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Arpasu de sus orthodox church (built 1799)

About the village

buffaloES coming home (they know where to go!)

Arpasu de Sus is a village 46 kilometres away from Sibiu, crossed by two mountain streams, Arpasu Mare and Arpasel. Its presence was first recorded in 1589. A charming village where an old way of life still persists. Most villagers have smallholdings that they still work, and local organic produce can be obtained from them (free-range eggs, organic vegetables, local trout and fresh meat). This is a place where you can literally watch the cows come home (at 7:30 every evening). The village has a number of shops, including a small but well-stocked supermarket in the middle of the village. There are also a few larger supermarkets in the surrounding area: Lidl in Victoria (7 km away) or Carrefour in Sibiu or Fagaras (30 Km away).

Nearby attractions

The village is four kilometers away from a very scenic trout farm, Albota, where you can sample fresh trout and other Transylvanian / German specialities whilst taking in the stunning mountain views.

The house is a good base for mountain hiking, day trip hikes to Arpasel peak; Balea lake; Podragu or Negoiu.