POIANA BRASOV

Visit the biggest and most luxurious mountain resort in Romania renowned all across the country as one of the best places for skiing. Located deep in the Carpathians, this area is also quite easily accessible from other popular attractions like Dracula's Castle and the mediaeval city of Brasov. Enjoy the surreal beauty of one of the most well preserved mountain areas in Eastern Europe.

Home to a spectacular ski resort, the Poiana Brașov is extremely popular for featuring the trails on Postăvaru Mountain. Apart from this, it has an ice skating rink, as well as a sports complex with tubing and luging, and an indoor recreation centre. If you are here during the summer months, you can also go biking or hiking to explore the lush green mountain paths.

There are horse riding tours that are organised and you can spend a few days here as well with a large number of places to stay ranging from luxury hotels to small guest houses. The surrounding areas are quite interesting as well and you can walk through the nearby villages that have several ski shops and a number of traditional Romanian restaurants. Many tourists come here for a short weekend getaway, picnicking amidst nature, and enjoying great opportunities for photography.

Highlights

• Enjoy a visit to this popular ski resort that boasts 7 slopes and is located at about 1020 metres above sea level
• With snow capped mountains and picturesque log cabins, it is also one of the hidden gems of the country that is covered in about 50-60 cm of snow during the winter is and among the best places to visit in Romania
• Go hiking along the natural trails amidst verdant surroundings during the summer months
• Spend a weekend here or go for a picnic and enjoy BBQs under the pine trees