated animal. The blood is collected in a saucepan, since it will be the raw material for “sângerete”. Afterwards, the pig is placed in a tube, where the hair is removed by scalding. First, the pig is sprinkled with resin (this makes the hairs stick to each other). Then, the animal's hair is removed with a special tool, by rubbing the pig's skin. After the hair is removed, the pig is burned with straw bundles. After the pig's skin browned beautifully, it is washed and cleaned thoroughly. After another round of drinks and best wishes for the health of those present, the pig is lifted on a table to be cut into pieces. The butcher cuts the hams, removes the intestines, the guts, the pig's head and the lard. The ribs are cut with a hatchet in three equal parts, making sure that the meat is not completely removed, but holds the ribs together, which are then salted and smoked. The bacon is cut in desired sizes, salted and smoked. Processing the scapula is done in two ways: after removing the bone, it is either cut off as ham, or used to prepare the sausages. The ham will be smoked. The intestines are cleaned and readied for the sausage preparation (caltaboși, sângerete, cârnați). After cleaning the skin pieces, some of the skin goes to boil and will be the basic material for “sângerete” and ”tobă” (which is a kind of sausage made from swine’s entrails). The sausages will be made from square bacon pieces without rind, and small pieces of meat. Another part of the bacon will be cut into squares, from which, after melting, a white and tasty pig lard is obtained. Entrails - liver, heart, lungs, spleen, kidneys, tongue - are cooked in 95 ° C water. Boiled meat, cooked rice and the blood of the animal collected at slaughtering are added to the mix. Everything is chopped and stuffed in the intestines, to obtain the “sângerete” and “caltaboș”. Seasoning is done to the taste of each farmer. The unused bits of meat, along with gristle are boiled, to form the stuff for ”tobă”. The sausages are made from minced raw meat, seasoned with paprika, pepper and garlic. The sausages, the bacon, the ham, the ”caltaboși” and ”toba” are smoked. Thus, these products prepared by salting, brining, boiling and smoking are preserved for more than half a year, either in the pantry or in the attic of the house. For details regarding the cost and other details, please call the host of the program at the following phone numbers: Ivó/Izvoare – Botházi András: +40741232744 Tusnádfürdő/Băile Tușnad: +40749066008 Szentegyháza/Vlăhița: +40744680753 Borszék/Borsec: 0266337001 Csíkrákos/Racu: +40745180649 Gyergyócsomafalva/Ciumani: +40746337722

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