Walks and Easy Hikes in Brașov: Tâmpa, Solomon's Rocks and More
From a flat promenade under the city walls to the 380-metre climb up Tâmpa, with the way back for each: on foot, by cable car or by bus.
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Bran Castle: Tickets, Hours and the Real History
Brașov's citizens built it as a customs fortress in the 1370s and gave it to Queen Marie in 1920. Dracula never lived here; here is what you'll actually see.
Brașov Days (Zilele Brașovului): Dates, Programme and the Junii
The city's spring festival takes over Piața Sfatului on the weekend after Orthodox Easter. Here is when it is, what happens each day and how to get around.
Brașov in April: Weather, Events and What to Do
Spring arrives: green hills by the end of the month, longer opening hours and a quiet Old Town until the Easter holidays begin.
Brașov in August: Weather, Events and What to Do
The warmest and one of the driest months of summer, with two of the city's biggest festivals.
Brașov in February: Weather, Events and What to Do
Still winter, with a little more sun. In 2027 Brașov hosts the European Youth Olympic Winter Festival, then the school ski week fills the slopes.
Brașov in January: Weather, Events and What to Do
The coldest month: short days, snow on the mountain, ski season at Poiana Brașov and a quiet Old Town once the New Year holidays are over.
Brașov in July: Weather, Events and What to Do
Peak summer: warm afternoons, cool nights, long evenings and every mountain road and trail open.
Brașov in June: Weather, Events and What to Do
The longest days of the year and the start of the hiking season, with short afternoon storms in the wettest month.
Brașov in March: Weather, Events and What to Do
The changeover month: frosty nights, the odd snowfall, the end of the ski season and one of the quietest times of the year in the Old Town.
Brașov in May: Weather, Events and What to Do
Warm afternoons, the first thunderstorms and the city's own festival weekend. In 2027 May also opens with the Orthodox Easter long weekend.
Brașov in October: Weather, Events and What to Do
Autumn colours on Tâmpa, a busy cultural calendar and the switch to winter hours.