What to do in Sibiu when it rains
When the rain sets in, Sibiu sends you happily indoors — world-class museums, galleries, covered markets and warm cafés to wait out the weather.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- Muzeul Național "Brukenthal" Piața Mare 4 - 5, 550163 Sibiu, Romania
- Natural History Museum Strada Cetății 1, 550160 Sibiu, Romania
- Sibiu Steam Engines Museum Str, Dorobanților 22, 550231 Sibiu, Romania
- The Carpenters' Tower Strada Cetății, 550160 Sibiu, Romania
- "Altemberger House" History Museum Strada Mitropoliei 2, 550179 Sibiu, Romania
- Museum of Contemporary Art Strada Tribunei 6, 550176 Sibiu, Romania
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
- NOOK Str. Avram Iancu 21, 550183 Sibiu, Romania
- Cafe Des Artistes Strada Azilului 2, 550190 Sibiu, Romania
- Atelierul de Rame Strada 9 Mai 50, 550201 Sibiu, Romania
- Zestrea - Artă veche & podoabe Str. Avram Iancu 6, 550183 Sibiu, Romania
- UAP Art Gallery Piața Mare 12, 550163 Sibiu, Romania
- Mielul alb Strada Ocnei 3, 550188 Sibiu, Romania
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- The Bridge of Lies Piața Mică, 550182 Sibiu, Romania
- The Large Square Piața Mare, 550182 Sibiu, Romania
- The Council's Tower Piața Mică 1, 550182 Sibiu, Romania
- “Saint Mary” Evangelical Cathedral Piata Albert Huet FN, 550182 Sibiu, Romania
- "Altemberger House" History Museum Strada Mitropoliei 2, 550179 Sibiu, Romania
- Samuel von Brukenthal National College Piata Albert Huet 5, 550182 Sibiu, Romania
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- Targul de Craciun din Sibiu Piața Mare 3, 550163 Sibiu, Romania
- Cibin Market Piața Cibin, 550197 Sibiu, Romania
- Piața Obor Calea Șurii Mari, 550089 Sibiu, Romania
- PENNY Calea Gușteriței 21, 550223 Sibiu, Romania
- PENNY Strada Ștrandului 2A, 555300 Sibiu, Romania
- Haberman Markt Strada Berăriei 4, 557260 Sibiu, Romania
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- Cafe Wien Piata Albert Huet 4, 550182 Sibiu, Romania
- Rompetrol Bulevardul General Vasile Milea FN, 557260 Sibiu, Romania
- NOD Prăjitoria de Cafea Strada Movilei 2, 550184 Sibiu, Romania
- Gogosh Coffee&Donuts Strada Radu Stanca 1, 550170 Sibiu, Romania
- Meron Piața Mare 7, 557260 Sibiu, Romania
- Erasmus Bookcafe Strada Mitropoliei 30, 550179 Sibiu, Romania
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- Promenada Sibiu Strada Lector 1-3A, Sibiu, Romania
- Shopping City Sibiu Soseaua Sibiului 5, 557260 Șelimbăr, Romania
- Prima Shopping Center Sibiu Calea Șurii Mari 37-39, Sibiu, Romania
- Haberman Markt Strada Berăriei 4, 557260 Sibiu, Romania
- La Bella Fashion Outlet Șoseaua Alba Iulia 108, 550052 Sibiu, Romania
- Centrul Comercial Auchan DN 1 km 306, 557260 Sibiu, Romania
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