Romania: Transylvania
Castles, medieval towns and the Carpathians.
Route map
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors
Stops day by day
Day 1
- Peleș Castle, SinaiaRoyal palace
- Bran Castle'Dracula' castle
Day 2
- BrașovBlack Church
- Râșnov FortressHilltop citadel
Day 3
- SighișoaraMedieval citadel
- ViscriFortified church
Day 4
- SibiuOld squares
- Transfăgărășan RoadMountain road (summer only)
Tips
- Transfăgărășan is open roughly July–October
- Bears in mountains – never feed them
- A rental car is recommended
About this route
The catalog lists Romania: Transylvania (רומניה: טרנסילבניה). Castles, medieval towns and the Carpathians. This is a 4-day route in Europe. Recommended season: May–September.
On the first day the route passes Peleș Castle, Sinaia (Royal palace) and Bran Castle ('Dracula' castle). On the second day the route passes Brașov (Black Church) and Râșnov Fortress (Hilltop citadel). On the third day the route passes Sighișoara (Medieval citadel) and Viscri (Fortified church). On the fourth day the route passes Sibiu (Old squares) and Transfăgărășan Road (Mountain road (summer only)).
Style: Heritage, Nature and Family. Tips: Transfăgărășan is open roughly July–October. Bears in mountains – never feed them. A rental car is recommended.
Questions
How many days?
4 days.
When is the recommended season?
Recommended season: May–September.
Where does it start?
The route starts at Peleș Castle, Sinaia (Royal palace).