Brașov
Transylvania's medieval gem, ringed by mountains, with Bran 'Dracula's' Castle close by.
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What Brașov is like
Brașov is one of Transylvania's best-preserved medieval towns, ringed by forested mountains, with a large central square, a giant Gothic church and Bran Castle close by.
Don't miss
- 01Black ChurchA huge Gothic church, blackened by a great fire in 1689.
- 02Council SquareThe colourful heart of the old town.
- 03TâmpaA cable car up the mountain above town, with its big Brașov sign.
- 04Bran CastleThe castle sold as 'Dracula's Castle', about 40 minutes away.
Where to stay
- Old townGuesthouses around Council Square.
- Poiana BrașovA ski resort in the mountains above the city.
Worth knowing
Brașov's Strada Sforii is one of the narrowest streets in Europe, barely wider than a person.
Prejmer fortified church: a church inside a fortress
Photo: Marion Schneider & Christoph Aistleitner · Public domain
A Saxon church ringed by thick walls lined with storage rooms for siege, part of a UNESCO site.
Direct flights to Brașov from the UK
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Weather in Brașov by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° | -6° | – |
| February | 6° | -4° | – |
| March | 11° | -1° | – |
| April | 16° | 3° | – |
| May | 20° | 8° | – |
| June | 25° | 12° | – |
| July | 27° | 13° | – |
| August | 28° | 12° | – |
| September | 23° | 9° | – |
| October | 16° | 4° | – |
| November | 10° | 0° | – |
| December | 4° | -3° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Brașov). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's Romania travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.