# Castelul Lupilor (Wolves' Castle)

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> A storybook estate in Chimindia, near Deva: a castle with a guided tour and an observation tower, a traditional village in miniature, a playground and a little train for children.

**At a glance:** Castles and palaces in Chimindia, Hunedoara County. Ticket: 25 lei. The visit takes 1½ – 2 hours. Information verified on 14 October 2026.

## Key facts

- **Opening hours:** Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed on Mondays (the castle and Zoolandia). The official website does not publish opening hours, so phone before you set out. Tickets on the official website or at the ticket office.
- **Ticket:** 25 lei — children/pensioners 20 lei
- **Visit duration:** 1½ – 2 hours — with the castle and the miniature village; longer with children
- **With kids:** Yes — playground, little train
- **Parking:** Yes, free — free parking at the estate
- **Best season:** All year round — closed on Mondays
- **Address:** Chimindia nr. 83, DJ107A, Chimindia, Hunedoara County
- **Coordinates:** 45.89473, 22.9915
- **Phone:** +40 726 620 908
- **Website:** https://castelullupilor.ro/
- **Categories:** [Castles and palaces](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/castele-si-palate), [Museums and memorial houses](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/muzee-si-case-memoriale)

## About Castelul Lupilor (Wolves' Castle)

Castelul Lupilor (the Wolves' Castle; the official website calls it “Castelul Lupilor Transilvania”) is a tourist estate in the village of Chimindia, in Hărău commune, Hunedoara County, on the county road DJ107A. It is run by the company Parc Transilvania Land SRL. The place rests on a legend: the wolves of Dacia are said to have gathered here, under the Great White Wolf, to help the Dacians in their war against the Romans. The building's story, as the operator tells it, links it to the 1800s and to Austro-Hungarian officers who supposedly used the castle as barracks; it is not a listed historic monument with its own record, and independent sources on its history are scarce.

The visit is designed for families with children. The castle ticket covers the guided tour (optional: the castle can also be visited on your own), the observation tower and the gardens, and in the courtyard at the foot of the castle, about 15,000 square metres, stands a traditional village in miniature, with 12 farmsteads and churches made by the folk craftsman Ion Rodoș.

### What you can see

The guided tour goes through the castle's rooms, with exhibits about the life of the nobility, weapons and the castle's role in village life, through the dining hall and the wine cellar with the tools and equipment of a winemaker. From the tower you look out over the surroundings. Outside, in the courtyard, there are the miniature village, a covered playground, inflatable slides, an adventure park with a zip line, the castle's little train, animals and horses, plus a souvenir shop.

### Good to know

Entry is only from Tuesday to Sunday: on Mondays the castle and Zoolandia, the partner zoo, are closed. Zoolandia (zoolandia.ro) and Salina Hărău (salinaharau.ro) are neighbouring attractions with separate tickets, which the website presents together with the castle.

## Don't miss

- The guided tour of the castle, with stories, weapons and exhibits about the life of the nobility.
- The observation tower, with views of the surroundings.
- The traditional village in miniature, with 12 farmsteads and churches made by Ion Rodoș.
- The castle's wine cellar, with old winemaking tools and equipment.
- The playground and the castle's little train, for the little ones.

## Good to know before you go

### Getting there

**By car:** Chimindia is ~10 km from Deva, on DJ107A; the castle is on the village's main road, at no. 83. Zoolandia and Salina Hărău are in the same area, in Hărău commune.

**Public transport:** There is no confirmed direct connection to the castle; the easiest way is by car or taxi from Deva.

### Where to park

Parking is free, at the estate.

### Fees & discounts

Rates from the official website: castle adult 25 lei, child or pensioner 20 lei, castle plus Zoolandia 35 lei (adult), Zoolandia only 10 lei, group of more than 20 people 17 lei per person. Promotional tickets appear at events (for example on Children's Day). Schools have separate group rates.

### Rules

Entry is with a ticket or reservation. Stay on the marked routes, and young children must be accompanied by an adult. Objects and decorations must not be touched or moved. Open fire is forbidden, and smoking is allowed only in marked areas. No entry under the influence of alcohol or with dangerous objects. Photos for personal use are allowed; commercial filming needs permission. Pets are welcome if kept under control.

### Facilities

souvenir shop · restaurant and pub on site · covered playground · little train

## Details

- **Collection type:** traditional village in miniature
- **Guided tour:** Yes

## Frequently asked questions about Castelul Lupilor (Wolves' Castle)

**How much is a ticket to Castelul Lupilor (Wolves' Castle)?**

A ticket to Castelul Lupilor (Wolves' Castle) costs 25 lei (children/pensioners 20 lei). Rates from the official website: castle adult 25 lei, child or pensioner 20 lei, castle plus Zoolandia 35 lei (adult), Zoolandia only 10 lei, group of more than 20 people 17 lei per person. Promotional tickets appear at events (for example on Children's Day). Schools have separate group rates.

**How long does a visit to Castelul Lupilor (Wolves' Castle) take?**

A visit to Castelul Lupilor (Wolves' Castle) takes about 1½ – 2 hours (with the castle and the miniature village; longer with children).

**Can you visit Castelul Lupilor (Wolves' Castle) with kids?**

Yes, Castelul Lupilor (Wolves' Castle) is suitable for children (playground, little train).

**Where can I park at Castelul Lupilor (Wolves' Castle)?**

There is free parking at Castelul Lupilor (Wolves' Castle) (free parking at the estate). Parking is free, at the estate.

**How do I get to Castelul Lupilor (Wolves' Castle)?**

Castelul Lupilor (Wolves' Castle) is located at Chimindia nr. 83, DJ107A, Chimindia, Hunedoara County. By car: Chimindia is ~10 km from Deva, on DJ107A; the castle is on the village's main road, at no. 83. Zoolandia and Salina Hărău are in the same area, in Hărău commune. Public transport: There is no confirmed direct connection to the castle; the easiest way is by car or taxi from Deva.

**When is the best time to visit Castelul Lupilor (Wolves' Castle)?**

The best season for Castelul Lupilor (Wolves' Castle): All year round (closed on Mondays).

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Last updated: 14 October 2026
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