A Walk Around Herestrau Park

A Walk Around Herastrau Park

Heading over towards the northern part of Bucharest will lead you to one of the larger, most well known parks in Bucharest, Herastrau Park. Herastrau Park sits around Lake Herastrau which is nearly three-quarters of a square kilometer in area. This lake (which may not look as pretty below the surface) was originally marsh land prior to the Parks’ opening in 1936. Herastrau Park (Originally Parcul Carol or Parcul National) is divided into two zones: a rustic or natural zone (left more undisturbed) and a active zone with open areas for recreational activities. When walking through the park it will be apparent which zone is which. The best time of day to go is actually on the weekday evenings. It stays relatively cool outside and the people are not jammed into every corner like on the weekends. This gives you the chance to grab dinner at one of over a dozen of the parks nice terraces. As the season progresses you’ll begin to notice more and more terraces nearing completion.

When we go to walk and enjoy the outdoors in the evening, we typically spend a few hours walking around the perimeter (approximately 5.78 km). The best bet is to park along the main boulevard and head North first around the lake, as that area is less lit as the sun goes down. You’ll wind up reaching the more active and well-lit areas towards the end of your walk. The one annoying thing that nearly everyone seems to comment about is the somewhat aggressive bicyclists that meander off the designated bike path and cut corners a bit too close to pedestrians. They ride bicycles with the same care as they drive here we see. So be careful and don’t think just because you’re walking they will move out of your way.

If you feel like you need a little bit more to do the walk, bike, or jog around the park, then of course you’ll have some great photo opportunities. There is also a handful of pedal-boats (2 person) and rowboats for 10 ron and 15 ron per hour respectively that one can rent to go out on the lake itself. Bring your ID for renting the boats.

Park Herastrau

Herastrau Park Bucharest

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JemimaK

Thanks for the information. It looks really lovely and peaceful. The chance to avoid the crowds by visiting in the weekday evening is a useful tip. I’ll make sure to watch out for fast moving bikes.

Does anyone have a particular recommendation for the terrace eateries? Wondering if they are reasonably priced and all in a similar range.
Carrie

Looks like a great place to relax and enjoy the evening and to get some good photo opportunities. Can’t wait for a good evening to go check it out.
Tina

The pictures and the description are absolutely lovely. We will have to take a trip to see this. Thanks for letting us know about this beautiful place.
PriincessTraavelerr

I love fine dining with a view!! Its sometimes a bit of a game to try to find the good places to eat, with risks. I do believe I have the next place to visit. Va multumim frumos!
Miranda45

I was just talking about aggressive pedalists with someone. I wonder what would happen if you just let one of them hit you? Would you both end up tossed in that beautiful lake?
DragosteCai

This looks gorgeous. It reminds me of home and a popular natural getaway location. Except there we had alligators in some spots. Bravo on this article!
TomasTrenEngine

This is a really beautiful park. Especially lovely in the later evening. I like how soothing the water is, and the nice smell of the air.
Tia

This place is truly beautiful a girlfriend of mine and I come out here and rent a rowboat whenever we get a chance. It’s always so peaceful out on the lake.
Christian

My wife and I come here on the weekends for an evening walk around the lake all the time. There are all kinds of great restaurants in the neighborhoods around the park too.
Polstar

I had a relaxing time here one evening last week. It’s a good place to walk off a business dinner. Luckily no unfortunate bicycle incidents! If I had been knocked into the lake I would have sunk like a stone – I ate so much
Frit_in_motion

A very lovely park. I have been once. I agree with the article that evening is the best time. I recommend it if you are near for a visit.
Ms.Brit

Remember to bring your ID folks if you intend to rent a pedal boat. As a non swimmer I won’t be trying this option but it would be a shame if you wanted to but didn’t have the right docs on you.
DragosteCai

I always hate it when I leave my ID. I try to almost never do this because it is such an inconvenience. But I probably won’t be trying the pedal boats either.