Getting There

Closest airports: Cluj and Sibiu.

From Brussels Zaventem you’ll find flights with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, TAROM
From Charleroi: WizzAir, Ryanair.

Taxi from the airport: about €100. Car rental is also available.

Driving in: remember to buy vignettes for Hungary, Austria & Romania.

Where to stay:

In and around Alba Iulia:

Many options via Airbnb & Booking.com

Romania – Here you are

Romania is a pretty big country — so here’s the key takeaway:

Don’t land too far from Alba Iulia, located in Alba County, Transylvania.

The most convenient airports are:

From either one, it’s an easy and scenic drive to Alba Iulia — hills, villages, vineyards, and that “holiday mode activated” feeling.

What to do while you're here

Whether you’re here just for the wedding or turning it into a mini holiday, here are a few ideas, depending on how much time you have.

If you have 1 day

Perfect if you arrive the day before or leave the day after

  • Explore Alba Carolina Citadel (museums, gardens, changing of the guard)
  • Coffee or aperitif inside the fortress walls
  • Dinner in the old town — simple, local, and good
If you have 2 days

A relaxed rhythm, no rushing

  • Day 1: Alba Iulia citadel + terraces + museums
  • Day 2: Short drive to Sibiu, a beautifully preserved medieval city with colourful houses and lively squares
If you have 4 days (or more)

Now you’re doing it right.

  • Alba Iulia & Sibiu
  • Sighișoara, a charming medieval citadel (and UNESCO site)
  • The Apuseni Mountains for nature, caves and fresh air
  • Optional: castles, countryside roads, slow lunches

Or… just let Transylvania surprise you.

GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU COME

A few practical notes to make your trip smoother:

Language:
Romanian is the local language. English is widely spoken, especially by younger people.
Money:
Local currency is the Romanian Leu (RON). Cards are accepted almost everywhere; cash is still useful for small places.
Weather:
August is warm and sunny. Expect 25–35°C during the day. Light layers recommended for the evening.
Electricity & plugs:
European standard plugs (Type C / F). Same as most of continental Europe.
Timing:
Things start a bit later than in Northern Europe — and dinners can stretch. Which, honestly, works well for weddings.