Cârțișoara - Transfăgărășan

Parking at the Transfagarasan close to Balea lake. The price for parking is 5 Lei/hour or 25 Lei/day for vans and might be more expensive for caravans. It was possible to park over night but the cashier wanted money on advance for 2 days. Parking during the night is in principal free because the cashier leaves at around 6pm. The place is amazingly quiet after 10pm when the tunnel closes. There are two parking lots on either side of the street. Parking on the right side (driving from north to south) might offer more privacy. There are also many possibilties to stay along the road (also close to the top) bit this is the best start point for hiking tours.