Truffle season is officially open: discover the hidden treasures of Transylvania’s forests

As November arrives and the forest air turns crisp, the hills around Bethlen Estates Transylvania take on a quiet, golden glow. Beneath the canopy of oak and beech, something extraordinary waits to be found. This is truffle season, a time when nature reveals one of its rarest delicacies and guests are invited to join in the search.

Guided by our expert hosts and their loyal, truffle-trained dogs, you will step into the stillness of the woods and take part in a tradition passed down through generations. Each sound, each pause, carries the thrill of discovery. Beneath the leaves lies a treasure of the earth, unearthed through patience, instinct, and the harmony between human and nature.

This November, those who book a four-night stay at Bethlen Estates Trnsylvania will enjoy one night as our gift

During your stay, you may reserve the exclusive truffle hunting experience, personally arranged by our Guest Relations Manager in accordance with the hunter’s availability. It is an invitation to linger longer, to explore deeper, and to immerse yourself in the rhythm of the season.

Book 4 nights, pay for 3:

Go to our booking section, choose your preferred dates, select your house or room, and book 4 nights: the system will automatically apply a special rate for only 3 nights. One night is our gift to you.

To complete your experience, contact our Guest Relations Manager to book the Truffle Hunting Experience, payable at the end of your stay.

€390 per tour*
Minimum: 2 participants*

A ritual rooted in heritage

At Bethlen Estates Transylvania, truffle hunting is more than an activity. It is a journey into heritage and landscape, an encounter with the earth itself. The forests surrounding the estate have sheltered this practice for centuries, and each step through their winding paths feels like entering a story that has been told again and again, in whispers of soil and scent.

Beyond the hunt

Your time in Transylvania need not end in the forest. The estate offers a world of experiences to complete your stay. Ride on horseback or by carriage through the countryside, wander through UNESCO heritage towns, or end your day with seasonal fine dining at the Kitchen Barn, where every dish reflects the landscape and the harvest of the moment.

As evening settles, the estate grows still. The scent of truffle lingers in the air, mingling with wood smoke and candlelight. It is the essence of autumn, captured in a single moment.

An invitation to belong

To hunt truffles in Transylvania is to rediscover wonder in its most natural form. It is an experience that awakens the senses, slows time, and connects you to something lasting.

Stay a little longer, walk a little further, and let the forest reveal its secrets. At Bethlen Estates Transylvania, every path leads to a story, and every story begins with the land.

Book your Truffle experience:
booking@bethlenestates.com
+40 767 374 998