Buftea - Lake Buftea and the Film Lot
Lake in Ilfov county
What it feels like
Cool air at altitude, water that mirrors the sky, the smell of pine on the shore. The kind of stillness that resets you.
Lake Buftea, near the film studios of the same name, is a popular leisure lake 20 km from Bucharest. Its beaches, lakeside restaurants and the town's central park make Buftea an accessible weekend destination.
Best time to visit
June through September. Higher-altitude lakes may freeze or be inaccessible in winter.
How to get there
Address: Buftea, Ilfov. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
