In short: The ASTRA Open-Air Museum in Dumbrava Forest near Sibiu is the largest open-air museum in Romania: around 100 hectares with more than 10 km of paths around a lake. It is about 15 minutes by car from Hotel Epic Centrum in Cisnădie.
- Address: Strada Pădurea Dumbrava 16-20, Sibiu
- Opening hours (per public sources): daily 10:00–18:00, varies by season
- Phone: +40 269 202 447
- Suggested time: 3–4 hours
What is the ASTRA Museum?
The ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilisation shows farmsteads brought from all over Romania, craft workshops, wooden churches, water mills and windmills – many with original interiors you can enter. Depending on the season you can take a carriage ride, a boat on the lake or, in winter, a horse-drawn sleigh. Sibiu Zoo is in the same forest.
A day at ASTRA, a night in Cisnădie
Hotel Epic Centrum (4★), 15 minutes from Dumbrava Forest, with private parking and a restaurant.
FAQ
What are the ASTRA Museum opening hours?
Per public sources, daily 10:00–18:00; hours may vary by season, so check the official website before you go.
How long does a visit take?
3–4 hours for a full visit – wear comfortable shoes.
How far is it from Cisnădie?
About 15 minutes by car from Hotel Epic Centrum.