Discover Brasov Trip 2026

The castle, picturesquely perched on a cliff, is said to have inspired Bram Stoker's novel Dracula, even though the historical Vlad Ţepeş never actually resided there, and it still draws crowds of visitors every year with its winding passages and towers.

Romania's largest Gothic church got its name after a devastating city fire in 1689 blackened its walls with soot, and it still houses the largest church organ in Southeast Europe as well as an important collection of Anatolian carpets.

The old town, founded by German settlers in the Middle Ages, captivates with its town hall square, colorful townhouses, and Strada Sforii, one of the narrowest streets in Europe.

The surrounding forested Carpathian slopes are home to one of Europe's largest brown bear populations, and guided observation tours to special feeding sites offer the chance to see the shy animals from a safe distance.

From Bucharest, Brasov can be reached by train in about two and a half hours through the picturesque Carpathian mountains, with direct connections running several times a day.

The castle, picturesquely perched on a cliff, is said to have inspired Bram Stoker's novel Dracula, even though the historical Vlad Ţepeş never actually resided there, and it still draws crowds of visitors every year with its winding passages and towers.

Romania's largest Gothic church got its name after a devastating city fire in 1689 blackened its walls with soot, and it still houses the largest church organ in Southeast Europe as well as an important collection of Anatolian carpets.

The old town, founded by German settlers in the Middle Ages, captivates with its town hall square, colorful townhouses, and Strada Sforii, one of the narrowest streets in Europe.