The Danube boilers, Iașiul and Brașov are in the top of the tourist destinations in Romania, in 2025, according to the club of the tourism press – Fijet Romania. Why don’t you have to miss any of the Top 10 destinations.
Decebal’s face from Cazane impresses tourists. Photo: Ovidiu Oprea
The members of the Tourism Press Club-Fijet Romania (International Federation of Journalists and Tourism Writers) continue the project entitled “Fijet Romania” destinations, reached its third edition. They selected ten special destinations in the country, in order to make them known both in Romania and internationally, through the Fijet World network. This initiative highlights the development of tourism in the respective areas and recognizes the efforts of those who contribute to their promotion. The tourism press club consists of professional journalists from the written press, online, radio and television.
This project aims to bring to the fore places in Romania that are noticed by authenticity and tourist value, bringing to light destinations in which things are done with passion and professionalism. From an extended list of proposals, Fijet Romania journalists visited, documented and voted 10 destinations that reflect the tourist tendencies of 2025.
For a foreign tourist for the first time in Romania, the country can be a pleasant surprise. In recent years, the involvement of locals in the development of tourism has become more visible, and the results are remarkable. For this reason, Fijet Romania decided to gather in a ranking 10 special destinations, promoting them both nationally and internationally.
What are the 10 destinations selected for the year 2025
The 10 selected destinations are Sfântu Gheorghe (Tulcea), Timișoara, Băile Herculane, Arieșeni, Oltenia below Munte, Târgu Jiu, Rânca, Brașov, Iași and the Danube boilers.
Ștefan Baciu, the president of the FiJet Romania tourism press club and a member of the Executive Committee of the International Federation of Journalists and Tourism Writers: “We propose 10 destinations in Romania, the ones that have gathered the most votes from the club members. Many of us have reached these places we have presented because they produce emotions and from where we leave with the memory of a beautiful vacation. The most important thing is that we bring them to the public by their simple inclusion in this top, regardless of the order that I have for this year. Of journalists who know what tourism in Romania means.
Each of these destinations deserves the 1st place, but the ranking reflects a balanced selection, depending on the specificity of each region, shows the club experts.
Four tourist categories are superlative this year:
• The big cities: Iași, Brașov, Târgu Jiu, Timișoara
• Rural, cultural and ecological tourism: Danube Boilers, Oltenia de Sub Munte, Arieșeni, Sfântu Gheorghe (Tulcea)
• Balneoclimatic resorts: Băile Herculane
• Mountain resorts: Rânca
Danube boilers, the number 1 destination of the year
The ranking of the destinations, following the vote of the Fijet members, is the following: the Danube boilers is the number 1 destination of 2025, followed by Iasi and Brașov. In 2024, the top 3 of Fijet Romania destinations was led by Fundata, followed by Bucovina and the Danube Delta, and in 2024, the leader of the top was Rimetea, followed by Vatra Dornei and Borsec.
“The Danube boilers are one of the most spectacular natural areas in Romania, offering impressive landscapes and a rich cultural heritage. Located in the Iron Gates Natural Park, these unique geological formations are the result of the meeting between the Carpathian Mountains and the Danube River, creating a narrow gorge with steep rocks”, It is shown in the description on the Fijet website.
Among the tourist attractions that will enchant you are Decebal’s face, a monumental sculpture in the rock that represents the Dacian king; Ponicova Cave and Grotea Veterani, who offer exploration opportunities for speleology and history enthusiasts; The hiking on Ciucaru Mare reveal special panoramas on the gorge, and the visits to the Saint Ana Monastery and the Ethnographic Museum “Doina and Teodor Grigore” in failure allow an incursion into local culture and traditions.
“In order to capitalize on these natural and cultural treasures, the Association” Discover the Danube Boilers “, which aims to promote the Danube Clisura as a sustainable and accessible tourist destination. It collaborates with the inhabitants, local and international authorities to create economic opportunities, without compromising the beauty and the Biodiversity of the Association. stressed the importance of involving the local community and ethnic diversity in promoting specific regions and gastronomyI ”, the source quoted shows.
Iasi, the city of the seven hills. Photo: Fijet
“The city of the seven hills”
“Iasi is one of those destinations of tourist interest nicknamed” the city of the seven hills “and the former capital of Moldova, the United Principalities and even Romania. Iasi is a fascinating place that combines history, culture and story landscapes. Located in the northeast of Romania, Iasi is a true outdoor museum, a city that delights its visitors with its special charm. In the heart of the city is the Palace of Culture, a symbol of neo-Gothic architecture and a treasure for lovers of art and history. The palace houses four museums, each of them revealing another facet of the cultural heritage of the region. Not far away, the Three Hierarchy Church impresses with the unique sculptural details and the glow of gold, being a remarkable example of the Romanian Orthodox art. In this place, more sleeps are sleeping for more personalities of Romanian history, and alleys keep the traces of other personalities yesterday and today. Iasi is not only a city, but an experience, a place where the past and present dances in a harmonious rhythm” – shows Fijet members.
Among the objectives that should not be missed in Iași we list: the Botanical Garden Anastasie Fatu, the oldest in Romania; Copoul, with his romantic alley and Eminescu’s lime, is the perfect place for a nostalgic walk; The Ciric Leisure area, the monasteries of remarkable beauty, such as the Golia Monastery or the Cetățuia Monastery; “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University being one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the country.
Iasi is the place where Moldovan traditions and hospitality are kept with sanctity. Gastronomy, welcoming people and delightful landscapes make this city a unique experience, Fijet concludes.
Brașov seen from the gondola on Tâmpa. Photo: Grig Bute
The most important tourist city in Romania
“Brașov is the most important tourist city in Romania, with a well -developed specific infrastructure (airport, station and bus, road connections to the capital and localities in the area; accommodation spaces from Hostel or Pension at Five Star; Restaurants with local, Transylvanian, but also international) and very diverse tourist objectives, a tourist. What he saw and what he does in his stay that can extend and up to seven to-days”, It is shown in the top of Fijet.
A list of the main tourist attractions comprises: besides medieval fortress walls, towers and bastions, the most great Gothic monument on this part of Europe, the Black Church, one of the narrowest European streets, Slorii Street, interesting museums, from the first Romanian school to the communist period, the largest garden, the book, Tâmpa Peak (about 960 meters altitude), or the best -known Romanian rock bar, international festival organizer, Rockstadt. To these is added a rich calendar of events, from the traditional parade of the juniors from the city days or various fairs – of flowers, of craft art, Christmas, from Squareului Square – to various other cultural and sporting manifestations.
“Its geographical positioning, central, in Transylvania, on the natural border of the Carpathians with the other great historical provinces of the country, Muntenia and Moldova, is another advantage of those who choose to spend a holiday in Brasov. From here I can go on one day trips to the major tourist objectives of the area (Bran Castle Prahovei, Poiana Brașov – the largest resort for winter sports in Romania, neighborhood of Brasov) or something further, to other interesting destinations: Sibiu, Sighișoara, Făgăraș”, The quoted source shows.
