Hora de la Prislop

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MusicPrislop Pass
DatesDates TBA · Usually AugustCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe event's setting is its defining feature
Language["ro"]Currency: RON
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Hora de la Prislop in Prislop Pass

Hora la Prislop is an annual folk gathering held each August at Prislop Pass, the highest mountain pass in Maramures, drawing communities from the surrounding Viseu de Sus and Borsa areas together for traditional Romanian circle dancing and music in a high-altitude open-air mountain setting.

Prislop Pass is the highest mountain crossing in Maramures, a high-altitude gap connecting the region toward Bucovina and offering sweeping views over the surrounding peaks.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The event's setting is its defining feature: Prislop Pass sits at the highest elevation of any mountain crossing in Maramures, linking the region toward Bucovina, and hosting a hora, a traditional Romanian circle dance, at that altitude turns the gathering into as much a mountain excursion as a cultural event

02

The mystery stays covered

It sits within a cluster of related regional traditions documented around Viseu de Sus and Borsa, including a festival dedicated to the tipteri, or traditional raftsmen, of Viseu de Sus and the Serbarile Zapezii winter celebrations at Borsa, situating Hora la Prislop as part of a broader calendar of Maramures mountain-community events rather than an isolated festival

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The hora itself

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a traditional Romanian circle dance performed to folk music

The sacred route

Living ritual

is the ceremonial core of the gathering

The local code

Living ritual

continuing a widespread Romanian folk-dance tradition in a specifically Maramures mountain setting

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually August

Getting around

For Hora de la Prislop, plan transport around the exact Prislop Pass venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Warm layers are essential even in August, since Prislop Pass sits at significant elevation and mountain weather can turn cold or windy quickly. Sturdy footwear suits the uneven mountain...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Hora de la Prislop, stay near the part of Prislop Pass you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["ro"] · RON

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map47.61 N, 24.86 EOpen in Google Maps

Prislop Pass, Maramures/Suceava/Bistrita, Romania

Nearest airportSCV — Suceava Ștefan cel Mare
TransportFor Hora de la Prislop, plan transport around the exact Prislop Pass venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Hora de la Prislop, stay near the part of Prislop Pass you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Prislop Pass via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Prislop Pass, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearWarm layers are essential even in August, since Prislop Pass sits at significant elevation and mountain weather can turn cold or windy quickly. Sturdy footwear suits the uneven mountain terrain around the pass.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Romania and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Hora de la Prislop?

Hora de la Prislop is listed for August · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Hora de la Prislop take place?

The festival is listed in Prislop Pass, Romania. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Prislop Pass, Maramures/Suceava/Bistrita, Romania

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLstiripesurse.ro
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually August
Source statusOfficial source linked
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