Who is not fascinated by the mountain landscapes covered by a fresh snow layer? Even those who are not sure about spending their holiday in the cold season would fall in love with story realms. The beauties of nature barely touched by man will make you catch your breath when you will see them, placing you into a fairytale from your childhood.

So, if you are looking for such a place then you don’t have to go too far, because you will find it on the Romanian lands, away from daily noise, where peace and nature create a dream landscape.

1. Hotel of Ice – Bâlea Lake

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Situated in Transylvania, in the heart of Făgăraș Mountains, the Hotel of Ice is built year by year by the most skilled craftsmen in the harshest conditions. Located at 2034 meters and built entirely of ice blocks extracted from Bâlea Lake, awaits its guests alongside a restaurant and a Christian church, both built entirely of ice.

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The price for a single night in a double room in this ice kingdom is 100 Euros, or 150 Euros for accommodation in an igloo. Reservations can be made online at www.hotelofice.com.

2. The Clay Castle (Castelul de Lut) – Valea Zânelor

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Situated at the foothills of the Făgăraș Mountains, just 40 Km away from Sibiu, the Clay Castle (Castelul de Lut) is surrounded by a fairytale landscape, which catches your breath from the first step you make in its surroundings. A plot of 8000 square meters surrounds it, which immediately sends you to a fairytale land, reminding you of the stories of your childhood, where Snow White met the 7 dwarves for the first time in the little magical house, or of the well-known house made of sweet ginger.

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Currently, the 10 rooms prepared for tourists are not in use, but this summer, together with the new restaurant, which will also be part of the story, will be able to welcome their clients. The entrance to this tourist destination is 5 lei, and more information can be found on www.valeazanelor.ro.

3. Mocănița – Valea Vaserului

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Maramureș is one of the most appreciated areas of Romania, offering unique landscapes and sights in the entire world. One of these is Mocănița, a steam train, which covers a 21,6 km route from Vișeul de Sus to the border with Ukraine. The scenery is spectacular in the warm season, but in winter, it is very special, making it seem like a bit of place.

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The price for a ride with Mocanita starts from 63 lei depending on the package that you choose. For more information about available packages, you can access  www.cffviseu.com.

4. The Corvin Castle (Castelul Corvinilor) – Hunedoara

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Built in the fifteenth century by Iancu de Hunedoara, the Corvin Castle is still considered one of the most beautiful castles in Europe, but during the cold season, when the snow is covering everything, the landscape turns into a splendid one.

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Declared the best preserved medieval monument in the Southeastern Europe, it can be visited all year-round. The tickets price starts from 5 lei for students. More details about the castle and the entrance price range can be found on  www.castelulcorvinilor.ro.

5. Bigăr Waterfall – Caraș-Severin

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The Bigăr Waterfall is recognized all over the world for its beauty, due to the publication “The World Geography”, which awarded this waterfall the first place in the ranking of the most amazing waterfalls in the world. Located in Nerei National Park, the waterfall can be visited all year round, offering a breathtaking view each and every time.

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If you want to spend more time in this area, you can opt for accommodation at:

• Munții Aninei Pension – www.booking.com – price starting from 39 lei/night/double room

• Condor Hotel – www.booking.com – price starting from 159/night/double room

Romania boasts with many beautiful places and these are just some of the spectacular tourist attractions that are worth visiting during the cold season. Surely, the wonderful moments that you’ll be living there will make you tell everyone about these places and you will definitely want to come back every year.

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