Day tours near the Barót Basin
If you’re thinking of spending more time in this fabulous region, it’s well worth a detour to Saxonland. The never-sleeping old town of Brasov and the world heritage fortified churches of the Saxon villages will really captivate you.
If nature is closer to your heart, don’t miss the Lake of St. Anne, formed in volcanic crater, and the Mohos Peat Bog. Did you know that you can even find carnivorous plants here?
1. Lake St Anne and surroundings
If you’re looking for traces of volcanoes in Szeklerland, why not start inside a crater. Lake St Anne was formed in the crater of a relatively young volcano. Surrounded by fragrant pine forest, gleaming birch trees and lush blueberry bushes, you can already see the hero of the lake’s legend, Anne. You can also visit another crater in the neighbourhood of St. Anne’s Lake. This is where the Mohos peat bog was formed, which can be reached by a well-maintained path. Among the dwarf pine trees, peat rosemary and blueberry bushes, you can see rarities such as carnivorous dew-grass, legless lizard and moor-grass. The tundra-like marsh is a truly enchanting place.
Near Bálványosfürdő, in a tiny valley, you will find the Apor girls’ bath. In this small area, eight different mineral springs break the surface, each with a different composition of water. They can be described as a world rarity.
What to expect?
– A walk to the only lake in Eastern Europe formed in a volcanic crater .
– Springs with a variety of flavours and medicinal gas eruptions.
– Traditional baths in small wooden pools.
– Tundra-like vegetation and many plant rarities.
– You may even see bears on the drive, as these animals are abundant in the area.
– Szeklerland flavours such as chimney cake and blueberry liqueur
The price per person varies depending on the number of participants:
2 participants – 105 EUR/person, 3 participants – 70 EUR/person, 4 participants – 55 EUR/person, 5 participants – 45 EUR/person, 6-7 participants – 35 EUR/person, 8-9 participants – 30 EUR/person, 10 participants – 25 EUR/person
The prices include the guided tour, entrance fees, transportation (with departure from the Barót Region).
Duration: 5-7 hours.
2. Fabulous Viscri
The expertly restored Saxon porticos, the fortified church rising above the village and the surrounding magnificent landscape have made this one of the most famous Saxon settlements in Transylvania. The tower of the World Heritage church offers a fabulous view of the whole village.
As in the Szekler landscapes, King Charles favoured this region. So much so that he bought a private estate in Viscri. Here you can visit an exhibition of the activities of the foundations he set up in Transylvania.
Heading towards Rupea, you can see a medieval castle built on a rocky hill in the distance. Climbing up the hill, you can admire not only the old castle walls and bastions, but also the stunning panorama of the Carpathian Mountains.
The price per person varies depending on the number of participants:
2 participants – 125 EUR/person, 3 participants – 90 EUR/person, 4 participants – 70 EUR/person, 5 participants – 60 EUR/person, 6-7 participants – 55 EUR/person, 8-9 participants – 45 EUR/person, 10 participants – 40 EUR/person
The prices include the guided tour, entrance fees, transportation (with departure from the Barót Region).
Duration: 5-7 hours.
3. Prejmer and Brașov
The World Heritage fortress of Prejmer is the finest example of Transylvanian Saxon defensive architecture. The chambers and shelters within the walls of the fortress, and the Gothic church in the middle, guarantee a journey back in time.
Brasov, once a wealthy trading town, is one of the jewels of the Saxon countryside. It preserves the atmosphere of different historical eras and is home to the most eastern Gothic architecture, the Black Church, the Rope Street and many other attractions. It is well worth a stroll for its rich cultural life and the surrounding mountains.
The price per person varies depending on the number of participants:
2 participants – 125 EUR/person, 3 participants – 90 EUR/person, 4 participants – 70 EUR/person, 5 participants – 60 EUR/person, 6-7 participants – 55 EUR/person, 8-9 participants – 45 EUR/person, 10 participants – 40 EUR/person
The prices include the guided tour, entrance fees, transportation (with departure from the Barót Region).
Duration: 5-7 hours.
