Things to do
The Old Town, Bran and Râșnov castles, hiking the Carpathians, the Black Church, and the Transfăgărășan — what to plan around your stay.
Brasov Old Town: a first-timer's walking guide
A self-guided walking loop through the seven anchor points of Brașov's medieval Old Town — Council Square, the Black Church, the Schei district, Strada Sforii, Catherine's Gate and the city walls — with a half-day shortcut and where to stop for food.
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Bran Castle: complete visitor guide from Brașov
Honest answers to the questions visitors actually ask about Bran Castle — is it worth visiting, what's the real history, how to get there from Brașov or GHV, what to see inside, and what to do about the queue and the Dracula myth.
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Poiana Brașov: ski resort visitor's guide
Practical ski-trip guide to Poiana Brașov — Romania's largest mountain resort — covering the lift map, ski-pass bands, snow reliability, gear rental, the cable car, beginner versus advanced terrain, and how to get up from the city.
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Day trips from Brașov: Sighișoara, Sibiu, Peleș Castle
Three reliable day trips out of Brașov — Peleș Castle in Sinaia (an hour each way), Sighișoara's UNESCO old town (2.5 hours each way, train works), and Sibiu (3 hours, doable but tight) — with realistic timing, transport options, and what to skip.
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Hiking around Brașov: Tâmpa, Postăvarul and Piatra Craiului
Where to actually walk from Brașov — the two routes up Tâmpa and which way round to do them, Postăvarul above Poiana, the Seven Ladders canyon, and the Piatra Craiului ridge that catches people out. Plus bears, markings and who to call.
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