When to visit · Winter
Romania in December
The festive month: magical Christmas markets, carols in the northern villages and the ski slopes opening.
The weather
Cold and festive (−3…6°C), snow in the mountains.
What December is great for
- The Christmas markets of Sibiu, Craiova, Brașov
- Carols and winter traditions in Maramureș & Bucovina
- The first ski days in the mountains
Where to go
- →Sibiu — the finest Christmas market
- →Bucovina — carols and customs
What's on
The Christmas markets (from late November) and winter customs through to New Year.
Ileana's tip
The Sibiu market is the most spectacular — go on a weekday to avoid the crowds.
Getting to Romania
Flights, transfer & car
Fly into Romania
Compare fares to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and regional airports — Cluj, Sibiu, Iași, Timișoara.
Airport transfer
Private, fixed-price door-to-door transfer — driver waiting from the moment you land.
Rent a car — see the real Romania
A rental car is the key to Romania: the Transfăgărășan, the painted monasteries of Bucovina, mountain roads and the villages of Maramureș that no train reaches.
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Tours & activities
Guided tours, day trips and hand-picked experiences via GetYourGuide — free cancellation on most.
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