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Băile Tușnad
A spa town on the Olt, in the gorge between the Ciomatu and Harghita mountains, with mineral springs; it has more tourist arrivals than any other place in the county.
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What to see in Băile Tușnad
Things to see, picked to fill a whole day.
1Volcanic crater lakeLacul Sfânta Ana
Romania's only volcanic crater lake, at 950 m in the crater of Ciomatu Mare, surrounded by forest.
Masivul Ciomatu, comuna Cozmeni; circa 21 km pe drum (prin Bixad) sau 6,7 km pe jos pe traseul cu cruce roșie
2Crater peat bog, nature reserveTinovul Mohoș
A peat bog filling the second crater of the Ciomatu, at about 1,050 m, crossed by a wooden boardwalk.
Masivul Ciomatu, comuna Cozmeni; circa 21 km pe drum (prin Bixad), lângă Lacul Sfânta Ana
3Nature reserve and viewpointStânca Șoimilor (Sólyomkő)
An 824 m andesite crag with stone towers and a viewpoint over the resort and the Olt gorge.
Deasupra stațiunii, pe malul drept al Oltului; 45 de minute – o oră pe jos din centru
4Lake in the resort centreLacul Ciucaș
A small lake in the centre of the resort, laid out around 1900 in a backwater of the Olt, with paths and a pavilion on the water.
Centrul stațiunii, Strada Ciucaș
5Promenade with mineral springsAleea Sfânta Ana și izvoarele minerale
The resort's main promenade, with the Mikes and Apor mineral springs, where the path to the Apor bastion, an 1883 lookout, begins.
Centrul stațiunii; Turnul Apor la circa 25 de minute de mers
Where to eat in Băile Tușnad
Meals worth the trip.
- 1Szekler restaurant
Hanul Secuiesc (Székely Fogadó)
An inn with an à la carte restaurant and a few rooms, serving local food, open to non-residents too.
Nordul stațiunii, Strada Oltului - 2Beer hall and restaurant with bowling
Tiltott Csíki Söröző
A beer hall with a restaurant and a bowling lane on the main street, serving Tiltott Csíki Sör beer from the Ciuc area.
Centrul stațiunii, Strada Oltului - 3Pizzeria and café
Apor Pizza & Caffé
A pizzeria opened in 2009, serving pizza, salads, pasta, coffee and many kinds of tea.
Centrul stațiunii, Strada Oltului - 4Hotel restaurant
Restaurant Fortuna
The restaurant of the Fortuna hotel, with a rustic interior and food cooked with organic ingredients.
Nordul stațiunii, Strada Kovács Miklós - 5Restaurant with terrace
Restaurant Flora
The restaurant of Pensiunea Flora, on the resort's main promenade, with a terrace and game dishes.
Centrul stațiunii, Aleea Sfânta Ana
Where to stay in Băile Tușnad
Places to sleep well, picked for comfort and location.
- 14-star hotel with spa
Hotel O3zone
A four-star hotel on Aleea Sfânta Ana, with a spa centre, a restaurant and a conference centre.
Centrul stațiunii, Aleea Sfânta Ana - 23-star boutique hotel
Fortuna Eco Boutique Hotel
A small three-star hotel in rustic style, with its own restaurant and a wooden hot tub.
Nordul stațiunii, Strada Kovács Miklós - 3Guest villa
Villa Atriolum
A villa with four double rooms and one apartment, a shared living room, a kitchen and a garden with a barbecue.
Centrul stațiunii, Strada Jókai Mór - 43-star hotel with pool
Hotel Ciucaș
A large three-star hotel with a semi-Olympic pool, a treatment centre and a restaurant.
Centrul stațiunii, Aleea Sfânta Ana - 5Guesthouse
Natura Tusnad
A guesthouse in the south of the resort, with a garden and views of the mountains and the Olt.
Sudul stațiunii, Strada Morii
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Băile Tușnad?
We recommend Lacul Sfânta Ana (volcanic crater lake, Masivul Ciomatu, comuna Cozmeni; circa 21 km pe drum (prin Bixad) sau 6,7 km pe jos pe traseul cu cruce roșie): It is the best-known sight around the resort: a lake that formed at the bottom of an extinct volcano's crater. Other picks: Tinovul Mohoș, Stânca Șoimilor (Sólyomkő), Lacul Ciucaș and Aleea Sfânta Ana și izvoarele minerale.
Where to eat in Băile Tușnad?
We recommend Hanul Secuiesc (Székely Fogadó) (szekler restaurant, Nordul stațiunii, Strada Oltului): It has the most reviews of any restaurant in the resort: more than 3,100 on Google, averaging 4.2. Other picks: Tiltott Csíki Söröző, Apor Pizza & Caffé, Restaurant Fortuna and Restaurant Flora.
Where to stay in Băile Tușnad?
We recommend Hotel O3zone (4-star hotel with spa, Centrul stațiunii, Aleea Sfânta Ana): It has the most reviews of any hotel in the resort: 4.3 on Google from almost 2,450 and 8.9 on Booking from more than 2,100. Other picks: Fortuna Eco Boutique Hotel, Villa Atriolum, Hotel Ciucaș and Natura Tusnad.
How far is Băile Tușnad from Miercurea Ciuc?
About 33 km by road from Miercurea Ciuc.
How do you choose the places?
For each category we pick at most five places and check them: they exist, they are open and they are worth the trip. We take no money to list a place.