Sibiu: Old Town, Museums and Trails

Sibiu’s historic centre can be explored via cobbled streets, narrow passageways, old houses with high roofs, churches, towers and defensive walls.

Culture and History

The Muzeul de Istorie Casa Altemberger was built at the end of the 15th century and is Romania’s largest Gothic secular ensemble. The exhibitions in this building provide an overview of the development of human communities in southern Transylvania, focusing on the city of Sibiu and its surroundings, from the earliest human traces documented there from the Palaeolithic to the modern era.

The European Art Gallery of the Muzeul Brukenthal is based on Baron Samuel von Brukenthal’s European painting collection and comprises around 1,200 works from the major European schools of painting dating from the 15th to the 18th century. The permanent exhibition of the Muzeul Bisericii Evanghelice provides an overview of the history of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession, that is, the Lutheran Church, in Romania, as well as the communal and religious life of the Transylvanian Saxons.

The Muzeul Bisericii Evanghelice also displays sacred works of art and cultural heritage objects from seven centuries, including altars, communion vessels, sculptures, textiles and printed works. The Podul Minciunilor became the first cast-iron bridge in the territory of present-day Romania in 1859. In 2007, the “Asociaţia pentru întreţinerea Casei Calfelor” was founded in Sibiu; the Casa Calfelor is the first journeymen’s house outside Germany, France and Switzerland.

Leisure and Trails

The Lacul lui Binder leisure complex features wakeboarding facilities, beaches, a floating playground, beach volleyball courts and jetties. Themed cycling route Traseul Emil Cioran connects Sibiu with Rășinari and runs as a 25-kilometre circular route through Sub-Arini Park, Dumbrava Forest, Rășinari and Poplaca.

Gușterița has six hiking and cycling routes, each with its own story and offering a different experience. In the surrounding area of Sibiu, the ASTRA Museum offers carriage rides as a leisure activity for visitors. For planning a day, culture, water activities, cycling and hiking routes, carriage rides and a market visit can be compared as different focal points.

When choosing a hotel in Sibiu, travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions can be recorded as separate comparison points. These details form part of the accommodation decision and sit alongside the cultural, active and culinary focuses of the stay in personal planning.

Food and Drink

The Piața volantă Transilvania in Sibiu is a market for small producers from the Sibiu region. Products on offer include cheese, baked goods, meat products, organically grown fruit and vegetables, organic honey, jams and syrups. The range combines regional produce with various options for putting together a personalised shop.

Other Places

Șura Mare, Mohu, Miercurea Sibiului, Sadu, Bazna, Şelimbăr, Cârţişoara, Hohe Rinne

Arrival and Notes

Sibiu International Airport is directly connected to the public transport network of the city of Sibiu; Tursib bus services run directly to important areas of Sibiu.

The Turnul Sfatului is currently closed to visitors due to renovation work, which is estimated to be completed by the end of 2027.

For the main travel overview: Hermannstadt.