Overview
Târgu Ocna is a small Romanian resort town built atop and within rock salt hills, offering unique underground spa treatments in the Trotuș Salt Mine. The city has attracted visitors since 1888 for its seven mineral water springs and balneological treatments.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Culture
The city features 16th-century churches, a former monastery, and archaeological sites of Geto-Dacian and Cucuteni cultures.
Health
The city is known for therapeutic mineral water springs and salt mine treatments for respiratory, digestive, and rheumatic conditions.
Money
Romania uses the Romanian Leu (RON). ATMs are available in town. Hotel Magura accepts major credit cards.
Transport
Târgu Ocna is accessible by rail via the Târgu Ocna station on the Adjud–Comănești–Siculeni line, and by road via DN12A, DN12B, and DJ116.
Weather
Milder winters than surrounding regions (-1.3°C average), cool summers (19.7°C average), and long warm autumns make Târgu Ocna pleasant year-round.
