Programs, tourist attractions
Recreation
If you are looking for relaxation or adventure, we are the right place! The area offers numerous programs, whether you want a walk in the nature or cultural experiences. Visit our beautiful hiking trails or explore local museums and monuments! Don't miss the restaurants and wineries in the area, where the tastiest dishes from our region await you.
You will find interesting programs regardless of the age category you belong to - Learn more about the programs available in the Izvoare and Harghita area.
Icelandic horses at Ivo Riding Stables
Discover the calm and peaceful nature of Icelandic horses at Ivo Riding Stables!
The riding style of the Icelandic horse offers a unique and effortless ride.Thanks to its exceptional movement, riding can be extremely comfortable and enjoyable.
Fishing in waters belonging to the "Nagyküküllő" fishing association
The "Nagyküküllő" Hunting and Sport Fishing Association currently has fishing rights in 60 water sections, of which 4 are flat water and 55 are mountain water (mostly small and large streams), and a 137-hectare mountain reservoir lake also adds to the number of fishable waters. Fishing can be done after purchasing a daily ticket or an annual pass.
Babusgató petting zoo and animal park in Zeteváralja (Sub Cetate):
In the park, children and adults can get close to the animals, touch and pet them. In many cases, contact with animals can be therapeutic, as it has a beneficial effect on our physical and mental health. Visitors can get to know the animals of the backyard, as well as some exotic species, and children can also try riding our beautiful ponies.
Skivarsag – Varság ski slope
Szeklerland’s number one ski slope with a chairlift in the heart of Székelyvarság.
Ski slope details:
- elevator length 840 meters
- altitude 970-1170 meters
- length 1050 meters
- difference in level 161 meters
Difficulty: advanced; classification: red.
Lobogó Bobsled track
Get up to speed on the Lobogó Bobsled track in Băile Homorod!
If you're visiting Băile Homorod, don't miss the fantastic Lobogó Bobsled route, which promises a thrilling slide that is almost 1000 meters long. The speed of the track can be up to 45 km/h, so you are guaranteed to have an experience full of adrenaline! The track, with a unique design, includes four spirals that enhance the experience even more.
"Fáradt Bakancs" Experience Base
The ideal destination for those looking for fun is the Fáradt Bakancs experience base in Ivo, at the foot of Madarasi Hargita, which includes the Öreg Szivacs restaurant and trout restaurant. Ideal recreation for all ages in the heart of the valley: Transylvania's first Segway base, many programs, for example: Mountaincart, Via Ferrata, BIG AIR BAG and organized tours to Madarasi Hargita.
Our qualified people take care of the visitor’s entertainment.
KayaKing on the Zetelaki reservoir lake
Be the leader of your own water experience! Explore the waters of the Zetelaka Dam (Barajul Zetea) at your own pace with KayaKing's new kayak and SUP stand-up paddle boards for rent.
Do fishing, do sports, do yoga on a SUP or enjoy the sun in the middle of the reservoir lake.
Hargita Outdoor
Hargita Outdoor was founded by a group of enthusiastic nature-loving athletes who feel at home in the mountains of the Harghita Region and know its flora and fauna.
The team's mission is to present one of Europe's largest untouched forests - our common natural heritage - while biking, skiing or walking in an environmentally conscious manner. Adventure seekers are guided through magical landscapes during bicycle, boot, ski or snowshoe tours.
Visit and tasting at the Real Csíki Beer Manufaktúra (Real Csíki Beer Brewery)
In Csíkszentsimon, the site of Csíki Sör Manufaktúra welcomes visitors every week from Monday to Saturday who want to get a glimpse of the secrets of beer production combined with beer tasting.
In order for the beer to go down well, you have to make a bed for it. Therefore, there is also a dining option. Traditional Szekler dishes with traditional beer.
Balu Adventure Park
Balu Adventure Park, one of the oldest adventure parks in the country, is located in a beautiful natural environment fit for a fairy tale, surrounded by the peaks of the Eastern Carpathians, among the pine forests of Harghita. Its wire rope course is 985 meters long, of which 350 meters leads over a lake. The 11 routes of varying degrees of difficulty have a total of 190 game elements and the same number of stations built on trees, and in total cover an area of one and a half hectares.
Adventurous visitors, regardless of age, will have fun, adrenaline, active relaxation and an unforgettable experience at the same time.
Bear observatory, Zeteváralja (Sub Cetate)
After a short drive above the Déság guesthouse in Zeteváralja (Sub Cetate), we reach the starting point. From here it is a short walk to the house. You must be very quiet here. Feeding takes place in the meadow in front of the house, and after 20-30 minutes the first bear family ventures out. They are very shy, they run away at the slightest disturbance and then come out again.
On average, 10-15 bears are seen in one night.
Madarasi Hargita (Harghita Mădăraș)
Harghita Mădăraș is the highest peak of the Harghita Mountains and Szeklerland, as well as a holiday and hiking center, located at 31 km from the Chalet.
Red Lake
Red Lake is one of the largest natural dams in the country, which is part of the Békás-szoros (Cheile Bicaz) and Nagyhagymás National Parks (Hășmașul Mare). The lake was formed in 1837 as a result of a heavy rain when a part of the Gyilkos-Mountain slid down towards the Cohárd block, after this part blocked the valley of the Békás-stream.
Sugo Cave
In the mountain block of Nagy-Hagymás (Hășmașul Mare) , about 1,600 meters from the southern part of Sípos-rock, there is a speleological miracle, a real dream world made of limestone - the Sugó Cave. The cave has four floors, with three entrances located one above the other, and its length exceeds one kilometer. The name of the cave refers to the whispering sound caused by the impact of the water of the underground stream against the rocks.
The Csorgokö Waterfall in Varság
The Csorgókő waterfall is located in the Székelyvarság (Vârșag) forest, on the Nagykút stream (Fântâna Mare). The water of the stream growing from seven sources falls from a height of 7 meters, resulting in a beautiful two-step waterfall. From there, the water of the Nagykút stream makes its way to the Nagy-Küküllő( Târnava Mare), being a left-hand tributary stream.
Parajd salt mine (Salina Praid)
The effective climate of the Parajd salt mine is a suitable relaxation for everyone, but it's no secret that there are also some diseases on which being in the salt mine has a particularly beneficial effect.
It helps healthy people relax, beautify their skin, and refresh. The underground visitor level operates on "Level 50", which is located 120 m below the surface.
The heart of Jesus statue
The heart of Jesus statue is a work of art portraying Jesus, on the border of the villages of Farkaslaka (Lupeni), Székelyszentlélek (Bisericani) and Bogárfalva (Bulgăreni), in Szeklerland, part of Romania, in Harghita county.
Located on the 958-meter-high Gordon hill top, the statue also functions as a lookout point, at 47 km from the guesthouse.
The Reservoir lake from Zeteváralja (Sub Cetate)
Explore the waters of the Zetelaka (Zetea) dam with the rental kayaks and SUP stand-up paddle boards, but you can also go fishing, play sports, or enjoy the sunshine on the waterside.
Árpád Háza Csárda (Restaurant)
The cozy restaurant, furnished with traditional Szekler furniture, is famous for its Szekler flavours and delicacies made from high-quality, homemade, organic products.
Mini Transylvania park
Travel around Transylvania in one day! The Mini Transylvania Park is the only multicultural, thematic model park in Romania, in which visitors can see miniature replicas of the most important historical buildings of Transylvania. The park is located in Szejkefürdő (Băile Szejke), at the exit of Székelyudvarhely (Odorheiu Secuiesc).