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Maramureș

Nestled in the heart of Romania, Maramureș is a fairytale land of wooden churches and vibrant valleys! Picture sheep grazing against stunning mountain backdrops as you meander through charming villages. Don't miss the vibrant local markets, delicious homemade cheese, and the joyful traditions that make this region a living museum. Discover the magic and dive into its rich culture!

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Landmark4.6/5

Mocănița Maramureș

Hop aboard the Mocănița Maramureș, a charming steam train chugging through the stunning Romanian countryside! Starting from Strada Cerbului 5 in Vișeu de Sus, this delightful ride takes you on a scenic journey past lush forests and sparkling rivers. Perfect for families, adventurers, and anyone seeking a nostalgic escape—prepare for smiles, snapshots, and unforgettable memories! 🚂🌲✨

Culture4.9/5

Bârsana Monastery

Nestled in the rolling hills of Maramureș, Bârsana Monastery is a slice of Romanian paradise! With its stunning wooden architecture, vibrant frescoes, and serene gardens, it’s like stepping into a fairytale. Feel the spiritual vibes as you wander the grounds, and don’t miss the chance to snap selfies with the iconic bell tower. A must-see gem for every traveler!

Outdoor4.9/5

Cock's comb

Welcome to Cock's Comb in Desesti, Romania—a quirky natural wonder that resembles its namesake! This impressive rock formation stands tall amid lush landscapes and stunning views. Hike the scenic trails, snap Instagram-worthy pics, and soak up the fresh mountain air. It’s a hidden gem perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers looking to add a dash of whimsy to their itinerary!

Culture4.6/5

Wooden church Paraschiva

Nestled in the charming village of Poienile Izei, the Wooden Church of Paraschiva is a delightful time capsule! Built in 1806, this UNESCO World Heritage site boasts intricate woodwork and vibrant frescoes that tell tales of yesteryear. Wander through its serene surroundings and soak up Romania’s rich history—don’t forget your camera for those Instagram-worthy shots! 📸✨

Culture4.6/5

The Merry Cemetery

Welcome to the whimsical Merry Cemetery in Săpânța, Romania! This enchanting burial ground on Str. Ioan Pătraș is anything but somber. Colorful and humorous tombstones adorn the graves, depicting the lives and quirks of the departed. Enjoy a stroll through this unique open-air gallery and discover the stories behind each delightful monument. A must-see for those seeking a memorable and lighthearted cultural experience in Romania.

Culture4.8/5

Peri-Săpânţa Monastery

Culture4.6/5

Marmatian Museum of Jewish Culture

The Marmatian Museum of Jewish Culture in Sighetu Marmației honors the rich heritage of Jewish communities through poignant exhibits, including the legacy of Elie Wiesel, making it an essential visit for history enthusiasts.

Culture4.6/5

County Museum of Ethnography and Folk Art

Nestled in Baia Mare, the County Museum of Ethnography and Folk Art showcases Romania's rich cultural heritage through stunning folk art, traditional crafts, and vibrant exhibits that celebrate the region's unique history and artistic expression.

Culture4.6/5

Maramureșean Village Museum

Landmark3.7/5

Maramureș County Directorate for Culture

Landmark4.8/5

Centrul Cultural Pastoral Sfantul Iosif Marturisitorul

Landmark4.8/5

Tăul Știol

Culture4.8/5

Muzeul Țărăncii Române

Landmark4.2/5

Agenția de Voiaj CFR Baia Mare

Landmark4.7/5

Taxi Rapid Sighet

Landmark5/5

Car Rental Baia Mare - Airport

Shop4.5/5

Baia Mare Shopping Park

Landmark4.1/5

Piata Agroalimentara

Shop4.4/5

Timara

Shop4.4/5

Baia Mare Value Centre

Stays

Stay4.85/5

Conacul Drahneilor

<h2>Accommodation Features</h2> Conacul Drahneilor in Ruscova offers a garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the coffee shop or enjoy the children's playground. <h2>Comfortable Amenities</h2> Each room includes a private bathroom with free toiletries, shower, TV, parquet floors, and wardrobe. Mountain views enhance the stay. <h2>Local Attractions</h2> Bârsana Monastery is 31 km away, The Wooden Church of Ieud 32 km, and Mocăniţa Steam Train Station 26 km. Maramureș International Airport is 105 km from the property.

Stay4.8/5

Casa din Susani

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Casa din Susani in Călineşti offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes a wardrobe, parquet floors, and free toiletries. <h2>Outdoor Spaces</h2> Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying free WiFi. The property features an outdoor play area, seating, and a picnic area. <h2>Convenient Amenities</h2> The guest house provides free on-site private parking, a barbecue, and outdoor furniture. Additional amenities include a children's playground and free toiletries. <h2>Local Attractions</h2> Located 60 km from Maramureș International Airport, Casa din Susani is near attractions such as The Wooden Church of Budeşti (7 km) and Ocna Șugatag (2.6 km). Highly rated for its host, room cleanliness, and garden.

Stay4.8/5

Pensiunea Dacica

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Pensiunea Dacica in Boşorod offers a 3-star guest house experience with free WiFi, a sun terrace, and a garden. Guests can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool and free bicycles for exploring the surrounding area. <h2>Amenities and Facilities</h2> The property features a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor play area, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include a picnic area, culture classes, and children's playground. Free on-site private parking is available. <h2>Local Attractions</h2> Corvin Castle is 34 km away, AquaPark Arsenal 43 km, and Biserica Sfântul Gheorghe 20 km from the guest house. Sibiu International Airport is 135 km distant. Guests appreciate the breakfast provided by the property and the convenient location for nature trips.

Stay$$$$4.55/5

Hotel Grădina Morii

Located in Mill Garden Park at the bottom of Solovan Hill, Hotel Gradina Morii offers rooms with a minibar and cable TV. Free WiFi and free private parking are available on site. The rooms of Gradina Morii Hotel are light and airy, and feature Austrian influences. All rooms have heating, a hairdryer, and an en suite bathroom. Hotel Gradina Morii’s restaurant serves traditional Romanian dishes, as well as international cuisine. The bar features a summer terrace and offers a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including cocktails. A conference room is also available. Located in the lobby, The Artisan Shop sells traditional, handmade souvenirs from the Maramures region. The Maramures Village Museum is 4.9 km from the hotel, and the Memorial of the Victims of Communism is 1.5 km away. Sapanta is 25 km away and Barsana Monastery is 35 km away.

Stay5/5

Pensiunea Viorica

Stay4.8/5

Pensiunea Maramureș

Stay4.8/5

Casa din Vale Breb

Stay4.6/5

Pensiunea Casa Denisa

Things To Do
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Maramures best, full day tour from Cluj

Highlights: - scenic road across the Carpathian Mountains - amazing haystacks landscape - 2 UNESCO heritage wooden churches - Merry Cemetery in Sapanta. - lunch with a local family - visit a traditional dowry room - meet some craftsmen (if available) The small-group format ensures a personalized experience.

$168.46

5/5

9 h

Maramures in a nutshell

-this is brought to you by MaramuresbyRadu&Friends -visits to Merry Cemetery – Stan Ioan Patras Museum – 2 Unesco World Heritage churches – Barsana Monastery -walk around the village, discover the beauty of the country side -traditional lunch -you’ll get the chance to try on traditional clothes -get to know the local artisans

$170.73

5/5

168 h

Your rendez-vous with Europe's past: time-travel to Maramures, Transylvania

If you want see and feel how Europe was one hundred years ago, just get into this time travel tour machine and visit Maramures and Saxon Transylvania, You are about to discover amazing sceneries, the peasant Romanian culture, wooden churches and organic food of Maramures and the Saxon civilization built upon a network of fortified churches and citadels in southern Transylvania. Take this 7-day tour with overnights in the old medieval citadels of Sibiu, Sighisoara and Brasov, in the booming cities of Cluj and Bucharest, and 2 overnights at a traditional cottage in the village of Breb (Maramures) with delicious local, organic food.

$2,151.24

5/5

336 h

A Journey Back in Time: Countryside from Transylvania and Maramures - 15 Days

We propose you 2 weeks back in time in the lovely villages from Transylvania and Maramures, in the North West part of Romania. It is a "off the beaten track" tour ! Superb landscapes, unspoiled nature, old villages with best kept traditions, accommodations in old traditional houses with all facilities, great organic food prepared by local ladies with all from their farms.

$4,552.88

5/5

192 h

8 Days Private Romania Tour from Bucharest

There will be a lot of driving with a lot of funny stories :) It’s the best way to understand Romania and the Romanians! An adventure of a lifetime, for this 8-day tour of Romania we have chosen an assortment of rich sensory experiences, from medieval sites to a taste of the wilderness, with deep forests, vibrantly colored wildflowers and fresh mountain air (in the right season), all the way to modern exhibits, and a dash of traditional herbs and spices with the delicious foods we will be trying in every medieval town we visit.

$3,300.84

5/5

Maramures Guided Tour

Maramures is the region where ancient traditions, the folk costumes and old art are preserved like nowhere else in Romania. The wooden churches are true folk art masterpieces. You will visit 2 of the best world heritage wooden churches. The carved wooden gates have been the symbol of Maramures for a long time and you will see them on Iza Valley and Mara Valley. You will see also handicrafts men and the famous Merry Cemetery from Sapanta. The tour will help you to understand better the history and the culture in Maramures.

$85.37

5/5

240 h

10 Days Private Tour in Romania from Bucharest

An adventure of a lifetime, for this 10-day tour of Romania we have chosen an assortment of rich sensory experiences, from medieval sites to a taste of the wilderness, with deep forests, vibrantly colored wildflowers, and fresh mountain air (in the right season), all the way to modern exhibits, and a dash of traditional herbs and spices with the delicious foods we will be trying in every medieval town we visit. It’s the best way to understand Romania and the Romanians – Private Tour 10 days in Romania with a local guide. Join us!

$4,097.59

5/5

168 h

7 days Private Romania Grand Tour from Bucharest

Experience an 7-day private tour from Bucharest to include Sibiu, Sighisoara, Bistrita, Gura Humorului, Piatra Neamt, Brasov and Sinaia. Learn how three different cultures converge in one country. Enjoy sightseeing in Bucharest, Romania's capital. Visit Dracula's birthplace, Sighisoara. See Borgo Pass, Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle, Bicaz Gorges, the magnificent painted churches from Bucovina and Wooden Churches in Maramures.

$2,845.55

5/5

168 h

Private 7 Day Romania UNESCO Tour

Private guided tour starting / ending in Bucharest. The tour of the best tourist sights of Romania, many of them being included in the UNESCO World Heritages List. It is a great tour through Romanian history, traditions, cuisine and landscapes. Visit old medieval cities, castles and fortresses, wooden churches, and the famous painted monasteries. We’ll enjoy amazing sceneries of the Carpathian mountains or of the Transylvanian green rolling hills. We’ll pass Romania’s countryside, small and charming villages and we’ll find more about local traditions and way of living. We’ll visit craftsmen workshops and we’ll be able to taste home-made food, local cuisine and delicious drinks. This is a private guided tour in Romania so you’ll travel all the way assisted by your private tour guide. He will give you all the information about Romania and visited sights, he will be happy to answer your questions and to give you the best advise. Enjoy your vacation in Romania and have a great experience!

$2,384.57

5/5

72 h

3 Day Tour of Maramures

Accompanied by a true local expert, who has written 6 books about his region and has been guiding for almost 20 years, you will visit the region's famous landmarks (such the Merry Cemetery, Barsana monastery, the wooden churches or the Memorial Museum and Elie Wiesel House) but also places off the beaten path: local markets, little known artisans, great landscapes and viewpoints and meet the friendly locals in their homes. On request, you can ride the Vaser Valley steam train and/or hike in the surrounding mountains. A truly private and memorable experience!

$847.97

5/5

48 h

Maramures 2 days village break, from Cluj

Discover the heart of Maramures on this unforgettable journey, where scenic mountain and countryside roads lead you through some of Romania’s most picturesque landscapes. Indulge in the region's delicious farm products, freshly prepared by locals with traditional methods. Visit three UNESCO-listed wooden churches, each a masterpiece of craftsmanship and spirituality. Explore a renowned monastery that stands as a symbol of Maramures’ rich religious heritage. Wander through the vibrant Merry Cemetery, where colorful tombstones tell stories of the past with a unique and artistic touch. Step into the footsteps of Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel, visiting a site that holds deep historical significance. Experience the charm of a traditional village, where you’ll enjoy an authentic overnight stay and connect with the warm and welcoming locals. This is a journey that offers a true taste of Maramures—its culture, traditions, and hospitality, leaving you with memories to cherish.

$528.13

5/5

240 h

10-Day Private Tour of Romania with Pick Up

$4,097.59

5/5

144 h

6-Days Transfagarasan, Transylvania & Maramures Wooden Churches from Bucharest

We'll start our journey in the vibrant city of Bucharest and head towards the breathtaking Peles Castle and Bran Castle, two of Romania's most iconic landmarks. In Brasov, we'll explore the charming medieval city with its beautiful architecture and rich history. Visit Alba Iulia, a city steeped in history and known for its magnificent fortresses and ancient ruins. We'll travel to Sibiu, a picturesque town famous for its cobbled streets, colorful houses, and impressive churches. We'll visit the enchanting Sighisoara Citadel, which is included in UNESCO World Heritage sites. Don't miss the opportunity to try the local cuisine and experience the warm hospitality of the friendly locals! We'll visit the Merry Cemetery, famous for its colorful tombstones adorned with native paintings, and marvel at the stunning wooden churches of Maramures. This comprehensive journey will take you on a remarkable adventure, allowing you to discover Romania's cultural heritage and natural beauty.

$2,156.93

5/5

168 h

Private 7-Day Tour in Transylvania, Maramures and Bucovina from Bucharest

Explore Romania's top tourist attractions, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites, on a 7-day tour package beginning and ending in Bucharest. The In-depth Cultural Tour Romania UNESCO Tour - Private Tour provides an immersive journey through Romania's culture, history, cuisine, and landscapes. Marvel at the famed painted monasteries, wooden cathedrals, old medieval cities, castles, and strongholds. Take in the breathtaking views of the Transylvanian green rolling hills or the Carpathian mountains. Traverse Romania's countryside and quaint towns, learning about local customs and ways of life. Tour artisans' studios, sample freshly prepared meals, regional fare, and delectable beverages. This private guided tour of Romania includes a knowledgeable guide who will accompany you throughout the journey. Ask questions, seek advice, and learn more about Romania and the places you visit. With lodging, meals, and other amenities included, all you need to do is enjoy your holiday in Romania!

$2,156.93

5/5

360 h

15 Days Private Tour in Romania, Moldova and Transnistria

It’s the best way to understand Romania and the Romanians by spending 2 nights on a Guest House in Maramures and then drive to Republic of Moldova for 2 nights (plus Transnistria) to see the old Romanian territory plus Danube Delta – Private Tours 15 Days – Complete Romania & Moldova! An adventure of a lifetime! For this 15-day tour of Romania we have chosen an assortment of rich sensory experiences, from medieval sites to a taste of the wilderness, with deep forests, vibrantly colored wildflowers, and fresh mountain air (in the right season), all the way to modern exhibits, and a dash of traditional herbs and spices with the delicious foods we will be trying in every medieval town we visit.

$6,260.21

5/5

192 h

Private 8-Day UNESCO Tour Maramures and Bucovina Painted Monasteries

Experience the best of Romania's UNESCO World Heritage sites in a single tour that spans from south to north. The journey begins in Bucharest before heading to Peles Castle, Bran Castle, Brasov, Alba Iulia, and Sibiu. We visit the stunning Sighisoara Citadel, also known as the Pearl of Transylvania, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We then venture into the northern region of Maramures, famous for its wooden churches and Maramuresean gates, where we indulge in local cuisine and experience the hospitality of the locals. Visit to the colorful Merry Cemetery and the painted monasteries of Bucovina. On our way to Brasov, we stop at the Neamt Citadel and explore the fortified church of Prejmer before discovering the old town of Brasov. This flexible program offers an amazing experience suitable for all ages, where you can witness more than 2000 years of Romanian history and culture. Prepare to be amazed by the unparalleled beauty of Romania!

$3,864.26

5/5

192 h

8 Day Guided Tour in Romania from Bucharest

An adventure of a lifetime, for this 8-day tour of Romania we have chosen an assortment of rich sensory experiences, from medieval sites to a taste of the wilderness, with deep forests, vibrantly colored wildflowers and fresh mountain air (in the right season), all the way to modern exhibits, and a dash of traditional herbs and spices with the delicious foods we will be trying in every medieval town we visit. There will be a lot of driving with a lot of funny stories :) It’s the best way to understand Romania and the Romanians!

$3,300.84

5/5

312 h

13-Day Private Guided Tour of Romania from Bucharest

An adventure of a lifetime! For this 13-day tour of Romania we have chosen an assortment of rich sensory experiences, from medieval sites to a taste of the wilderness, with deep forests, vibrantly colored wildflowers, and fresh mountain air (in the right season), all the way to modern exhibits, and a dash of traditional herbs and spices with the delicious foods we will be trying in every medieval town we visit. It’s the best way to understand Romania and the Romanians – on a Private Tour of 13 days in Romania with a local guide. Join us!

$5,235.81

5/5

120 h

5 Days Tour in Bucovina and Maramureș

See the most important tourist attractions in Bucovina and Maramureș. Feel well-informed and comfortable being accompanied by a knowledgeable and flexible local expert. Meet self-sufficient and resilient traditional farmers and craftspeople at their homes—a unique experience. Go off the beaten track. Feel free to propose itinerary changes. Discover the harmonious blend of cultures: Romanians, Hungarians, Jews, and Ukrainians.

$1,582.13

5/5

144 h

Private six days tour to Maramures and Bucovina from Cluj-Napoca

Explore the north of Romania in a 6-day tour and discover two of the most beautiful and well-preserved historical regions of the country: Maramures and Bukovina. This is the best opportunity to discover Romanian folklore together with the popular Painted Monasteries of Bukovina and Wooden Churches of Maramures, as well as other monuments included in the UNESCO Patrimony.