Visiting hours

Please note, that the fortified complex is open throughout the current restoration and rehabilitation works. However, our church within the complex, needs to remain closed due to the current works (details in the Construction Works section below).
April 1st – October 25th
10am – 6pm (last admission at 5:30pm)
October 26th – March 31st
10:00 – 16:00
Admission daily – except during church service (mostly every 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month between 11am and 12pm) and special occasions.

We kindly ask you to inform us in advance if you are planning to visit as a group, so that we can better organize our working schedule and, upon request, also provide a guided tour of the church. Thank you!

Construction works

Dear Visitors,

The renovation work at our fortified church is progressing! Unfortunately, when working on a historic building, not everything can be planned precisely according to schedule: archaeological discoveries, weather conditions and the unpredictable state of the building can all lead to delays.

We would therefore like to keep you regularly informed about the progress of the renovation work and any temporary restrictions.

Status as of mid-September 2026:

The main tower remains closed to visitors for the time being. The roof work is well underway, and we hope to complete it before winter. The upper roof is being fitted with a new covering of swallowtail tiles and has already been equipped with a new lightning protection system.

As of September 14, the church is now closed to visitors. Once the fresco restoration has been completed, the next stages will be the renovation of the flooring, the rehabilitation of the galleries, and the restoration of the old pews in the central nave of the church. It is not yet possible to determine exactly when these works will be completed; they are currently expected to be finished in 2027.

Until then, our local heritage museum will remain open as usual. The popular terracotta exhibition will also remain open to visitors. For those who would like to enjoy a wonderful view of the surrounding area, the top floor of the South Bastion is open, and the Bacon Tower can also be visited. Our shop will also continue to offer a selection of souvenirs, and our friendly staff will be happy to assist you and answer any questions.

To compensate our visitors for the inconvenience, a reduced admission fee will apply once the church closure takes effect.

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you!

 

 

Info

Telephone: +40745 324 394

Address Bisericii Street 52, Bunești, Viscri, 507039, Brasov county, Romania.

Finding us on Goole Maps: 

We kindly ask you, to park your vehicle in the public parking lot at the edge of the village. Parking is free of charge. Please note that most parts of the village is residents’ parking only. The village is much nicer without cars and we would love to grant you an undisturbed view of our pitoresque houses and sights. Thanky you!

Entrance Fee (discount during the church closure due to renovation works, from September 14th 2026):

  • 10 RON each for adults, children over 6 years, students, and seniors over 65 years

Usage of drones is strictly forbidden.

Trash cans:

The council has installed eco-friendly trash cans throughout the village—the woven baskets you see along the streets. We kindly ask you to use these for your waste during your visit.

events

Our church regularly hosts concerts and cultural events. To ensure that every visitor enjoys a memorable and pleasant experience, we kindly ask you to observe the following simple guidelines:

  • Please arrive on time and allow sufficient time to reach the church and find a seat.
  • Please remain until the end of the event and avoid leaving during the performance.
  • Please do not walk around inside the church during the event; remain in your seat.
  • Please refrain from eating during the performances.
    Please save loud conversations until after the event has ended.

Monthly church serivce – November 8th, 11am

Our monthly church service will take place again on Sunday, 8 November 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is warmly invited to join us, whether you are a member of the congregation or a visitor. As the church has been closed since 14 September, the service will be held in the… Read more »

Monthly church serivce – September 20th, 11am

On Sunday, September 20th 2026, at 11:00 a.m., our monthly church service will take place. We warmly invite everyone—both members of the congregation and visitors—to join us. n this context, we would like to point out that the church has been closed since September 14. Until the church reopens, services… Read more »

Organ concert, August 15th – 4 pm

This coming Saturday, August 15, at 4:00 pm, there will be an organ concert in our fortified church. The soloist, Peter Kleinert from Freiberg, Saxony, will perform works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Dieter Buxtehude and Klaus-Dieter Untch. Admission is free – donations are welcome. We’re looking forward to a lovely… Read more »

Sea of Tranquility with Stefan Barcsay, August 12th 2026

Augsburg-based guitarist Stefan Barcsay will give a benefit concert in support of the renovation of the church in Viscri. The programme will feature modern works by Karlsruhe-born composer Stephan Marc Schneider, who is based in Vienna, including „MEER DER RUHE”, the piece that gives the concert its title, „RICERCARE” and „VERSETTI”… Read more »

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Church Service

Our beautiful fortified church is a living place that invites people once a month to a protestant service according to the Transylvanian liturgy. Adapted to today’s times, the service is about three quarters in German (hymns, scripture reading, sermon, blessing, prayer), but it also includes elements that involve our Romanian-speaking… Read more »

Short history

The Transylvanian-Saxon fortified churches are important elements of the cultural landscape and history of Transylvania. There are around 150 fortified churches and fortified churches in Transylvania. Viscri (ger. Deutschweißkirch) is one of the seven villages with a fortified church that has been declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The village… Read more »

Photo gallery

The Fortified Church:

Das Dorf und die Umgebung: