A selection of current social media posts (Facebook) 2025

Pictures of the town of Detta, just an hour south of Timișoara, and the lovingly run campsite, guesthouse, and museum Casa Ferch. It’s definitely worth a visit!

📍 Casa Ferch, Victoriei Street 29, Deta, Romania
Pictures: Summer 2025

The Christmas market is one of the biggest events in Timisoara. This year, the market will open on November 30 on Piața Victoriei. In addition to the traditional Christmas stalls, attractions such as a Ferris wheel, an ice rink, and many festive highlights await you.

Here are a few impressions from 2024.

Take Five Coffee is located at Strada Lucian Blaga 5, a small side street parallel to the famous “Street of Umbrellas” in the heart of Timișoara. The cozy café kindly allowed us to take a photo.

Tucked away in a quiet side street, just a few steps from the bustling city center, this small café is always worth a visit. And in addition to many delicious drinks, with a little luck you can also pick up a copy of our latest Timisoara brochure (while supplies last).

Of course, you can also discover the brochure online:
https://discover-timisoara.com/en/home/ | https://welcome-to-romania.com

Take FIVE Coffee: https://www.facebook.com/TakeFIVECoffeeTimisoara

Halloween is the perfect day to discover the culinary diversity of Timiosara – perfect for anyone who doesn’t have plans yet!

Discover Timisoara | Gastro Guide
https://discover-timisoara.com/en/discover-timisoara-gastro-guide-en/

A little bit of city, a little bit of countryside, a selection of gastronomic experiences such as restaurants, cafés, bars, and much more.

The (still) limited edition in German and Romanian can be found at the following locations, among others:

# Take Five Coffee (5 Lucian Blaga Street)
# Eggsemplar Breakfast & Brunch (1 Lucian Blaga Street)
# Timisoara City Information Center (Str. Alba Iulia)
# Cuina Bunicii (Str. Alba Iulia)
# Bookstore at the Cathedral (Piata Unirii 11)
# Restaurant Del Vecchio (Piata Alexandru Mocioni 8.)
Discover the cultural and gastronomic diversity of Timisoara and the Timis County.

Parcul Regina Maria in Timișoara is the oldest park in the city and was laid out around 1850 on the initiative of Count Johann von Coronini-Cronberg. The Art Nouveau entrance gate, built in 1910, is an outstanding architectural feature. It is located directly opposite the Neptune Palace.

The building, also known as Neptune Baths or Baia Publica Neptun, is located in the Fabrick district of Timisoara. It was built between 1912 and 1914 according to the plans of architect Laszlo Szekely and is a beautiful example of Viennese Art Nouveau, also known as Secession style. Originally, the building served as a modern public swimming pool. Today, it houses various offices, apartments, and a restaurant.

The impressive bell tower of the Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Timisoara (in Romanian: Biserica Nasterea Maicii Domnului) houses six historic bells from 1936, which ring out in a harmonious arpeggio. As a freestanding structure, it complements the Byzantine-inspired architecture of the church and is considered a striking landmark of the Elisabetin district.

Discover the culinary side of Timisoara and the Timis County. The Swabian cuisine of Banat, Hungarian and Serbian cuisine, but also international and, of course, Romanian cuisine are all at home here.

https://discover-timisoara.com/en/gastro-guide-restaurants/

Discover the diverse culture of this region, accompanied by many, many tasty treats 🥰

The Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the city of Timisoara was built according to plans by architect Karl Salkovics. Construction of the neo-Gothic building began in 1912, was delayed due to World War I, and was finally completed in 1919. Originally part of the Josefstadt parish, the church was granted the status of an independent parish. Masses are held in German, Hungarian, and Romanian in the church.

With the impressive tower of the Orthodox cathedral in the background

The Orthodox Church of the Ascension, known in Romanian as Biserica “Inaltarea Domnului,” is located in the Mehala district of Timisoara. It was built between 1925 and 1937 and was officially inaugurated in October 1937. The architect Victor Vlad designed the building in the Neo-Romanesque style. Particularly striking are the central dome and the six towers, which give the church a distinctive silhouette.

Pictures from Timisoara taken two days ago. Timisoara is worth a visit at any time of year.
We would like to thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these wonderful pictures (1 October 2025).

Just a few kilometres from Timișoara, in Timiș County in the Romanian Banat region, lies the village of Charlotenburg (also known as Sarlota). Charlotenburg is unique: it is considered Romania’s only “round village”. It was founded in 1771 by 32 families – a total of 171 people – who immigrated from Baden-Württemberg, Alsace-Lorraine and the German-speaking Trentino region.

The village was founded primarily by Count Karl-Ignaz von Clary und Aldringen, who was appointed president of the Banat administration in 1769. According to his plan, a village was built in a perfect circle with an inner diameter of around 210 metres.

We would like to thank Mr Frank Schleßmann for sending us these pictures and the corresponding (partial) text/explanation.

The Civic Park (Parcul Civic) is located in the heart of Timișoara. The park was created in 1971 and is considered the city’s youngest park. It is located directly behind the Hotel Continental in the Cetate district.

The 52-metre-high water tower in the Josefin district of Timișoara was built in 1913/14. It was constructed as part of the municipal water supply system. The tower has two large water tanks: one with a capacity of 500 cubic metres for drinking water and one with a capacity of 250 cubic metres for industrial water from the River Bega. Today, the tower is a listed building and is increasingly being used for cultural events.

The colourful umbrellas on Strada Alba Iulia in Timișoara are part of an art installation that transforms the public space. As well as providing shade, they fill the street with life and colour, turning it into a living work of art. The installation has become a popular photography location and adds to the city centre’s unique charm.

Camping, guesthouse, museum, and much more… Casa Ferch in the town of Deta, located just under an hour south of Timisoara in western Romania, is definitely worth a visit.

Yesterday, we visited the house/campsite. It is run by a couple from Vienna, who warmly welcomed us and treated us… it was pure hospitality and kindness, and… it was perfect!

Over the next few hours, we met many guests and locals from the region over coffee, cake, and lunch — Austrians, Swabians from the Banat/Timisoara area, and many more! It felt as if we had always lived there. 🥰 Thanks again to Margit, her husband, the Swabian “Hansi who travels the world,” and everyone we had the pleasure to meet.

📍 Casa Ferch, Victoriei Street 29, Deta, Romania

More about Casa Ferch Deta and/or “Mit Hansi um die Welt”

The Maria Theresa Bastion is the last remaining bastion of the former Austro-Hungarian fortress in Timișoara.

It was built between 1730 and 1735 and is named after the Austrian Empress Maria Theresa. Originally, the fortress had nine bastions, but after the demolition of the fortifications in 1892, only this one bastion remains.

Today, the bastion houses galleries, restaurants and bars that fill the historic ambience with contemporary life. In summer, outdoor concerts are offered, transforming the courtyard into a vibrant cultural venue.