100 miles northwest of Bucharest lies the medieval town of Brasov. A world away from the lively buzz of the capital city, Brasov provides the perfect base for exploring the Transylvanian countryside including the mysterious, hidden depths of Dracula's icy Castle. The old town of Brasov displays striking gothic architecture reminiscent of the town's traditional past evident in structures like the Black Church and the Black Tower. Brasov is a wonderful setting for those who prefer to take in the atmosphere at a leisurely pace, ambling around the cobbled streets, stopping for a hot drink in one of the clusters of quaint cafes or heading to a cosy restaurant for some local food.

Organised activities include walking tours around Brasov Old Town, visits to the Rasnov Fortress and of course a chilling excursion around Bran Castle, home of the cult Dracula. See below for more information.

Brasov is also a short distance away from Romania's premier ski resort, Poiana Brasov, set against the beautifully untouched Ardeal mountains. For those wishing to add a few days of skiing to their package, or for more information, please see the section on Poiana Brasov.

Sights, Bites & Highlights:

Explore: Brasov Walking tour                                      €10 per person

Explore the mysterious medieval town of Brasov on foot. Enter the gothic Black Church and experience the deep, booming quality of music played on the largest organ in Eastern Europe. Give your legs some work to do by climbing to the top of the Black Tower, watch the entire city unfold before you and see if you can spot the narrowest street in Europe.

Taste: Casa Hirscher

Occupying the back end of the famous "House of Trade" established in 1545, this upmarket bistro boasts its own outdoor courtyard and outshines many of Brasov's other eateries. The dishes are authentic and truly scrumptious. The roast deer is particularly mouth-watering, as is the melt-in-the-mouth oven-baked lamb served with seasonal vegetables. Highly recommeneded.

Discover: Bran Castle                                                  incl. in packages

Make sure you don’t leave the country without making a visit to the legendary Bran Castle, hidden within the depths of the Transylvanian countryside. Said to be the stony abode that housed Vlad the Impaler, the infamous Count Dracula, during his reign, the castle’s eerie corridors and deathly cold rooms make up the real life setting of Bram Stoker’s chilling novel.

Discover: Rasnov Fortress                                          incl. in packages

Take a walk up to the crumbling ruins of the medieval Rasnov Fortress and enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the Transylvanian plains stretch out before your eyes. The impressive fort is well worth the visit to soak up an important part of Romanian history.

Experience: Parasailing                                               €100 per person

Experience Romania from a new perspective. Take to the sky for an aerial flight that is beautifully inspiring and invigorating. Soar over snow capped mountains, glide above a tapestry of rich and expansive forest land and glimpse the distant rooftops of the nearby villages from a birds eye view. 

Experience: Snowmobiling                                           €46 per person per hour

Pump up the pace and get your blood boiling with this exhilarating, action packed, snowtastic activity. Speed past the stunning frozen landscape on icy tracks that will quite literally take your breath away.

Experience: Quad Biking                                             €40 per person per hour

If the thought of more snow is making you chilly, try quad biking through some exciting terrain and get your adrenaline flowing.

Hire: Ski Equipment Rental                                          €18 per person per day

Take to the slopes for a few days for some fresh mountain air and stunning panoramas. We can provide all the equipment you need including ski boots, ski poles and, of course, the skis themselves.

Hire: Ski Pass                                                                €47 per person per day

Before you head up the mountain with your skis draped over your shoulder, don't forget your ski pass! At €47 per day, it's your pass to snow covered mountains galore.

Experience: Wolf and Lynx Tracking (November - February)    €75 based on 2 people

Pick up the light-footed trail of these speedy predators, on a fast and exciting big cat tracking adventure. Cover snow laden ground in the hours of darkness either before sunrise or after sunset and keep a sharp eye out for tell-tale footprints in the fresh snow. Experienced trackers will guide you through this epic experience by the light of the milky moon.