Support Transylvanian Highlands for Destination of the Year 2025

The Transylvanian Highlands (Colinele Transilvaniei) have made it to the finals of Destination of the Year 2025, in the “Enchanted Lands” category! We are just one step away from putting this region on the map as one of Romania’s most beloved destinations.

What Makes the Transylvanian Highlands So Special?

Breathtaking landscapes that make you stop in awe
Villages frozen in time, preserving centuries-old traditions
Trails winding through forests, rolling hills, and along pristine rivers

Here, you don’t just see—you feel and discover.

Finalists in Good Company!

The villages of Saschiz and Biertan are also finalists in the “Storybook Villages” category—further proof that Transylvania remains an endless source of beauty.

Other nominees worth discovering in 2025:
✔ Cobor, Viscri, and Hoghilag villages
✔ The Hârtibaciu Valley Steam Train (Mocănița), just 20 km from Sibiu
✔ Inspiring cities: Sighișoara, Sibiu, and Brașov
✔ The spa resort of Bazna

Your Support is Needed!

Vote for us if you have ever:

✔ Heard about us and love our destination
✔ Visited the Highlands at least once
✔ Climbed a hill searching for a fairy-tale view
✔ Wandered through Saxon villages with centuries-old houses
✔ Attended a Transylvanian Brunch, Sonoro or IconArts concert, or Haferland event
✔ Raced in TBT Race, Mediaș Bike Marathon, or Bikeathon Țara Făgărașului
✔ Enjoyed the peaceful trails and roads leading to new adventures

How to Vote?

✅ Go to the official competition website: Vote Here

✅ Select your favorites:

• Transylvanian Highlands in the “Enchanted Lands” category
• Biertan or Saschiz in the “Storybook Villages” category
• Your other favorite destinations in the remaining five categories

✅ Click the “Submit Vote” button after entering your email address

✅ Confirm your vote via the email you receive (otherwise, it won’t be validated)