UNIQUE EXPERIENCES AND RECORDS
The region offers numerous unique attractions and records that are truly once-in-a-lifetime experiences:
- The largest statue of Jesus in Eastern Europe, located in Szentlélek
- The world’s largest straw hat in Kőrispatak
- Guinness World Record: the most stuffed cabbage cooked in a single pot, prepared in Székelyudvarhely, which can also be tasted in local restaurants
- In 2027, Harghita County will become Europe’s Gastronomic Region thanks to its authentic Székely flavors and local cuisine
- Székelyudvarhely is home to Europe’s only operating, over 100-year-old sunlit photography studio; in the city center there is a horseshoe-shaped square called “Patkó” by locals, believed to bring good luck
- The first 3D photographs in Eastern Europe, viewable only with special 3D glasses
- The world’s largest built horseshoe, where visitors can try their luck
- Around Küküllő-Târnava Hotel there are the most alpine coaster tracks in the country, six in total, offering exciting fun for all ages
- Europe’s largest wooden statue of the Virgin Mary is located in Csíksomlyó
- In Homoródszentpál, nature carries a mystical message: almost every electric pole has a stork’s nest; the fishpond area of Homoródszentpál is a true paradise not only for birds but also for bird lovers and nature conservationists
FURTHER NOTABLE SITES IN THE AREA
- Gyilkos Lake and Bicaz Gorge, famous for their natural beauty and legends
- Saint Anne Lake, the only volcanic crater lake in Eastern Europe
- Sighișoara, known for its medieval citadel quarter
- Saschiz, home to the famous fortified church
- The Csíkszereda Fortress, an important historical monument
- The pilgrimage site of Csíksomlyó, famous for its Pentecost pilgrimage
ACCESSIBILITY
Küküllő-Târnava Hotel is easily accessible by car and by train. The region has two international airports within a 100 km radius:
- Târgu Mureș International Airport
- Brașov International Airport
Additionally, within a 200 km radius, two more major airports are available:
- Sibiu International Airport
- Cluj-Napoca International Airport
