balea glacier lake

Trampus01

We visited in mid week in late January and were the only people staying that night in the ice hotel.The hotel, chapel and bar are amazing and incredibly detailed. We had booked dinner in the ice bar which wasn't cheap but was a nice experience and the food was excellent.The lake cafe is pleasant but very smoky. Prices are reasonable given the location.Our night in the ice hotel was comfortable and surprisingly warm. Overall a great experience, the only downside was the staff who were more than a little miserable and just couldn't seem to raise a smile although they were helpful throughout.

Lily2803

Just staying there and relax. Lovely view, sourrounded by mountains. I recommand the visit during the summer because of the weather conditions.

johnieamar

Wake up early and enjoy the view in the Lake.Priceless!!!You have to spent more than one day to feel the energy of the place.

377claudius

This place is very interesting. The landscape is impressive. Unfortunately, it is quite hard to reach, mainly in the winter. However, it is worth the effort. You can reach the place by the Transfagarasan road from either Pitesti or Sibiu in the summer, but in the winter, you can only reach this destination by cable car.. (from Sibiu you go by car to the cable car station and then you reach Balea Lac by cable car)

D8737MVcatherinem

Had a coffee in the hotel overlooking this place. Mid October, frost on the ground just above but toasty warm sitting in the sun, very relaxing.

OrlyBS69

When you reach Balea lac there is a small motel Cabana Balea Lac which is on the lake amazing view rooms r clean and reasonable. Price is 280ron bb must see ! I would rate the location 5 the motel is 4 the food is ok

EmiliaT308

Balea lake and the view from there is the reward you get after you drive on what I dare to say is one of the most beautiful roads in Eastern Europe (maybe even in Europe but I'll let you make up your own mind).The view from the top is amazing,we stopped there on our way to the Black Sea.we ate a local dish called bulz,it was quite tasty,and then we went for a walk around the lake and took some pictures,rode the "tiroliana" which was quite fun.The scenery is very beautiful and I would link yo return in the winter.

CarolinaGrl07

We were so looking forward to taking my dad to celebrate his 90th birthday at BALEA LAC. A place he used to take us when we were children, a place so full of positive energy! I guess we tried to find and capture that energy again, many, many years later. Although we traveled mid-week to avoid the big crowds, mid-September, the crowds were there..and so the loud blasting music! Coming from the 2nd hotel (not the old one, by the lake) loud decibels were spewed in the wonderful mountain air...Wanting to escape this mayhem, we went to the old hotel,cabin, by the lake. We could believe when we got in- the cigarette smoke was so thick and the room was reeking of smoke. There was no way that we could eat in such an polluted atmosphere. We would have stayed outside for the old time sakes, but the air was too cold for my dad...therefore we didn't know how to get out as fast as we could! We looked sadly to the path that lead to the Lake Capra which we took so many times and we said good-bye to a wonderful place we used to love. We would never return.

emin3mu

this place is really incredible, if you want to see a special place, or go for a walk into the mountains, or wanna drive on a mountain road (Transfagarasan Road) maybe the best in the world, or just to stay to admire the beauty of nature, this is the place. Been here for a lot of times and I'm sure I will come back a lot of times from now on also.

CarpatBike

A great place for spending ~1 hour on top of Transfagarasan Road. It is also a point for starting climbing adventures in Fagaras Mountains.the view over the road is excellent if the weather is clean, you can also have meals and some outdoor extreme games.Enjoy!

583smarandas

If you want a breath-taking landscape or a perfect place for taking memorable pictures, definitely Baea Glacier Lake is the right one !

mihaelac_11

We've been to Balea Lake on our way through Transfagarasan. It's a very nice and quiet place, with a beautiful lake! The only minus of the place are the small gift shops which have nothing to do with the beauty of the lake. You can also enjoy a good food at a small restaurant next to the lake.

180danielai

Even if it is not so high as in other countries, this top of the mountain is very beautiful, and if you come in Romania, or you are from here, you should see this place. Around you are the mountains, Negoiu peak with 2535 meters, and Moldoveanu peak with 2544, and in the midlle you and the lake, Balea lake.You can walk, you can climb, you can only eat here in the top, or you can stay to feel the sun more close. But be carefull: take with you warm clothes, boots, camera and be prepared to be cold.If you go in the winter you will have also an ice hotel and even a church.All the way Transfagarasan is beautiful.

Grumpy_Cate

This glacier lake at the top of amazing Transfagarasan road is incredibly beautiful. If you want peace and quiet, avoid summer weekends. Otherwise, great starting point for hiking trips, but proper hiking equipment is a must. Also a good destination for winter sports - but it can only be reached by car during summer months.

PeterReigate

After an amazing journey to get here the souvenir stalls are more than a little tacky. The views are spellbinding but unless you are a walker there is little else to do other than enjoy one of the restaurants. If you are an energetic walker there are some superb trails around the rim but even as a fit senior citizen I could not manage the climb. Many younger people found it a satisfying challenge,