What to visit

By activities we would like to acquaint the beauties, traditions, naturalism and variegation of the Barcasag. You can acquaint this place through handcrafting, hiking, cycling, going to sweeping flight, going skiing or trying snowboard or simply by a walk or a delicious dinner. Come and visit us. We are waiting.

Our local offers

The ethnographic museum from Săcele

The Ethnographic Museum from Săcele functions in a historical monument building documentary attested in 1543. The museum was opened in 1990 as the branch of the Brașov Ethnographic Museum. Nowadays, in the museum there are historical documents, mocan's and csango's folk costume pieces, tools, household utensils, dresses, reconstructed traditional Saxon village furnishings.

Seven Ladders Canyon

The Seven Ladders Canyon (Romanian: Canionul Șapte Scări) is a mountainous canyon in the county of Brașov, region of Bârsa, south of Timișu de Jos village. It is considered to be one of the main tourist attractions from the Piatra Mare massif. Schedule*: Monday - Sanday: 10:00 - 18:00 *In bad weather access is not allowed. *In winter season it is closed.

Painting traditional motifs – workshop

I am waiting for you to this workshop, where we are learning the ways of painting, basing, making traditional patterns and outlining.

Eastern egg decoration night

A branch of Csango popular art is the decoration of eggs. Everybody can tried and learn to decorate eggs on Good Friday. Supplies (wax, writing tools, paint) are provided by the organizers. Cooked or drenched eggs must be brought by everyone. Starts at 4 pm until the last person (over night program).

Presentation of traditional folk crafts 4th edition

June 22, 2019. This event differs from the traditional crafts fairs. Is not about selling the, it's about teaching the knowledge of crafts.

St. Michael’s Festival

St. Michael's Day is a traditional festival of the csángó's, where you can enjoy and get insights of the traditions and customs of the local Hungarians. It'a a two day experience, but the a highly of the event is on the last day, on Sunday (traditionally on the last Sunday of September).

Piatra Netedă – a traditional shepherds festival

The traditional feast of Romanian shepherds from Săcele. A great opportunity to taste lamb and cheese specials. A detailed program will be released in the second half of September.

Christmas market

Christmas market with local crafts and their products.

The rooster shooting

Rooster shooting – a tradition of Barcaság (Țara Bârsei) – remained alive today only at Apáca (Apața). On Easter Sunday, it is worth visiting Apáca to become part of a living tradition. According to legend, during the Tatars invasion: " ... They were gathering the tents, carrying the heavy chests, preparing the horses and then – in the dim light of the dawn, which came through the thick clouds – the rooster sang. Its piercing sound split the darkness again and again. It came from the rushes. Stand to! – sounded the order and the redoubtable army set out to the hiding place. Only when they got closer, the Black Fortress appeared from the shadow, hiding in the bush. The rooster’s betrayal was followed by a wild siege and bloodshed and only a few inhabitants of the village survived. ... " What happened after that? Visit Apáca (Apața) on Easter Sunday and experience the continuation of the legend. More information:

When: 2020, April 12, at 2 pm
Where: Apața, Brasov County, 37 km from Brașov (Brassó), Săcele (Négyfalu)
Approach: individually by car or on demand by bus in organized group (minimum 15 applicants)
On-site: guided tours (if required, advance notice required)
Price based on the option you choose: transport + guide or just guide

Skiing in the alpine area

If you visit the Bârsa region (Brașov county) you can enjoy the ski slopes in the alpine area in the Sinaia ski resort, 50 km from Brașov.

Winter hiking and cross-country skiing

With the advent of winter and the deposition of a thick, stable snow, the Seven Village area awaits you for hiking and cross-country skiing.

Poiana Braşov – Paradise of winter sports

In the heart of Barcaság - Țara Bârsei, located at the base of Mount Postăvaru, Poiana Brașov is the largest, most modern mountain resort in Romania, as well as a world-class destination.Throughout the decades, Poiana has been the preferred holiday destination for both hiking and winter sports enthusiasts.

Carnival burial in Apața

It is worth visiting Apața at the end of the Carnival period and take part at the "funeral" ceremony of winter and entry into the fast before Easter. You will have a warm welcome with fresh donuts and local palinka.

Accommodation

Our offers are from the Barcaság-Țara Bârsei region, especially from the ten Csángó villages.

Restaurants

The opportunities for dining in Csángó settlements in the Barcaság-Țara Bârsei region are limited, so we crossed their borders, but we try to present restaurants serving the products of local producers.

Guidance

We recommend local guides and instructors, familiar with the mountains and settlements of Barcaság-Țara Bârsei, in order to make the visit as authentic as possible.