Viscri is a village located in central Romania near Sighisoara known for its fortified church from 1185 and German influences. The village was purchased and restored by Prince Charles in 2006 to preserve the traditional Saxon way of life. Visitors can stay in local guest houses that offer simple, authentic accommodations and locally sourced meals. Activities in Viscri include biking, hiking, truffle hunting, and bear watching in the surrounding forests.

1. THE VISCRI VILLAGE

2. The village is located
in the center of
Romania, close to
Sighisoara (40km).
Location: Viscri, Transylvania – Central Romania
Address: Viscri, Brasov county
Nearest large town: Sighisoara (25 miles NW)
Nearest train station: Rupea
E-mail: contact@viscri-info.ro
Website: viscri-info.ro
Visiting Hours: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., Monday through Sunday
Admission: 5 Lei

3. Deep in the heart of Transylvania lies a village of
such beauty to be worthy of the UNESCO World
Heritage title. With its German influences and
candid inhabitants, you will feel at home.
Viscri is best
known for its
highly fortified
church. In 1185
the church was
taken over by
Saxon colonists,
and the Szecklers
were forced to
settle in
southeast
Transylvania.

4. In 2006, The Prince Charles of Wales, who fell in love
with the unspoiled natural beauties of Transylvania,
bought and restored an 18th Century Saxon houses in
Viscri to help protect the unique way of life and promote
sustainable tourism.

5. Pensions are discrete and the hosts are welcoming. You can find rooms to rent
furniture that preserves traditional Saxon and have modern facilities.
While the beauty and serenity
of the village are reason
enough to spend several days
here, there is also a large
range of activities that can
easily fill a week-long stay in
Viscri.
The guest houses managed by Foundation
Mihai Eminescu Trust include Viscri 129, Viscri
63 and 63 B, Viscera 38. Viscri 38 is the largest
of these guest houses, open also in winter,
accommodating up to six persons in three
bedrooms.

6. Staying here is also a perfect opportunity to try local
dishes prepared to local ingredients from the garden of
the house. The décor of the rooms is simple and
authentic, keeping the traditional elements of the local
culture.

7. ACTIVITIES:
• Go on a mountain biking or trekking trail linking
two of the neighboring Saxon villages (Crit and
Mesendorf) to Viscri over the hills;
• Go truffle hunting in the surrounding woods
(available between September and December);
• Go in search of the wild brown bear in the
surrounding woods;
• Join a local family to the pastures for
traditional hay stacking (available in July).
Admire the diversity of wildflowers, including
many species extinct in the rest of Europe;

8. BIBLIOGRAPHY:
http://www.viscri-info.ro/
http://www.viscri125.ro/
http://romaniatourism.com/castles-fortresses-romania-viscri-fortified-church.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viscri_fortified_church

9. THANK YOU!