Sibiu 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 Sibiu County, periodically verified for travelers planning their stay. Popular local resorts and towns with guesthouses in the area include SIBIU, Sibiel.
1. Historic Center of Sibiu (Hermannstadt): Grand Square, Small Square, Bridge of Lies & Brukenthal Palace Open in Google Maps / GPS Waze GPS
A former European Capital of Culture famed for its "houses with eyes", the Council Tower, Stairs Passage, Lutheran Cathedral, and the 1817 Brukenthal National Museum.
2. ASTRA Open-Air Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization (Dumbrava Forest) Open in Google Maps / GPS Waze GPS
One of Europe’s largest open-air ethnographic museums, featuring 10 km of lakeside forest paths lined with authentic windmills, watermills, and traditional homesteads.
3. Bâlea Glacial Lake, Bâlea Waterfall & Cârța Cistercian Abbey Open in Google Maps / GPS Waze GPS
Experience the dramatic northern hairpins of the Transfăgărășan up to Bâlea Glacial Lake (2,034 m), the Gothic ruins of Cârța Abbey, and the Clay Castle of the Valley of Fairies in Porumbacu de Sus.
4. Mărginimea Sibiului Villages (Sibiel, Rășinari, Gura Râului) & Păltiniș Alpine Resort Open in Google Maps / GPS Waze GPS
Explore heritage pastoral villages, the famous Museum of Glass-Painted Icons in Sibiel, and Romania’s oldest mountain resort at Păltiniș in the Cindrel Mountains.
5. Biertan Fortified Church (UNESCO), Medieval Mediaș & Avrig Baroque Summer Palace Open in Google Maps / GPS Waze GPS
Visit the UNESCO triple-walled Saxon fortress church of Biertan, the Trumpeters’ Tower in Mediaș, and Baron Brukenthal’s Orangery and gardens in Avrig.
Practical Travel Tips & Where to Stay in Sibiu County
- Itinerary Planning: The landmarks of Sibiu 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 Sibiu: Browse authentic guesthouses, chalets, villas, and hotels in Sibiu County on Ghid Pensiuni Romania and book directly with property owners with zero commission.