
Romanian Autumn trips are probably some of the most colorful and filled with local savor. While Romania has four seasons and each has its own charm, fall might be just perfect for wandering and exploring.
Spring in Romania delights with fields full of flowers in bloom and the most important celebration: Easter.
Summer in Romania means high temperatures, lush vegetation and good weather for nature tours. It’s also the time for seaside vacations on the Black Sea coast or leisure trips to Comana Lake for some fishing, mountain biking or kayaking.
Winter comes with Christmas Markets, white snow, and enchanting traditions. It’s the only period in which you can enjoy a stay at the Ice Hotel.
Romania in the autumn
Nature
It is a known fact that during autumn Romania has the best weather for exploring. Not too hot or too cold, it allows you to enjoy a full day of walking tours or visiting. Furthermore, it is the best season for mountain hiking and nature tours. As opposed to summer there is little chance of a thunderstorm or heavy rain. Nature puts on a colorful show with yellow and Auburn leaves.
Autumn is, after all, a transition season. The beginning of September feels like summer and the heat gradually goes down. Up until the middle of October, the weather is mild and perfect for outdoor exploring.

Recommended Romania Autumn trips – nature tours:
- Bucharest Day Tour Hike in the Piatra Craiului Mountains – explore one of the most beautiful natural parks of the country and have a glimpse of the authentic Romanian rural life
- Spectacular Hike in Romania Day Trip – take an easy hike in one of the most beautiful mountains in Romania. Enjoy a panoramic view over Prahova Valley and visit the most beautiful castle in Romania.
Cities:
Big cities come to life in the fall. Students return from vacation, school starts and overall the streets seem more animated. Bucharest becomes crowded so one-day tours outside the noisy city are just perfect.

Recommended Romanian Autumn trips:
- Bran Castle and Brasov tour from Bucharest
- Day trip Peles Castle and Brasov – stunning architecture in the mountains
- Transfagarasan Road Tour from Bucharest
Local flavors and traditions:
In the countryside, people finish harvesting and start preparing for winter. Romanians do like to eat and home cooked meals are one of the many things they are most proud of. If during your visit to the villages you are greeted with a delicious smell then be assured it’s probably of baked aubergines, baked peppers or the mouthwatering Zacusca. Let’s not forget apple pie, magiun, a type of thick plum jam, and pumpkin pie.
This is a period of intensive preparing, people pickle vegetables, make jams and compotes, dry fruits and make the necessary arrangements for winter.
Recommended Romanian Autumn trips:
- 3 Day Transylvania Tour: Villages and Medieval Towns – go off the beaten paths and visit some remote villages in Romania and two of the most famous medieval towns of Transylvania.
- Transylvania Maramures and Bucovina Tour – discover the most traditions rich part of Romania: UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Wooden churches of Maramures, the painted monasteries of Bucovina and the fortified churches in Transylvania. Also get a taste of delightful Romanian cuisine in the homes of locals.
Experience Autumn in Romania your own way
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