Mountains, woodlands, pastures and villages all covered in snow and waiting to be explored in Romania
  • Experience the serene beauty of the Carpathian Mountains in winter
  • Look for wolf and bear tracks in the snow
  • Visit Bran Castle, Dracula's home
  • Enjoy the warm hospitality of the local people
  • Walk through the Prapastiile Zarnestilor Canyon, formed during the Jurassic period

We spend seven nights in Villa Hermani, a private guesthouse in the remote village of Magura. It’s ideally situated for our adventure, sitting at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains and within Piatra Craiului National Park.



The property has twin and single rooms in a range of sizes and styles, almost all of which have private facilities (there are two rooms that share one bathroom). Our friendly hosts, German couple Hermann and Katharina Kurmes, possess a wealth of knowledge on Transylvania, wildlife conservation and serve delicious homemade food.