About This Day Trip from Cluj-Napoca

Just 20 minutes from the centre of Cluj-Napoca lies one of the world's most mysterious places: Hoia Baciu Forest, known internationally as Romania's Bermuda Triangle. Featured on National Geographic, in paranormal documentaries and across global media, this ancient beech woodland has been the site of reported UFO sightings, mysterious disappearances, unexplained rashes, disorientation and feelings of being watched since the 1960s, when the first UFO photograph in Romania was captured here. But beyond the legend, Hoia Baciu is genuinely extraordinary. The forest is home to the famous Clearing — a perfectly circular, vegetation-free zone where nothing grows and where electromagnetic readings behave unexpectedly. The trees themselves twist and contort in unnatural shapes, as if the forest itself is trying to tell a story. Your guide will lead you deep into the woodland, sharing the history of the paranormal reports, local folklore, and the scientific investigations that have tried — and failed — to explain Hoia Baciu's secrets.

What You'll Visit & Why It's a Must-See

What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes (forest floor can be uneven)
• Warm layers — the forest feels cool and damp even in summer
• Insect repellent
• Camera or phone (fully charged — you'll want to capture this!)
• Open mind and sense of adventure
• Valid ID or passport