Romania

Day trips from Transylvania

Places you can visit in a day from Transylvania and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Bran Castle
26 km from Transylvania
Medieval fortress near Brașov, famous for Dracula legend and panoramic views.
2

Peleș Castle
35 km from Transylvania
Neo‑Renaissance palace in the Carpathians, well‑preserved interiors and forest setting.
3

Viscri fortified village
59 km from Transylvania
Traditional Saxon village with fortified church, offers authentic rural atmosphere.
4

Făgăraș Fortress
31 km from Transylvania
15th‑century stone citadel overlooking the Olt River, good for history buffs.