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  • Pietrele Doamnei
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Bucovina

Bucovina has special surprises for the tourists, starting from history, legends and culture over the geographical location and breathtaking landscapes to the people - cordial and very good hosts.

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Activities in Bucovina


Attractions in Bucovina


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Museum · Bucovina
Bukovina Village Museum
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The Museum reflects the organization and the complex activity of the traditional village, the ...

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Museum · Bucovina
Egg Museum
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The Egg Museum, the largest museum of its kind in Romania, is unique in its organization and the ...

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Salt Grotto · Bucovina
Salt Mine Cacica
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The former salt mine in Cacica is an attraction for the whole family. Since the 18th century salt ...

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High Ropes Course · Bucovina
The great zipline "La Palma"
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The longest and most spectacular zipline experience in Romania and Central Europe; the most ...

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Vatra Dornei
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Due to its mountain surroundings and mineral waters, the city is a spa and ski resort, one of the ...

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Monastery · Bucovina
Humor Monastery
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Humor Monastery is a monastery for nuns dedicated to the Dormition of Virgin Mary, or Theotokos. ...

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Un camping situat într-una din cele mai pitorești regiuni ale României - Bucovina - pe malul râului Moldova, campingul De Vuurplaats este deschis ...

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There are plenty of reasons to visit Bukovina: if you love history and culture or if you simply like good food and want to relax in the middle of the beautiful landscapes.

Fortunately there are many other places with these strengths in Romania, but Bukovina has additionally the monasteries and churches that have made the area famous all over the world. Let's not forget also the obvious Austrian influence, which gives the "last hint" to the local Moldovan peculiarity. Even the name Bucovina - comes from the German beech country (Buchenland).

Not at leats, Bucovina has a calming effect on travellers, recharging them with energy and bringing them closer to divinity.

So, come to us and see for yourself that great region!

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Explore the traditional Bucovina

As in Maramures, tourism in Bukovina has an important traditional component thanks to the numerous monasteries. This makes Bucovina an ideal destination for families or for a quiet vacation with children. However, at certain times of the year (Easter or Christmas) it can get very crowded.

A route of monasteries can start in the north in Putna, go down to Moldovița, Sucevița, Arbore, with obligatory stops in Humor and Voroneț monasteries; then cross the border with Bukovina in Neamț and end in Agapia and Văratec. Considering the distances, it is recommended to cover the route by own/rented car or caravan. The Via Transilvanica trail also connects the first 3 places, so travelers can hike or bike the trails (in stages) - with family or friends.

A custom from Bucovina that has become famous far beyond the borders of Romania is egg baking. If you visit Bukovina around Easter, you will surely have the opportunity to attend a special workshop.

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The churches in northern Moldavia, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, have unique murals inspired by Byzantine art and are well preserved. They were built from the end of the 15th to the end of ...

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Outdoor Bucovina - hiking, biking, glamping or rafting

Via Transilvanica has started a new stage of outdoor tourism in the region by marking hiking trails in the Bucovina region. While not so long ago nature lovers mainly chose the hiking trails in the Rarău-Giumalău or Suhard Mountains, in recent years it has become possible to hike or bike through the beautiful beech forests of the submontane area. Also, many local inns accept backyard camping as they encourage backpacking.

If you're looking for slightly more upscale tent accommodations, don't miss the Bucovina glamping site in the village of Crucea. The resort organizers also offer rafting or kayaking tours on the Bistrita River.

Do not hesitate to take a rafting/kayaking tour on the Bistrița in August in the village of Ciocănești. In the past the wood was transported on huge rafts, nowadays the locals transport the tourists instead of the wood.

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A must-see in Bucovina is also the Transrarăul, the most beautiful (paved) road in the region. It's a favourite with motorcyclists, a challenge for cyclists, but also a route with numerous viewpoints, or places from which you can climb to sights such as Pietrele Doamnei or Rarău peak.

The resort of Vatra Dornei is locally famous for its thermal waters. Today, Vatra Dornei is one of the most important destinations in Bucovina for spa treatments, but also for mountaineering and downhill and cross-country skiing.

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  • September 09, 2026
    Narcis Costache
    Traseu fain însă solicitant. Nu e pentru începători. Trebuie buna condiție fizică și tehnică sa pedalezi pe cărări in urcare cu bolovani și cu rădăcini. Traseul are de toate: priveliști faine, urcări și coborari cu gradient mare, cu bolovani, cu rădăcini, drum forestier rapid și ceva asfalt. Recomand doar avansaților.
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    Scenic Solitude Variety of paths
    Written September 09, 2026
  • September 09, 2026
    Narcis Costache
    September 07, 2026
    Fain traseul. Eu am pornit din Vatra Dornei si am urcat pe Via Transilvanica pana in zona cabanei Gigi Ursu. Recomand celor cu o buna pregatire fizica.
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    Scenic Solitude Variety of paths
    Written September 09, 2026
  • September 07, 2026
    Narcis Costache
    September 05, 2026
    Faina tura! Insa, de cand a fost creata din 2015, la km 3,5 a aparut o cariera de piatra prin care trebuie sa treci (dupa ce iesi din Fundu Moldovei) si prin care eu am trecut duminica. Probabil ca si sambata cand nu lucreaza e ok insa nu stiu ce se intampla in cursul saptamanii... Traseul are si cateva sectiuni pe sosea dar majoritar e pe drumuri de caruta si sunt foarte faine! Peisaje de vis.
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    Variety of paths Scenic Solitude Challenging
    Written September 07, 2026
  • August 21, 2023
    Kristof X 
    August 10, 2023
    Excellent, not for families with small kids
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    Written August 21, 2023
  • August 21, 2023
    Kristof X 
    very nice hiking, worth to do
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    Written August 21, 2023
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    Varful Giumalau
  • June 14, 2021
    Constanta Turcanu
    Fără cuvinte!!!
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    Written June 14, 2021
  • September 13, 2020
    Olaș Victor, și prietenii Muntelui
    Extraordinary
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    Written September 13, 2020
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    Varful Giumalau
  • September 01, 2019
    Adina Paraschiv
    Parintele Gabriel Herea, ne-a fost ghid la aceasta manastire. A fost foarte faina experienta, parintele povestindu-ne despre cum este asezata manasitrea lui Stefan cel Mare, astfel incat in anumite date, soarele la rasarit si la apus lumineaza anumite parti cu semnificatie religioasa din biserica. Preotul impreuna cu designerul clujean Tudor Urcan au scris o carte(Pazitorii Pragului la Patrauti) despre manastire, explicand mai in detaliu despre geometria, picturile si voacea soarelui.
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    Written September 01, 2019
  • September 01, 2019
    Adina Paraschiv
    Doamna la care am platit intrarea ne-a fost si ghid, facand experienta si mai frumoasa
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    Arbore Church

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