Things to Do in Brașov: A Local Guide
A one-day route, then every sight worth your time in and around Brașov's walled Old Town, with ticket prices, opening hours and how to get there.
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How Many Days in Brașov? 1-, 2- and 3-Day Itineraries
Morning, afternoon and evening plans for the Old Town, Bran, Râșnov, Peleș and Prejmer, with walking times, buses and what changes with the seasons.
How to Get from Bucharest to Brașov
About 20 direct trains a day, no direct train from the airport, and a road that jams every Friday and Sunday: how to pick the right option.
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Brașov Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Hours and Prices
The 2026 dates are confirmed by City Hall. Here is what to expect in Piața Sfatului, what things cost and how to get there.
How to Get to Bran Castle from Brașov
There is no train to Bran. The hourly bus from Autogara 2 is the cheapest way, a car is the most flexible, and the return trip is where most plans go wrong.
What to Do in Brașov on a Rainy Day
Indoor options with current hours and prices: the Black Church and Old Town museums, the city's water park, the two big malls and where to eat.
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All events →- 25 Sept – 1 Nov Exhibition: Brașov, the (in)visible city Brașov Art Museum, Bd. Eroilor 21
- 15 Oct – 18 Oct Dracula Film Festival Cinema Astra, Str. Lungă 1
- 15 Oct – 17 Dec Brașov Philharmonic autumn season Patria hall (Filarmonica Brașov)
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5 Landmark Buildings in Brașov: Walking Route, Hours and Prices
The medieval core of Brașov in one morning: two interiors with tickets, three free stops and the best view of the Old Town from the White Tower.
7 Things to Do in Brașov with Kids
Seven family activities in and around Brașov, with the ages they suit, 2026 prices and opening hours, and the bus that gets you there.
Bears in Brașov: Where They're Seen, Safety and Ethical Bear Watching
Brown bears come into Brașov's forest-edge streets and, in 2026, onto Tâmpa and into Poiana Brașov. What the authorities say to do, and how to see a bear without feeding one.
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