Brașov
Attractions in Brașov
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Highlights
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A UNESCO-listed fortified church in the Prejmer village; it was built in the 13th century and ...
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Discover the region
Some come to Brașov County in search of some of the highest mountains in Romania, others end up looking for the tranquility of mountain villages. Many tourists, both Romanian and foreign, come in search of legends about Count Dracula and the entire Gothic fictional universe populated by vampires, garlic, and reprehensible deeds. Even more tourists want to see with their own eyes the places that Prince Charles of Great Britain fell in love with and which are now part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. For sure, a journey through the rich realm of Brașov is a fruitful adventure.
Nature
The natural landscape in Brașov is often associated with the slopes of the Bucegi Mountains or with the jagged ridges of Piatra Craiului. But the county harmoniously combines mountain landscapes with hills, depressions, and valleys, many of which are included in natural reserves and protected areas, all rich in biodiversity.
Five important mountain groups are partially or fully listed on the territory of the county: Bucegi, Piatra Craiului, Ciucaș, Făgăraș, Perșani. Curiously, three of the most important mountain peaks in Brașov are located on the border with the neighboring counties: Viștea Mare peak (2527m), Omu peak (2507m), Ciucaș peak (1954m)
For those nostalgic for the delta landscape, a few kilometers from the city of Brașov lies Lake Dumbrăvița (Delta Bird Sanctuary in the Carpathians) - an ideal meeting place for amateur fishermen, occasional walkers, photographers or birdwatchers. This lake together with the Rotbav lakes forms the only wetlands of European importance in Transylvania. About 20,000 species of birds nest on the Rotbav lakes and on the meanders of the Olt River during the migration periods.
The Hârtibaciu Depression is an ecotourism area that is partially covered by Brașov County. This is the sort of destination that promises an authentic tourist experience for the dozens of travelers who arrive here each year. The Hârtibaciu plateau is the second largest natural reserve in the country; its meadows shelter an important biodiversity, which can barely be seen elsewhere in Europe.
The area between Rupea and Cincu is relatively easy to explore, especially on two wheels, from village to village, from fortified church to fortified church.
In the spring, the daffodils nature reserve at Vad is a must; and since you're there, do not hesitate to also search for the less-known virgin forest near Șinca Nouă, also a UNESCO site.
Culture
Tourists are fascinated by the cultural richness that of the Saxon villages lying north of the Olt River. These are the ecotourism areas Târnave Plateau and Hârtibaciu Plateau.
The architecture, the crafts, the local traditions - each reflect a bit of the three coexisting cultures: Romanian, Saxon and Hungarian.
The cultural and historical heritage of Brașov County is best concentrated in this area. Medieval fortresses and fortified churches invite for a slo-mo discovery; along the way, try to also stop in various villages to see their ethnographic collections (eg in Venetia de Jos, Dăișoara or Cincu) - they are all little treasures.
Video: Ionut Varodi
Adventure
Even after many years of actively exploring Brasov on mountain trails, on cycle paths, on winding valleys, through deep forests, many locals say that they have not yet discovered all the secrets of their area. The options are extremely varied. That's why we invite you to discover the recommendations in our adventure guide. Alternatively, don't be shy to get inspired and make your own plan.
In Brașov, it's hard to ignore the multiple mountain hiking options, for hikers of any level. Brasov has one of the best-organized cycling networks in Romania, perfect for long tours, freeride or uphill / downhill rides.
Romanian skiing tradition was born and developed in Brașov County. So here you will find some of the largest and well-equipped mountain ski resorts in the country. The ski areas in Brașov are the largest and best equipped in Romania, but also the busiest in season.
Fancy to see the land of Brașov from another perspective? Few know that it's possible to go kayaking on the Olt River - both in the Făgăraș area and on the Racoș - Hoghiz segment. Only in organized tours!
For yet another perspective, this time from above, choose a paragliding flight from Bunloc Hill, from Sălcele.
Did anyone say bungee jumping? In Râșnoavei Gorges you'll find one of the two bungee installations in Romania. Beyond that, the gorges are a hotspot for adventure tourism, from climbing routes or the Via Ferrata to a zip line.
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Public transport
As an important railway junction, Brașov is well connected with other important cities in Romania and abroad. There are frequent trains from other Romanian cities and daily connections to other European capitals such as Budapest, Vienna and Prague. Between Brașov and Bucharest there are frequent trains during the day - almost every hour.
Another way, which is even cheaper and sometimes faster than the train, is to travel by bus, which is offered by several private transport companies.
Getting there
The car is one of the best ways to get to Brașov There are many very good road connections with Brașov from all over the country. You can reach Brașov on several routes, depending on where you are coming from.
The E60 is the main road to and from Brașov. The major cities connected to Brașov: in the south - Bucharest, Ploiești; in the west - Sighișoara, Târgu Mureș, Cluj-Napoca, Oradea in the west. This road is particularly congested at weekends and traffic jams are frequent, especially towards Bucharest.
The road E68 leads you to Făgăraș, Sibiu and then to Timișoara and Arad as well as to Hungary.
The E574 road will take you north to Sf. Gheorghe, Târgu Secuiesc and then to Moldova.
By plane
The nearest airports to Brașov are Otopeni (Bucharest), Sibiu and Târgu Mureș.
From Sibiu the journey takes 2 hours, from Bucharest or Târgu Mureș it takes a little longer 2 hours and 30 minutes.
