Winter Program in Vărșag – Horse Sleigh Ride in the Harghita Mountains
Discover the magic of winter in the Harghita Mountains with an unforgettable horse-drawn sleigh ride in Vărșag! The sleigh, decorated with bells, glides smoothly across the snowy landscape, while the peaceful nature and fresh mountain air provide perfect relaxation.
Horse sleigh tour (with or without lunch)
Program:
1. Arrival
Arrival on the street next to Vărșag Town Hall, preferably at 10:00 AM.
The tour starts and ends at the same location.
Parking available.
2. Village introduction
Short presentation of Vărșag in front of the village museum, including a visit.
3. Sleigh ride visiting main attractions:
Csorgókő Waterfall
“Jesus Well” – natural spring water tasting
Tálasbérc viewpoint – panoramic views
Ski slope and bob track (optional use, paid on site)
Break at the ski restaurant or Parliament Inn (upon request)
4. “Shingle Country” presentation
Introduction to traditional wooden shingle making.
5. Water mill visit
Prices:
Horse sleigh ride: 80 RON/person (minimum 7 persons or equivalent of 560 RON)
Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
Payment at the beginning, in cash (preferably RON)
Contact:
Árpád Nagy
+40 744 615452
rezervare@pensiuniharghitene.ro
Horse sleigh ride with traditional bacon grilling
Arrival near Vărșag Town Hall at 10:00 AM.
Start and end point is the same.
Parking available.
Duration: 3–4 hours
During the program, guests prepare traditional grilled bacon themselves, complemented by a rich cold platter near Csorgókő Waterfall.
Not available for groups under 10 persons.
Important: all ingredients are homemade and locally sourced.
Menu:
Plum pálinka
Homemade bread
2 homemade grilled meat rolls (miccs)
Cottage cheese
Boiled eggs
Homemade sausage
Red onion
Spring water
Prices:
Cold platter: 70 RON/person
Sleigh ride: 80 RON/person
Total: 150 RON/person
The tour includes the most scenic attractions of Vărșag: viewpoints, waterfall, ski and bob tracks, and beautiful winter landscapes.
Duration: approx. 3 hours
Contact:
Árpád Nagy
+40 744 615452
rezervare@pensiuniharghitene.ro
It is a good idea trying the delicious mulled wine. Try the following recipe:
Preparing time: 15 min.
Ingredients (4 pers.)
750 ml dry white wine
60-70 g sugar
2 bars of cinnamon
6-8 clove grains
2-3 allspice grains
4-5 slices of lemon
Preparation:
Warm up the wine, the sugar and the spices altogether before it boils and mix it from time to time. Do not boil the wine because it can destroy its flavor. Put it into a thermos and take it with you for the ride.
Have a pleasant sleigh-ride and enjoy yourselves.
Note: When organized on the same day, the above program can be perfectly combined with the following activity available on our website:
Bear watching in Harghita
Sleigh-ride at the top of Hargita mountain - Snowy adventure!
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Experience the magic of winter in Harghita with a horse sleigh ride in Varsag! Enjoy nature, silence and authentic Transylvanian moments.

































































