So Many Flavors, Tastes, and Personalities in Our Country! From a foodie perspective, Romania still has much to be discovered. Each region offers unique dishes, crafted with care and perseverance, passed down through generations by the local people. This time, we set off on the Attractive Romania routes to discover as many types of cheese as possible—from sharp, flavorful mountain varieties to finer ones enriched with spices and surprising tastes—enjoyed on their own or used in delicious recipes. Discover the tasty cheeses you can find along the Attractive Romania routes!

Mureș County welcomes food-loving visitors with stunning landscapes and culinary wonders. Here, Romanians, Hungarians, Germans, Roma, Armenians, and Jews have long lived together in joy, peace, and mutual respect, shaping a vibrant cultural landscape where traditions, customs, and crafts blend harmoniously.

In the midst of this diversity, the local cuisine will awaken your senses. The wines, cheeses, and jams represent the true essence of Mureș gastronomy. During your culinary journey, you must stop by the local cheese producers—whether at the Cheese Market in Miercurea Nirajului, Therezia cheesemaker, or the renowned producer of Telemea de Ibănești. In Pănet, visit the paprika workshop for a unique and unforgettable tasting experience. At Grandma’s Cellar in Saschiz or at the Adept Foundation, you’ll discover authentic flavors and memorable local products. Learn more about the region’s delights, here.

This is the cașcavea cheese from the Doftana Valley: a yellow, velvety wheel with a uniquely unforgettable taste. Its round shape symbolizes the rhythm of the seasons, the passage of time, and nature’s constant motion. Its perfect flavor reflects the wonders of the Doftana Valley—wild meadows, field flowers, the spirit of the people, and the woodlands that abound in the area.

Along the Doftana River, in the villages of Teșila and Trăisteni, people have preserved their ancestors’ memories—including in culinary culture. Their gastronomy tells of clear trout-filled waters, ancient mushroom-rich forests, and various delicious cheese-based dishes. Whether you visit a sheepfold and enjoy the best bulz (a traditional polenta and cheese dish) with stunning views, stop by a trout farm, or have lunch at Mama Lili’s, you’ll find the places and people irresistible. You’ll be drawn to return—hungry for life and fresh mountain air with culinary adventures. More here.

As you may already know, Sibiu’s authentic flavors stand out through a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity—combining the authenticity of the past with today’s minimalist flair. From Telemea de Sibiu, a cheese protected at the European level, to refined cheese specialties, Sibiu invites visitors on an extraordinary culinary journey like no other.

A must on any local food tour is Cibin Market, a gem of the Lower Town, home to many producers from Mărginimea Sibiului and neighboring Oltenia. Don’t miss Vinerea Verde in Huet Square—a more elegant, smaller version of a local producers’ market, set against a medieval backdrop. Learn more, here.

High in the Șureanu Mountains, where the sky meets the peaks, lies a unique thematic trail: Potecu Stânelor. Located at over 2,000 meters altitude and accessible via Transalpina, Romania’s highest mountain road, this trail invites you to explore the region’s culinary and pastoral traditions. A remarkable traditional dish is Înturnatul: a mix of sour cream, aged cheese, bread, and salt. It requires sweet cream and matured cheese—not fresh—or Loman cheese, a certified traditional product. Înturnatul is best enjoyed hot, especially when prepared in a cauldron at the sheepfold during the seasonal move of the sheep to the mountains. More on this traditional dish here.