European bison/wisent reserve is located in Vama Buzaului in Brasov county, Transylvania. Join our unique experience and discover this majestic and heaviest surviving wild land animal from Europe in it’s new Romanian home – “Bison Valley” natural reserve…
Brasov, pick-up/drop-off from any location
15 Minutes before event time
European bison/wisent (Bison bonasus) were hunted to extinction in the wild in the early 20th century and the last European bison in Transylvania died in 1790. Since 1929 the specie was successfully reintroduced in in forests and today are more than 3500 wild bison, around 400 in semi-free reserves and more than 1600 captive.
You can enjoy the company of these impressive mammals (a typical European bison is about 2.1 to 3.5 m long, not counting a tail of 30 to 80 cm, and being 1.6 to 1.95 m tall, with a range of weight between 400 to 920 kg) and also relax in the special places scattered all over the reserve.
“Bison Valley” natural reserve have a total of 80 ha of forest and 10 ha of pasture (the current enclosure) with a total number of 36 bison, one of the most significant reserve in Romania.
Additional you can visit “Urlatoarea” Waterfall in Ciucas Mountains, a natural show always appreciated by tourists.
Additional you can visit ““, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Romania, built by Teutonic knights in 1212-1213, one of the largest fortified church in southeastern Europe.
Monday is closed!
Hydro-geological phenomenon with linear source front that feels like crying
Complex has the most powerful fortified walls in Transylvania with thickness of 4-5 m
Tour usually starts at 9 AM but time may vary. We’ll take you from your accommodation in Brasov or any other point in proximity.
You’ll drive through country-side and dream landscapes to reach the valley of natural wonders.
“Bison Valley” was set up in 2008 and specimens of bison were brought at a time from Austria, Switzerland, France and Italy, since then. From time to time you can relax on the benches along side the pen or in the wooden gazebos.
After a short drive you reach Urlatoarea stream at the base of Ciucas mountains. The waterfall springs are coming directly from the forest. The flow of water is constant which makes the linear springs flow unceasingly through the reddish rock. The scenery is untouched for hundred of years and the fresh air mixes with the vibrating sound.
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Prejmer Fortified Church is one of the largest fortified church in southeastern Europe, with circular surrounding walls up to 5 m thick and nearly 12 m height. In more than 500 years, historical records attest that the fortified church was besieged 50 times and only captured once, in 1611.
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