The Kálnoky Family have returned to Transylvania after 50 years of exile. The historical Kálnoky Estate is composed of buildings in three villages, Miklósvár (the Hunting Manor), Sepsikőröspatak (the Main Residence, located 25km from Miklósvár) and Zalánpatak (a settlement around a former glass manufacture deep in the woods). During the Communist regime in Romania, many of the buildings had fallen into ruins. The family immediately set about finding ways to save their heritage and restore the Estate to its former character. Through the development of a unique tourism venture, the Kálnoky’s have started turning their vision into reality. The Kálnoky Guesthouses are situated in the tiny village of Miklósvár in Szeklerland, Transylvania. At Kőröspatak we breed Lipizzaner and Arab horses for our riding treks and at Zalánpatak we have renovated a property for HRH The Prince of Wales.
Since late 2006, we have been developing and supervising the restoration of The Prince of Wales's properties in Transylvania. His Royal Highness's house in Viscri (Deutschweisskirch) in the Saxon Land (a region of Transylvania called 'Koenigsboden') is now available for booking alongside the Miklósvár guesthouses. HRH's other property is situated at Zalánpatak, a remote little village that one of his Transylvanian ancestors founded in the 16th century. It is surrounded by wilderness and the local brown bears count to the regular guests on his grounds. It will be available for booking from September 2010. Please enquire here: k@transylvaniancastle.com
Transylvania is not only famous as the homeland of Bram Stoker’s fictional character, Count Dracula, but is also associated with the dramatic history of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, well-preserved Medieval villages, and excellent Romanian wines. We invite you to discover Transylvania as our great grand parents knew it in the 1800's.
Immerse yourself in a forgotten world that you probably believe has ceased to exist in today's Europe.
You will stay in Miklósvár (Micloşoara), a remote village situated in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, from which you will be able to explore Transylvania, past and present.
MEET the KALNOKY GUESTHOUSE TEAM
If you are interested in learning about the progress of our restoration activities and nature conservation projects in Transylvania, we can send an e-newsletter. Your email address will be kept strictly confidential.
Tel: International: 0040-742-202586
National: 0742-202586
Fax: 0040-267-314088
If you wish to support our
efforts directly, please visit the Transylvanian Kalnoky Conservation Trust
