By rail
Sibiu, trains from Brașov and Bucharest
Europe · Romania
Sibiu, Romania
Painted squares and watchful rooftop windows
Getting there
By air
Sibiu International Airport (SBZ), ~5 km by road
Best time to visit
May to September — warm days and summer festivals
Don't miss
Large Square
Bridge of Lies
Brukenthal National Museum
ASTRA National Museum Complex
Things to do
Old town walks
Museum visits
Festivals
Day trips into the Făgăraș Mountains
Where to eat
Sources: Photo: Pudelek · CC BY-SA 4.0
What to pack
Comfortable shoes, light layers
A quieter corner
The villages of Mărginimea Sibiului, known for shepherding traditions
Questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Sibiu?
May to September — warm days and summer festivals. What to pack: Comfortable shoes, light layers.
How do I get to Sibiu?
Fly into Sibiu International Airport (SBZ), ~5 km by road.
What is there to do in Sibiu?
Old town walks, museum visits, festivals, day trips into the Făgăraș Mountains. A quieter find: The villages of Mărginimea Sibiului, known for shepherding traditions.
What should I eat in Sibiu?
Sarmale, local sheep's cheese, smoked meats, Transylvanian pastries.
About Sibiu
- Inland
- Hills
Where it is
Sibiu is a historic city in southern Transylvania, in central Romania, with the Făgăraș Mountains rising to the south.
History
Sibiu was founded by Saxon settlers in the 12th century and, as Hermannstadt, became one of the most important Saxon towns in Transylvania. Its walls, guild towers and squares survive well. The city was a European Capital of Culture in 2007, which brought careful restoration of its old centre.
People
Romanian is spoken in Sibiu, a city shaped by its historic Saxon German community, and the villages around it keep strong traditions of shepherding, crafts and folk dress.
Known for
- Rooftop windows like watchful eyes
- Large Square and Small Square
- The Brukenthal collections
- A busy festival calendar
Did you know?
The Brukenthal National Museum in Sibiu, opened in the early 19th century, is one of the oldest museums in Europe.
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