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Sibiu
A Saxon town of painted roofs with 'eyes', in the heart of Transylvania.
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What Sibiu is like
Sibiu is a Saxon-built town in the middle of Transylvania, with big squares, painted houses and attic windows that look like eyes watching you. It was a European Capital of Culture in 2007.
Don't miss
- 01Large SquareThe main square, ringed by colourful houses.
- 02Bridge of LiesA cast-iron bridge with a legend about liars.
- 03ASTRA MuseumA huge open-air museum of traditional buildings.
- 04Brukenthal MuseumArt in a baroque palace.
Where to stay
- Upper townIn the old centre.
- Lower townQuieter lanes below the squares.
Worth knowing
Sibiu was a European Capital of Culture in 2007.
Transfăgărășan: one of the world's great mountain roads
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A road of hairpin bends climbing to Bâlea Lake, high in the Făgăraș mountains. The top is usually open only from early July to October.
Direct flights to Sibiu from the UK
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Weather in Sibiu by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° | -7° | 6 |
| February | 6° | -5° | 5 |
| March | 11° | -1° | 7 |
| April | 17° | 4° | 8 |
| May | 21° | 9° | 11 |
| June | 25° | 12° | 11 |
| July | 27° | 14° | 10 |
| August | 27° | 14° | 7 |
| September | 22° | 9° | 7 |
| October | 17° | 4° | 6 |
| November | 10° | -0° | 5 |
| December | 3° | -5° | 6 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Sibiu). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's Romania travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.