Braşov

Brașov is a medieval city in central Romania, built by Transylvanian Saxon settlers below Tâmpa mountain, with castles and fortresses within a short drive.

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Brașov is a city of about 238,000 people in the Transylvania region of central Romania, and the seat of Brașov County. It sits in a basin on the inner curve of the Carpathians, at an average altitude of about 625 metres, with mountains on its southern and southeastern sides. Transylvanian Saxon settlers built the medieval old town below the Tâmpa mountain. Most visitors begin at Council Square, where Casa Sfatului houses the city history museum, then walk to the Black Church and to Catherine's Gate, the only original medieval city gate that survives.

The old town and a trip up Tâmpa can each fill a day. Bran Castle, Râșnov Fortress and Prejmer Fortress are all day trips from the city, and the city is about 380 km from the Black Sea coast. Summers run about 22 to 27°C, and winters commonly range from −18°C to −2°C. Snow lies roughly 71 days a year, which suits skiing at Poiana Brașov, the most popular ski resort in Romania.

Braşov in five

Plan around the Black Church hoursFrom 16 October 2026 it opens Tuesday to Saturday 10:00–18:00 and Sunday and Monday 12:00–18:00, with adults at 30 RON. It is closed on 1 January and 25 December.Brașov in 2 days
Book Bran Castle online, not at the gateThe castle says tickets often sell out well in advance, especially in summer, and sells direct online. It opens at noon on Mondays, so do not plan a Monday morning visit.Bran Castle from Brașov
Pick Old Town, Șchei or Poiana BrașovThe Old Town puts the sights at your door, Șchei is quieter and older, the station area suits trains, and Poiana Brașov is a mountain resort. Choose by season and evenings.Where to stay in Brașov
Plan Sinaia and Peleș on their own pageSinaia sits on the rail line toward Bucharest. Peleș has closing days and timed tickets, so read the Sinaia guide before you choose a day for the trip.Sinaia and Peleș Castle
Use the Tâmpa viewpoint on a clear morningA path and a cable car both climb Tâmpa for the Council Square view. Check that the cable car is running and the sky is clear before you commit an afternoon to it.

Things to do in Braşov

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Museum · Braşov"The First Romanian School" Museum

Sight · BraşovCitadel

a city street with a hill in the background

Sight · BraşovOld Town Fortifications

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Need to know

Airport: Bucharest (OTP) is the usual gateway, then train or road
Getting there: CFR trains and buses from Bucharest; check cfrcalatori.ro Read more
Getting around: Walkable old town; local buses to Șchei and Poiana Brașov
Best base: Old Town for first visits; Șchei for quiet
Time needed: 2 days; 3 with Bran Castle and Râșnov

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JanuaryPartly cloudy10 rainy days3 snowy daysHigh1°Low-6°Snow, ski season
FebruaryPartly cloudy10 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh4°Low-4°Cold, snow
MarchPartly cloudy11 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh8°Low-1°Cool
AprilRain12 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh13°Low3°Spring
MayRain16 rainy daysHigh17°Low7°Green
JuneRain16 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh22°Low12°Warm
JulyRain14 rainy daysHigh24°Low13°Warm, festivals
AugustPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh25°Low14°Warm
SeptemberPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh20°Low9°Mild, quieter
OctoberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh14°Low5°Autumn color
NovemberPartly cloudy10 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh8°Low1°Cool, gray
DecemberPartly cloudy10 rainy days3 snowy daysHigh3°Low-3°Cold, markets

Average daily high and low in Brașov, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Right now in Braşov

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Wind: 4 km/h
Chance of rain: 68%

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Today2°0°68%Tuesday: Rain. High 2°, Low 0°. Chance of rain 68%.
Wed2°0°60%Wednesday: Rain. High 2°, Low 0°. Chance of rain 60%.
Thu2°-2°14%Thursday: Cloudy. High 2°, Low -2°. Chance of rain 14%.
Fri3°-2°8%Friday: Cloudy. High 3°, Low -2°. Chance of rain 8%.
Sat5°-3°10%Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 5°, Low -3°. Chance of rain 10%.
Sun8°-2°2%Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 8°, Low -2°. Chance of rain 2%.

Updated 12:01 AM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 4.782 RON

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RON · Romanian Leu

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

Day trips by train

Day trips from Braşov, the full guide

Before you go to Braşov

Hotels in the Old TownSights on foot, near the cable carCheck availability

Bran and Râșnov day toursTransport and entry in one bookingCompare day trips

eSIM for BrașovBus apps and maps in the hillsRead the guide

Insurance for BrașovHiking and winter-sport coverRead the guide

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Rules for Braşov, checked

Black Church: Tue–Sat 10:00–18:00, Sun and Mon 12:00–18:00 from 16 Oct 2026 (to 19:00 in summer). Adults 30 RON. Closed 1 Jan and 25 Dec.Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source
Bran Castle: 1 Apr–1 Nov Tue–Sun 9:00–19:00, Mon 12:00–19:00 (last entry); 2 Nov–31 Mar Tue–Sun 9:00–18:00, Mon 12:00–18:00.Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source

All Braşov guides

How toBran Castle from Brașov: tickets, hours and how to goChecked Oct 3, 2026

Where to stayWhere to stay in Brașov: five bases, from the Old Town to BranChecked Oct 3, 2026

ItineraryBrașov in 2 days: Council Square, Black Church and TâmpaChecked Oct 3, 2026

Plan around Braşov

Sinaia and Peleș Castle

The royal summer town on the rail line to Bucharest

Read the guide Sibiu travel guide

The other Saxon base, with a lower-key old town

Read the guide Transylvania planner

Which towns and fortified churches to combine

Read the guide All of Romania

Entry rules, trains, bears and where to base

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Braşov FAQ

How many days do you need in Brașov?

Two days cover the old town, the Black Church, Tâmpa and Șchei. Add a third day for Bran Castle and Râșnov, or a fourth for Sinaia. Many visitors use Brașov as the single Transylvania base for four or five nights.

Is Brașov worth visiting?

Yes. It has a Saxon old town within easy reach of Bucharest, mountain scenery behind it and several castles within a short drive. It is busiest in summer and over Christmas.

Is Brașov or Sibiu better?

Brașov has more to do nearby and better transport links. Sibiu has a calmer, more elegant center. Choose Brașov as your base, and add Sibiu if you have a week and a car.

Can you visit Brașov as a day trip from Bucharest?

It is possible by train, but the travel eats the day. A night or two lets you see the Black Church and the old town without rushing. Check times on the CFR Călători site.

When is the best time to visit Brașov?

June, September and early October balance warm days and fewer crowds. Winter brings snow and skiing at Poiana Brașov, and December has Christmas markets. Summer is busy but pleasant at altitude.