By Loredana Elena
Introduction
Transylvania, in central Romania, is famous for its Transylvanian 'vampires', with Dracula being the most...
Day 1
Make sure to include the city of Brasov on your Transylvania itinerary for a glimpse...
Day 1 - Stop 1
A visit to Brasov is like walking into a medieval storybook setting. Here, you can...
Day 1 - Stop 2
Add more height to your trip with a visit to the best ski resort in...
Day 1 - Stop 3
Before leaving Brasov, be sure to pay a quick visit to the Fortified Church. This...
Day 2
Kick off the second day of your Transylvania itinerary with a trip to Piatra Craiului...
Day 2 - Stop 1
Piatra Craiului National Park contains Romania's longest limestone ridges. The top of the park also...
Day 2 - Stop 2
Bran Castle sits beautifully atop a hill in Transylvania. It is one of Romania’s most-visited...
Day 2 - Stop 3
Next, visit the Cetatea Rasnov Fortress. This fortress is an excellent reminder of Transylvania’s military...
Day 2 - Stop 4
For an excellent example of Neo-Renaissance grandeur, head over to Peles Castle. This castle is...
Day 3
Make your next day count with a trip to Sibiu City, which is easily explored...
Day 3 - Stop 1
This Transylvanian city is home to many Germanic (Saxon) structures that still stand strong until...
Day 3 - Stop 2
For your major museum stop, head to the ASTRA National Museum Complex (simply Astra Museum)...
Day 3 - Stop 3
I'm not going to lie; this Bridge got me all curious. Legend has it that...
Day 4
On the fourth day of your tour of Transylvania, explore the must-visit salt mine, Salina...
Day 4 - Stop 1
A short distance away from Cluj-Napoca is the world's largest salt mine. It is known...
Day 4 - Stop 2
Cluj-Napoca Proper is Transylvania's unofficial capital. The largest population of students live here, so you...
Day 4 - Stop 3
After exploring the city, cap off the night with a play or show at the...
Day 5
Another beautiful town that looks like it jumped straight out of a postcard is Sighisoara....
Day 5 - Stop 1
You can reach Sighisoara’s Historic Centre with a quick climb. This UNESCO World Heritage Site...
Day 5 - Stop 2
Casa Georgius Krauss is primarily a quaint hotel that sits atop an old property. Each...
Conclusion
I hope this Transylvania travel guide full of travel tips and more has inspired you...