Covasna County (located in the historical region of Transilvania) is home to some of Romania’s most remarkable heritage monuments, nature reserves, and scenic travel routes. This travel guide highlights the top tourist attractions in Covasna County, periodically verified for travelers planning their stay. Popular local resorts and towns with guesthouses in the area include Covasna.
1. Covasna Spa Resort, Devil’s Mud Pool & Historic Inclined Plane Open in Google Maps / GPS Waze GPS
Known as the "Resort of 1,000 Springs", Covasna features natural mofettas, the Fairies Fortress, and the 19th-century gravity-powered logging railway (Planul Înclinat) to Comandău.
2. Balvanyos Forest Spa, Puturosu Sulfurous Cave & Balvanyos Fortress Open in Google Maps / GPS Waze GPS
Tucked in the Bodoc Mountains, Balvanyos boasts Europe’s strongest natural dry-gas mofetta cave and medieval hilltop ruins.
3. The Land of Manors: Kálnoky Castle (Micloșoara) & Prince of Wales Retreat (Valea Zălanului) Open in Google Maps / GPS Waze GPS
Explore Renaissance and Baroque noble estates, the Museum of Transylvanian Life in Micloșoara, and the traditional meadows of Valea Zălanului.
4. Reci Birch Forest & Sand Dunes Nature Reserve Open in Google Maps / GPS Waze GPS
A picturesque reserve of inland sand dunes, silver birch groves, and water-lily ponds.
5. Vârghiș Gorge & Ghelința Church Frescoes Open in Google Maps / GPS Waze GPS
Hike across wooden suspension bridges through the limestone canyons of Vârghiș Gorge and admire 14th-century UNESCO-recognized frescoes at Ghelința.
Practical Travel Tips & Where to Stay in Covasna County
- Itinerary Planning: The landmarks of Covasna County can be explored on a weekend getaway or a longer road trip across Transilvania, blending historic sites with outdoor nature trails.
- Best Seasons to Visit: Spring through autumn is ideal for hiking gorges, visiting medieval fortresses, and exploring natural parks, while winter brings snow-covered scenery to mountain and thermal spa resorts.
- Verified Accommodations in Covasna: Browse authentic guesthouses, chalets, villas, and hotels in Covasna County on Ghid Pensiuni Romania and book directly with property owners with zero commission.