The Saint Anne Lake is located in Eastern Transylvania in Harghita county, near the Baile Tusnad Resort, a very popular destination known for its mineral waters.
Entrance is at fixed hours:
10.00 AM
12.00 PM
02.00 PM
04.00 PM
* opening hours may vary, they are just for guidance
Cars:
cars / motorcycles - 5 ron / day (camping area) and 10 ron / day (crater area)
minibuses - 10 ron / day (camping area) and 20 ron / day (crater area)
buses - 15 ron / day (camping area) and 40 ron / day (crater area)
Camping (only authorized area):
tent: 3 ron / day
tent and car: 3 +3 ron / day
caravans: 10 ron / day
visiting Tinovul Mohos only with the authorized guide:
3 ron / person
* visiting taxes may vary, they are just for guidance
The Saint Anne Lake is one of the Szecklerland’s major natural attractions because it’s the only volcanic crater lake from Romania and East-Central Europe.
Having an oval form, the Saint Anne Lake has a length of 620 m, a width of 460 m and a maximum depth of 7 m, being located at an elevation of 950 meters. Its age can’t be exactly determined but the most researchers established that last volcanic eruption took place somewhere around 32.000 and 9.800 years ago.
Due to lack of springs, the lake is supplied exclusively from precipitations. Another interesting fact is the lack of oxygen which cause the inability to develop life forms. The water is also so pure that it almost has the purity of distilled water.
Being the only one of its kind, the Saint Anne Lake’s history is filled with legends and myths. One of the legends explains the name of the lake and it begins with one young couple that they should get married. The girl, Anne, was forced by her parents to marry because they only wanted the boy’s fortune. Anne didn’t agreed with the marriage idea so, on the wedding night, the young bride threw herself into the lake’s waters. Her corpse was never found. Near the lake there is a Roman-Catholic chapel dedicated to Saint Anne.
Annually, thousands of tourists come to Saint Anne Lake for its wonderful landscapes. They are also attracted by Ciomatu Mountain which has 17 km of hiking trails for those who love walking in middle of nature. July 24 is The Day of Saint Anne Lake Festival which is financed with European funds. It’s an event which promotes local traditions by organizing cooking contests, traditional dance competitions and boat races.
