The Brukenthal Palace of Avrig hosts the Plant Zoom summer camp during the first three days of August. Camp at the palace… it sounds kinda great, right? Organized by the Transylvania Project Association, together with the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine in Cluj Napoca, the summer camp hosts children and teenagers who are interested in learning more about micro flora and micro fauna in the Brukenthal garden, about the Tulip Tree, the Dutch garden, The English garden and the French garden, about the history of the orangery.
The event takes place between 1-3 August. During these three days, the kids will get the chance to identify the microflora and fauna of the Brukenthal Palace’s garden, take part in practical activities, and attend discussions about genetically modified organisms. Children will get acquainted with rare plants like the 250-year-old tulip trees in Brukenthal’s garden. The tulip tree or Tulipan is a tree originating in the forests of North America and grows so rarely in Europe. In fact, only a few are left in Europe, and the ones in Sibiu are the oldest in the country, thought to have been brought here by Samuel von Brukenthal himself. They are a marvellous sight, as each of the tulip trees in the baron’s garden is over 30 meters high, with trunks so thick they can be held only be 4 or 5 people at a time. Now, these are some really big trees! 
The rest of the garden is also absolutely miraculous… Rare plants with a rare beauty, cared for with the greatest love … you can enjoy it too if you choose to go to this camp! 
You can book your kid’s spot at the summer camp by calling  0269.523.111 at the Summer Palace reception or directly on the Brukenthal Palace’s Facebook page. The price is 100 ron and it includes one lunch. You can also camp here with a tent. Great memories can be made in tents…so don’t miss this opportunity.
And don’t forget, you can book a table for lunch or dinner using Travelscounter. You will have reserved seats and 20% off your bill! 
Pay less, smile more, and enjoy your weekend!

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The decor and the summer garden of the palace are like a fairytale kingdom, full of trees and flowers, especially tulip trees.  There are only a few places in our country where the tulip trees grow, and the Brukenthal Palace of Avrig is one of those places. The tulip trees  are one of the attractions of the summer residence of Baron Samuel von Brukenthal.  At this time of the year, they bloom, giving the visitors an unforgettable view. The tulip tree found at Brukenthal Palace is about 250 years old, and it still has the power and vigor to offer an amazing spectacle for the eyes and souls of those who prefer to take a stroll in the middle of nature, on the alleys of the park, where the yellow tulips are shining, like precious stones. 

You can also spend wonderful moments in the Orangery restaurant.

Starting from spring to autumn, you can enjoy the culinary offer under the clear sky and in the shadow of the old trees. Depending on the season, blooming roses, lavender, dahlias and many other flowers will delight your senses. During the afternoon you can relax in a pleasant ambience and atmosphere, sipping a coffee or tasting cakes, tarts or a hot apple pie. Cakes are prepared with seasonal fruits: apples, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and plums.  You can also try organic products such as sweets or syrups.

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Here you can taste the new season’s menu, which the chefs of the former Summer Residence of Samuel von Brukenthal have especially prepared for the next period.

This time of year the “stars” of the new menu are the nettles, the spinach and the unfailing parsley, all grown right in Brukenthal’s garden.

The covetous type of people will fall in love with the finest and most delicious food inspired from both traditional Romanian and international cuisine.

For soup fans, the chefs propose two delicious recipes: nettle cream soup with croutons, or salad soup with fried eggs and bacon.

Parsley can be found in the new menu in a surprising combination with…. pancakes. More exactly parsley pancakes stuffed with vegetables and Hollandaise sauce.

The house special is the Talfespitz, served with horseradish cream, vegetables and boiled potatoes – Emperor Franz Joseph’s favorite food! You’ll also find localy grown Angus beef dishes.

When it comes to dessert, well…it’s their season, so strawberries are ruling the dessert section of the menu. Strawberry mint salad or strawberries with vanilla foam and whipped cream are waiting to be enjoyed on the Baroque terrace of this beautiful complex, a unique objective in Romania.

The park and buildings of the Brukenthal Palace of Avrig are among the most outstanding monuments of Baroque Transylvanian time. Once called “Transylvania’s Eden”, the Brukenthal Palace is now the only Baroque ensemble in Southern Transylvania which won the battle with time.

Since 2011, the entire complex has undergone complex renovations and today the resort is open to visitors who want to enjoy the special atmosphere in the shadow of the Carpathian Mountains.

Pay the Brukenthal Palace a visit, and dine like royalty in the majestic restaurant, or the marvelous garden. Make a reservation with Travelscounter, and you’ll have both a reserved spot and a 20% discount applied to the final bill! Enjoy!

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