Top places to visit in Sighișoara

• Clock Tower & History Museum

  tower · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The emblematic 14th-century Clock Tower guarding the citadel gate, housing a history museum and a rooftop viewpoint.

• Historic Citadel (Cetatea Sighișoara)

  citadel · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A UNESCO-listed inhabited medieval Saxon citadel of cobbled lanes, guild towers and pastel houses.

• Church on the Hill (Biserica din Deal)

  gothic · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A Gothic Lutheran church atop the citadel hill, reached via the covered staircase, beside a Saxon cemetery.

• Covered Staircase (Scara Acoperită)

  staircase · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A 175-step covered wooden stairway built in 1642 so students could reach the hilltop church in any weather.

• Vlad Dracul House

  historic-house · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The ochre house on Citadel Square said to be the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, now a restaurant and small museum.

• Citadel Square (Piața Cetății)

  square · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The lively central square of the citadel, ringed by colourful medieval houses and cafes.

• Tailors' Tower (Turnul Croitorilor)

  tower · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A guild-built defensive tower with a passageway, one of nine surviving towers of the citadel walls.

• Monastery Church (Biserica Mănăstirii)

  gothic · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A Gothic former Dominican monastery church on Citadel Square, now Lutheran, known for its Baroque organ and Oriental carpets.

• Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral

  orthodox · about 0.4 h · check the fee at the gate

  A large Byzantine-style Orthodox cathedral (1934–37) beside the Târnava Mare river below the citadel.

• Sighișoara Synagogue

  jewish · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A late-19th-century synagogue in the lower town, a rare survivor of the region's Jewish heritage.

• Biertan Fortified Church

  fortified · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A UNESCO-listed Saxon fortified church (about 30 km away), one of the finest in Transylvania.

• St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

  catholic · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A 19th-century Roman Catholic church within the citadel walls.

Things to do

• Guided Citadel Walking Tour Cultural · 2 h · from RON 60 per person
• Clock Tower Museum & Panorama Cultural · 1 h · from RON 16 per person
• Biertan & Viscri Saxon Churches Day Trip Activity · 7 h · from RON 300 per person
• Dracula & Vlad the Impaler Tour Cultural · 1.5 h · from RON 80 per person
• Medieval Citadel Photo Walk Activity · 1.5 h · from RON 40 per person

Day trips and tours

• Biertan & Viscri Saxon Villages 7 h · from RON 300

Where to stay in Sighișoara

• Citadel / Cetatea about RON 300 per night

  The walled UNESCO hilltop old town, holding most guesthouses and landmarks (cobbled and compact).

• Lower Town / Orașul de Jos about RON 350 per night

  Below the citadel toward the river, with the main square and larger hotels.

Hotels

• Casa cu Cerb 3-star · RON 250 to RON 400 per night
• Hotel Sighișoara 3-star · RON 250 to RON 400 per night
• Fronius Residence 4-star · RON 300 to RON 480 per night
• Burg Hostel Sighișoara RON 60 to RON 220 per night
• Hotel Central Park Sighișoara 4-star · RON 350 to RON 550 per night
• DoubleTree by Hilton Sighișoara Cavaler 4-star · RON 400 to RON 650 per night

Where to eat

• Casa Vlad Dracul Romanian · about RON 80 per person
• Casa cu Cerb (Stag House) Romanian · about RON 85 per person
• Concordia Romanian · about RON 70 per person
• Casa Wagner Saxon, Romanian · about RON 80 per person
• Restaurant Sighișoara Romanian · about RON 70 per person
• Bulevard Romanian, International · about RON 70 per person
• Restaurant Michelangelo Italian · about RON 70 per person

Getting to Sighișoara

Airport: Târgu Mureș (TGM)

How visitors arrive in Sighișoara

• Train from Bucharest By train from Bucharest · common

  Direct trains run from Bucharest, with connections from Sibiu and Targu Mures and an overnight service from Budapest. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus or car from Transylvanian towns By road from Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu · common

  Direct buses serve Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest, Sibiu and Targu Mures; the guide stresses driving as the convenient option. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Fly to a nearby airport By air from Targu Mures, Sibiu, Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest · possible

  The town has no airport; visitors fly to Targu Mures, Sibiu, Cluj-Napoca or Bucharest and continue overland. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the railway station to the centre

• Walk from the railway station

  The railway station sits just north of the old centre, next to the bus station. Walk south towards the citadel and cross the small bridge into town. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the bus terminal to the centre

• Intercity buses to the bus station unconfirmed

  Direct buses arrive from Târgu Mureș, Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu and Bucharest at the bus station beside the railway station. Check schedules locally as they can be erratic. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Taxi
• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Taxi overcharging / "no change"

  Near the railway station

  Drivers meeting trains quote inflated fares or claim they cannot break large bills.

  How to avoid it: Use metered cars from reputable firms, agree the price up front and carry small notes.

Best time to visit Sighișoara

• Jan 1°C
• Feb 3°C
• Mar 8°C
• Apr 15°C
• May 20°C
• Jun 24°C
• Jul 26°C
• Aug 27°C
• Sep 21°C
• Oct 16°C
• Nov 9°C
• Dec 2°C

More in Romania

• Bucharest
• Brașov
• Cluj-Napoca
• Sibiu
• Constanța
• Timișoara

Frequently asked questions about Sighișoara

What are the main places to visit in Sighișoara?

Places covered in our Sighișoara guide include Clock Tower & History Museum, Historic Citadel (Cetatea Sighișoara), Church on the Hill (Biserica din Deal), Covered Staircase (Scara Acoperită), Vlad Dracul House.

Where should I stay in Sighișoara?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Sighișoara: Citadel / Cetatea, Lower Town / Orașul de Jos.

How do I get around Sighișoara?

Ways to get around Sighișoara covered in our guide: Taxi, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Sighișoara?

Scams reported to us for Sighișoara include Taxi overcharging / "no change". Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Sighișoara?

Average daytime highs in Sighișoara run from 1°C in Jan to 27°C in Aug.

Which airport is nearest to Sighișoara?

The nearest airport to Sighișoara has the code TGM.