There is so much to see and do in these areas that a lifetime seems to be not enough. Anyway, whoever comes here for the first time, will certainly want to come back if not for an extended holiday, at least for a weekend getaway.
Bran Castle – at 3,4 km from here
Bran Castle is one of Romania’s most popular visitor sites, made famous in modern times when Queen Marie restored it after receiving it from the residents of Brașov County in the 1920s. The castle is open to tourists, who can view the inside alone or as part of a guided tour. Outside the castle are examples of traditional Romanian farm houses and peasant homes.
Râșnov Citadel- at 15 km from here
Râșnov Citadel (Romanian: Cetatea Râșnov) is a historic monument and landmark in Romania. It is situated in Râşnov, Brașov County, in the immediate vicinity of Brașov.
The citadel was built as part of a defence system for the Transylvanian villages exposed to outside invasions. A decisive aspect for building the citadel on the actual location was the route of the invading armies which were coming from the Bran pass and were passing through Râșnov, on their way to Burzenland. The only chance of survival for the inhabitants of the area, inclusively from Cristian and Ghimbav, was the refuge inside the citadel. Compelled to stay there for decades, the people of Râșnov and the nearby villages turned the fortification into a dwelling.
The Piatra Craiului Mountains- at 18 km from here
The Piatra Craiului Mountains are a mountain range in the Southern Carpathians in Romania. In Romanian “Piatra Craiului” means “Prince’s Stone”. The Piatra Craiului Mountains form a narrow and saw-like ridge, which is about 25 km long. The highest elevation in the massif is the “Vârful La Om” at 2,238 metres .
The Cristianul Mare Peak ( 1750 meters) – at 25 km from here
Plaiul Foii Zărneşti – at 11,9 km from here
Zărneşti is the most important town for visiting the national park. It is also an ideal starting point for approaches in the northern part of the massif. This town lies at a distance of 28 km from the city of Braşov, by road, bus or railway. From Zărnești, an 11 km long road makes the connection with the comfortable chalet “Plaiul Foii”, which is a good starting point for climbing the ridge.
Also, from Zărnești a forest road starts from the south-western part of the town, leading through the Zărnești Gorges (Prăpăstiile) and further up to the ridge.
Pestera Village- at 10 km from here
Pestera Village is located in Brasov county, near Moieciu. It will surprise you each time and has always been an excellent choice for a vacation. This plac is perfect if you want to relax; you will enjoy fresh air, good food, local produce, friendly hosts and quiet, much quiet.
In Pestera you will always meet tourists traveling with small children, cyclists of all ages and all nations that cross paths.
There is so much to see and do in these areas that a lifetime seems to be not enough. Anyway, whoever comes here for the first time, will certainly want to come back if not for an extended holiday, at least for a weekend getaway.
Magura Codlei – at 27 km from here
Rucăr-Bran Pass- at 24 km from here
The Rucăr-Bran Pass, also called in English the Bran Pass, is a mountain pass in Romania, linking the counties of Braşov and Argeş. It has some of the most spectacular natural views in Romania, looking over the Bucegi Mountains of the Southern Carpathians.
The communes of Fundata (including Şirnea village) and Moieciu lie within the Pass.
Bucegi Mountains- at 50 km from here
The Bucegi Mountains are full of paths and wonderful hiking trails, and Sinaia is the perfect place to set off on many trips.
The Omu Peak ( 2505 meters) – at 85 km from here
It is the highest Peak from The Bucegi Mountains.
Babele – at 85 km from here
Babele is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The name comes from some mushroom shaped rock formations, the result of erosion and varying hardness of the rock layers.
The Bucegi Sphinx – at 84 km from here
The Bucegi Sphinx is another rock formation in the same area, named for its sphinx-like appearance.
The Transylvanian Plain- at 200 km from here
The Transylvanian Plain is an ethnogeographical area in Transylvania, Romania, located between the Someş River and the Mureş River.