Activities

Whether you are interested in medieval landscapes and UNESCO world heritage sites, in the Transylvanian scenery with its abundance of protected flora and fauna or in adventurous sports, the region has plenty to offer.

Below you can find some suggestions from us. For more ideas and for guided tours we invite you to browse the Colinele Transilvaniei brochure following the link here.

Visit the Fortified Churches of Transylvania & other UNESCO World Heritage Sites

We recommend you visit the imposing fortified church near our guest house, as well as the UNESCO fortified churches closest to Meșendorf:

Spend a day also exploring one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe: the Historic Centre of Sighisoara, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site (38 km / 35 min away).

Photo © Cosmin Dumitrache / Colinele Transilvaniei

Go trekking and lose yourself in the peacefulness of the hills of Transylvania

The hills and forests surrounding Meşendorf offer unlimited options for trekking. Just admire the scenery and let yourselves be lost in nature. You will always see the top of the Meşendorf fortified church to guide you home.

Discover one of Europe’s most important natural landscapes by bike

Go cycling on Transylvania Bike Trails, a network of 100 km of bike trails crossing flower-rich meadows and extensive forests and linking 8 unspoiled villages and fortified churches (Viscri, Buneşti, Criț, Meşendorf, Cloaşterf, Saschiz, Archita & Daia) with the medieval town of Sighișoara. The trails range in difficulty from light, family suitable to medium and have information panels on flora and fauna.

The Criț-Meşendorf trail is the first of its kind in Romania and can be used in any weather conditions, due to the gravel surface (length 7,5 km, ascent 235 m, descent 144 m, average slope 5,7%, maximum slope 16%). 

You can find a GPS map for the Meșendorf - Viscri - Bunești - Criț bike trail here. Please let us know if you need to rent bikes.

Experience authentic rural life and culture in a traditional Saxon village

Village life is rich in traditions and offers the visiting guest numerous opportunities to explore life lived according to old customs and to the laws and rhythms of nature. 

  • Horse-drawn cart trips (all year) - admire the surrounding scenery in the slow rhythm of the horse-drawn cart

  • Visit to the sheepfold (from May to September) - meet the shepherds and taste local, organic cheese right from the source

  • Truffle hunt (from September to December) - join an expert guide and their trained dog in search for truffles through the local forests

Bear in mind that availability may vary depending on the schedule of the guides.

Explore one of the richest fauna and flora in Europe

From Meșendorf you can explore Tarnava Mare, a designated Natura 2000 European protected area, home to a rich selection of wildlife, birds and plants. 

  • Wildlife safari - join experienced guides to observe the local wildlife - bear, deer, fox or wild boar. 

  • Bird watching - up to 55 bird species threatened in Europe can be found in the region, including the sparrow-hawk, goshawk or the corncrake.

  • Relaxing nature walks – explore at your own pace the multitude of trails through the surrounding ancient oak and beech forests, wildflower-rich meadows and pastures.

Please be respectful of all animals and plants and support sustainable travel.

Venture a little further and discover the Székely Land

Close to the Saxon lands, where our guest house is located, you will find the Székely Land with many attractions to discover.

  • Admire traditional ceramics and the craftsmanship of local potters in Corund (75 km / 1 hour 20 min away).

  • Visit Odorheiul Secuiesc, one of the main cities in Székely Land (64 km / 1 hour away).

  • Experience the benefits of thermal water and visit Lake Ursu, the largest heliothermal lake in Europe, in the spa resort of Sovata (98 km / 1 hour 45 min away).

  • Relax and rejuvenate 120m underground in the Praid Salt mine (87 km / 1 hour 30 min away).

  • Visit the fortress of Archita at the border between Székely Land and Saxon Transylvania (34 km / 40 min away).

Practice sustainable hunting

The European Union recognizes hunting as an activity that provides significant social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits. In this context we promote responsible hunting that respects the animals, the environment, the local people and the law. At Meşendorf you can hunt for deer or wild boars. Please contact us for more information.

Rooms & Rates

All our rooms integrate traditional details with new elements in a perfect combination of Saxon heritage and present day comfort, each side separate but reinforcing the other. We offer you 10 types of rooms; please take a look and choose which one suits you best.