How many days do you need in Brașov?

The top 8 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 2 days for the top 14 places within walking distance. Add extra days for day trips (Bran Castle).

What are the top things to do in Brașov?

Highlights: Black Church, St. Nicholas Church, Catherine's Gate, Neolog Jewish temple in Brașov and Franciscan Church. The map has 14 things to do in total.

How do you get from the airport to Brașov city centre?

Brașov-Ghimbav (GHV): Taxi, ≈ 11 km to the centre

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Brașov travel guide

14 things to do in Brașov, where to stay, airport transfers. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.

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Top things to do in Brașov

Black Church: Built by the Transylvanian Saxons in the Middle Ages, the Lutheran church is Romania's main Gothic monument. (visit ≈ 35 min)
St. Nicholas Church: Dominating the Șchei district, the Orthodox church is one of Romania's oldest, its first wooden building recorded in 1399. (visit ≈ 30 min)
Catherine's Gate: Built by the tailors' guild in 1559, it is the only original city gate to survive from medieval times. (visit ≈ 60 min)
Neolog Jewish temple in Brașov: Designed by Lipót Baumhorn in the Hungarian Secession style, the synagogue was completed in 1901. (visit ≈ 30 min)
Franciscan Church: Built as a Gothic church and later remodelled, it has kept its Baroque form since 1711 and is dedicated to St John the Baptist. (visit ≈ 30 min)
Orthodox synagogue in Brașov: The historic synagogue of Brașov's Orthodox Jewish community, in the old town. (visit ≈ 30 min)
Council House: The former town hall on Council Square, now the Brașov County History Museum. (visit ≈ 120 min)
Brașov Fortress: The Cetățuia fortress looks down on the city and was part of its defences. (visit ≈ 60 min)
Saint Bartholomew Church in Brașov: Considered the oldest building in Brașov, the Gothic church was built by the Saxons in the 13th century. (visit ≈ 30 min)
Black Tower: One of the defence towers outside the city walls, looking down on the old town. (visit ≈ 40 min)
Greek Church in Brașov: Orthodox Church in Brasov, Romania (visit ≈ 30 min)
New Dormition of the Theotokos church in Brașov: heritage site in Braşov County, Romania (visit ≈ 30 min)
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Brașov: heritage site in Braşov County, Romania (visit ≈ 30 min)
Saint Martin's church in Brașov: church (visit ≈ 30 min)

1-day Brașov walking itinerary

Starting point: Old Town (Centrul Vechi). The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated. Distances are estimates with a street allowance.

Day 1 (≈ 4.9 km · 6,680 steps · 1 h 7 min on the way): Council House → Brașov Fortress → Franciscan Church → Orthodox synagogue in Brașov → Neolog Jewish temple in Brașov → St. Nicholas Church → Catherine's Gate → Black Church

Where to stay in Brașov

Old Town (Centrul Vechi): On foot to Council Square, the Black Church and the cable car.
Șchei: The old Romanian quarter outside the walls, quiet and hilly.

Getting from the airport to Brașov

Brașov-Ghimbav (GHV): Taxi, ≈ 11 km to the centre

Getting around

The old town is compact and walkable. A cable car climbs Mount Tâmpa, best on a clear day. Buses to Bran and Râșnov leave from Autogara 2.

Classic places to eat

La Ceaun: A local favourite on the square, known for bean soup served in a bread bowl.
Bistro de l'Arte: Modern Romanian cooking with international touches, on a quiet side street.
Bella Muzica: Across from Council Square, serving local goulash and bulz.

Day trips

Bran Castle: 24 km from the centre

Good to know before visiting Brașov

Fine: In Bucharest validate your ticket or card on boarding.
Fine: Zero tolerance for drink-driving. Roads require a vignette (rovinietă).
Fine: Smoking indoors is banned.
Warning: Use apps or official ranks for taxis. Beware of touts at airports.
Warning: Watch out for stray dogs in some cities.
The currency is the leu. Euros aren't generally accepted.

Emergency: 112
Plugs: C/F, 230V
Tap water: Prefer bottled water.
Tipping: About 10% is customary.

Sources: UK FCDO: Foreign travel advice: Romania, Wikivoyage: Romania, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı: Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only. Rules change, so check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10

Brașov travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Brașov?: The top 8 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 2 days for the top 14 places within walking distance. Add extra days for day trips (Bran Castle).
What are the top things to do in Brașov?: Highlights: Black Church, St. Nicholas Church, Catherine's Gate, Neolog Jewish temple in Brașov and Franciscan Church. The map has 14 things to do in total.
Where to stay in Brașov?: Old Town (Centrul Vechi): On foot to Council Square, the Black Church and the cable car. Other options: Șchei.
How do you get from the airport to Brașov city centre?: Brașov-Ghimbav (GHV): Taxi, ≈ 11 km to the centre
How do you get around Brașov?: The old town is compact and walkable. A cable car climbs Mount Tâmpa, best on a clear day. Buses to Bran and Râșnov leave from Autogara 2.
What is the emergency number in Brașov?: Emergency: 112.
Do you tip in Brașov?: About 10% is customary.

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