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Things to see in Sibiu (Romania): 20 places and when to go

Sibiu is a city in Romania with around 156,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Temples (9), Museums and art (2). The best known are Holy Trinity Cathedral, Sibiu, Brukenthal National Museum and Sibiu Lutheran Cathedral. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Romania · 45.7971, 24.1371
Population
About 156,000
Places
20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (9) · Temples (9) · Museums and art (2) · Snow (2) · Architecture (1) · Nature (1)
Best time
May to October.
Also possible
November to April.
Nearest airport
CLJ Cluj-Napoca, 115 km as the crow flies

What to see in Sibiu

The places in and around Sibiu, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

When to go to Sibiu

The best time to visit Sibiu is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible8:51
  2. FebPossible10:08
  3. MarPossible11:37
  4. AprPossible13:18
  5. MayBest time14:44
  6. JunBest time15:30
  7. JulBest time15:11
  8. AugBest time13:57
  9. SepBest time12:18
  10. OctBest time10:40
  11. NovPossible9:13
  12. DecPossible8:29

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. In May, 18 of the 20 places are at their best.

When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Sibiu

The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ, Cluj-Napoca), 115 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Romania, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Sibiu?

The best known: Holy Trinity Cathedral, Sibiu, Brukenthal National Museum, Sibiu Lutheran Cathedral, Jesuit Church, Sibiu, Samuel von Brukenthal National College. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Sibiu?

May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29.

How do you get to Sibiu?

The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ), 115 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Sibiu as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.