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Major city · Romania

Orșova

Half a day is enough: see the Decebalus sculpture by boat, visit St. Anne Monastery and walk the Danube promenade. Not a base — one night if you want a relaxed dinner by the river.

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Orșova is a small Danube port in the Banat region, known for the 40 m Decebalus rock carving, a hydroelectric plant and a quiet riverside promenade. Most travellers stop for a few hours on the way between Timișoara and Bucharest or as a side trip from Băile Herculane. The town itself has limited sights; the main draw is the boat trip to the sculpture and nearby caves.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
see forecast
Currency
RON
Best months
Apr–Oct
avoid Nov–Mar (cold, many boat trips stop)
Airports
CRA · TSR
Nights
0–1

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This is a basic guide for Orșova: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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.

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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices

Official sites

Emergency numbers for Orșova112 ▾
  • Police, ambulance, fire112

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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 Orșova, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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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.

Decebalus Stone Sculpture (largest rock carving in Europe)Danube promenade and Iron Gates gorgeSt. Anne MonasteryBoat trips to Veterani Cave and Trajan's Tablet
Airports
CRA Craiova International Airport (150 km (93 mi), about 2 h by minibus, train or car) · TSR Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (about 160 km (99 mi), 2–2.5 h by car or train)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  5. May

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Orșova: 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

4°C (39°F)

−2°C (28°F)

7 rd

Feb

7°C (45°F)

−1°C (30°F)

6 rd

Mar

12°C (54°F)

3°C (37°F)

7 rd

Apr

18°C (64°F)

8°C (46°F)

8 rd

May

23°C (73°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Jun

27°C (81°F)

16°C (61°F)

9 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

18°C (64°F)

7 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

18°C (64°F)

6 rd

Sep

25°C (77°F)

14°C (57°F)

6 rd

Oct

19°C (66°F)

9°C (48°F)

6 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

4°C (39°F)

7 rd

Dec

5°C (41°F)

−1°C (30°F)

7 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

Orșova is walkable. For the Decebalus sculpture and caves you need a boat trip (small boat, about 60 lei per person, minimum 6 passengers or pay for 6 seats). Taxis are available at the station.

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, not ride time
Băile Herculanego

Door to door: About 30 min

Train or car, about 25 min

Historic spa town with Roman ruins and thermal baths.

Drobeta-Turnu Severin

go

Door to door: About 40 min

Train or car, about 30 min

Iron Gates Museum and the remains of Trajan's Bridge.

Iron Gates Natural Park

go

Door to door: From 1 h

Boat or car along the Danube

Gorges, wildlife and the Cazanele Dunării (Danube Boilers).

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.

City centre / Danube promenade

A few guesthouses and a hotel; walkable to the port and main sights.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
100–150 lei excl. bed
Mid
150–250 lei excl. bed
High
250+ lei excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Orșova is safe. The main risks are uneven pavements near the river and the lack of English menus in some restaurants.
  • Boat trips to Decebalus and caves run only with enough passengers; check in advance or book a private tour.
  • The railway station is about 2 km (1.2 mi) east of the centre; a taxi or a 25-min walk.
  • Some restaurants close early outside summer; have a backup plan for dinner.

Emergency numbers

Police, ambulance, fire
112

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La această adresă, vă rogTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police, ambulance, fire112

Embassy

Embassies are in Bucharest. The nearest consulate is in Timișoara (check).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Boat trip to Decebalus and caves: about 60 lei per person, min. 6 passengers (check)
  • Train Orșova → Timișoara: about 40–60 lei, 2–2.5 h (check)
  • Train Orșova → Bucharest: about 80–120 lei, 5–6 h (check)

Say or show

  • Bună ziua — Hello (BOO-nuh ZEE-wah)
  • Mulțumesc — Thank you (mool-tsoo-MESK)
  • Cât costă barca? — How much does the boat cost? (kut KOS-tuh BAR-ka)
  • Unde este gara? — Where is the train station? (OON-day YES-teh GAH-ra)
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 Orșova. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, many boat trips stop) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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