In the footsteps of the Transylvanian Saxons

"In the east [...] a pleasant highland rises from the Hungarian lowlands, small in size, yet rich in natural beauty and treasures. [...] On sunny mountain slopes, vines glow and noble fruit trees bloom; wheat fields undulate in the valleys; game roams the forests; and there is no shortage of tame domestic animals. This is the land of Transylvania, and where something is lacking for the happiness of its inhabitants, they themselves are usually to blame." (GD Teutsch: History of the Transylvanian Saxons. 1st edition, Kronstadt 1858)
Embark on a journey through the eventful centuries of Transylvania and a community of ethnic German settlers whose heyday may be over, but whose name remains closely linked to the country and its arguably most beautiful city: the Transylvanian Saxons. My name is Carsten, and I, too, set out from the distant Germanic land to seek my fortune in the naturally blessed "Burzenland." As a longtime tour guide and trained historian, I would like to take you through the magical alleys and stories of this unique part of the world.