Vatra Dornei

Vatra Dornei is a municipality in Suceava County, known since the 19th century as a spa and for practicing winter sports.

Also known as the "Pearl of Bucovina", it is located at an altitude of 802m in the Dornelor Depression. It is surrounded by a series of low and medium mountains, and a very important aspect is given by the presence of mineral springs, which impose a specific note on the area, making it a great choice for a relaxing retreat. The abundance of mineral springs, the beauty of the landscape, the ozonated air, the simulating submontane climate and the hospitality of the people make the resort famous both in the country and abroad.

Vatra Dornei is easily accesible if you come from Suceava or Iasi - 114, respectively 228 km to get there. If you come from Bucharest, the trip up to the northern region of Bucovina where Vatra Dornei is located will take you around 8 hours for 525 km. But don't forget the trip is worth because from Vatra Dornei you can also start your cultural trip around the traditional monasteries and churches. 

In addition to the traditional forms of tourism (cultural and spa), the place offers tourists the most revitalized and modern form of tourism: the active one. This new tourism philosophy combines adventure, ecotourism and cultural aspects when it comes to taking a discovery tour. Active tourism aims to combine recreation with education, trying to show tourists how important it is to protect the environment while having fun and taking advantage of what Mother Nature has to offer. The mountain trails are at your disposal. Choose a route according to your level of training and be a wanderer on the paths of the mountains guarding Vatra Dornei.

Also, in Ciocanesti, the museum-village near Vatra Dornei, you have the opportunity to witness the dyeing of eggs, a craft with roots deeply rooted in tradition and over 100 years old. The shapes and designs immortalized in wax are reminiscent of and closely related to the fabrics on popular suits and shirts, and you can try it for yourself in an arts and crafts workshop there.