Gilău - Lake and Waterfall
Lake in Cluj 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 Gilău, a reservoir on the Someșul Cald river, is the most popular leisure spot in Cluj County. Developed beaches, restaurants, water sports and lakeside camping attract hundreds of thousands of visitors every year from Cluj and all over Transylvania.
Best time to visit
June through September. Higher-altitude lakes may freeze or be inaccessible in winter.
How to get there
Address: Gilău, Cluj. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
