RomaniaSibiu ( see-BEW, pronounced [siˈbiw], German: Hermannstadt [ˈhɛʁmanʃtat], Hungarian: Nagyszeben, Latin: Cibinium, Transylvanian Saxon: Härmeschtat or Hermestatt) is a city in central Romania, situated in the historical region of Transylvania. Located some 275 km (171 mi) north-west of Bucharest, the city straddles the Cibin River, a tributary of the Olt River. Now the seat of Sibiu County, between 1692 and 1791 and 1849–65, Sibiu was the capital of the Principality of Transylvania. Until 1876, the Hecht house in Sibiu served as the seat of the Transylvanian Saxon University.
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Climate in Sibiu
Best time to visit: May–Jul, Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Sibiu
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Sibiu; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripRamnicu Valcea
Romania
79 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Day tripTargu Mures
Romania
89 km≈ 1 h 45 min
Day tripHunedoara
Romania
97 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Day tripTargu Jiu
Romania
108 km≈ 1 h 40 min
Day tripBrasov
Romania
114 km≈ 1 h 45 min
Day tripCluj Napoca
Romania
116 km≈ 1 h 50 min
Day tripPitesti
Romania
119 km≈ 1 h 50 min
Long day or overnightTargoviste
Romania
141 km≈ 2 h 10 min
From Sibiu you can reach Ramnicu Valcea (79 km), Targu Mures (89 km), Hunedoara (97 km), Targu Jiu (108 km) and Brasov (114 km) in about 1 h 30 min to 1 h 45 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Sibiu
The most pleasant months are May to Jul, Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 4°C in November.
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You can fly into Sibiu International Airport, Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.