Place to visit
Mosoroasa Swamp, Romania: what it is and when to go
Mosoroasa Swamp is a protected area (Mlaștina Mosorasa) in Romania (Râmnicu Vâlcea). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Mlaștina Mosorasa
- Where
- Romania
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- OTP Otopeni, 157 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 45.15202, 24.29113
What it is and where
Mosoroasa Swamp is a protected area (Mlaștina Mosorasa) in Romania (Râmnicu Vâlcea).
It is in Râmnicu Vâlcea, where this site lists 17 more places to see, 8.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.15202, 24.29113; the nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, Otopeni), 157 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Romania. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Mosoroasa Swamp is May to October.
- JanPossible8:56
- FebPossible10:10
- MarPossible11:37
- AprPossible13:17
- MayBest time14:40
- JunBest time15:25
- JulBest time15:07
- AugBest time13:54
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:42
- NovPossible9:17
- DecPossible8:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to October | November to April |
| Wildlife | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Mosoroasa Swamp has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Romania
To enter Romania there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Romania checklist. Currency: Romanian leu (RON); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Vâlcea Village MuseumHeritage site in Vâlcea County, Romania5.8 km
- Partener Cramele RecașWinery7.2 km
- Ocnele Mari ReserveProtected area8.5 km
- Crama Hanul Domnesc PanciuWinery9.0 km
- Râmnicu Vâlcea Zoological GardenWith kids · Wildlife10.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Romania guide.
More in Romania: Nature
- Moldoveanu Peak: highest mountain in Romania
- Srebarna Nature Reserve: nature reserve and biosphere reserve in Bulgaria
- Đerdap National Park: national park in Serbia
- Golubac Fortress: medieval fortified town
- Negoiu Peak
- Sphinx: natural rock formation in the Bucegi Mountains in Romania
Every Romania place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mosoroasa Swamp?
It is a protected area (Mlaștina Mosorasa in the local language) in Romania.
When is the best time to visit Mosoroasa Swamp?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34.
How do you get to Mosoroasa Swamp?
The nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), 157 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Romania is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Romania map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Vâlcea Village Museum, Partener Cramele Recaș, Ocnele Mari Reserve. The rest is in the Romania guide.
Keep reading
- Râmnicu Vâlcea17 places to see in and around Râmnicu Vâlcea, Romania: Cozia National Park, Cozia Monastery, Arutela. Best time: May to October.
- Nature291 places for nature in Romania, from Moldoveanu Peak to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- RomaniaBefore travelling to Romania: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but the currency is the leu.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Mosoroasa Swamp on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.