Travel Carpathia

11/06/2026

What if wilderness isn’t something you visit, but something you reconnect with?

Travel blogger Bea arrived in the Făgăraș Mountains expecting spectacular landscapes. What she found was something much deeper: ancient forests that still function as true ecosystems, wildlife moving freely through the landscape, and communities helping shape a future where people and nature thrive together.

From tracking signs of bears in virgin forests to spending nights in wildlife hides and meeting the people who call these mountains home, her journey reveals why the Făgăraș Mountains are often described as one of Europe’s last great wilderness areas.

Read her story and discover the wild heart of Romania.

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Deep in Romania’s Făgăraș Mountains, bears, bison, and ancient forests reveal Europe’s last wild wilderness.

04/06/2026

“The hides are brilliant with beautiful scenery…”

From the guestbook — Bunea Wilderness Cabin

Some experiences are difficult to describe — until someone writes them down in a guestbook.

Josh & Caitlin joined us at Bunea in September 2025 and spent time immersed in the quiet rhythm of the Făgăraș wilderness.

Here’s part of what they wrote in our guestbook:

“Our trip has been as excellent as we’d hoped. The hides are brilliant with beautiful scenery…”

And thankfully:

“We did finally see some bears!”

Simple moments, wild landscapes, and unforgettable encounters in nature.

Thank you, Josh & Caitlin, for sharing your experience with us.
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Photo credits: Sebastian Mastahac

28/05/2026

“It was a perfect stay.”

From the guestbook — Bunea Wilderness Cabin

Some experiences are difficult to describe — until someone writes them down in a guestbook.

During a September stay at Bunea, one guest described watching a bear for nearly an hour after arrival, spotting a wild boar during the night, and waking to another bear the next morning.

Here’s part of what they wrote:

“We had an amazing overnight stay here at Bunea. We already saw a bear during arrival and could observe it for nearly one hour.”

And perhaps the simplest summary of all:

“It was a perfect stay.”

Special thanks were also left for Alex, “for his great support and explanations.”

— Travel Carpathia

Photo credits: Remus Munteanu, Jack Wolfskin .

21/05/2026

From the guestbook — Bunea Wilderness Cabin

“Seen our first ever bears… I cried!”

Some experiences are difficult to describe — until someone writes them down in a guestbook.

Jade & Isaac stayed with us at Bunea in June 2025 and experienced pristine wilderness, wildlife encounters, quiet evenings in the hide, and seven unforgettable bear sightings.

Here’s part of what they wrote in our guestbook:

“We’ve had the most amazing time at Bunea! Seen our first ever bears (7 sightings in total — I cried!) and really enjoyed being in and enjoying this pristine nature…”

And perhaps our favourite line:

“This place really is so special.”

Thank you, Jade & Isaac, for sharing these memories with us.
— Travel Carpathia

Photo credits: Alex Popa, Daniel Mîrlea.

20/05/2026

This fox 🦊 clearly didn't get the memo that beavers 🦫 are the original master engineers of the Carpathian wilderness—and they do not appreciate surprise guests!

18/05/2026

4.5 hours in the alpine meadow at Comisu Wildlife Observation Hides & Cabin, condensed in 2 minutes.

European bison grazing, roe deer moving through the meadow, bears foraging, and the last light fading over the Făgăraș Mountains.

Filmed yesterday.

15/05/2026

The Monday morning school run, Carpathian style. Mama’s on a mission, and the kids are definitely looking for a snack break. 🐻🐾

13/05/2026

From the guestbook — Bunea Wilderness Cabin & Comisu Wildlife Hides

“Felt like a dream.”

Some experiences are difficult to describe — until someone writes them down in a guestbook.

Suzie & Neil joined us in the Făgăraș Mountains in June 2025 and experienced everything from dawn bear sightings and mountain hikes to quiet moments above the clouds at Comisu.

Here’s part of what they wrote in our guestbook:

“We saw bears aplenty over breakfast and got ready for our incredible hike to Comisu… we ate our apples on Comisu’s roof looking out over the mountains feeling like we stood on top of the world.”

And perhaps our favourite line:

“We will never forget how lucky we were to experience such magic in nature.”

Thank you, Suzie & Neil, for sharing this journey with us.
— Travel Carpathia

Photo credits: Sebastian Mastahac, Doug Kennedy.

12/05/2026

Peak wildflower season in the Făgăraș Mountains isn’t a months-long affair — it’s a 3–4 week masterpiece.

Right now, the alpine meadows are exploding with:

🌺 Rhododendron kotschyi — Carpathian Rhododendron
🌼 Trollius europaeus — Globe Flower
💙 Gentiana clusii — Clusius’ Gentian
🪻 Viola dacica — Dacian Violet
🔹 Veronica chamaedrys — Germander Speedwell
🌿 Potentilla ternata — Three-Toothed Cinquefoil

By late June, they’ll be gone. The mountains will still be beautiful — but this exact kaleidoscope won’t return until next May.

Photos by Dan Dinu, Liviu Ungureanu, Ionuț Crețu, and Marius Druga.