Things to do
Full days, at your own pace
Every experience has its own page with the practical details — where, when and how many minutes from the guesthouse.
Between the Nemira and Ciuc mountains, where the Uz widens into a lake, lies a valley of yew forests, sandstone waterfalls and long evenings by the fire.
The first dam with buttresses in Romania holds back a 334 ha lake, up to 90 m deep, between two rows of mountains.
Nine of Bacău County's officially marked mountain trails climb into the Nemira — four of them start from Sălătruc.
Sandstone steps in the middle gorge of the Uz — you hear it before you see it, and often have it all to yourself.
The Izvorul Alb reserve, with some 300 yew trees, is right next to where you sleep.
The Nemira Ridge: bear, lynx, wolf, capercaillie and edelweiss, across 3,509 hectares of Natura 2000 land.
No resort, no crowds. A road, a forest, a lake — and nothing more.
Built between 1965 and 1973, the dam was the first with buttresses in Romania. Behind it, the lake stretches for nearly 4 kilometres between the slopes of the Nemira and Ciuc mountains.
Some 400 metres upstream from the tail of the lake, the Uz drops in steps through flysch sandstone, at about 500 m altitude. In summer, light falls through the beech trees straight into the water.
How to get there →In spring the valley wakes up in fresh green and the smell of wet forest. Summer is for the lake and long hikes. Autumn — for mushrooms and a gorge ablaze in copper. In winter the valley falls silent under the snow: what remain are the steaming hot tub, the little outdoor sauna and the fire in the stove.
The Uz Valley in winter →Every experience has its own page with the practical details — where, when and how many minutes from the guesthouse.
Three log cabins, a big meadow above the tail of the lake and kind-hearted hosts who built this place as if it were their own home. The whole compound is rented together: come with your people — the rest is forest.
Interiors woven with traditional rugs and woollen blankets, modern bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens. Outside: the gazebo with its hearth, the cauldron, the hot tub with sauna and — for total relaxation — the terrace above the lake.
“A little corner of heaven. One of the most beautiful experiences we have ever had — everything superb, from the setting and the view to the owners of this dream place.”
Diana G. · Google“The most beautiful place in the area: a perfect spot with a view over the lake, clean rooms decorated in traditional style. The terrace above the lake and a hot tub — exactly what we needed.”
Ionuț A. · Google“The setting is peaceful and surrounded by stunning nature. The cabin is spotless and fully equipped. A fantastic place to relax and recharge.”
Andrei M. · GoogleReady-made itineraries, from a weekend for two to a week with the kids — each with a day-by-day programme, maps and recommendations.
Lake, waterfall, a cauldron dinner and a hot tub under the stars.
Meadow, animals, a campfire and short walks in nature.
Trails in the Nemira Mountains, the Uz gorge and a day on the lake.
Snow, sledging, the stove, the fire and long evenings indoors.
Dan Patlansky, Mike Zito, Eric Steckel, Zac Harmon.
National Hill Climb Championship, on the road to the dam.
Mountain produce under the “Made in Dărmănești” brand.
Concerts and a local celebration.
Winter folk customs.
Troupes of bear dancers, on New Year's Eve.
