Lake Bâlea

Glacial lake Cârțișoara, Sibiu, Romania

What to expect

Bâlea Lake is a glacier lake situated in the Făgăraș Mountains at an altitude of 2,034 m above sea level. The lake is 360 m long and its maximum depth reaches 11.3 m. It is a protected nature reserve and offers stunning scenery. There are two chalets and a meteorological station nearby. The area is also home to the first ice hotel in Eastern Europe, which was built in 2006. The lake is a great destination for families who love nature and the outdoors, with opportunities for hiking and exploring the surrounding mountains

Plan your family visit to the Lake Bâlea with these blog insights 👇

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Transfăgărășan with kids: all the information in one place!

Transfăgărășan with kids: all the information in one place!
This family's experience:

Activities: We took beautiful walks in this area and saw the Cascada Bâlea, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Romania

Highlights: The waterfall is really great to visit, even with kids ✨