Trade the highway for a hay meadow

In the rolling hills between Sibiu, Sighișoara and Brașov, the Transylvanian Highlands invite visitors to slow down. 

Here, farming, nature and village life are inseparable. Traditional grazing and mowing practices help maintain a landscape rich in wildflowers, butterflies and birds, while Saxon villages, fortified churches and centuries-old traditions remain part of everyday life. 

Visitors become part of this living landscape. They can stay in family-run guesthouses, walk or cycle between villages, follow the Via Transilvanica, ride the narrow-gauge railway through the Hârtibaciu Valley, or sit down to a meal where Romanian, Saxon and Hungarian recipes share the same table. 

Behind these experiences is a network of local communities, businesses and organisations working together to keep the destination thriving. Guides and small tourism operators receive training and mentoring, while eco-education and more than 500 kilometres of marked trails help people discover the region without losing sight of what makes it special. 

Here, tourism is not about passing through. Every stay, meal and journey helps keep local businesses, traditions and the landscape alive.