Bran
About Bran
A mist-shrouded Transylvanian outpost defined by the gothic silhouette of its legendary castle and deep ties to vampire lore.
Highlights
- Gothic castle architecture
- Vampire folklore tours
- Traditional craft markets
- Rugged Carpathian trails
Key Facts
- Altitude: 945m
- Top lift: 1091m
- Ski pistes: 1.9km
- Ski lifts: 1
- MTB trails: 9.1km
- Mountain huts: 28
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Bran
- Today: 4 to 13 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3296 m (3110 to 3430 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| st 30. 9. | 4 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| čt 1. 10. | 2 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| pá 2. 10. | 2 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 6 h sun |
| so 3. 10. | 3 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| ne 4. 10. | 5 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| po 5. 10. | 7 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| út 6. 10. | 6 / 11 °C | rain | dry | 4 h sun |
| st 7. 10. | 5 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 7 h sun |
| čt 8. 10. | 9 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| pá 9. 10. | 9 / 18 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
Things to do in Bran
Hikes nearby — Bran (18)
18 curated hiking trails around Bran, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Via Transilvanica Terra Borza Teutonica
A Via Transilvanica hosszútávú turistaút Románia területén, melyet 2018-ban kezdtek kidolgozni, és 2022-ben nyitottak meg. Nevével ellentétben nem csak erdélyi szakaszai vannak, hanem az ország több régióján keresztül húzódik a Dunáig. Végigjárható gyalogosan, kerékpárral vagy lóháton. Az út tíz megyén halad át, és a „lassú turizmus” szellemében Románia kulturális, etnikai, történelmi, és természe
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Cabana Omu - Muntele Strungile - Cabana Padina
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Bușteni - Cabana Poiana Izvoarelor - Cabana Omu
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Bran - Șaua Țigănești - Cabana Omu
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Șimon - Culmea Bălăban - sub Șaua Polițe
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Bran - Vârful Scara - Cabana Omu
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Șimon - Poiana Guțanu - Cabana Padina
Șimon - Plaiul lui Lom - Poiana Guțanu - Șaua Strunga - Cabana Padina
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Bran - Poiana Gaura - Cabana Omu
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Bran - Poiana Gaura
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Șimon - Vâlcelul Guțanului - Poiana Guțanu
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Cabana Gura Râului-sub Măgura Mare-Bran
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Tohănița-Măgura-Fântâna lui Botorog
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Sinaia - Cabana Omu - Râșnov
Sinaia - Cabana Stâna Regală - Cabana Piatra Arsă - Hotel Peștera - Valea Obârșiei - Cabana Omu - Valea Mălăiești - Uzina Electrică Râșnov - Râșnov
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Bran-sub Măgura Mare-Măgura
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Cabana Diham - Poiana Mălăiești Izvor
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Bușteni - Poiana Coștilei - Cabana Omu
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Cabana Curmătura-La Table-Șirnea-DN73
Cabana Curmătura (1470 m) - Poiana Mărtoiu - La Table - Curmătura Groapelor (1389 m) - Șirnea - Drumul Șirnei - DN73
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Cabana Gura Râului-La Table-Moieciu de Jos
Cabana Gura Râului (750 m) - Fântâna lui Botorog - Prăpăstiile Zărneștilor - Cheile Pisicii - La Table - Șaua Joaca (1445 m) - Casa Folea (1190 m) - Peștera - Moieciu de Jos
Getting to Bran
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV), 27 km away, about 1h04 by road
Where to stay in Bran
200 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 60 EUR per night, median 95 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Bran page.