Major city · Romania
Slănic Moldova
Half a day to one night: drink from the mineral springs, walk the park, then move on to Târgu Ocna or Bacău.
Slănic Moldova is a small spa town in the Carpathian foothills of Moldavia, known for its mineral springs rich in sulfur and iron. The resort is walkable and the main activity is sampling the springs in the park. Most visitors come for a half-day stop or a single night.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- RON
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, some facilities closed)
- Airport
- BCM
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Romania ↗Romania is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Romanian sources for your passport.
- Romania ↗Drivers need an electronic road vignette (rovinieta) on national roads; rental cars normally include it, but check.
- Romania ↗Brown bears live in the Carpathians and sometimes enter towns and roadsides: never feed or approach them, and follow local warnings.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Slănic Moldova112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Slănic Moldova, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Romanian leu (RON, plural lei); Romania does not use the euro.Romania-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, Vodafone and Digi sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; Digi is the cheapest.Romania-wide
- Tap waterTap water in cities is treated and generally safe; many locals prefer bottled mineral water (apă plată = still, apă minerală = sparkling).Romania-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%, left in cash even when paying by card.Romania-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Romania-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsUse cafés, malls, museums and fuel stations; some stations and parks charge RON 1–3.Romania-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (and some also Tuesday); Peleș closes Monday and has shorter hours Tuesday — check.Romania-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBCM Bacău International (About 70 km (43 mi) north; bus or taxi to Slănic Moldova, about 1.5 h).BCM Bacău International (About 43 mi (70 km) north; bus or taxi to Slănic Moldova, about 1.5 h).
- Getting aroundThe resort is compact and walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee8–12 lei
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomRON 100
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomRON 150
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomRON 250
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RON 80 · Mid RON 150 · High RON 250
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BCM Bacău International (About 70 km (43 mi) north; bus or taxi to Slănic Moldova, about 1.5 h)BCM Bacău International (About 43 mi (70 km) north; bus or taxi to Slănic Moldova, about 1.5 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C) low), wettest Jun (11 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Slănic Moldova: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
8 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
7 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The resort is compact and walkable. For Târgu Ocna (17 km) you need a car or the hourly bus.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Hourly bus, about 15 min; or drive 17 km (11 mi)Hourly bus, about 15 min; or drive 11 mi (17 km)
Salt mine and rail connections.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or car via Târgu Ocna, about 1 h
Larger city with airport and more services.
Door to door: About 2 h
Car via Bacău, about 1.5 h
Mountain scenery and the Bistrița Valley.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre / park area
Guesthouses and hotels within walking distance of the springs; most accommodation is here.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 80–120 lei excl. bed
- Mid
- 120–200 lei excl. bed
- High
- 200+ lei excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × RON 150 | RON 150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × RON 150 | RON 300 |
| Bus Târgu Ocna → Slănic Moldova, one way2 × RON 8 · check | RON 16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RON 47 |
| Trip total≈ RON 257 per person per day, bed included | RON 513 |
2026 estimate in lei; flights and long‑distance buses excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | 8–12 lei |
| Meal at a guesthouse | 30–60 lei |
| Bus Târgu Ocna → Slănic Moldova | 8 lei (check) |
| Guesthouse double room per night | 100–250 lei |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Springs are drinkable but check local signs for which are safe on any given day.
- Some hotels and guesthouses close in the low season (Nov–Feb).
- Free Wi‑Fi near the town hall.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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La această adresă, vă rogTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance112
Embassy
The nearest embassy is in Bucharest (about 300 km). For emergencies, contact your country's embassy in Bucharest.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Târgu Ocna → Slănic Moldova: about 8 lei, 15 min (check)
- Taxi from Bacău airport: about 200–300 lei, 1.5 h
Say or show
- Bună ziua — Hello (BOO-nuh ZEE-wah)
- Mulțumesc — Thank you (mool-tsoo-MESK)
- Cât costă? — How much? (KUHT KOS-tuh)
- Unde este izvorul? — Where is the spring? (OON-deh YES-teh eez-VO-rool)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Slănic Moldova. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, some facilities closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for each spring with verified opening hours and mineral content.
- Eat pages with last orders and seasonal closures.
- Bus schedule page for the Târgu Ocna route with real-time departures.
Sources
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