The One with Nature – Vadon Visitor Center, located in Șugaș-Băi, is the first nature center in Szeklerland dedicated to discovering nature in a captivating way, established by the Vadon Association and the Municipality of Sfântu Gheorghe. The building was previously featured at the World of Hunting and Nature Exhibition “One with Nature” in 2021, held in Budapest, where the cultural hunting heritage of the Carpathian Basin was presented.

The purpose of the center is to showcase the diversity of habitats in our region, illustrating the beauty of blooming meadows, alpine pastures, forests, riverbanks, and peat bogs, as well as habitats close to human settlements, while interactively drawing attention to the value of nature and the importance of protecting it.

Visitors can explore the exhibits through 3D models, interactive panels, and sound effects. The center is open to school groups, families, and nature lovers, playing a particularly important role in ecological education and fostering a responsible attitude toward the environment.

Visiting Hours:

• April – October: Monday–Friday, 08:30–15:30
• November – March: only for pre-scheduled groups
• Closed on public holidays

Contact Information:

• E-mail: vadon@vadon.ro
• Phone: 0733.012.403

Admission Fees:

• Full ticket: 15 lei
• Reduced ticket (children, pensioners): 10 lei

The VADON Association is proud to announce the TransNatura International Nature Photography Contest 2025, inviting photographers and nature enthusiasts from around the world to capture the beauty, diversity, and fragility of our natural world.

The goal of the TransNatura competition is to use the art of photography to raise awareness about the importance of nature conservation and to inspire appreciation and respect for our environment. Through your lens, nature becomes a story — one that connects art, science, and emotion.

The contest includes two main categories:

  Category A – Wild Animals
Photographs capturing wild animals in their natural habitats: portraits, action shots, or moments that reveal their beauty and behavior. All photos must be taken with full respect for the animals and their environment.

   Category B – Nature and Landscapes
Images that celebrate the beauty and diversity of nature — landscapes, forests, waters, plants, and natural phenomena — showcasing the harmony of the untouched natural world.

    INTERNATIONAL JURY
The entries will be evaluated by a prestigious international jury:
• Radisics Milán – Nature Photographer, Hungary
• Potyó Imre – Nature Photographer, Hungary
• Ovi D. Pop – Photographer, Romania
• Magdó István – Vice President of the World Federation of Hungarian Photographic Artists, Romania
• Demeter János – Executive Director of the VADON Association, Nature Photographer, Romania

    AWARDS
A total of eight prizes will be awarded:

TransNatura Grand Prize: 1,500 EUR

Category A:

•  1st Prize – 1000 EUR
•  2nd Prize – 600 EUR
• 3rd Prize – 400 EUR

Category B:

•  1st Prize – 1000 EUR
•  2nd Prize – 600 EUR
•  3rd Prize – 400 EUR

Public Award:
The winner of the public vote, announced on the official TransNatura Facebook page (facebook.com/TransNatura), will receive a special gift package. 

Submit your entries and learn more:
https://transnatura2025.econtest.hu/

Be part of the TransNatura community and let your photos give voice to the wild! 

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