This October, the PENNY Walking Competition returns to Bucharest. Join this free walking event on October 18th in Tineretului Park (entrance on Olteniței Road) and discover how you can shop with your steps. Participants are challenged to accumulate 15,000 steps in the Walk15 app, and at the end of the competition, to turn them into

Bucharest and several surrounding counties are currently experiencing the effects of Cyclone Barbara. This Mediterranean weather system has brought much-needed but intense rainfall and strong winds to the region this October. Over the past days, weather authorities have issued heightened alerts for heavy precipitation expected to reach up to 140 litres per square meter, making

This autumn, Bucharest invites locals and tourists alike to celebrate tradition, gastronomy, and creativity at the Festivalul Roadele Pământului 2025 (Eart Harvest Festival). The event will take place on October 4–5, between 9:00 and 21:00, in the heart of the city, at Rond Kiseleff. Entry is free, making it a perfect weekend outing for families,

Every autumn, Bucharest opens its cultural stages to a unique theatrical celebration: BukFeszt – the Festival of Hungarian Theatres. In 2025, the festival reaches its fourth edition, once again offering audiences the opportunity to discover outstanding Hungarian-language productions performed by theatres from across Romania. All performances are subtitled in Romanian and English, making them accessible

There are many places in Romania worth visiting this season, such as the high-altitude roads that offer spectacular views or the old Dacian capital surrounded by a dense forest dressed in vivid colors in this period. Take your pick from our selection of the best Romanian destinations to visit in October! Summer is over, it’s

In a city as rich in heritage as Bucharest, finding your way through its museums shouldn’t feel like a treasure hunt. That’s why, back in December 2020, Visit Bucharest launched the first fully integrated Bucharest Museums Map, designed to help locals and international visitors alike navigate the capital’s cultural scene with ease. It’s not rocket

Animest 2025, celebrating its 20th edition, will take place from October 3 to October 12, 2025, across several treasured cultural venues in Bucharest, such as Cinema Elvira Popescu, Cinema Muzeul Țăranului Român, Sala Luceafărul, Amzei Creative Corner, Instituto Cervantes, and ARTHUB. This autumn, animation enthusiasts, filmmakers, and curious visitors will find a rich program featuring

Step back in time on Calea Victoriei, one of Bucharest’s most beautiful and historic boulevards, where the streets often come alive with a stunning exhibition of vintage automobiles. The Retro Cars Exhibition brings a unique blend of history and style to the heart of the city, showcasing classic vehicles from the 1920s through the 1990s.

From September 23 to December 23, 2025, Bucharest’s Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History invites locals and tourists alike to explore “8,” a captivating temporary exhibition dedicated to the mysterious world of tarantulas. This unique exhibit features over 80 live tarantula species from around the world, offering a rare, up-close view of these fascinating

If visiting Bucharest in late September, don’t miss the iconic Metal Gates Festival 2025, taking place from September 25 to 27 at the renowned Club Quantic. Known as one of Romania’s premier indoor metal music festivals, Metal Gates offers three unforgettable days packed with electrifying performances from some of the best international and local metal