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!
Our fortified church is continuously maintained and cared for. However, after so many centuries, the time has come for more extensive restoration work.
Excavations are currently taking place around the church, work is being carried out on the towers and roofs, and activities inside the church are also clearly visible.
In this spot, we would like to keep our visitors informed about the ongoing works and explain why certain parts of the complex may temporarily be inaccessible. We will also provide regular updates on the progress of the restoration project.
CURRENT NOTICE: The main tower will remain closed to visitors throughout the summer due to ongoing roof restoration works.
The other towers remain open and can be visited. In addition, parts of the churchyard are temporarily closed because of archaeological excavations, and the galleries inside the church are not accessible.
We kindly ask for your understanding and thank you for your patience during these important conservation efforts.
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:
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.
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:
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 »
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 »
On August 4th, the Viscri Saxon Reunion will take place at our fortified church. Therefore, the church and the fortified church complex will be closed to visitors from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please note: This is a private event, admission is restricted to registered guests only. Thank you for… Read more »
On 14 July at 1:00 p.m., a special concert will take place in our fortified church. The Moldova Youth Orchestra invites you to a recital of classical music as part of the “La La Play România” tour. Enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music in a unique historic setting. Admission is… Read more »
On Sunday, 19 July 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. Please note, however, that during the service the entire fortified church complex will be closed to visitors for approximately one hour. In order… Read more »
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 »
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 »
The Fortified Church:
Das Dorf und die Umgebung:
