Introduction
Transylvania, in central Romania, is famous for its Transylvanian 'vampires', with Dracula being the most well-known. This stunning region in... Read more
Day 1
Make sure to include the city of Brasov on your Transylvania itinerary for a glimpse of old-world Saxon walls and... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 1
A visit to Brasov is like walking into a medieval storybook setting. Here, you can marvel at Saxon and Gothic-inspired... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 2
Add more height to your trip with a visit to the best ski resort in Romania. Visit Poiana Brașov for... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 3
Before leaving Brasov, be sure to pay a quick visit to the Fortified Church. This Church has a tower that... Read more
Day 2
Kick off the second day of your Transylvania itinerary with a trip to Piatra Craiului National Park to hike up... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 1
Piatra Craiului National Park contains Romania's longest limestone ridges. The top of the park also offers fantastic panoramic views of... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 2
Bran Castle sits beautifully atop a hill in Transylvania. It is one of Romania’s most-visited sites due to being known... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 3
Next, visit the Cetatea Rasnov Fortress. This fortress is an excellent reminder of Transylvania’s military prowess and high-quality architecture. Inside,... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 4
For an excellent example of Neo-Renaissance grandeur, head over to Peles Castle. This castle is situated in the Carpathian Mountains,... Read more
Day 3
Make your next day count with a trip to Sibiu City, which is easily explored on foot as the landmarks... Read more
Day 3 - Stop 1
This Transylvanian city is home to many Germanic (Saxon) structures that still stand strong until this day. Walk its medieval... Read more
Day 3 - Stop 2
For your major museum stop, head to the ASTRA National Museum Complex (simply Astra Museum) where you can visit four... Read more
Day 3 - Stop 3
I'm not going to lie; this Bridge got me all curious. Legend has it that this Bridge of Lies is... Read more
Day 4
On the fourth day of your tour of Transylvania, explore the must-visit salt mine, Salina Turda, where an underground lake... Read more
Day 4 - Stop 1
A short distance away from Cluj-Napoca is the world's largest salt mine. It is known as the Salina Turda Salt... Read more
Day 4 - Stop 2
Cluj-Napoca Proper is Transylvania's unofficial capital. The largest population of students live here, so you can count on the newer... Read more
Day 4 - Stop 3
After exploring the city, cap off the night with a play or show at the Cluj-Napoca National Theatre. A potential... Read more
Day 5
Another beautiful town that looks like it jumped straight out of a postcard is Sighisoara. This small town is a... Read more
Day 5 - Stop 1
You can reach Sighisoara’s Historic Centre with a quick climb. This UNESCO World Heritage Site contains an 800-year-old Saxon town... Read more
Day 5 - Stop 2
Casa Georgius Krauss is primarily a quaint hotel that sits atop an old property. Each room in this hotel merges... Read more
Conclusion
I hope this Transylvania travel guide full of travel tips and more has inspired you to visit this beautiful part... Read more