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Four Hours, and the Climb to Râșnov Is by Lift or Little Train
Four hours from the centre of Brașov, in a small group, which makes this the short version of the Bran and Râșnov day rather than the full one.
The road goes through the Transylvanian Alps, the southern Carpathians. Râșnov comes first: the centre of the town, then up towards the fortress by lift or by the little train, as far as the viewpoint. The Peasants' Citadel is what it was called, and the view from up there takes in the Brașov plateau and the mountains around it.
Bran is another twenty to thirty minutes on. The castle was finished in 1388, built on a steep cliff between Măgura and Dealul Cetății, and looks straight out over the hills. Its history and the Dracula story are both covered, and they are not the same thing.
The return to Brașov takes about forty minutes, with the mountains along the way, and the group is dropped back at the pickup point.
What's included
- Bottled water
- Tour escort/host
- Local taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus or car
Itinerary
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Bulevardul Eroilor 17, Brașov
The Modarom Building, near the McDonald's, opposite Banca Transilvania.
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Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View
A stop in the centre of Râșnov, then up towards the fortress by lift or by the little train, as far as the viewpoint, with its history and its legends. From there the view runs over the Brașov plateau and the mountains around it.
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Bran Castle
Another twenty to thirty minutes to Bran. The castle was finished in 1388, built on a steep cliff between Măgura and Dealul Cetății, with the hills laid out below. Its own history is covered alongside the Dracula legend.
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Brasov Historical Center
Back to Brașov, about forty minutes, with the Transylvanian Alps along the way. Drop-off at the pickup point.
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Bulevardul Eroilor 17, Brașov
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Other temporary exhibitions or private exhibitions
- Entrance fees at Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress (for “entrance fees not included” option).
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Not recommended for participants with serious medical conditions
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Upper part of Rasnov fortress might not be available, year 2020-2022 renovation work.
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en, it, es.
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