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 – 17 Dec Brașov Philharmonic autumn season Patria hall (Filarmonica Brașov)
- 20 Oct Tango Meets Opera Brașov Opera
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Direct Flights from Hungary to Brașov
Wizz Air flies Budapest–Brașov direct, year-round. The flight days, the bus into the city, and when the train or the car is the better choice. Checked on 19 October 2026.
Dracula Film Festival Brașov: 2026 Dates, Tickets and Programme
Brașov's fantasy and horror film festival has run every autumn since 2013. The 2026 edition, what tickets cost, the Fantasy Con still to come and what we know about 2027.
Driving to Brașov
The roads in from Bucharest, Transylvania and the west, when to avoid them, and the vignette, tyre and speed rules you need to know before you set off.
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Every guide is edited by Diana, who was born and grew up in Brașov. Each one shows when its facts were last checked, and we correct mistakes as soon as we hear about them.
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