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Păltiniș
Sibiu's resort in the Cindrel Mountains, at 1,440 m, founded in 1894; Constantin Noica is buried here.
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What to see in Păltiniș
Things to see, picked to fill a whole day.
1Orthodox hermitageSchitul Păltiniș și mormântul lui Constantin Noica
An Orthodox hermitage with a wooden church built between 1925 and 1927, where the philosopher Constantin Noica is buried.
Intrarea în stațiune, pe DJ106A
2Ski areaPăltiniș Arena
The resort's modern ski area, formerly Arena Platoș, aimed at families and beginners.
Păltiniș Arena (Arena Platoș)
3Chairlift and ski slopeTelescaunul și pârtia Oncești
The resort's old chairlift, running since 1971, which climbs the Oncești slope and operates all year.
Sudul stațiunii
4Memorial study houseCabana lui Noica
The small wooden house where the philosopher Constantin Noica spent his last years, now a study place for young researchers.
Centrul stațiunii, în pădure- 5Marked mountain trail
Traseul Păltiniș – Poiana Găujoara – Șaua Bătrâna
A trail marked with a red cross, from the resort up to the main ridge of the Cindrel Mountains at Șaua Bătrâna.
Pornește de la telescaun
Where to eat in Păltiniș
Meals worth the trip.
- 1À la carte restaurant
Restaurantul Pensiunii Victoria
The à la carte restaurant of Pensiunea Victoria, with a summer garden among fir trees.
Păltiniș Arena (Arena Platoș) - 2Pizzeria
Zero Grade
A pizzeria at the foot of the Păltiniș Arena slope, with mountain views.
Păltiniș Arena, la baza pârtiei - 3Restaurant with terrace
Restaurant-Bar Tiffany
A restaurant with Romanian food and a heated terrace, next to the bottom station of the chairlift.
Baza telescaunului - 4Café and bistro
X Sweets&Coffee by Traxilvania
A café serving food cooked on site, desserts and a flower-filled terrace with mountain views.
Păltiniș Arena (Arena Platoș) - 5Guesthouse restaurant
Restaurantul Vilei Romane
The Vila Romană guesthouse restaurant, serving Romanian food, also open to people not staying there.
Lângă Schitul Păltiniș
Where to stay in Păltiniș
Places to sleep well, picked for comfort and location.
- 1Guesthouse with restaurant
Pensiunea Victoria
A guesthouse next to the Păltiniș Arena slope, with an à la carte restaurant, a summer garden and a children's play area.
Păltiniș Arena (Arena Platoș) - 2Guesthouse
La MOONte
A guesthouse in the Păltiniș Arena area, with a garden and a terrace looking out to the mountains.
Păltiniș Arena (Arena Platoș) - 3Guesthouse with pool
Pensiunea Romantic Belvedere
A large guesthouse on the Păltiniș plateau, near the Păltiniș Arena slope, with an indoor pool, a glazed restaurant and mountain views.
Păltiniș Arena (platou) - 4Guesthouse
Pensiunea Rara Păltiniș
A 12-room guesthouse right across from the Păltiniș Arena slope, with a terrace and mountain views.
Păltiniș Arena (Arena Platoș) - 5Hotel with pool
Hotel Cindrel
A large hotel in the resort centre, with an indoor pool, sauna and restaurant.
Centrul stațiunii
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Păltiniș?
We recommend Schitul Păltiniș și mormântul lui Constantin Noica (orthodox hermitage, Intrarea în stațiune, pe DJ106A): It holds Noica's grave, tied to the 'Păltiniș School'. Other picks: Păltiniș Arena, Telescaunul și pârtia Oncești, Cabana lui Noica and Traseul Păltiniș – Poiana Găujoara – Șaua Bătrâna.
Where to eat in Păltiniș?
We recommend Restaurantul Pensiunii Victoria (à la carte restaurant, Păltiniș Arena (Arena Platoș)): It is an à la carte restaurant next to the slope, open for lunch and dinner. Other picks: Zero Grade, Restaurant-Bar Tiffany, X Sweets&Coffee by Traxilvania and Restaurantul Vilei Romane.
Where to stay in Păltiniș?
We recommend Pensiunea Victoria (guesthouse with restaurant, Păltiniș Arena (Arena Platoș)): It scores 4.7 on Google from more than 650 reviews and has its own restaurant, next to the slope. Other picks: La MOONte, Pensiunea Romantic Belvedere, Pensiunea Rara Păltiniș and Hotel Cindrel.
How far is Păltiniș from Sibiu?
About 33 km by road from Sibiu.
How do you choose the places?
For each category we pick at most five places and check them: they exist, they are open and they are worth the trip. We take no money to list a place.