Explore Bucovina

From Camping Botușel · Fundu Moldovei

Go exploring.
Come back to quiet.

A walk through the village, a mountain day or a trip to the painted churches. Choose what suits you and leave room for a few pauses.

Bucovina landscape photographed for Camping Botușel
Bucovina, at your own pace.

Fundu Moldovei and the Moldova valley

Start with the local area.

Herghelia Lucina

Further up the valley, in the Moldova-Sulița area, Lucina preserves the tradition of breeding Hucul horses. An outing for anyone interested in horses and Bucovina’s mountain landscape.

Confirm visits and available activities with the stud farm. Horse riding is not included in your campsite stay.

Trails and mountain views

A day in your walking boots.

Via Transilvanica, Bucovina
Via Transilvanica, BucovinaJust In AR · CC0

Via Transilvanica · Bucovina

Fundu Moldovei features in the official trail guide. Choose a section that suits your fitness and check the stage map before setting off; you do not need to walk an entire region to enjoy its rhythm.

Plan access from the campsite to the marked trail separately. Use the official map and guide for distance, ascent and water points.

Rarău · Pietrele Doamnei and Piatra Șoimului
Rarău · Pietrele Doamnei and Piatra ȘoimuluiConstantin I. Barbu · CC BY-SA 4.0

Rarău & Pietrele Doamnei

Set aside a mountain day for Rarău. The limestone formations of Pietrele Doamnei give the massif its distinctive skyline. Choose your route according to your experience and the conditions on the day.

Check the weather, road conditions and mountain rescue advice. Driving directions are not a hiking map.

Crafts, railways and painted churches

Bucovina beyond the scenery.

Wood Art Museum, Câmpulung Moldovenesc
Wood Art Museum, Câmpulung MoldovenescTud0011 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Câmpulung Moldovenesc · Wood Art Museum

Tools, furniture and folk art tell the story of wood in Bucovina’s daily life. The museum in Câmpulung Moldovenesc makes a focus for a town visit, including on a rainy day.

Check the museum website for opening hours and tickets.

Mocănița Huțulca, Moldovița
Mocănița Huțulca, MoldovițaDavid Stanley · CC BY 2.0

Moldovița · Mocănița Huțulca

Swap the car for a journey on Moldovița’s narrow-gauge railway. The operator publishes journey options and availability: choose your departure before planning the rest of your day around it.

Advance booking is required. Check the route, departure time and train type with the operator.

The painted church at Moldovița Monastery
The painted church at Moldovița MonasteryStanislav Dusík · CC BY-SA 4.0

Moldovița, Sucevița or Voroneț

The painted churches at these monasteries form part of UNESCO’s World Heritage. Choose one or two for a day that leaves time to look at the frescoes and stop along the way.

Plan your itinerary around your chosen monasteries and check visitor hours individually.

Photographs resized for display. Authors, sources and licences are credited beneath each image.

Driving links start at Camping Botușel and open Google Maps. Check journey times, access, opening hours and prices for your visit date. Activities are provided by independent operators.