Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania, Romania

European City of Sports in 2018, as a result of continuous development of sports infrastructure and promotion of applied policies in sports. Sports promote discipline, team spirit, fair play, a healthy lifestyle and ambition to succeed. Sport is an essential factor in educating the youth, a catalyst for social interaction and a promoter of social inclusion.      

The most socially dynamic city in Romania with highest economic growth, a thriving city, a business hub, a university city, a medical center and an IT center. Ranked Europe’s no. 1 friendliest city towards tourists and amongst the cities with highest standards of living in Europe (Eurostat). The international airport connects 2.8m passengers per year, 45 destinations, 4 flights per day to London.    

Located in the central part of Transylvania, the city lies at the confluence of the Apuseni Mountains, the Somes plateau and the Transylvanian plain, being the unofficial capital of Transilvania. It sprawls over valleys and rivers, and it is surrounded on three sides by hills or mountains with heights between 500 metres and 700 metres. The lakes, ski resorts, gorges and natural reserves are not far away from the city.  

The Transilvania International Film Festival is the first international feature film festival in Romania, which is held annually in the historic capital of Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca. Founded in 2002 by the Romanian Film Promotion, TIFF has grown rapidly to become the most important film-related event in Romania.

https://tiff.ro/

Untold Festival is the largest electronic music festival held in Romania, taking place in Cluj-Napoca at the Cluj Arena. It is held annually and has been designated Best Major Festival within European Festival Awards 2015. Guests include a vast range of European countries, as well as Asia and North America. 

https://untold.com/

Electric Castle is an annual music festival held on the Transylvanian domain of the Bánffy Castle, near Cluj-Napoca in Romania and combines music, technology and alternative arts. It features many genres of music including rock, indie, hip hop, electronic, techno, and drum and bass as well as art installations. 

https://electriccastle.ro/

Transylvania Jazz Festival is an international  annual jazz festival held in Cluj-Napoca offering first-class concerts to the public, both in the field of traditional jazz and in the contemporary area. The festival hosts many internationally recognised artists and supports Romanian artists or young local musicians.

https://transilvaniajazzfestival.com/

The Raven's Nest is a spectecular mountain hideaway designed for outdoor enthusiasts looking for unique accommodation, restored rural houses dating from the 19th to 20th centuries. Whether you’re up for a memorable adventure or a relaxing escape, here you will reconnect with the natural environment and discover the Carpathians, as well as the Transylvanian wilderness.  Plan your trip to Transylvania now!