Romania Travel Guide
Clear, practical answers to the questions travellers ask most about Romania: where to see wild brown bears, when to go, how to visit Transylvania and its castles, and what to know before you book.
Each guide is updated regularly and links to the tours we recommend for that topic.
Bear-watching tours
Bear Watching from Brașov or Bucharest
How the evening bear-watching tour from Brașov works, whether you can see wild bears on a day trip from Bucharest and a simple 2-day plan.
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Best Time to See Bears in Romania
The best months and time of day to see wild brown bears in Romania, season by season, and what to do in winter while bears hibernate.
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Where to See Bears in Romania
The five best areas to see wild brown bears in Romania, the rules to follow and the best time of year to go.
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Romania Itinerary: 7 Days from Bucharest to Transylvania
A day-by-day 7-day route through Bucharest and Transylvania, with tips on transport, a winter version and how many days you need in Romania.
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Is Romania in Schengen? Entry Requirements
Romania is a full Schengen member: which documents EU and non-EU travellers need, the 90/180 rule and what changes when crossing to neighbouring countries.
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Things to Do in Brașov
The best things to do in Brașov, from the Black Church and Rope Street to Mount Tâmpa, plus the best day trips and how many days to stay.
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Things to Do in Transylvania
The best places to visit in Transylvania, from Brașov and Sighișoara to Sibiu, the castles and the Saxon villages, with ideas for a 3 to 7 day route.
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Best Time to Visit Romania
The best months to travel to Romania, season by season: weather, what is open, festivals and the right time for bears, mountain roads and the coast.
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Skiing in Romania: Poiana Brașov and Other Resorts
The best ski resorts in Romania, from Poiana Brașov to Sinaia and Predeal: when to go, lessons and rental, and what else to do nearby.
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Romania in Winter: Is It Worth It?
What Romania is like from December to February: weather, Christmas markets, castles and skiing, what closes in winter and what to pack.
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Is Bran Castle Really Dracula’s Castle?
Myth and history behind “Dracula’s Castle”: what links Bran to Bram Stoker and Vlad the Impaler, and where to see the places of the real Vlad III.
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How to Get from Bucharest to Bran Castle
The three ways to get from Bucharest to Bran Castle (day trip, car or train and bus), how long each takes and tips for tickets and queues.
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