Miklósvár · Micloșoara
Discover the castle museum and the stories of Transylvanian life held in its rooms.
Explore MiklósvárThe real Transylvania
beyond Dracula.
Beyond the legend lies a place you can still discover: historic castles, quiet villages, forest paths—and a family whose story continues here.
A living history.
In Bram Stoker’s Dracula, the Count speaks proudly of his Székely heritage. The novel is fiction. The Székelys—a Hungarian-speaking community with centuries of history in Transylvania—are real.
The Kálnokys are part of that history. Today, the family’s work brings historic houses, collections and traditions back into everyday life. Their story offers a different way to encounter Transylvania.
Meet the Kálnoky familyThe Kálnoky Estate
The real Transylvania beyond Dracula
Here, there are no artificial Dracula attractions. There are castles to explore, museums to linger in, village houses to stay in, and countryside to discover on horseback.
Kőröspatak · Valea Crișului
Follow the restoration of the family’s principal castle and its next chapter.
Explore KőröspatakA royal connection to Transylvania
King Charles III’s longstanding connection with Transylvania has brought international attention to its villages, architecture and landscapes.
His private retreat at Zalánpatak—Valea Zălanului—stands in a historic hamlet connected to the Kálnoky family. Visits and stays are subject to the retreat’s own arrangements.
Discover Zalánpatak
A castle comes back to life
At Kőröspatak, restoration is more than the repair of a building. It is the recovery of a family heritage after decades of disruption and neglect. Follow the castle’s story and check its visitor information for the latest programme.
Discover the castle’s next chapter
Come for the story. Stay for Transylvania.
Walk through a castle, ride between villages, share a meal or hear music in a historic setting. Make your own connection with this place.
