Brașov

The heart of Transylvanian tourism, where a medieval old town, Bran Castle and ski resorts come together.

Brașov County lies in central Romania at the bend of the Carpathians and is one of Transylvania's most popular tourist areas. The old town of the county seat, Brașov, has the Black Church and Council Square. Nearby are Bran Castle, often linked with the Dracula legend, Râșnov Fortress, and the UNESCO-listed fortified church of Prejmer. Poiana Brașov is a well-known ski resort. Summer is good for hiking and castle visits, and winter for skiing. You can get here from Bucharest by train or by car, and the county also has Brașov-Ghimbav Airport.

Destinations

• Brașov
• Sibiu & Sighișoara

Itineraries

• Romania Grand Circle Road Trip – Drive through the Southern Carpathians, Bucovina, Maramureș, and Transylvania to see all the major World Heritage Sites…
• Transylvania by Rail – Skip the driving and take the train from Bucharest via Sinaia, Brașov, and Sighișoara to Cluj-Napoca.
• Carpathian High Roads Road Trip – Drive the spectacular Transfăgărășan and Transalpina high mountain roads in summer, connecting historic castles and Sib…
• Western Romania Loop from Budapest – Enter Romania from Budapest, looping through Oradea, Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu, Corvin Castle, and Timișoara.
• Bulgaria & Romania Highlights – From Sofia, cross the Danube via the Rose Valley and the old capital to Bucharest and Transylvania.