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Retezat National Park

Services, facilities and contacts

The National Park Headquarters are located in the main visitor centre in Nucşoara. They provide a focal point to find out about the activities and tourism possibilities in and around the park. Admission to the park is free.

Visitor centers

Two visitors centers were opened in 2006, one in Nucşoara and the other one in Ostrovel (Râu de Mori). Beside those there are two tourism information points: one in the south- Buta (on the Jiu de Vest Valley, close to Câmpu lui Neag village) and the other one in Bradetel (on the Râu Mare Valley).

The main visitor center in Nucşoara has a display with information about Retezat National Park and an educational area. Eight rooms at the visitor center Nucsoara are used accommodation for educational camps.

Office location

337423 Nucsoara, com. Salasu de Sus, Hunedoara County
Tel. +40 254 779968/ 779969 Email office@retezat.ro
Website http://www.retezat.ro (Romanian language site)
Camping and places to stay.
Tourists can use only designated camping sites within Retezat National Park.
Accommodation can be found in mountain cabins, and local inns and cabins.
For more information and booking contact the National Park Headquarters or flavius@retezat.ro, or fax: 0040 254 779968/ int. 313

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Guiding

For those new to the Retezat Mountains it is recommended that you employ the services of a guide if you wish to explore the alpine areas. The National Park visitor centre can help you make contact with a range of qualified mountain guide. Guides are available who speak both English and Hungarian. Specialized guides are available for those that would like to discover the flora and fauna of Retezat National Park. Their knowledge and experience can help you make the most of wildlife watching possibilities.
During the main tourism season, watch points are manned by members of the mountain rescue team.

Trails

There are a range of marked trails to guide visitors, who have to follow them both for security and conservation reasons. There is an educational trail at Râuşor, with an informational leaflet in Romanian and English. The tourist map of Retezat National Park can be bought at park entrances and accommodation sites.

Publications

Retezat National Park Newsletter: published on abiannual basis, addressed to the general public, with special parts dedicated to children and local people.
Retezat National Park Scientific Newsletter: published once a yearin electronic format,with brief information on park studies' results and planned research projects.