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SNAPSHOT
Hit the slopes this winter. The hills around Cluj are lush with snow – perfect for great skiing, snowboarding or plain old sleighing. The locals go to Baiooara, within the Muntele Mare Mountains, just 50km south west of Cluj-Napoca. You’ll find many guesthouses and hotels catering for long weekends in the snow.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Use our P-AIR shuttle bus service between Cluj Napoca Airport and any address in Cluj downtown and vice versa. The cost is €10 and €20 return.
FOOD
Casa Ardeleana
21 Decembrie 1989 5, +40 (0)264 439 451, www.casaardeleana.com The killing and carving of a pig… a winter staple at this restaurant. It’s hugely popular with the locals so book your table ahead if you want a piece of it. This is as traditional is it gets for most Romanians. All inclusive for €20 a head.
Sweet Chili
Aachener Straße 23, Cologne +49 (0)221 2993 0399, www.sweet-chili-koeln.com This modern-style Asian bistro serves up great value lunch deals for noodle or rice dishes starting at €3.90 including green tea.
FRIENDS
Diesel Club
Piata Unirii 17, +40 (0)264 43 9043, www.dieselclub.ro The sophisticated club of Cluj with high profile concerts and events. Check out its website for events around Christmas and New Year. Its New Year’s party is the best in Cluj – I go every year. Beers start at €1 and shorts at €2.
After Eight
Str. Samuel Brassai 12, +40 (0)264 59 5353, www.aftereight.ro Check out the students’ favourite dance club with trance, pop, rave… you name it, they play it. Loads of party nights and events. Beers start at €1.
INSIDER TIP
Keep updated on events over Christmas and New Year with www.zilesinopti.ro
Words Shajjad Rizvi |
