MOCĂNIȚĂ

This is the last remaining forest railroad in Europe. Put into service in the 1930s, this narrow-gauge railway runs for 50 km through the magnificent Vaser valley, accessible only by this means. Customs officers and lumberjacks use it to get to their places of work, and on the return journey, to bring the wood back to Vișeu. Tourists can also take the 21.6 km route, aboard vintage wagons pulled by a steam(mocăniță) or diesel locomotive. Enjoy spectacular views of the valley, punctuated by gorges, ridges, tunnels and waterfalls. Several stops are planned. At Paltin, the last stop, you'll stay for 1 to 2 hours. Here you can enjoy a picnic or barbecue lunch and a short walk through the forest. The train runs from late March to mid-November (Thursday to Sunday; daily from June to late September): departure is at 9am, returning around 3pm. The mocăniță also runs around Christmas and New Year. With the snow, the atmosphere is magical!

In the station parking lot you can admire a group of traditional Maramureș houses(Satul Maramureșean Mocănița). Local produce is sold here, and folklore events are sometimes held.

The station is also home to a small café called Elefant, in a traditional Jewish house that doubles as a museum.

Caravans and motorhomes can also park here for a fee.