Travel Guide of Braşov in Romania by Influencers and Travelers
Brașov County is a county of Romania, in Transylvania. Its capital city is Brașov. The county incorporates within its boundaries most of the Medieval "lands" Burzenland and Făgăraș.
The Best Things to Do and Visit in Braşov
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1 - Bucegi Mountains
The Bucegi Mountains are located in central Romania, south of the city of Brașov. They are part of the Southern Carpathians group of the Carpathian Mountains. At 2,505 m, Omu is its highest point.
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2 - Bucegi Natural Park
The Bucegi Natural Park is a protected area situated in Romania, in the administrative territory of counties Braşov, Dâmboviţa and Prahova.
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3 - Castle Tours in Brasov
Your guide will take you on one hour tour INSIDE Dracula's Castle. Visiting Bran Castle located on the southern part of Transylvania you'll travel back in time of the ruthless kings and their reign of terror . The visitor will be overwhelmed by its greatness and the stories that come with it.
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4 - Predeal
Predeal is a town in Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania. Predeal, a mountain resort town, is the highest town in Romania. It is located in the Prahova Valley at an elevation of over 1,000 m.
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5 - Heroes' Cross on Caraiman
The Commemorative Cross to the Romanian Heroes of the First World War, also called the Heroes' Cross on Mount Cairaman is a monument built between 1926 and 1928 on Caraiman Peak at an altitude of 2,291 m located in Romania, in the Bucegi Mountains of the Southern Carpathians.
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6 - Mountain Bike Tours in Brasov
Experience the fairy-tale beauty of the most popular city from Romania and live the magic and stories mustered here throughout time. During this private walking tour, we’ll witness a different side of the main sights and hidden paths of this historic, yet modern, town. After we’ll get an infusion with the best of Brasov and meet with locals, we’ll enjoy an authentic Romanian lunch. This journey includes many stops, with the possibility of making photos and buying souvenirs.
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7 - Piatra Craiului Mountains
The Piatra Craiului Mountains are a mountain range in the Southern Carpathians in Romania. Its name is translated as Kings' Rock or The Rock of the Prince.
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8 - Poiana Brașov
Poiana Brașov is a neighborhood of Brasov and a Romanian ski resort popular among visitors from many European states. After the 2010s modernization, the ski area has expanded from 50 hectares to 80 hectares and the slopes length was increased from 13.8 km to 23.9 km. most slopes now have snow cannons installed.
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9 - Skiing Classes in Brasov
Discover the Poiana Brasov ski resort and the Postavaru Massif together with a local. A licensed ski / snowboard instructor will pick you up from Brasov, drive you to the resort, assist you with the ski rental procedure, provide ski clothing (if not available) and suggest the appropriate ski slope for the level of the participants. He will provide an intensive 2-hour-long ski / snowboard lesson and share with you many tips and tricks of this sport. After the lessons, you can continue to practice on your own or extend your classes for the afternoon. When the slopes close the ski instructor becomes your private tour guide and informs you everything that you need to know about Transylvania. On the way back to Brasov you will stop at a sightseeing spot to take a panoramic view of the city. A stop at the White Tower is also included. Here you can take a glimpse of the old Town of Brasov from a highpoint. Learn how locals live and engage into interesting everyday discussions.
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10 - Moieciu de Sus
Moieciu is a commune in Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania. It is located 29 km south of Brașov, within the Bran Pass. The commune is composed of six villages: Cheia, Drumul Carului, Măgura, Moieciu de Jos, Moieciu de Sus and Peștera.
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11 - Prejmer
Prejmer is a commune in Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Lunca Câlnicului, Prejmer, and Stupinii Prejmerului. Located 18 km northeast of Brașov, the Olt River passes through the commune. At the 2011 census, 90.7% of inhabitants were Romanians, 6.3% Roma, 1.9% Hungarians and 0.8% Germans.
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12 - Safaris in Brasov
Our Small-Group Trip to Libearty Bear Sanctuary from Brasov will take you from the city to Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti. The driver will take you to the Sanctuary, there you will meet the guide from the Sanctuary which will take you inside and explain you what is happening in this awesome place. The tour with the guide from the Bear Sanctuary takes about one hour and represents a walk along a forest path of approximately two kilometers. This way, you will discover the stories of the bears that are now living in the sanctuary, the purpose of this place and you may ask questions. The bears’ want to tell you something: This is not a zoo! It’s our forest. Please respect it! Do not throw us food, because we don’t need it! Do not use the flashes! They bother us! Do not eat or drink in front of us! It’s rude! NOTE: Children under five years are not allowed inside the “Libearty” Bear Sanctuary, for safety reasons, for the smooth running of the visit and for the welfare of the bears.
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13 - Sinaia
Sinaia is a town and a mountain resort in Prahova County, Romania. It is situated in the historical region of Muntenia. The town was named after the Sinaia Monastery of 1695, around which it was built.
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14 - Covasna County
Covasna County is a county of Romania, in eastern Transylvania, with the county seat at Sfântu Gheorghe.
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15 - Camping in Brasov
We will travel to a traditional Romanian ranch and we will have a horseback ride adventure through fields, hills, and forests. Deer, various birds, rabbits, foxes, and other friendly wild animals can be encountered during the experience. The plan is to enjoy nature, connect with the horse and free your mind! You will be picked up from your accommodation, we will start our trip with a drive from Brasov to the chosen horse ranch depending on your skill (beginner, intermediate, advanced). A horse that's suitable for your riding level will be assigned to you. The pace of the horseback riding experience will be set to suit your skills. Tips before and during the experience will be provided by a certified horseback riding instructor that comes along the way. Our route includes fields, hills, and forests. You will be able to enjoy breathtaking Transylvanian landscapes. After we return to the ranch we will have a traditional Romanian meal made from organic ingredients.
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16 - Bran Castle
Bran Castle is a castle in Bran, 25 kilometres southwest of Brașov. It is a national monument and landmark in Romania. The fortress is on the Transylvanian side of the historical border with Wallachia, on road DN73.
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17 - Valea Cerbului
The Valea Cerbului is a right tributary of the river Prahova in Romania. It source is in the Bucegi Mountains. It flows into the Prahova in Bușteni. Its length is 7 km and its basin size is 26 km².
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18 - Leaota
The Leaota Mountains are located in central Romania, north of the city Târgovişte. They are part of the Southern Carpathians group of the Carpathian Mountains, and have as neighbours the Bucegi Mountains to the east and Piatra Craiului to the west.
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19 - Sohodol
Sohodol is a commune located in Alba County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of thirty-one villages: Băzești, Bilănești, Bobărești, Brădeana, Burzonești, Deoncești, Dilimani, Furduiești, Gura Sohodol, Hoancă, Joldișești, Lazuri, Lehești, Luminești, Medrești, Morărești, Munești, Năpăiești, Nelegești, Nicorești, Peleș, Poiana, Robești, Sebișești, Sicoiești, Șimocești, Sohodol, Surdești, Țoci, Valea Verde and Vlădoșești.
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20 - Caraiman Peak
The Caraiman Peak is a mountain peak located in Romania, in the Bucegi Mountains of the Southern Carpathians. It has a height of 2,384 m. The nearest town is Buşteni.
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21 - Cetatea Râșnov
Râșnov is a town in Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania with a population of 15,022. It is located at about 15 km from the city of Brașov and about the same distance from Bran, on the road that links Wallachia and Transylvania.
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22 - Casa Hirscher
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23 - Pizza Roma
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24 - Turnul Negru
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25 - Omu
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