Sighișoara, Romania

Sighișoara

A colourful medieval citadel on a hill, still lived in today.

  • All year
  • 1 night
Explore on the map
Nearby hidden places
SibiuRomania · CitySibiu70 kmBrașovRomania · CityBrașov89 kmCluj-NapocaRomania · CityCluj-Napoca109 kmSinaiaRomania · Hidden townSinaia113 kmBucharestRomania · CityBucharest224 kmTimișoaraRomania · CityTimișoara282 kmDanube Delta (Tulcea)Romania · Nature spotDanube Delta (Tulcea)332 kmBelogradchik RocksBulgaria · Nature spotBelogradchik Rocks333 km

Things to do

2 days in Sighișoara

Day 1

  1. MorningClimb the Clock Tower and walk the lived-in lanes of the hilltop citadel.
  2. AfternoonClimb the covered Scholars' Stairs to the Church on the Hill and its old German cemetery.
  3. EveningHave dinner inside the citadel walls.

Day 2

Visit the fortified church of Biertan, or the Saxon village of Viscri.

What to eat

Transylvanian goulash and a glass of local white wine from the Târnava valley.

Local tips

Make the most of Sighișoara

Beat the crowds

Summer weekends and the medieval festival in July are busy. Mornings are calm.

Best photo spot

The Clock Tower from the lower town, and the covered wooden stairs to the church on the hill.

Getting there

Trains run from Brașov and Cluj.

Don't miss nearby

The fortified Saxon church of Biertan, a UNESCO site.

Good to know

Climb the covered Scholars' Stairs to the church on the hill. People still live inside the citadel.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Sighișoara

Our most hidden places around Sighișoara: fewer people, same wow. Unlock them with a route in Google Maps and a PDF guide of Sighișoara to take with you.

70 km away
87 km away
90 km away
Unlock the secret spots · €2.99+ VAT · one payment, valid for a year

Plan your visit

Getting to Sighișoara

Getting there

  • Târgu Mureș Airport (TGM)40 km away
  • Sibiu Airport (SBZ)75 km away
  • Sibiu70 km away
  • Brașov90 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryRomania

Questions

Sighișoara: good to know

Is Sighișoara worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. A colourful medieval citadel on a hill, still lived in today.

How many days do you need in Sighișoara?

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

When is the best time to visit Sighișoara?

You can visit all year. Summer weekends and the medieval festival in July are busy. Mornings are calm.

How do you get to Sighișoara?

The nearest airport is Târgu Mureș Airport (TGM), about 40 km away. Trains run from Brașov and Cluj.

What is there to see near Sighișoara?

Nearby hidden places include Sibiu (70 km), Brașov (89 km) and Cluj-Napoca (109 km).

More hidden places in Romania (11)