Brasov: Hotels and accommodation

Piatra Craiului National Park features a striking ridge approximately 25 kilometers long, with elevations of over 2,000 meters. In Bucegi Nature Park, the described activities range from mountain hiking and mountaineering to snowboarding, alpine skiing, and cross-country skiing.

When planning a trip to Brașov, you may wish to book a hotel.

Culture

The early Gothic Church of the Holy Cross in Prejmer was surrounded by a 12-meter-high wall in the 15th century. The permanent exhibition at the BraÅŸov Art Museum presents the development of Romanian art in the 19th and 20th centuries, including painting and sculpture. Rupea Fortress covers approximately 11 hectares, including its walls, towers, and courtyards.

The Ethnographic Museum of Brașov is dedicated to rural civilization in the Bran area, in Rupea, in Ţara Oltului, and in Ţara Bârsei. Biserica Vlădeni, a church, is located in the immediate vicinity of Braşov. The area around Braşov is also home to Biserica din Deal Şinca Nouă, Biserica Şinca Nouă, and Biserica Perşani; these are also churches.

Nature

Piatra Craiului National Park is home to 1,170 plant species, including 181 protected species. Visitors are required to use only marked trails there. Chamois, lynxes, capercaillies, and rare plant species are protected in Bucegi Nature Park.

The Racoş Geological Complex is a 95.2-hectare geological area of national importance and has been integrated into the Natura 2000 Homorod Hills site since 2007. Dealu Mare is a peak in the immediate vicinity of Braşov, as is Muchia Secăturii. Piscul Cumetrei and Piscul Popii are peaks in the area around Braşov.

Emerald Lake is located near an extinct volcano in an area with sparse, reddish vegetation.

Activities

Aleea de sub Tâmpa features a two-kilometer running track and six outdoor sports facilities. Organized river rafting with specially assigned guides is available in the Brașov region.

Parc Aventura features eight adventure courses with increasing levels of difficulty. The highest point is on the black course, at a height of 20 meters. Dino Parc Râșnov features 100 scientifically documented, life-size dinosaur replicas and also includes adventure courses, zip lines, a laser maze, a sound box, unique exhibitions, and other interactive areas.

Getting there

The city of Brașov is an important railway hub with frequent connections to Romanian cities, as well as daily connections to Budapest, Vienna, and Prague.

More local pages: Poiana Mărului, Rupea, Vama Buzăului, Vulcan, Șirnea, Codlea, Bunești, Drumul Carului, Predeluț, Cincșor, Homorod, Bunesti, Lisa, Apata, Moieciu, Rotbav, Racoș, Șercaia, Viștișoara, Holtesdorf, Tohanu Nou, Moieciu De Jos, Kálbor, Deutsch-Weißkirch, Pârâul Rece, Petersberg, Fundata, Tărlungeni, Cristian, Sâmbăta De Sus, Prejmer, Săcele, Predeal, Ghimbav, Kronstadt, Bran, Făgăraş, Cheia, Honigberg, Zărneşti, Râşnov, Victoria, Recea.

For the higher-level travel overview: Romania.