Romania
Vampire myths and medieval castles
Welcome to Romania
The land of vampires and vampire hunters, lost to the times of medieval Europe, is a unique sight to behold – and to explore. The vampire lore exists in Romania for good reason, given all the gothic castle and fortresses which still stand to this day! From the forests of Transylvania to the Carpathian Mountains, there’s dramatic and powerful nature to explore for weeks, and no shortage of peaceful gothic beauty in Romania.
Travel tips
Best sights in Romania
Bucharest (capital)
Known by many as “Little Paris” for its renaissance palaces and its beautiful gardens, Bucharest is the most modern of Romania’s cities, and where you’ll find the nation’s best food.
Brasov (184km from Bucharest)
Brasov is found at the base of the Carpathian Mountains, making it a powerfully dramatic medieval city dripping with gothic imagery and dark history atmosphere. It’s an inspiration, to say the least.
Sibiu (279km from Bucharest)
Originally built as a walled fortress of a city by German Saxons, Sibiu has stood for more than 800 years, and hides the most historic part of Romania’s heritage: its stunning Old Town.
Sighisoara (303km from Bucharest)
From its 14th century clocktower to its Venetian houses surrounded by cobbled streets, there’s a huge range of beauty to be found in this city. The variety on show here is dizzying.
Cluj-Napoca (453km from Bucharest)
Romania’s finest churches, cathedrals, and museums can all be found in this medieval town. It also hides an incredible opera house, making it the best cultural hub in all of Romania.
Bran Castle (187km from Bucharest)
The legendary home of Dracula is part true history and part exciting gothic fiction. Made famous by Bram Stoker’s novel, Bran Castle was also in fact actually besieged by Vlad the Impaler himself, making for a riveting piece of history.
Where to go
Map of Romania
Map of Romania

Europe (Romania)

Europe (Romania)
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Romania depends on what you’re hoping to get up to in this diverse country. If you’re planning on skiing, then you’ll want to get there between December and March when the slopes are at their most exciting.
However, if you’re hoping to sunbathe or enjoy some hiking then the peak weather lasts from June to September. Costs in July and August tend to be higher and it’s also much more humid so best to get there for the shoulder season if possible.
Practical info
Posts from Romania
Posts from Romania
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