The 12 best parks and gardens in Cluj-Napoca

Beautiful park, been here many times already and it’s fantastic. Very tidy, very green, and full of life. Plenty of trees no trash, its really perfect. There are also plenty of statues which is great to see, it’s important to take care of a nation’s culture like so!

A perfect place to walk around. There was a pot for people and kids to have some evening time pass. In this small city, you can go there and enjoy. The design of park is similar to the on in budapest 🤣

it is a nice park to walk around, the lake area is very beautiful. you also have parking near the park, but it gets crowded when there are weddings

Cluj's Central Park is a very beautiful urban garden. Nothing grand or earth-shattering, but green, relaxed, and suitable for young and old, with a mixed crowd. It's a great place to recharge your batteries for the hectic city with its few trees. The only drawback: the statues of famous Romanians in the park depict only men.

The park is very big and clean. Nicely arranged flowers, many benches to rest, and a great cafe in the middle. It's not only for the family but for everyone who wants to get connected to the trees and relax in the nature.

A very beautiful park in Cluj, good for walking, jogging or just take a pause. The lake in the middle adds charm, also the old Casino building.

It's a wonderful park. I wish there were little kiosks selling things like water, coffee, and sandwiches inside the park. I'm going with my grandson. But I can't buy him anything. I wish it were a more fun place.

Great location of the park, wonderful view over the city center But the issue here that it's a pretty neglected. For example, many paths are ruined. It's sad to see and I hope it will be renovated soon

Nice park to get a city view.it is better to go during evening time.. Lots of stair to climb..If you follow the Google map is the wrong destination to see the city view. After you have come out from the small little tunnel you can immediately turn left and you will see the cross. If not before you reach the small tunnel there is a turn (small shop which I think is no longer in operation) which directly bring you to the lookout..

Absolutely lovely, great views!!! A must if you are in the city centre. ❤️

Nice view from the park, however they should take care a bit more about this public area. Gardening, put some flowers. Seemed a bit abandoned.

Amazing views from up the hill. Be careful to take the concrete stairs if you are not resistent or if you want a more "civilised" outcome, the back stairs that are right near the bridge over the Someș canal are kind of a hike, not gonna lie, especially during the hot summer and when it's slippery and muddy in winter. Otherwise, enjoy!

Beautiful view from the top, approximately a 10 minute walk. Pretty in the summer and in the winter! Must check it out if someone is visiting the city!

Very nice view over the city!

Amazing! An impressive and peaceful place where nature, history, and science come together. The garden covers about 14 hectares and includes over 10,000 plant species from around the world. Highlights include the beautiful Japanese Garden, the Roman Garden with ancient artifacts, and the tropical greenhouses filled with exotic plants. There’s also a tower offering a panoramic view. Well-organized, educational, and relaxing — definitely worth a visit if you’re in the city!

Calm & nice place to visit for a reasonable price. Huge collection of different species. Most ways are easy to walk, but not always wheelchair/ stroller friendly. Must check timings and dates beforehand in order to be able to visit the glasshouse too! Check the website in advance, contains all useful info. Toilets: could be more/ at frequented places. Definitely worths a visit.

Amazing. Thousands of flowers and plants from all around the world. Huge trees, palms, mango trees, avocado, bananas, you name it. There is a Japanese garden and a museum absolutely amazing. The is so much to see, and it is so quiet. And cheap. A must go for anyone

A really pleasant botanical garden to walk around. There are lots of informative signs about the plants, and since it’s close to the city center, it’s easy to get here. Definitely a place worth visiting if you have some time in Cluj.

Highly recommended to visit! The best botanical garden according to me. Big and really beautiful. Very impressed with the amount of species and how well maintained it is …

Nice place. This is definitely not ther tome of year... but they make up for it by some light show. They said it is on from 4 PM at weekends, and 5PM during week days. I was atvday time somit was not on...

it is the most beautiful botanical garden i have seen in the country. it also has a walking area, it is like a park, a greenhouse area and a Japanese garden. it also has beautiful and colorful lights in the evening, with elements from stories

Was pretty disappointed with this place. It only cost 10 lei to enter, which is nice, but they tried to charge another 5 lei to take photos, which is ridiculous to me. A lot of the items didn’t have any information, or if they did it was only in Romanian. I only spent 10-15 minutes here, and as someone who loves museums I think this can be a skip

A surprise for us and also for our kids. We visited a rock exhibition and then we saw a Lego exhibition. But passing through the Lego stands we watch with a big curiosity over the daily exposition. All was Great!

A really interesting museum with a wide variety of exhibits showcasing the culture, traditions, and history of Transylvania. The displays are detailed and well-presented, making it easy to learn and appreciate the heritage of the region. The staff were welcoming, and the ticket price was reasonable. Overall, a great place to spend a couple of hours and definitely worth a visit.

It was lovely, clean, organized, but... No explanations. Just a note what the item is & from when & where. All the multimedia was out of order The VR was a nice idea but since all explanations were it Romanian I couldn't get them to work & no one offered help. I expected much more!!! Nice 30 minutes but could have been much much much more.... Tickets are bought at the 1st floor. 10 lei for adults

Nice visit, I was looking for a big collection of Romanian Traditional outfits, but they didn’t have that much. Great customer service, the lady who works at the ticket office and the lady working at the gift shop were very nice.

pretty average experience. a moderate amount of exhibits. a big minus is that there was almost no contextual information provided (only brief descriptions for each individual item i.e. “spoon”, “rug”, “hat”, but with no further information). the clothing section was the most interesting part, but one of the workers followed us at a two-meter distance through the entire room, which was very distracting and more than a little unnerving. if staff have nothing interesting to say but still wish to provide security then they should just stay in one place.

Tiny but representative museum where one can get to know the ethnic diversity of Romania in 18-20th centuries. The variety of traditional clothes impressed me. There was also an art exhibition by a modern artist who reinterpreted the Christian motives. It’s a quick and simple way to get a brief overview of Romanian culture, so I definitely can recommend.

I had the pleasure to participate at Iarmaroc festival and it was so beautiful! The vibe, people and place were just amazing. Definitely gonna come again next year! Also, the place is quiet and nice to visit on a daily basis if you want.

Interesting and quirky place, and very pleasant place to spend a summer morning. The wooden churches were my highlight. There's more than a touch of Middle Earth about the place, but no Hobbits. You can walk from the old town along the hill, as it's not particularly accessible by public transport nearby.

We've spent a very enjoyable Sunday afternoon at the Museum and every single item on display had its own character and beauty. The ticket prices are very reasonable, clean toilets, very tidy exterior space and lots of grass for children to consume their energy on. We absolutely adored it there and we would most definitely return one day.

I visited the park during the Jazz in the Park festival this year and I loved it so!! It is such a beautiful green space, I felt like I was far away from Cluj. I loved the historical monuments, the houses and the orchards. During the hot summer days it was a great option to opt for a nice picnic under the trees, maybe read something:) I highly recommend it <3 sadly, I don't have that many photos without the stages and all, but I could find these three

A very beautiful place. Peaceful, many old romanian houses from all the country. You can find horses, squirrels, I really recommend if you want something quiet to do

Absolutely lovely! Would benefit of a coffee shop inside but beside that is stunning. Staff very friendly! 👌

The “Romulus Vuia” Ethnographic Park – Cluj-Napoca There are places you don’t just visit, you breathe them in. The “Romulus Vuia” Ethnographic Park is one of those rare places: you walk and feel the wood creak with centuries of memory, the smell of worked earth, the echo of hands that once built and prayed. It’s not just an open-air museum—it’s a fragment of life brought back to stand before you. The houses are not stage sets; they are real, carried here from villages across Transylvania. Doors still seem to wait for their owners to return. The farms, fences, and tools speak of a time when every gesture mattered, when survival was tied directly to the land. Here you don’t just see objects—you see stories. And then, the churches. Wooden ones with a quiet, stubborn strength. One was closed, but another welcomed me inside: simple, devout interiors, faded icons, and a light that filtered through like a breath. Inside, you feel an entire people—their faith, their struggle, their hope. It’s not a flawless place, nor does it need to be. Some areas are less polished, some signs are missing. But maybe that’s the point. What stays with you is not postcard perfection, but the soul it leaves behind. If you find yourself in Cluj, go. Not just to look, but to listen. Because among those ancient timbers and peasant walls, it isn’t only the past that speaks—it’s a reminder that we too, today, are walking history.

Really nice place for outdoor activities! You can do everything which you want there. Also, there are fast food stands, if youre hungry. You can rent those courts if you want too, for free!

one of the best parks in the city. you wanna be the first to arrive and the last to leave 😀 on busy days it gets crowded but you can still enjoy lots of activities around

Safety and regulations are slowly becoming a joke. After 6PM there is loud music in the training area and there is at least one person smoking next to the running track.

Great park, very good equipped. You can find running, skating and walking tracks, kids playground, many sports terrains as football, basketball, volley, tennis. Plenty of space and green areas.

5 stars for the park itself, but nobody is taking care of it during this winter + pandemic. Snow all over, water, dirt, they haven't even cleared the parking - all full of snow. The tennis, soccer and basketball areas are closed during the pandemic.

Great place all around to practice sports activities.

One of the nicest outdoor park I ever been . There are possibilities for all needs : bicycling , rollerblading , football, tennis, basketball, weight lifting, crossfit, amazing playground for kids, there is rubber band for running. Clean, safe and its for FREE!

Excellent place to relax,to walk and let children play in the modules. You can also use the jogging trails or you can enjoy the multiple facilities nearby: the Olympic pool, the tennis courts, the basketball courts, the gym, the soccer or the rugby fields.

Spectacular promenade during the nighttime.

What a wonderful sports park it is! This is the former Babes park, where I spent a lot of my university years training in the track & field team. The track rocks, refurbished and well maintained.

A park with facilities and trees and a creek does always good for man's soul.

For a 5 RON fee, you get to visit an amazing park with tall old trees, shaded running tracks, an indoor sports swimming pool and some dedicated basketball/volleyball spots. I really enjoy this place.

This is that place in Cluj where you can run or practice sports. There is a small entrance fee but it is totally worth it

a great place for a walk, with cute ducks – there's a fox too as i've heard

The Cluj Botanical Garden is a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city. With its diverse plant collections, beautiful landscapes, and tranquil atmosphere, it's the perfect spot to relax and explore. The well-maintained gardens and serene pathways make it a wonderful place to enjoy nature. A must-see for anyone visiting Cluj!

Beautiful garden, with a lot of plant varieties. Minus one star because, unfortunately there's no active security and some people still act like they've just "gotten down from the tree", yelling and drawing attention to themselves.

Bonsai trees are quite surprising, beautifully. Lots of roses are nicely labelled. Green houses are impressive. There was no water around the Japanese garden but still beautiful.

Do check the season before visiting. Managed to time the worst time to visit and ofcourse it wasn’t much fun

Beautiful garden with a lot of plants, a museum with a lot of samples and beautiful nature by the small river that passes through the garden.

For the very democratic price of 3.5€ it’s an amazing place to spend a couple of hours just leisurely walking around and enjoying the botanical life.

Very nice botanical garden. Apparently only 1 way in or out though, for some unknown reason. Walked for a couple hours through it and tried to exit only to have some annoyed, dumpy security guard grunt and point into the distance when I asked if I could exit out of what appeared to be a very obvious, convenient exit on the southern side. Why not put in a one way gate? Makes no sense

Unfortunately, the state of the park does not reflect the city hall's concern for green, common and relaxation spaces. The building inside looks exactly like it did 40 years ago. And it's not the fault of the park or the visitors.

Serene and peaceful, it is a great place to relax. You can also jog pretty well here, go for a walk with either your kids or pets, and enjoy the playground. All in all, it's a great spot to chill.

A beautiful and large park. The perfect place for warm summer days, where you can come with the hammock and relax in peace.

A secret oasis hidden between the buildings. One of the best parks in town. It's very quiet and nice.

Nice and quite place to relax and have a panoramic view of the city

Very nice and quiet place, but I think 🤔 it's missing some materials from the running route...

The most beautiful park , we called it " our secret park "

Incredibly cozy lake-side park and trail with close proximity to the mall and cozy surrounding areas. Lots of beautiful willow trees, places to sit, flowers, cats, etc.

It is a unique park near the Lulius Mall with a fantastic lake and a good atmosphere. Near the lake, there are many food trucks, beer station, and shisha place.

A classic Cluj park, nice for walks or for riding the bikes on the lake. However, not much to do there other than admiring the scenery or having a nice picnic. They do, however, host several events here quite often that you might be interested in (street food festival, cinema nights, yoga events, etc.)

A neat mall just outside the city in harmony with its surroundings.

In this green area and lake, you'll see at its best the difference between the private and local/town hall administration. Next to mall is the modernized area, the rest is poorly managed and not so clean, as some might like. Usually it is crowded. Good for walking, running or resting on the grass.

A nice park to enjoy nature alone or with family

Good place to chill, in the middle of the city. Grass is green, lots of kids, lake nearby, and coffee is good. The music on the speakers is good, so if you're enjoying a few hours with a kid, or reading a book, you will enjoy it.

We’ve ordered 2 cocktails which have been quite pricy (besides being on the bar’s Special’s list) but the outcome was having two below average drinks. First of all I’ve been told by the barmaid that she works there just for the weekend to earn some extra cash. Nothing to blame but this means she is not specialized in bartending hence just mixing of a list on the bar. When it came to ingredients, they used lower quality ones than what the actual displayed list said, actually some of them even missing. When I mentioned that they are not using the drinks on the cocktail list, again I’ve been told they have seen worse days than this. Finally there was no manager in sight to discuss this situation with. In conclusion just go there if you’d like something bottled, don’t bother trying their cocktails list. Overall just an overpriced place eager for money, not that much for quality.

I have been going here alone regularly for a year. During 1 year in Romania I have been coming to this bar alone often. I was not even in the bar, and for some reason a crazy Romanian attacked me and said that he will break my legs if I return to this bar. I was walking to the toilet. So he will break my legs if I go to the toilet. I am sad about Romanian people a lot. Break my legs, I will still come

Beautiful spot to go and chill out with some good entertainments and food

I love Laura, the bartender 🥰

Super ok

Nice place!

(Translated by Google) I recently went to Movie Nights in Iulius Park for the first time, and unfortunately, the experience was marred by an unpleasant moment. The official event pages only listed the films that were going to be shown, without any other useful information, such as the time or the fact that you need to bring something to sit on. When we got there and realized this, we turned back to the car, passing by this nearby terrace that had a pile of unused beanbags. The terrace was almost empty, so we politely asked an employee if we could borrow two to watch the movie, and we would bring them back immediately after the screening. The young woman at the bar was very kind, she only asked us to check if they were not wet, because it had rained that day, and she told us that we could take them, on the condition that we return them. I really appreciated her openness and kindness. Unfortunately, the film wasn't even halfway through when a gentleman came up to us in an aggressive tone and demanded that we immediately return the beanbags we had taken from their terrace, as if we had taken them without permission. I explained to him that I had spoken to a colleague of his, who gave us permission, but he repeated the same phrase, not willing to listen. We preferred not to create a conflict, out of respect for the other people watching the film, and we got up, but I noticed that other people were also going through the same situation. I understand the concern for the property of the venue, but I think everything could have been handled with more calm and respect. It was a shame that a beautiful event was ruined by a rigid approach that lacked respect and empathy. If the gentleman was worried that someone wouldn't return the beanbag, I'm sure they have cameras everywhere and could figure out who came back with it and who didn't. I hope the kind employee doesn't suffer as a result of this situation. We, unfortunately, will not be returning to this terrace. Before being good managers/employees, we have to be human. I don't think it cost him anything if he did a good deed. (Original) Am fost recent pentru prima dată la Movie Nights în Parcul Iulius și, din păcate, experiența a fost afectată de un moment neplăcut. Pe paginile oficiale ale evenimentului erau prezentate doar filmele care urmau să ruleze, fără alte informații utile, cum ar fi ora sau faptul că trebuie să vii cu ceva pe care să stai. Când am ajuns acolo și am realizat acest lucru, ne-am întors spre mașină, trecând pe lângă această terasă din apropiere care avea un morman de beanbags nefolosiți. Terasa era aproape goală, așa că am întrebat politicos o angajată dacă am putea împrumuta doi pentru a viziona filmul, urmând să-i aducem înapoi imediat după proiecție. Tânăra de la bar a fost foarte amabilă, ne-a rugat doar să verificăm dacă nu sunt uzi, fiindcă plouase în ziua respectivă, și ne-a spus că putem să îi luăm, cu condiția să îi returnăm. Am apreciat mult deschiderea și bunăvoința ei. Din păcate, nu trecuse nici jumătate din film când un domn a venit la noi pe un ton agresiv și ne-a cerut să returnăm imediat beanbags-urile pe care le-am luat de la terasa lor, de parcă le-am luat fără permisiune. I-am explicat că am discutat cu o colegă de-a lui, care ne-a dat acordul, însă a repetat aceeași frază, fără să fie dispus să asculte. Am preferat să nu creăm un conflict, din respect pentru ceilalți oameni care vizionau filmul, și ne-am ridicat, însă am observat că și alte persoane treceau prin aceeași situație. Înțeleg preocuparea pentru bunurile localului, dar cred că totul se putea gestiona cu mai mult calm și respect. A fost păcat că un eveniment frumos a fost stricat de o abordare rigidă și lipsită de respect si empatie. În cazul în care domnul îşi făcea griji ca cineva nu va returna beanbag-ul, sunt sigură ca au camere peste tot și puteau sa îşi dea seama cine s-a întors cu el şi cine nu. Sper ca angajata amabilă să nu aibă de suferit în urma acestei situații. Noi, din păcate, nu vom reveni la această terasă. Înainte de a fi manageri/angajați buni, trebuie sa fim oameni. Nu cred ca il costa cu nimic dacă făcea o faptă bună.