# Saschiz Peasants' Fortress [Romania](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/attractions) › [Transylvania](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/region/transilvania) › [Mureș County](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/county/mures) › [Saschiz](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/locality/saschiz) > A fortress built by Saxon communities on the hill above Saschiz, with stone walls, towers and a view of the village in the valley. **At a glance:** Fortresses and fortifications in Saschiz, Mureș County. Ticket: 15 lei. The visit takes 1 – 1¼ hours. Information verified on 10 November 2026. ## Key facts - **Opening hours:** The hours announced from 21 September 2026 are Friday to Sunday, 10:00–17:00, weather permitting. When conditions prevent regular opening, visits are by appointment for groups of more than 10 only. Call +40 752 131 500 before walking up. - **Ticket:** 15 lei — children 10 lei - **Visit duration:** 1 – 1¼ hours — with the walk from the barrier - **With kids:** Yes — uphill walk - **Address:** Fortress hill, west of the village, Saschiz, Mureș County - **Coordinates:** 46.19637, 24.95204 - **Phone:** +40 752 131 500 - **Website:** https://cetateasaschiz.ro/ - **Wikipedia:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saschiz_Peasants%27_Fortress - **Wikidata:** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18538890 - **Categories:** [Fortresses and fortifications](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/fortresses-and-fortifications) ## About Saschiz Peasants' Fortress On the hill west of Saschiz, the stone walls follow the edge of a plateau overlooking the village. The stronghold sheltered local people and their provisions in times of danger. Local tradition attributes its construction to seven Saxon villages, whose inhabitants could share the refuge. The fortress dates back to the 14th century. A document from 1470 shows how important its defence remained. The voivode Ioan Pongracz allowed some of the men of Saschiz liable for military service to stay behind to guard it. The walls and towers were extended in several stages. Recent restoration work has brought the site back into use as a visitor attraction. ### What you can see The entrance leads beneath the stone arch of the gate tower. From the courtyard, you can follow the irregular line of the wall, with its loopholes, and pick out the towers where the enclosure changes direction. The remains of a building thought to have been a chapel stand near the centre. From the hill you can see the village rooftops and the tower of the fortified church in the valley. ## Don't miss - The stone arch at the fortress entrance. - The curtain wall with its loopholes. - The view of the rooftops of Saschiz and the fortified church tower. ## Good to know before you go ### Getting there **By car:** from Sighișoara, take the DN13/E60 towards Rupea for about 22 km to Saschiz (around 30 minutes). You can drive from the village as far as the barrier, then walk uphill for about 700 m. The walk from the village centre to the fortress is about 2 km. **Public transport:** minibuses run from Sighișoara to Saschiz. Continue on foot from the village to the fortress. ### Fees & discounts Tickets cost 15 lei for adults and 10 lei for children. For groups of more than 10 people, the rate is 12 lei per adult. ### Rules Wear shoes with good grip for the climb. Follow the staff's instructions inside the enclosure. ## Details - **Construction period:** 14th–15th centuries - **Founder:** Saxon communities - **State of preservation:** restored ## Frequently asked questions about Saschiz Peasants' Fortress **How much is a ticket to Saschiz Peasants' Fortress?** A ticket to Saschiz Peasants' Fortress costs 15 lei (children 10 lei). More under “Fees & discounts”. **How long does a visit to Saschiz Peasants' Fortress take?** A visit to Saschiz Peasants' Fortress takes about 1 – 1¼ hours (with the walk from the barrier). **Can you visit Saschiz Peasants' Fortress with kids?** Yes, Saschiz Peasants' Fortress is suitable for children (uphill walk). **How do I get to Saschiz Peasants' Fortress?** Saschiz Peasants' Fortress is located at Fortress hill, west of the village, Saschiz, Mureș County. 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