16 excursions in 7 regions, by area and place.
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You know the feeling: the tent is up, the weather isn't playing along and the children want to do something fun. So we've put together, region by region, what there is to do nearby in Romania.
Looking for things to do near your campsite? Pick your region below. For each place you'll find the excursions, each with its official website. We picked them for children of around 7 and 9, and we only list places whose own website we checked on 14 October 2026. Opening hours, age limits and prices change, so take a quick look at the website before you go.
Compiled and checked by Arjan (Zuidlaren) · Sources are in the text · updated 20 October 2026 · About this page
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16 Excursions
Location: Balotești, Species: Wasserpark
Large covered thermal bath and slide complex in Balotești near Bucharest, under a glass roof with palm trees. According to the website, there are three zones: wellness, relaxation and Galaxy, with wave pool and many slides. There is a separate area for children.
📍 Balotești (near Bucharest)
ℹ️ Good to know: Indoors
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Location: Bucharest Species: Trampolinpark
Air-conditioned trampoline park in the Parklake shopping centre in Bucharest, according to its website with 3000 m² of gaming space and over 14 different fields of interactive games. Open all year, with bistro for refueling. Cyberjump has two locations in the city.
📍 Bucharest (two locations)
ℹ️ Good to know: Indoors
Location: Bucharest Species: Indoor fun
According to the website, the only multi-storey indoor cart track in Romania: 600 metres with tight hairpins and fast passages. The electric karts have a boost button and a bumper system. There are junior sessions from 8 years and 1.40 m.
📍 Bucharest (Romexpo)
ℹ️ Good to know: Indoors
Location: Bucharest Species: Bowling
FUN-O-RAMA in the Grand Arena Mall, Sector 4 in Bucharest, is a family centre of 1450 m² under one roof. According to the website there is bowling and billiards, at dozens of arcade games children collect tickets for prizes, and for the little ones a playground.
📍 Bucharest (Grand Arena Mall)
ℹ️ Good to know: Indoors
Location: Bucharest Species: Museum
The Grigore Antipa Natural History Museum in Bucharest shows in large dioramas habitats from Romania and the world with their animals. According to the website, a journey through nature. Including dinosaur skeletons, changing exhibits, educational programs, and a garden.
ℹ️ Good to know: Indoors
Location: Oradea Species: Wasserpark
Aquapark Nymphaea is according to its website the largest aquapark in this region of Europe, on 7 hectares. There are interior and exterior slides, a wave pool with thermal water, saunas and its own children’s world. Handy as a first stop after the Hungarian border.
Location: Râșnov Species: Dinopark
According to the website, the largest dinopark in Romania, on 4 hectares under the castle Râșnov. There are 125 life-sized, mobile dinosaurs, including the giant 45-metre seismosaurus. Plus playgrounds, tree houses, adventure courses, a laser labyrinth and a 9D cinema.
📍 Râșnov (near Brașov)
ℹ️ Good to know: Outside
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Location: Zărnești, Species: Bärenschutzgebiet
AMP Libearty in Zărnești is the largest protection centre for brown bears in Europe, according to the website. Over 170 bears from cages, circuses and restaurants live in 69 hectares of forest. Visits are guided only in the morning, children under 5 are not allowed.
ℹ️ Good to know: Outside
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Location: Bran Species: Castle
Bran Castle stands on a rock in the Carpathians and is world famous as 'Dracula's Castle'. On the website you can read about the old fortress, the royal residence and the legend of Count Dracula. Open all year, there is a special programme for Halloween.
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Location: Brașov Species: Zoo
The zoo on the edge of Brașov also has a planetarium. You will see, among others, Siberian tigers, red pandas, Humboldt penguins, meerkats and Carpathian lynxes. Since September 2025, it has been a full member of the European Zoo Association EAZA.
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Location: Turda Species: Salzbergwerk
Salina Turda is an old salt mine deep underground, according to the website the most spectacular man-made underground space in the world. You walk through tunnels such as Terezia and Rudolf, and at the bottom there is a Ferris wheel and a lake with boats. It is always cool down there.
ℹ️ Good to know: Inside (underground)
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Location: Sinaia Species: Castle
Peleș Castle is the Royal Castle in the mountains near Sinaia and today the National Museum Peleș. Children marvel at the magnificent halls. According to the website, you buy tickets only through the official ticket page or the local machines.
Check closing days in advance.
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Location: Sibiu Species: Museum
According to its website, the ASTRA Museum near Sibiu is the largest open-air museum in Europe. In the Dumbrava forest you stroll past mills, farmsteads and workshops from all over Romania, around small lakes. There’s an app and a virtual tour if you want a sneak preview.
Location: Sibiu Species: Zoo
The Sibiu Zoo is located in the Dumbrava forest and, according to the website, is the first in Romania, opened in 1929. Over 300 animals from 74 species live there. You can also rent a boat, and there is a free app with a virtual guide.
Location: Constanța Species: Delfinarium
The Natural History Museum complex in Constanța on Bulevardul Mamaia has existed for more than half a century. According to the website, this includes a dolphinarium, an aquarium, a micro reserve with exotic birds, a planetarium and horse riding. Tickets are also available online.
Location: Mamaia Species: Wasserpark
Aqua Magic in Mamaia is known on the website as the most famous water park in Romania, on the Black Sea. There are slides for the brave, a baby pool and a water playground for the little ones as well as rest zones. The park is only open in summer.
ℹ️ Good to know: Summer
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