Burzenland

Based on archaeological evidence, it seems German colonization of the region started in the middle of the 12th century during the reign of King Géza II of Hungary.

[7] The Teutonic Knights began building wood-and-earth forts in the area and they had constructed five castles (quinque castra fortia):[6] Marienburg, Schwarzenburg, Rosenau, Kreuzburg, and Kronstadt,[7] some of which were made of stone.

Grand Master Hermann von Salza attempted to loosen the Order's ties to the Hungarian crown by drawing closer to the Papacy.

[10] The confusing status of the Teutonic Knights within the Kingdom of Hungary led Hermann von Salza to insist upon autonomy before committing the military order to Prussia.

[11] At the Conference of Lutsk in 1429, Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary, suggested that the Teutonic Knights defend the region during the Ottoman wars in Europe.

1959 map of Burzenland
The coat of arms of Burzenland
Map of Burzenland from the first half of the 18th century. Brașov appears as Cronstadt/Brassow
View of part of the Burzenland from the peak of Postăvaru . Ghimbav is on the right, while Codlea can be seen in the distance on Măgura Codlei .
Same view in winter.