Vatra Dornei Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

the Park

the Park, Vatra Dornei

 mariaschmidt Says:  the park of Vatra Dornei is very big and leads into the mountains. 

Squirls

Squirls, Vatra Dornei

 jacobzoethout Says:  Don't forget to look for the squirls in the park. They are there, but they may hide. When found, mostly they refuse to sit still for the picture. 

Synagogue

Synagogue, Vatra Dornei

 jacobzoethout Says:  The synagogue of Vatra Dornei looks very neglected. Probably not functioning anymore. 

Hiking trails

Hiking trails, Vatra Dornei

 jacobzoethout Says:  There are marked hiking trails in the mountains around Vatra Dornei. There is a small tourist information office, just outside the train station, on the other side of the street. They give away maps with the hiking trails. We didn't finish a route because of bad weather... 

New orthodox church

New orthodox church, Vatra Dornei

 jacobzoethout Says:  This is the new orthodox church, situated at the entrance of the park. It can be visited from the inside. 

Restauration

Restauration, Vatra Dornei

 jacobzoethout Says:  The building on this picture was once very beautiful, and probably will be again in the near future. 

Vatra Dornei Park

Vatra Dornei Park, Vatra Dornei

 jacobzoethout Says:  There is a nice park on the southside of the river. The spot where the mineral water can be taken is a bit disappointing. The situation of the park is not very good, benches, roads and children playgrounds look very outdated. But still nice to walk around a bit. 

The centre of town

The centre of town, Vatra Dornei

 jacobzoethout Says:  The Vatra Dornei city centre is small and easy to walk around. There is one attractive pedestrian street running from the river Dorna to the north. Here are the main shops, some restaurants, and an internet cafe. 

The orthodox church

The orthodox church, Vatra Dornei

 zizu Says:  Crossing the river there is an orthodox church, the first I had ever visited. It had a loudspeakes and it was heard liturgical music, and it was agreeable. I have known the orthodoxes by a VT member, and I find them interesting.Here, at the orthodox church of Vatra Dornei, a... 

mountain walks

mountain walks, Vatra Dornei

 mariaschmidt Says:  mountain walks in the lovely scenery - forests and lovely valleys 

Dorna land landscapes

Dorna land landscapes, Vatra Dornei

 George_Arba Says:  You have to stop or to mount on a high point to see the landscape. 

Hotels  

Hotel Bucovina: Hotel Bucovina

Hotel Bucovina: Hotel Bucovina, Vatra Dornei

 jacobzoethout Says:  We were very pleased with this hotel. It is not expensive, the rooms are nice, clean and very modern. Nice views from the balcony. The restaurant is also very recommended. 

Sarco Touristic Pension/Guesthouse: Bukovina's Nicest Pension/Guesthouse

Sarco Touristic Pension/Guesthouse: Bukovina's Nicest Pension/Guesthouse, Vatra Dornei

 liviuscrip Says:  For three days I was amazed by the kindness of our hosts, the good food, nice rooms, very cheap, a "pro" guide for the mountains Calimani and Rarau and the sensation that we've met new good friends. We've decided to come back in the winter season, very good oportunities for... 

Vatra Dornei Camping: Camping

Vatra Dornei Camping: Camping, Vatra Dornei

 zizu Says:  The girl who received us (medium age, large black hair) was very disagreeable with us. Maybe she had a bad day, or she was angered with us (I do not know the reason), but those are not manners to receive customs.We had have a very bad experience here. First time someone is... 

BUKOVINA HOTEL: Nice hotel in Vatra Dornei

BUKOVINA HOTEL: Nice hotel in Vatra Dornei, Vatra Dornei

 mariaschmidt Says:  Very nice hotel with clean and comfortable rooms situated near the parkAdress:Republicii 35, Vatra Dorneitel. +40-230-375.005, +40-230-374.206, +40-230-374.552fax +40-230-375.005 good location and friendly stuff very good restaurant 

Restaurants  

Patiseria Bristena: The best patiseria

Patiseria Bristena: The best patiseria, Vatra Dornei

 jacobzoethout Says:  The Lonely Planet guide of Romania describes this patiseria as "in one word: yum" . We agree. The choice of excellent Romanian delicious pastries is overwhelming. The people that work there are friendly. A nice place to sit, but very popular and very busy. 

Camy Lact: don't miss the papanasi in the Camy Lact

Camy Lact: don't miss the papanasi in the Camy Lact, Vatra Dornei

 mariaschmidt Says:  Nice little place with a garden - In front it is a cheese shop and inside - the restaurant papanasi 

Transportation  

Night train to Vatra Dornei

Night train to Vatra Dornei, Vatra Dornei

 mariaschmidt Says:  The best way to get to Vatra Dornei is to take a train from Gara de Nord Bucuresti - recommended to take 1st Class - Sleeping Car (Vagon Lit) It is very comfortable for a couple - If you are a family try to ask for 2 joint cabins that have a door between them. To buy tickets... 

Train

Train, Vatra Dornei

 jacobzoethout Says:  Vatra Dornei is very easy to reach by train. The line between Galati and Cluj-Napoca stops in the city. From Suceava, the trip will take about three hours. The trip is recommended; from the train the agricultural side of the Bucovina region can be seen, before entering the... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Sins

Sins, Vatra Dornei

 zizu Says:  Be careful... 

The Place

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The People

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Advice from the Locals
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 WELCOME TO VATRA-DORNEI - Placed in the northern side of Romania, at the crossing of Transilvania and Moldova roads, VATRA-DORNEI it is a very appreciated tourist locality due to the thermal waters, landscape, climate and the... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  hii knowledgeable people :) we plan to go to vatra dornei, for about a week in august. we = 3 adults and one 18 months baby... 

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A: shalom felix ma shlomha ? so my name is david from beer - sheva and I will try to halp you how mach I can. so I will start with question nb' 2 : * the distans bituin... 

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Top Vatra Dornei Writers

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Vatra Dornei a beautiful mountain location

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 Vatra Dornei has been a spa since the Hapsburg times and has wonderful old houses from that times. It is a great place for ski and for hiking in the mountains. 

2

Vatra Dornei 2005

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 Vatra Dornei is a ski resort in the Carpathanian mountains. We went to Vatra Dornei by train, coming from Gura Humorului, a small city in Bucovina. The trip lasted little more then two hours; from the... 

3

vatra dornei rulz

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 known as the Bukowina's main spa, Vatra Dornei is right place for a mountain lover. Good and nice people. Away from the "civilization" and the "all about the money" problem. Great experience for a... 

4

Vatra Dornei

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Vatra Dornei. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 4 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Dorna land

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 "Dornelor" depression and its town - Vatra Dornei are one of the most beautiful area in Romania. LOOK AT THE TRAVELOGUE !!! 

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