Tourist attractions less than an hour away from Timișoara
A few tens of minutes drive away from Timisoara there are special places that deserve to be visited if you find yourself in the area. This region is, by definition, beautiful and varied in terms of tourism, which is why we suggest you don’t limit yourself to only visiting the city. Whether you are looking for picturesque places, adventure or pampering, we have a few suggestions for you:
Muzeul Satului Bănățean (Banat Village Museum)
The museum is located at 31 Avram Imbroane Street, in the Green Forest, at the exit from the city. It is an open-air ethnographic museum through which visitors get to know the authentic life of Banat. The ensemble is structured like a village, making this concept truly original. Here you will see households, streets, mills, a church, a school, a town hall, and a national house. In the same place, you’ll also find the Ethnography Section of the Village Museum which contains over 10,000 heritage objects: fabrics, icons, wooden and ceramic objects. So, if you want to find out how the villages of Banat were just organized, come and convince yourself by wandering the alleys of the park.
Visiting hours:
Summer:
Tuesday – Saturday: 10.00 – 18.00
Sunday: 12.00 – 20.00
Winter:
Tuesday – Saturday: 09.00 – 17.00
Sunday: 10.00 – 18.00
Ticket price:
Adults: 5 lei
Preschoolers, pupils, students, pensioners: free
Specialized guide: 20 lei / group
Recaș Vineyards
Some of the best wines in the country are produced in this location. If you are a lover of Bachus’ liqueur, you can enjoy visiting the vineyards and the winery. A tasting program is made available to the public, so that you can enjoy a unique experience. You can taste various varieties of quality wine: white, red, rosé, sparkling. They are famous abroad and are sent all over the world, not only in Europe. Recaș Winery is 24 km away from Timișoara.
Herneacova Domain
This is situated about 30 minutes away from Timisoara and is the perfect setting for outdoor relaxation. The complex offers services for both children and adults. Among the recreational activities you can enjoy are: thrills in the Adventure Park, horseback riding, carriage rides and bike rides – they offer a bike rental service. Aventura Park offers visitors routes on various levels of difficulty. There are also variants suitable for children aged between 5 and 9 years, as well as for children over 10 years and adults. Another attraction within the park is the possibility to cross the field with the zip line.
Adventure Park Program:
Wednesday – Saturday: 10.00 – 18.00
Saturday – Sunday: 10.00 – 19.00
Ticket price:
Adults + children 8 – 10 years old: 60 lei / 3 hours (10 lei every 30 minutes exceeded)
Children 5 – 9 years – 40 lei / 2 hours (10 lei every 30 minutes exceeded)
Tyrolean: 25 lei – round trip
Ponies and horses are the stars of the field and are waiting to be visited. Horse riding enthusiasts can choose to practice this sport in the middle of nature, and the rates are as follows:
20 minutes – 50 lei / child
30 minutes by carriage ride – 200 lei (1-5 people)
After spending your energy practicing various activities, you are invited to dine at Casa Herneacova. The menu includes both authentic traditional dishes and some from the international cuisine.
Buziaș SPA resort
It is located 34 km away from Timisoara and is an oasis of relaxation where you can enjoy various procedures and treatments such as: thermotherapy, magnetotherapy, hydrotherapy and the list goes on. In addition to the treatment centre, you can choose to relax in the SPA centre that is part of the Parc Hotel complex. Jacuzzi, sauna, swimming pool, fitness room – these are the ways you can relax and recharge your batteries at the same time. The location is on 12 Avram Iancu Street in Buziaș.
Altringen
It is a village 46 km away from Timișoara and is crossed by the county road 691A. What we call Altringen today was once known as “Recășel” and was an almost entirely Swabian village. Traditions and local food are characterised by multiculturalism, as Altringen has been, over time, the cradle of several ethnic groups: Serbs, Hungarians, Romanians. Currently, it is the place of escape from the daily routine of the people of Timisoara and beyond.
On the territory of the Banat village there is the Altringen House, which you cannot miss. Next to the house there is the forest which is the perfect place for clearing your thoughts and becoming one with nature. The guest house is decorated in a traditional Swabian style, and the menu changes regularly and contains both traditional and international dishes. Visit Altringen if you want to escape the urban life and immerse yourself in the beauties of nature. In the vicinity of the guest house, 7 km away, there is the Monastery and Basilica Maria Radna.
Șoimoș Citadel/ Fortress
Less than an hour’s drive away from Timișoara, near the aforementioned village, is the Șoimoș Fortress. It is located 220 m high, on top of Cioaca Tăutului hill. It was first officially mentioned in 1278, and is now part of the list of historic buildings. The view you have once you get here is splendid and offers a wide perspective on the Arad Plain and on the Mureș gorge. It is no coincidence that this fortress is considered one of the most beautiful medieval fortifications in the country.
Satchinez Swamps
This area is called the “Banat Delta”, because of the diversified ecosystem that can be found here a true ornithological nature reserve. Protected species such as: little egret, long-legged egret, great egret, night heron live here. In addition, along with birds, various animals coexist, such as: deer, fox, rabbit.
The Satchinez swamps are 28 km away from Timișoara and you’ll have no problems on the commune’s roads. But once you get to Satchinez, you’ll drive a little longer, after which you’ll have to walk for two hours. The road was not paved on the grounds that this would disturb the habitats.
Getting around
The Banat Village Museum can be reached by bus, line 46 or by trams 1 and 5. By car you will have to take the route DN59 / E70.
To get to the Recaș wineries by car, you must go on the DN6 / E70 route. At the same time, it can be reached by: trolleybuses 17 or Express 1.
Herneacova can be reached by car following the previously mentioned route DN6 / E70 or DJ691.
You can reach Buziaș by car via DJ592 or by bus. To consult the schedule, stations, and other details, access this link. You can also travel by train; you can check the exact options here.
The other objectives can be visited if you travel by car:
Altringen and Șoimoș fortress: DJ691
Satchinez Swamps: DN6
Recommendations:
Route recommendations (by car) which enable you to visit, on the same day, some of the objectives: Banat Village Museum – Cramele Recaș – Herneacova. Alternatively: Museum – Altringen and surroundings, overnight stop / Museum – Buziaș resort.
Hint for those interested in the Herneacova domain: to make sure that everything goes as planned, book the activities you want to carry out ahead of time. This also applies for the restaurant where it’s best to make a reservation beforehand.
The period in which you can admire the birds from the Satchinez swamps is April 15 – September 15, so schedule your trip taking this into consideration.
If you choose to venture to destinations that involve walking trails (Falcon Fortress, Satchinez Swamps, the vicinity of the village of Altringen), make sure you are properly equipped (with boots) and that you have clothing that allows you to move smoothly.
