7 days in Sighisoara & Sibiu Itinerary

As a World Heritage Site, Sighisoara is visited mostly for its fortified Old Town surrounded entirely by city walls.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Art & Crafts and The Spoonman. Explore hidden gems such as Breite Ancient Oak Tree Reserve and Casa Vlad Dracul. Get out of town with these interesting Sighisoara side-trips: Darjiu Fortified Church (in Darjiu) and Septimia Spa (in Odorheiu Secuiesc). Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Holy Trinity Church.

For photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Sighisoara day trip app.

Cluj-Napoca to Sighisoara is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or take a train. In December, daytime highs in Sighisoara are 2°C, while nighttime lows are -4°C. On the 28th (Tue), you're off to Sibiu.

Reminiscent of the height of the bourgeoisie and retaining much of its medieval architecture, Sibiu is Romania's cultural gem.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Catedrala Ortodoxa Sfanta Treime and Biserica Romano Catolica. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Catedrala Reintregirii Neamului and Passage of Stairs. Step out of Sibiu to go to Sambata de Sus and see Fagaras Mountains, which is approximately 1h 25 min away. It doesn't end there: take a stroll through The Lower Town of Sibiu (Orasul de Jos) and see the interesting displays at Muzeul Pr. Zosim Oancea.

To find maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Sibiu trip builder tool.

Getting from Sighisoara to Sibiu by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Sibiu are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can drive back home.