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Transylvanian-themed amusement park to open in Romania's Miercurea-Ciuc with EUR 56 mln investment

June 3, 2025

A major investment will bring a world-class amusement park to Miercurea-Ciuc, inspired by the Transylvania region's rich cultural and architectural heritage. Local officials and project partners announced the EUR 56 million initiative during a press conference on June 2. 

The first phase of the park is scheduled to open in 2027 in the Băile Jigodin area and is expected to create over 200 jobs and attract up to 600,000 visitors annually, according to a

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