Biertan Audio Quest –
A Village Where Stories Travel Through Time

This isn’t just a quick stop on your way through Transylvania — it’s an invitation to slow down and truly connect with one of Romania’s most charming UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The Biertan Audio Quest is a free, immersive audio tour designed to guide you beyond the famous fortified church and into the heart of the village. With 22 stops throughout Biertan, you’ll discover secret corners, fascinating history, and the vibrant multicultural heritage of the place — Saxon, Romanian, Hungarian and Roma — all at your own pace. 

Every village has its secrets — and Biertan is full of them. Through the voices of locals, historians, and artists, the Audio Quest brings to life the small but powerful stories that shaped this place: from the legend of the lock with 19 mechanisms to the “marriage prison” and the whispers of Saxon craftsmen in the citadel walls.

Simply scan the QR codes you’ll find along the route, put on your headphones, and let the stories unfold directly on your phone — no app needed! The tour blends historical research, creative storytelling and local stories, transforming your visit into a rich sensory journey.

Whether you're a culture lover, a curious traveler, or just someone looking for something different, this tour was made for you. It’s perfect for families, solo travelers, digital nomads, or weekend explorers.

Get the map to find the stops easy!
The printed map also contains a quest on the entire
group of UNESCO fortified churches.

How it works

To enjoy the Biertan Audio Quest, all you need is a smartphone with internet access, a pair of headphones, and a bit of curiosity!

Accessing the tour is very simple: along the route, you’ll find discreet panels with QR codes – once scanned, they automatically start the corresponding audio story for each location, right in your phone’s browser (there’s no need to install an app). 

We recommend using headphones to fully enjoy the immersive sound atmosphere and to maintain the village’s tranquility and respect the comfort of other visitors.

The tour is available in Romanian and English, includes 22 stops, it begins at the Fortified Church of Biertan, and ends with the Via Transilvanica trail.
Just scan the QR for the desired language to open the tour audio page in your browser. Switching between languages is always possible.

The audio tour is designed as a relaxed and engaging experience, not a race against time. If you want to listen to all 22 stories and complete the full route, plan for about 3.5 hours – around 2 hours and 30 minutes for the audio and another hour for walking between stops.

The best part is that you don’t have to do it all in one day! The tour is designed to be enjoyed at your own pace over a peaceful weekend – an alternative to hasty, conventional tours that leave no room for reflection or authentic discovery. Take your time to pause, listen, and explore – Biertan has many stories worth hearing in your own time.

Find the 22 stops in Biertan and listen to the stories.
They are only accessible using the QR codes found in the village, but you can see an illustrated list below!

1
Biserica fortificată
The fortified church

2
Închisoarea matrimonială
Marital prison

3
Orga din Biertan
Biertan organ

4
Ușa sacristiei
Sacristy door

5
Podgoriile
Vineyards

6
Donarium
Donarium - votive object

7
Istoria Biertanului
History of Biertan

8
Biertan și UNESCO
UNESCO & Biertan

9
Despre sași
Transylvanian Saxons

10
Farmacia satului
Village pharmacy

11
Etnii și multiculturalitate
Ethnicities and diversity

12
Lăzi și mobilier pictat
Crates and painted furniture

13
Casele sașilor
Saxon houses

14
Poveștile locului
Local tales

15
Detalii de fațadă
Facade ornaments

16
Vecinătățile săsești
Saxon neighbourhoods

17
Breslele
Guilds

18
Despre patrimoniu
About our heritage

19
Patrimoniul rural
Rural heritage

20
Biserici fortificate UNESCO
UNESCO fortified churches

21
Arhitectură defensivă
Defensive architecture

22
Via Transilvanica
The path that unites

Biertan Audio Quest is a project developed by the Designers Thinkers Makers Association, co-financed by the National Cultural Fund Administration (AFCN) and the Biertan Municipality, and carried out in partnership with the Ambulance for Monuments, the Piscu School and Nod Makerspace.

Biertan Audio Quest Team: Diana Stîrlea, Ioana Pătrășcoiu, Mara Ruxandra Bejan, Catrinel Lazăr, Florin Dinu, Patricia Mihai, Petru Solomon, Mihai Andrei, Ana Popovici, Ana Maria Stanciu.

Graphic design: Andrei Tache
Illustration: Mara Bejan & Catrinel Lazăr
Photo gallery: Petru Solomon, Mihai Andrei  
Web photography: Anca Branovici-Burduhos & Horațiu Matei
Web: Bogdan Tăut
Sound: Tudor Petre

Maker: Florin Dinu & The Plot
Communication: Mihaela Tăut & Anca Spiridon
Local Ambassador: Stelian Burduhos
Coordinators: Alexandra Mihailciuc & Andrei Tache

The audio tour is free – a gift made with love for heritage and a desire to make it accessible to everyone. But like any living story, this experience also needs care and support to keep going. Every donation to our association helps us update the content, maintain the infrastructure, and keep the tour freely accessible for future visitors. With your support, we can continue to tell these stories, include local voices, and transform the tour into a vibrant tool for heritage education – including for children and teenagers.

You can contribute through a direct donation or by redirecting 3.5% of your income tax (form 230), or part of your company’s profit tax.
https://formular230.ro/asociatia-designers-thinkers-makers 

For sponsorships please get in touch with us directly.

Thank you for choosing to be part of this story. With you by our side, heritage lives on!

A Living Story, Always Growing

Just like any tale written across centuries, the Biertan Audio Tour is a living, evolving journey. It grows alongside the discoveries made in the village and will be updated periodically to stay fresh, relevant, and captivating. Future editions will include a specially curated version for children and teenagers, tailored to their curiosity and learning needs.

If you know local stories, personal memories, or legends connected to Biertan, we’d love to hear them! Share them with us at: asociatiadtm@gmail.com – we’d be thrilled to discover your stories and maybe include them in the next chapters of this ever-evolving tour.

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