Sibiu, Romania

Sibiu

Pastel squares where the little roof windows look like watching eyes.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Sibiu

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the Large Square, the Small Square and the Bridge of Lies.
  2. AfternoonClimb the Council Tower and visit the Brukenthal Museum.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town as the 'eyes' on the roofs look down.

Day 2

Visit the ASTRA open-air museum or the Transfăgărășan road.

What to eat

Sarmale and a plate of mici, grilled sausages.

Local tips

Make the most of Sibiu

Beat the crowds

Sibiu is calm; the Christmas market and summer theatre festival bring more visitors.

Best photo spot

The old town rooftops with small windows that look like eyes watching you.

Getting there

Sibiu has a small airport; trains and buses connect with Brașov and Cluj.

Don't miss nearby

The Transfăgărășan mountain road, open roughly from July to October.

Good to know

Cross the iron Bridge of Lies: legend says it creaks when someone tells a lie on it. Climb the Council Tower for the view.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Sibiu

Getting there

  • Sibiu Airport (SBZ)3 km away
  • Cluj Airport (CLJ)115 km away
  • Cluj-Napoca115 km away
  • Brașov115 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryRomania

Questions

Sibiu: good to know

Is Sibiu worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. Pastel squares where the little roof windows look like watching eyes.

How many days do you need in Sibiu?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Sibiu?

You can visit all year. Sibiu is calm; the Christmas market and summer theatre festival bring more visitors.

How do you get to Sibiu?

The nearest airport is Sibiu Airport (SBZ), about 3 km away. Sibiu has a small airport; trains and buses connect with Brașov and Cluj.

What is there to see near Sibiu?

Nearby hidden places include Bran Castle (102 km), Cluj-Napoca (115 km) and Brașov (115 km).

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