Henri Coandă International Airport 2 hr 32
Sphinx (2 hr 6) Storied megalith with sphinx-like features situated in a mountainous national park. Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak (54 min) Metal cross memorial on Mount Caraiman in the Bucegi Mountains, commemorating WWI dead. Seven Ladders Canyon (1 hr 10) Large canyon carved in limestone with metal stairs & platforms leading to 7 different waterfalls. Howling Waterfall (54 min) A hike through the forest leads to a waterfall tumbling down jagged rocks & linked to a local myth. Piatra Mare Mountains (32 min) This small mountain range is a popular hiking area, with a summit that offers panoramic views. Clăbucet Ski Slope (51 min) A 2,600-foot-long slope at a ski & snowboarding resort with a lift & night lighting. Sinaia Monastery (58 min) Venerable monastery complex with 15th-century origins including a museum, a church & a tomb. Peleș Castle (1 hr) Neo-Renaissance residence of King Charles I with a museum of national heritage artifacts. Omu (2 hr 6) Mountain trekking area offering challenging trails, picturesque panoramas & a chalet with snacks. Tâmpa (1 hr 23) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a gondola & panoramas of the city below. Caraiman Peak (2 hr 6) This 2,384-m. mountain is home to the 30-m. Heroes' Cross, a World War I monument. Cantacuzino Castle (51 min) Circa-1911 Neo-Romanian castle with guided tours of art exhibits, plus a scenic terrace restaurant. Postăvarul Massif (1 hr 29) Mountain range featuring a winter sports resort with ski trails, a cable car & lodging. Cetatea Râșnov (1 hr 17) Landmark fortress on a hill with walking paths, an ancient well & a handful of souvenir vendors. Adventure Park Brasov (1 hr 11) Outdoor adventure park by a lake offering forest-lined ropes & zipline courses for all levels. |