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Cavnic
Skip Cavnic unless you ski or want a quiet mountain base: one night is enough for the slopes or to see the wooden churches nearby.
Cavnic is a small former mining town in the Gutâi Mountains, east of Baia Mare. It has a few ski runs in winter and a handful of historic sights, but the real draw is the surrounding Maramureș countryside with its UNESCO-listed wooden churches. Most travellers use it as a stop on a Maramureș road trip or skip it entirely.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- RON
- Best months
- Dec–Feb (ski), May–Oct (hiking and churches)
- avoid Mar–Apr (muddy, no snow, no leaves)
- Airport
- BAY
- 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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Not in this guide yet
- 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 Cavnic112 ▾
- 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 Cavnic, 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
- SafetyCavnic is 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, ambulance, fire (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.
- AirportcheckBAY Baia Mare Airport (About 1 h by bus or car; limited flights from Bucharest and a few European cities (check).).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Baia Mareabout €3 (≈ US$4)
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomRON 25
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomRON 40
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomRON 70
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RON 20 · Mid RON 35 · High RON 60
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
- BAY Baia Mare Airport (About 1 h by bus or car; limited flights from Bucharest and a few European cities (check).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Best
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Apr
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: May–Oct, Dec–Feb. Avoid: Mar–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jun (14 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cavnic: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
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)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
10 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
9 rd
Mar
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
14 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
11 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 village is walkable. A car is useful for the wooden churches and for reaching the ski lift from outlying guesthouses. Buses run to Baia Mare a few times a day (check the timetable 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: About 1 h
Bus from Cavnic station, about 1 h
The county capital; visit the Ethnography Museum and the medieval tower.
Door to door: About 45 min
Car, about 40 min via DJ109F
Traditional Maramureș village with wooden gates and farm stays.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Car, about 1 h 15 min via DN18
Merry Cemetery in Săpânța and the Memorial of the Victims of Communism.
Săpânța
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Car, about 1 h via DN18
The Merry Cemetery; combine with Sighetu Marmației for a full day.
Vișeu de Sus
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Car, about 1 h 30 min via DN18
Mocănița steam train through the Vaser valley; book ahead.
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.
Centre (near the ski slope)
Guesthouses and a few hotels; walking distance to the lift and the main street.
Along the road to Baia Mare
Quieter, cheaper guesthouses; you need a car or taxi to get to the slopes.
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
- €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- €25–45 (≈ US$30–55) excl. bed
- High
- €45 (≈ US$55)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × RON 40 | RON 40 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × RON 35 | RON 70 |
| Ski lift day pass (check)2 × RON 20 | RON 40 |
| Bus Baia Mare ↔ Cavnic, one way2 × RON 3 | RON 6 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RON 16 |
| Trip total≈ RON 86 per person per day, bed included | RON 172 |
2026 estimate in EUR (RON equivalent at about 5 lei to €1). Flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Guesthouse double room, one night | €25–70 (≈ US$30–85) |
| Ski lift day pass | check |
| Bus to Baia Mare | about €3 (≈ US$4) |
| Meal at a local restaurant | €6–12 (≈ US$7–14) |
| Coffee | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ski lift hours vary by season and snow: check the official Cavnic site before you go.
- The Logolda ruins are just that — ruins; there is no museum or interpretation.
- Many guesthouses accept cash only (RON); the nearest ATM is in Baia Mare.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire
- 112
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Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire112
Embassy
The nearest consulates are in Cluj-Napoca (check); embassies in Bucharest.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Cavnic → Baia Mare: about €3 (≈ US$4), about 1 h (check)
- Taxi Cavnic → Baia Mare: about €20–30 (≈ US$25–35)
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 …? — Where is …? (OON-day YES-teh)
- Nu înțeleg — I don't understand (noo un-tseh-LEG)
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 Cavnic. 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: Dec–Feb (ski), May–Oct (hiking and churches) · avoid Mar–Apr (muddy, no snow, no leaves) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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