Vatra Dornei resort, known as the "Pearl of Bucovina", is situated at an altitude of 802m in Dorna Depression. High rainfall and relief in the form of terraces have favored the development of a large groundwater, which emerges in the form of mineral water springs. One can say that here we are in a real kingdom of mineral water. Vatra Dornei is known as a resort for all ages, addressing both those who want to strengthen the body through mountain climbing or winter sports, or who wish to rest in a tonic bio-climate which influence the nervous system . To restore health , Vatra Dornei offers natural cure factors such as: carbonated mineral water springs , hot springs, bicarbonate, calcium, magnesium and sulfur waters, natural salt-pits of high purity and concentration of CO2 and a peat-mud near Poiana Stamps
The resort chairlift climbs over a distance of 3 km to the top of Black Hill at 1300 m altitude. The view is spectacular descent.
Mountain bike rides on trails especially fascinates young, eager to test their physical skills.
For the adrenaline junkies we have two special offers: river rafting and paragliding. Lowering the water with inflatable boat on Bistrita river show, courage and skill. Prefesional equipment and highly trained instructors give maximum security to the sport.
Those
who wish are able to conduct training courses for paragliding drivers
with a duration of one week. And gliding is gaining ground. Presides all
that, there is also a paintball - land arranged near the chairlift.
But Vatra Dornei is primarily a white sports town. Ski and sled for
competitions and recreational receive each year thousands of tourists
from the country but also abroad, as well as amateur athletes. Ski
slopes are equipped with cable transport installations. Of great
interest became snow-mobile descents.
A part of your holiday in Vatra Dornei, you can discover the traditions and religious monuments in the area.
The most representative monuments of medieval Moldova are concentrated
in Bukovina. Five of the northern monasteries are true diamonds of the
land, the imaginary crown of Romania's beauties. Specific architecture
and exterior painting are amazing Voronet, Humor, Moldova, Sucevita and
Putna.