The best accommodations Lac Bâlea

This chalet, built in 2000 to replace an older one, occupies a small peninsula jutting out into the glacial lake. The rooms are comfortable enough for you to enjoy the many hiking possibilities in the surrounding area. The restaurant, with its old-fashioned decor and warm atmosphere, serves excellent food. The menu, which changes with the seasons, offers a wide choice of typical Romanian dishes, game and trout specialties. The socată is delicious.

The Ice Hotel has been reborn on the shores of Lake Bâlea every winter since 2005. It's built from blocks extracted from the glacial lake, sculpted by artists for a month on a different theme each year. Temperatures hover around 2°C! In the ice chambers, you'll find plenty of blankets and animal skins to keep you warm. This tourist attraction also boasts a church and a bar-restaurant serving traditional specialities and mulled wine. Access is by cable car.

Located on the beautiful Transfăgărăşan road, around 50 minutes by car from the Poenari citadel and 25 minutes from Lake Bâlea, the hotel is a good starting point for discovering these tourist targets and hiking the nearby trails, discovering waterfalls, caves and mountain lakes. The rooms are tastefully decorated, with parquet floors and modern furniture. The restaurant serves Romanian and international cuisine. There's also an attractive children's playground.