Brașov Guide & Tips
Food scene
Sergiana
28 Strada MureșenilorTraditional cuisine in the old city centre
Great traditional food.
Very busy at most times. Always a good idea to call ahead.
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La Ceaun
11-12 Piața SfatuluiGreat traditional food.
Very busy at most times. Always a good idea to call ahead.
Excellent burger place located in the Valea Cetatii neighbourhood. A bit more out of the way from the usual tourist spots.
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Passage
1A Strada CarpenuluiExcellent burger place located in the Valea Cetatii neighbourhood. A bit more out of the way from the usual tourist spots.
Great place for hanging out. Beautiful bike-friendly garden. Also serves food with vegetarian options.
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Fixelli
113 Strada Doctor Victor BabeșGreat place for hanging out. Beautiful bike-friendly garden. Also serves food with vegetarian options.
Great hidden bar/restaurant in the heart of the city center with a very spacious walled garden.
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Aftăr Stube
4 Strada Alecu RussoGreat hidden bar/restaurant in the heart of the city center with a very spacious walled garden.
Lesser Known
Less known and interesting spots in the old city centre.
Orthodox church established in 1292 in Schei neighbourhood. Next to the first Romanian School.
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I-Church yeSt. Nicholas
1 Piața UniriiOrthodox church established in 1292 in Schei neighbourhood. Next to the first Romanian School.
Can be reached from the old town via stairs (not for the faint of heart).
Offers great panoramas over the old town.
Two small towers keep watch over old Brasov from the Warthe hill on the northern side of the city: the so-called White and Black towers. While not identical (the white tower, above, is much larger) - were nevertheless built at the same time, late in the 15th century.
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Ibhuloho Elibomvu
Calea PoieniiCan be reached from the old town via stairs (not for the faint of heart).
Offers great panoramas over the old town.
Two small towers keep watch over old Brasov from the Warthe hill on the northern side of the city: the so-called White and Black towers. While not identical (the white tower, above, is much larger) - were nevertheless built at the same time, late in the 15th century.
Great less touristic place, good views of the old town.
Can be accessed by hidden stairs located at the bottom of the hill facing the old town, starting next to a coffee shop facing the central park.
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Cetabuia kwisithiya
7 Strada Dealul CetăţiiGreat less touristic place, good views of the old town.
Can be accessed by hidden stairs located at the bottom of the hill facing the old town, starting next to a coffee shop facing the central park.
Built by the Tailors’ Guild, in 1559 for defensive purposes instead of an old gate destroyed by the flood in 1526. It is named after St. Catherine's Monastery that was situated here in former times. It is the only original city gate to have survived from medieval times.
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Igumbi le-Ecaterina
Built by the Tailors’ Guild, in 1559 for defensive purposes instead of an old gate destroyed by the flood in 1526. It is named after St. Catherine's Monastery that was situated here in former times. It is the only original city gate to have survived from medieval times.
Grab some fresh air on paved walkways through the woods at the bottom of Tampa hill.
Parts of the old town walls remain visible.
Parc sub Tâmpa
Grab some fresh air on paved walkways through the woods at the bottom of Tampa hill.
Parts of the old town walls remain visible.
Picnic and relaxation spot, accessible by bus, on the far side of Schei neighbourhood.
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Pietrele lui Solomon
Picnic and relaxation spot, accessible by bus, on the far side of Schei neighbourhood.
Quiet hillside park, overlooking centuries old mansions.
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Livada Poștei
31 Bulevardul EroilorQuiet hillside park, overlooking centuries old mansions.
Outdoor adventure park next to a lake. Forest-lined ropes & zipline courses for all levels. Really worth it for a bit of physical activity and a change of pace.
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Parc Aventura Brasov
16 Strada PaltinuluiOutdoor adventure park next to a lake. Forest-lined ropes & zipline courses for all levels. Really worth it for a bit of physical activity and a change of pace.
Coffee / Bars
Coffee & bar with a bike-in concept.
You can ride your bike inside on wooden ramps.
About 15minutes walk from our loft on the way to the old town. Good for a break.
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Fixelli
113 Strada Doctor Victor BabeșCoffee & bar with a bike-in concept.
You can ride your bike inside on wooden ramps.
About 15minutes walk from our loft on the way to the old town. Good for a break.
Nola coffeeshop
6 Strada Hans BenknerTiny coffeeshop hidden behind the Black Church.
Cool place for a beer or coffee.
Often hosts poetry/music related events.
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Tipografia
1 Strada PostăvaruluiCool place for a beer or coffee.
Often hosts poetry/music related events.
By Car
Perfect for day trips
The famous communism-era highway.
Featured on BBC's Top Gear.
Closed in certain seasons.
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Transfagarasan
DN7CThe famous communism-era highway.
Featured on BBC's Top Gear.
Closed in certain seasons.
Ski Resort. Can be accessed by bus from the old town's main bus hub 'Livada Postei'
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Poiana Brașov
Ski Resort. Can be accessed by bus from the old town's main bus hub 'Livada Postei'
I-Bran Castle
24 Strada General Traian MoșoiuBram Stoker's Dracula :)
Price Charles's favorite saxon village where the Prince of Wales frequently visits.
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Viscri
Price Charles's favorite saxon village where the Prince of Wales frequently visits.
Libearty Bear Sanctuary is the biggest brown bear sanctuary in Europe.
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Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
Libearty Bear Sanctuary is the biggest brown bear sanctuary in Europe.
Looking for something a bit more physical? Take the car out to Dambul Morii and then head towards the waterfall. Please research ahead of time and take all necessary precautions.
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Seven Ladders Canyon
Strada CanionuluiLooking for something a bit more physical? Take the car out to Dambul Morii and then head towards the waterfall. Please research ahead of time and take all necessary precautions.
Sightseeing
Great location for sightseeing in nature, accessible by car with large parking. Great for a 30m-1hr walk around.
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Cabana Trei Brazi
Great location for sightseeing in nature, accessible by car with large parking. Great for a 30m-1hr walk around.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ungaphoswa
Less touristic old neighbourhood: Șchei
I really recommend this part of the old town, and better yet, very few tourists know about it in comparison to the busy old town.
This village-like section of the town is mostly made up of small houses built along narrow roads with gardens and small fields on the sides of the mountains. Until the 17th century, the inhabitants of Şchei were forbidden from owning property inside the city walls.
You can easily spend half a day here walking around the neighbourhood, the narrow steep streets and Unirii square.