Between March 28 and 29, communities in the Transylvanian Hills open their doors to visitors and invite the public to a weekend dedicated to nature, local gastronomy and meetings with local people.
For two days, visitors are invited to discover the Transylvanian Hills through hiking, meals prepared in households, visits to villages with Saxon heritage and meetings with craftsmen and local initiatives that contribute to the revitalization of rural communities. “COME to the Hills” is an invitation to slow down and discover a living cultural landscape, where nature, traditions and local people create authentic experiences for those who choose to explore this region.
Guided walks through the hills
The weekend includes guided walks through the hills, forest trails and segments of Via Transilvanica, accompanied by stories about nature, landscape and local people. On Saturday, March 28th, mountain bike enthusiasts have a special tour organized by the Transylvanian Hills team, on the route Mediaș – Nemșa – Richiș – Biertan – Dupuș – Ațel – Richiș – Mediaș.
For Sunday, Sibiu Transylvania Tour Guide proposes an organized tour that starts from Sibiu, for a hike in the Alma Vii area, the Dianthus Mediaș Tourism and Ecology Association has prepared a cleaning tour on the route from Moșna to Mediaș (Sunday, March 29), while the Friends of the Mocănița Association takes the Mocănița for a walk to officially open the season (Sunday, March 29th). 29 March). Also, the Hiking Years invite us to move, on Sunday, March 29, 2026, between Richiș and Biertan.
“HAI in the Hills is an invitation to discover Transylvania as it is lived by the local communities: with time for nature, for stories and for meals shared with the local people. Through this weekend with open doors we want to show that tourism in the Transylvanian Hills is built together with the communities and that each village has a story worth discovering,” explains Cristina Iliescu, destination manager of the Transylvanian Hills.
Lunches and tastings prepared in households and local gastronomic points
Visitors arriving in the Hills will be able to participate in lunches and tastings prepared in local households and gastronomic points, where seasonal products, traditional recipes and ingredients from the village gardens are at the center of the experience.
Local partners who prepare different gastronomic experiences include a whole weekend dedicated to gastronomy and local discoveries (with offer for the weekend of March 28 – 29) at Bassen Pension – Bazna, matured cheese tastings from Meșendorf at Meșendorf 65 (Saturday, March 28, 2026) and Critz Cross (Sunday, March 29), the discovery of the menu at Colina – Local Gastronomic Point in Vânători, near Sighișoara (Saturday, March 28th), menus designed for events at The Dallas Barn also near Sighișoara (Saturday, March 28th), sweet surprises from the Lolas Inn in Agnita (during the weekend), spring brunch organized by Cincsor. Transylvania – Guesthouses (Sunday, March 29th), fasting brunch at Copșa Mare 122, followed by an invitation to a walk through the community (Sunday, March 29th), and a celebration dedicated to the 10th anniversary of Viscri 32 – White Barn and Blue House with wine and lychee (Saturday and Sunday, March 28th-29th).
Visits to historic villages and fortified churches
Participants will have the opportunity to discover the Saxon heritage of the region through visits to historic villages and fortified churches, accompanied by stories about the history of the places and how these communities have evolved over time. This weekend, the churches in Viscri (Viscri county) are open to the public. Mureș), Saschiz (county. Mureș), Biertan (county. Sibiu), Curciu (Sibiu county). Sibiu), Agnita (Sibiu county). Sibiu), Cincu (Sibiu county). Sibiu) and Cincșor (Sibiu county). Sibiu), according to the winter program, details here.
The event brings to the fore the people who give life to these places, craftsmen, local entrepreneurs and guides who share stories about village life and initiatives that contribute to the development of communities.
Among the partners involved are the Sculpture Workshop by Cristian Christiancov in Gherdeal, where you can discover the artist’s workshop and Walking Tours Mediaș, where Ioana Pătrășcoiu invites the public to a different tour of Mediaș, on Saturday, March 28, in the evening.
In the spirit of local hospitality, more hosts will open their courtyards, gardens and hills to visitors, offering spaces where they can slow down, sit at the table with the hosts and discover the atmosphere of the places. Among these spaces are the House of King Charles III in Viscri, where you can see both the permanent exhibits (such as the Florilegium inspired by the Transylvanian flora) or the temporary exhibitions, and the Teahouse of Tei in Saschiz, which awaits you with the stories of the place and goodies from local producers.
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