Transylvania, the land "beyond the forests"
In the middle of Romania, Transylvania attracts with high-roofed wooden churches, exceptional architecture and folk art, medieval towns, mysterious castles and a troubled history.
This territory features splendid mountains, beautiful rolling hills, fertile plains and numerous rivers and lakes. You will be seduced by the countless beauty and wonders, forested peaks, sweet waved valleys and sparkling streams of the Salt Land.
The salty spa of Romania
Romania is home to more than one third of Europe’s mineral and thermal springs. Natural factors are complemented - under attentive medical care - by physiotherapy, acupuncture, electrotherapy and medicines produced from plants.
Romania’s main spas include Sovata that lies at a height of 500 metres above sea level, in the heart of a region called Salt Land, situated at the western feet of the Harghita Mountains. The spa's pride, Lake Bear - created by an unusual act of nature in 1875 - is heliothermal (heated by sunlight) and its mud and exceptionally high salt content are the basis for the medical treatments.
The unique natural features combined with appropriate medical service in Sovata can successfully cure a number of diseases, including gynaecological symptoms and locomotor diseases. The atmosphere of the spa town with its unique wooden architecture and folk art has also attracted visitors from all corners of Europe. Sovata offers opportunities for relaxation in all seasons, including bathing, boat riding, angling, hunting, skiing and hiking. In addition to Bear Lake, there are four smaller lakes in the area: Nut Lake, Black Lake, Red Lake and Green Lake.
Danubius hotels in Sovata
The 4 star Danubius Health Spa Resort Sovata is located in the direct vicinity of Lake Bear, offering a wide selection of traditional therapeutic treatments, as well as relaxation, wellness and spa programmes. Following a comprehensive refurbishment project, Danubius Health Spa Resort Sovata was reopened in June 2003. The hotel’s revamped spa section includes a swimming pool, sauna and indoor salt-water therapeutic pools. The therapeutic centre in Sovata offers state of-the-art technical facilities and high-quality services to those who arrive for recuperation. After a medical check-up, guests can choose between a wide selection of therapeutic treatments, including balneo and hydrotherapy, gynaecological treatments, mechano and kinotherapy, lectrotherapy, phototherapy, inhalation, dermatological cures and psoriasis treatments. Beside the medical and wellness treatments Danubius Health Spa Resort Sovata also offers great conference and meeting facilities.
In addition to Danubius Health Spa Resort Sovata, the two-star Hotel Faget and Hotel Bradet are available for those who seek low-cost accommodation in Sovata, where they can make advantage of the spa and wellness services provided by Danubius Health Spa Resort Sovata as well.
Tips & Trips
Enjoy the soothing water of Lake Bear. You can float easily on the surface of the water because of the high concentration of salt. Wander among the thermal ponds dotted around lake bear each with different healing effect.
You will spend extremely pleasant moments close to Sovata, in Parajd where the underground playground and ecumenical chapel of the Salt Mine gives shelter and healing for those with respiratory problems.
Make your way to Sighisora and pay a visit to the nice medieval city centre with the Citadel and Clock Tower. You can eat at the Dracula restaurant and get several paintings from street vendor.
Do not miss out to shop in Corund that is famous for its porcelain and pottery.
Head to Targu Mures, the capital of Mures county that offers remarkable places to visit like the City Fortress and Roses’ Square.
Stop to admire the beautiful Red Lake (Lacu Rosu) with lots of stumps rising out of the water and Bicaz Gorges – the most spectacular gorges in Romania, with rock walls as high as 300 m.
Take an excursion to the Valley of Nyárád and enjoy the delicious fresh trout prepared on the spot. It tastes best with garlic sauce.
Try the ski slopes of the snowy Bucin (Bucsin) 8 km from Sovata in winter or celebrate the New Years Eve with your family and friends the traditional Transylvanian way!
