Romania is a kid-friendly country, but if you’re looking for an ultimate experience before building your family tree, we’ll try to bring you a list of the perfect places to discover. Visiting a cave or salt mine is not the same with a busy toddler in tow, and the adrenaline rush of the Transfagarasan Road, and rather low temperature are not entirely pleasant when you’re stressed about how to dress your baby.

1.Transfagarasan Highway

The Transfagarasan and Transalpina highways are unique in Europe. Built as a strategic military highway, Transfagarasan is the highest and largest paved highway in Romania. It goes from north to south transversally to the highest sections of the Carpathians, to the middle of Romania’s highest peak, Moldovanu, and to the second highest, Negoiu. The Transfagarasan highway links the famous regions of Transylvania and Wallachia. It is an experience that you should definitely try to achieve at least once in your life.

2. Turda Salt Mine

The Turda Salt Mine is a salt mine, located in the city of Turda, in Durgau-Valea Sarata, the second largest city in Cluj County. The development of the salt mine was carried out between the years 2008-2010. Consequently, some contemporary visit criteria were incorporated: an elevator with a bird’s eye view was installed, a wheel with gondolas, a leisure space with a dock where travelers could embark. The lighting in the mine enhances its atmosphere. The neons rising from the ceiling and the radiantly lit structures would make tourists think they are in a different era. The temperature of the salt mine is quite low, and it is suggested to wear warm clothes.

3. Poenari Citadel

Poenari Citadel is the real Dracula castle and is a must see if you like Dracula story. Located about 30 km north of Curtea de Arges, Arges county, the citadel of Poenary stands on the hills and offers an incredible view. Each visitor must take the 1480 stairs up to the citadel, but it is definitely worth a visit.

4. Scarisoara Cave

Scarisoara Cave is one of the main ice caves in the Apuseni Mountains, part of the Carpathians, also known as the second largest underground glacier in southeastern Europe and is located at an altitude of 1165 meters. Each tourist has to climb metal and wooden stairs and can only be visited with a guide. The temperature in the cave is quite low, and it is recommended to dress warmly.

5. Dracula’s Castle – Bran Castle

Bran Castle is probably the most famous building in Romania and is known worldwide as Dracula’s Castle. Count Dracula of Transylvania is a fictional character mentioned in the novel “Dracula” by British author Bram Stoker. Dracula is not really a child-friendly character, especially because of his behavior, but considering that in recent years he has been presented as a funny and charismatic man, he can gain popularity among children.

Let’s discover Transylvania together and explore some well-known attractions!