FAQ

The registration fee includes participation in the complete congress programme of lectures, workshops and excursions, including transfers to and from the excursion locations, lunch and catering during the coffee breaks. In addition to accommodation at the conference venue in the option you selected when registering, breakfast and dinner are also included. In addition, the transfer from Brasov train station to Cheile Grădiștei on 6 October and the transfer from Cheile Grădiștei to Brasov after check-out on 10 October is included for all who require it.

You can find the choice of room categories in the registration site.

No, there will not be a special rate for spouses or partners joining the Congress.

Please check the ways to get to the congress venue here (Event location and Essential Information).

Although Romania has been part of the EU for many years, it is not yet a member of the eurozone. The official national currency is the Romanian leu. Even though you can pay at the conference venue and at many other locations with a credit card or debit card, it is advisable to exchange a certain amount in cash just in case.

Learn more about the European Ranger Congress here.

The 6th European Ranger Congress is organised by the Romanian Ranger Association (Asociația Rangerilor din România - ARR), European Ranger Federation (ERF) and Foundation Conservation Carpathia (FCC). More information can be found here.

The 6th European Ranger Congress will take place from 6 to 10 October 2025 in the Cheile Grădiștei Resort, located between Piatra Craiului National Park and Bucegi Natural Park.

With its theme “Rangers – the Voice of Nature: Building a Bridge between Local Communities and Nature Conservation”, we will be looking at the manifold ways in which rangers reconnect people with nature, safeguarding both natural and cultural heritage. We will learn from best practice, discuss challenges and find solutions to strengthen rangers’ roles in building a bridge. For more information follow this link.

We designed a detailed program linked to the theme of the congress with talks and workshops that you can find here.

If you are still interested in submitting a proposal, please send it to congress@europeanrangers.org.

We are happy if you join us on the planned field trips (please see also here).

Please bring rainproof outdoor clothing and sturdy hiking shoes. It is always good to have several layers with you, which you can easily take off or swap depending on the weather. Binoculars and a rucksack for lunch and water are strongly recommended.

Promotional materials and brochures from your organisation are welcome to be shared or exchanged with other congress participants.

The congress normally offers a lot of opportunities for networking and bilateral meetings. These are mostly coffee and lunch breaks and evenings. Experience shows that your network will be much larger when you go home.

On Wednesday, 8 May, there will be a raffle in the evening. If possible, please bring special items from your area, e.g. ranger tools, outdoor equipment, pins and badges, personal crafts, etc., that will be of interest to the rangers. This can be a single item or a package, it's up to you. Beforehand, you can buy raffle tickets at €5 each for the various prices/packages. The winners will then be drawn from a lottery pot. The money collected will be donated to the Thin Green Line Foundation.

The Potluck Dinner will take place on the evening of Tuesday, 7th October. Please provide some specialities from your region.

The General Assembly will take place on Thursday, 9 October, before lunch in the conference hall. For details, please see the programme here.

Only ERF members can attend the General Assembly.

A transcript of the General Assembly will be provided to document the resolutions of the meeting.

You can find out all about our field trip programme here.