Romania in Spring
Spring in Romania is an excellent time to visit the nation. The season is breathtaking because you can see everything come to life. Snow is melting, grass and trees are reverting to their emerald green, and brilliant flowers are blooming, blanketing the lovely meadows.
Whether you come for a short city break, Easter holiday, or a fast getaway, you will thoroughly appreciate Romania in spring.
Japanese Garden in Bucharest
Bucharest should be your first stop if you're looking for a flowering spring. The entire Japanese Garden in Herastrau Park is a visual and spiritual delight.
This garden is a reflection, a fragment of a far more complicated picture of the world and life, waiting to be revealed.
This tidbit of Japanese culture offers a fantastic day with tasty picnics under pink and white blooms. You will be charmed visually by the gentle perfume of the flowers, filling your senses.
The Danube Gorge
Spring is all about flowering in Romanian. Yet nature never ceases to amaze us with her splendour.
The Danube Gorge is one of Romania's most picturesque locations. The imperious mountain and peaceful river are wonderfully balanced here. You will have the impression that humanity and nature have finally been reconciled in a singularly beautiful location.
The wild tulips that flourish surrounding the Iron Gated natural reservation will have you completely captivated. It is a remarkable, one-of-a-kind flower that captivates viewers with its exquisite yellow petals.
These flowers, like any other unique treasure of Romania's resources, have a legend tied to them. According to locals, a little girl's tears changed into yellow flowers after being chased away from her home. Whether you believe the legend or not, the area's stunning nature is worth your time.
Enisala fortress
Enisala, unlike any other stronghold in Romania, has hundreds of years of history to narrate. It existed even while the powerful Genovese merchants ruled the Black Sea's marine traffic.
Dobrogea is the location of this mediaeval castle. It withstood the Turkish-Russian conflicts of the nineteenth century, providing the people with a breathtaking outlook. Its distinctiveness and historical significance make it one of the top attractions on the Black Sea coast.
What only some people know about this location is that it is next to a magnificent wild peony reservation. The stunning reserve of wild peonies is located just outside Enisala hamlet, ideally between the beach and the oak trees. This is only one of the numerous wild peony reserves in Romania.
You will have a fantastic opportunity to admire nature's display provided by the contrast of green trees and red peonies.
Bucovina for a traditional Easter
In a more traditional setting, the people of Bucovina want you to join them in celebrating Easter. Spring is a season of joy for all Romanians, but it seems different in the magical lands of Bucovina.
Bucovina is well-known for its centuries-old customs and traditions. These traditions are still alive and well and are shared with even the community's youngest members.
Egg painting is the most well-known of the crafts practised in this area. And you're more than welcome to give it a shot. People "watch fires" on the hills on Easter night, a fascinating ritual. Villagers come to recount stories about Jesus' life while the fire burns all night on the hills.
Bontida and Bánffy Castle
Customs and traditions are still practised in the other part of the country, Transylvania. Yet, some people love walking in the woods on the grounds of the famed Bánffy Castle.
This castle has exceptional value for the residents of Cluj County because it was once known as the Transylvanian Versailles. The structure reflects many eras, with elements from the Renaissance, Baroque, and Romantic periods visible.
The environment surrounding the castle is full of surprises for visitors. Aside from the breathtaking scenery, this is also the home of the blue butterfly. Another spring bloom that adorns the castle is lilac.
Blue is a colour that may be found everywhere. Somes' river hue flows across the neighbourhood, as do stories about blue-blooded aristocrats who lived in the castle, traditional blue cottages with volcanic stone shrines, and lavender and berry fields.
Ponoarele, Mehedinti
Ponoarele is a commune in Mehedinti county where one may witness natural wonders. This location is well-known for its natural and open road traffic bridge, the God's Bridge. The 30-meter-long bridge is built of enormous rock and was formed after a cave's ceiling fell.
The bridge is the second largest in Europe in terms of length and is a remarkable natural wonder. Several legends have emerged over the years due to their stunning appearance. And those legends draw every visitor to the area. Locals will gladly tell you about the stories and folklore associated with the site.
While you're in the vicinity, you should also visit the wild lilac reservation. Several flower reserves can be found in Romania's untamed nature. You'll have to stroll across the stream to get there, where you may also view the beautiful scenery. When you get close to the forest reserve, you'll notice an explosion of colour and perfume that will delight your senses.
Dobrogea
Dobrogea is regarded as an ancient region that appears impossible to uncover everything in a single visit. While the location is beautiful all year, spring is when nature enthusiasts are just awestruck by the surroundings.
The red dots created by the limitless number of poppy blooms can be found all over the hills and fields. Their mentality only adds to the region's beauty: ancient strongholds, interesting monasteries and mosques, well-known wineries, caves, and beautiful beaches. Indeed, poppies can be found on distant shores just before the terrain meets the golden sand.
Biertan
The village of Biertan is a must-see in the spring. Surrounded by breathtaking nature, the fantastic Saxon hamlet of Transylvania conceals a fortified church.
This Gothic masterpiece was constructed between 1486 and 1524 and still towers over the community. Its unique characteristics continue to entice curious travellers eager for legends and myths.
The fortified church contains a one-of-a-kind altar, the largest in Transylvania. It includes 28 icons, and the door to the Treasury Room (from 1515) still has 19 closing points.
The vista from the top of the hill will be worth every step as everything blooms and comes back to life in the spring.
Mogosoaia
Mogosaia is located not far from the ever-busy Bucharest. Mogosoaia, located in Ilfov, has many activities and experiences that make it well worth a visit.
The first and most prominent attraction is the Mogosoaia location, which qualifies as one of the most incredible palaces near Bucharest. Its history dates back more than 300 years and has been a part of the lives of strong families throughout Southern Romania's history.
The most fascinating aspect of the palace is its lovely grounds and gardens, loaded with floral displays that please visitors' eyes.
Martisor in Oltenia
Traditions must be preserved and passed down from generation to generation to avoid breaking with the past. The connection to the past is essential in Oltenia; hence the people of Oltenia respect customs and traditions passed down from their forefathers wherever possible.
This region of Romania is also rich in customs and traditions, particularly as spring approaches. The first day of March commemorates the beginning of the seasons when residents of the region create the lovely spring symbol—martisorul.
Martisorul is a piece of "jewellery" made of the white and red string given to loved ones on March 1st.
The event's origins are unknown. However, it is thought to have originated during the Roman Empire, when the New Year was celebrated on the first day of spring, in the month of Mars. Mars was the god of not only war but also fertility and agriculture. The colours of the martisor reflect this dichotomy, with white representing peace and crimson representing battle.
On a more Christian note, there is also the commemoration of the 40 martyrs of Sevastia. The day of March 9th is devoted to them and is linked to a tragic legend in which 40 Christian troops were slain for their faith. People in Oltenia and other regions of Romania create a unique sweet dessert called "mucenici" in their honour. This dessert, shaped like the number eight, is blessed by the priest before being shared with loved ones.
Mucenici is a delicious pastry cooked and decorated with sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts to represent the martyrs.
As you can see, there are many beauties to explore in Romania, especially during spring. Spring is a season you will undoubtedly appreciate, from natural wonders, flower blooms, and distinctive landscapes to authentic customs and traditions.
