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County Braşov

The Heart of Romania!

County Braşov lucks out by having easily accessible mountain wonders, from sweet villages displaying their unique Bārsa culture nestled under the spires of the King's Rock National Park, to fascinating old Saxon citadels and world-class skiing at Romania's premier ski resort. 

The Braşov region is one of the most visited by tourists, and with good reason.  The Teutonic Knights made certain you'll have over a dozen fabulous old Saxon churches and fortresses to see, in all directions around Romania's "Fairytale" city of Braşov.  

The city of Braşov mixes the breathtaking mountain scenery in nearby Braşov Meadows ("Poiana Braşov"), with very apparant medieval history and Germanic influences in the  main old town area of Braşov.

Known as "Bārsa Land" for centuries, County Braşov is protected by a ring of mountains, and due to it's combination of ethnic groups, a prime example of Romania's multicultural heritage. 

With Hungarian rulers and Saxon dominance for centuries, the ethnic Romanian population survived outside the city gates and in the verdant folds of the surrounding foothills and deep in high river valleys.

County Braşov was always the front line against attacking Turks, Pechenegs, Visigoths and others, it's unique location in a wide valley just beyond three mountain passes made Braşov a naturally strategic and ultimately defendable location.  It's functional nodality at the intersection of trade routes and happy location on a fertile plain but near the mountains, meant agrarian and commercial success for the town. 

In addition to the capital city of Braşov, the County of  Braşov has three other incorporated areas, Făgăraş, Codlea, and Săcele. 

  The city of Braşov itself is in the top 5 in Romania at about 290,000 city-dwellers and around 380,000 in the surrounding area.  The 6 towns of Predeal, Rāşnov, Rupea, Ghimbav, Victoria and Zărneşti are somewhat smaller and are complemented by over 45 communes and at least as many villages.  

Braşov is up there with Sinaia and the surrounding mountain resorts as the most visited city in Transylvania and Romania, being just 160km from the main airport at Bucharest. 

Bran

Bran Castle Home to Romanian royalty and a few rather healthy legends as well.

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King's Rock National Park If you enjoy the outdoors at all, do not miss this world-class national park!

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Roadside Treats Smoked meats and cheeses and fresh pretzels available on a roadside stop near the Bran Pass in the Upper Bārsa region

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Bran Castle

Known to tourists around the world as "Dracula's Castle" because of it's convincing air of mystery and looming dread high atop a rocky outcropping, Bran Castle was the main defensive fortification controlling the Bran pass.  

The castle is yet another "Vlad the Impaler" slept/marauded/passed-through here site, having a loose historical association with the de facto Dracula. 

Owned by the Habsburg dynasty for generations, it and all Transilvania was awarded to Greater Romania after the first world war.  Not having the resources to maintain it, the County Braşov council gave it to Romania's royal family, after which it was converted to a rather nicely appointed summer home under the direction of Romania's beloved Queen Marie,  with that work finishing around 1927.

The King's Rock National Park

The stunning jagged crown of the limestone spires of the King's Rock National Park are a natural wonder up there with Bryce Canyon in Utah, the Twelve Apostles near Melbourne, the White Cliffs of Dover.   

With caves, arches and gob-smacking views in all directions to both the Făgăraş and Bucegi mountain ranges, King's Rock ("Piatra Craiului") offers hiking, folk villages, and abundant wildlife year-round.

Several chalets dotted throughout the park were built on the sites of old hunters' refuges, and now offer great respite for the weary bushwalker, lovely for overnight stays there, or in any of the nearby folk villages which line the apron of the sharp peaks of the park.  

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 The Bārsa Land

Going up the Bārsa river from Braşov, you encounter Upper Bārsa Land, with Bran Castle, the King's Rock National Park (Piatra Craiului), skiing at Poiana Braşov, and folk villages featuring the pottery of Tohanu. 

Down river you'll find fortified Saxon churches, more stunning scenery, and in all of Bārsa Land, the year-round festivals exhibiting rich folk traditions, costumes, and cuisine which celebrate the rich Ţara Bārsei culture.

This region has been mentioned as a cohesive separate culture for over 1000 years, their costumes and folk customs distinct to the region, and it's geographic containment between three mountain systems with high passes has meant a preservation and definition of this culture too.

You'll delight in any of the farmstays or pensions in this area, with fresh produce and shepherds in their traditional (and, for the cool mountain nights, very intelligent) costumes.  Check the local calendars for events in the area when you're visiting, you will not be disappointed!

 Village Life in Upper Bārsa Land

Tohanu Nou, Sodohol, Moieciu de Sus, Peştera, Măgura, Fundata and Şirnea are just a few of the area villages in the Upper Bārsa Land basin where you can find great little farm stays, charming mountain pensions, and lovely guesthouses perched along babbling brooks and across verdant fields. 

Whether you are visiting the region for a few days to take in the hiking, skiing, sightseeing, or just driving in the immediate area, you'll seriously fall in love with the home-cooked authentic Romanian breakfasts, the delightful options for lunch, either at a cafe in Bran or a picnic along a local little river, or a full course "Specific Romānesc" meal at a local restaurant recommended by your hosts, you'll delight in the local colours, customs and flavours of Upper Bārsa Land.    There is a reason it's one of Romania's premier tourist areas!

 Saxon Citadels in Lower Bārsa Land

The Lower Bārsa Land region, where the River Bārsa wanders across the Braşov plain to the Olt River, is full of the southern-most Saxon fortified churches in Europe. 

Here you can find, quite close to Braşov, the wonderful old citadels, fortifications and churches built during the early occupation of the Teutonic Knights. 

The Teutonic Knights went on quite a building spree in the 1200s throughout this territory, then under the direction of the Hungarian crown.  

Churches went up with fortifications all around them, new architecture in many ways for the greater Romania area, with it's largely Orthodox population. 

Dotted across towns like Hărman, Prejmer, Rotbav, and more are these rather grand creations, many with super-thick fortified walls, and mini-villages set up inside the walls along with the obligatory churches.   If you're in County Braşov, or even just visiting the city, a stop in at one of these nearby little towns will enrich your understanding of County Braşov culture and history.

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In Love with Transilvania

"I'm in love with Transilvania.  I love the way the horizon rolls, I love how the Carpathian Alps soar like a tidal wave two thousand metres high. 

I love the sound of the words:  Făgăraş (fugger-ash), Ucea (oo-chay-ah), Braşov (brash-ov).

"I love the timeless images of rural life flashing past the window of my train.   A shepherd leans on his stick, wearing a fleecy coat the size of a small car. 

"A ramshackle wooden wagon jolts down a muddy track, lead by a prancing, skinny black horse with blinkers and a faded rosette.  Mucky kids squat in ditches, tossing pebbles into pools. 

-- from the tale "Lucky"

Stout women in headscarves carry wood or chat over a fence, tough as old boots.  Wizened old men sip from small glasses, playing chess in their rumpled black suits, white shirts and black hats."

 Do It Outdoors!

Summer means hiking and trekking in County Braşov for outdoor types, and promises a great mountain adventure.  Winter in County Braşov reveals that Romania is THE place to ski in Eastern Europe, and the crown jewel of the Romanian ski resorts is Poiana Braşov, just 15 minutes away from Brasov's city centre.

Set in the pine forests of the Postavărul section of the Carpathian mountains at around 1030 metres high, it has 19 marked runs and 35 km of unmarked runs.  Poiana Braşov has 12 ski slopes designated from beginner to advanced.  It's also just 20 minutes from Bran Castle, where a booming Dracula-based tourist trade runs at the foot of the old royal residence.  

See more about Romania's premier resort in the Postăvarul Mountains at Poiana Braşov,
as well as Predeal in the Bucegi Mountains!

The City of Braşov

Rāşnov

One of the most accessible and equally interesting castles towering over the Braşov plain is the mighty castle at Raşnov, encompassing about twice the area of Bran Castle.

Rāşnov has about 15,000 townsfolk, and is just 15 km out of Braşov going towards Bran and the Upper Bārsa Land.  The near impenetrable citadel was built around the year 1215 by the Teutonic Knights and was conquered only once around the year 1600 by Gabriel Bįthory.

According to local lore, the Rāşnov citizenry were concerned about the lack of potable water during an early siege. Two Turkish soldiers, having been captured earlier, were then put to the task of digging a well in the centre of the fortress. Told they'd have their freedom when done, it took them 32 years to finish the well.  The well is 143 metre deep, being functionally until 1850, when the wheel broke..

Clearly the well, along with the storehouses, and formidable walls allowed those inside the castle walls to survive a siege for a long time (as they often were). 

Exploring the inner castle is a bit of fun, clambering from room to room, sometimes on ladders.  Spend a bit of time in the little museum, with it's displays of various garish tools of war, the odd skeleton and a few "hidden" passages. 

But it's the view from Rāşnov castle which truly captivates everyone.  You'll see people stuck on the edge of a lookout or old wall, just marvelling at the red roofs of the town below, and at the surrounding mountains.  Rāşnov just has that feel, which is quite inspirational on a clear summer day. 

If you have time, go down into the town (about 20 minutes by foot), where a stroll through Rāşnov will reveal rather grand wooden gates inset in thick stones walls, leading to houses and courtyards inside, many painted in some great colours.   Find one of the markets and see what you can scare up for lunch.  Much, much, much more rewarding than a tourist trap in the city!

Northern County Braşov

Localities in Northern County Braşov area: Rupea -  Buneşti -  Caţa -  Homorod -  Racoş -  Ungra -  Hoghiz -  Jibert -  Comana de Joss -  Ticuşu Vechi -  Apaţa -  Ormeniş -  Măieruş -  Măieruş  Micloşoara -  Mateiaş -  Bogata Olteană -  Băile Homorod -  Mercheaşa -  Fişer -  Dacia -  Criţ -  Meşendorf -  Roadeş -  Grānari -  Crizbav -  Feldiorara

The Buneşti Saxon Church Fine fortifications and a handsome tower are the signatures of Northern County Braşov

Photo:  Govt of Romania

The Rotbav Lake Big fish in a small pond, the lake at Rotbav is not shy of the odd carp or two.

Fun Feldioara! This town has plenty of charm, thanks to it's Saxon architecture, adjoinging fields, river life and a smattering of old fortress remains

The Fortress of Feldioara Two towers and a main wall support the fortress today, the perfect stop for a picnic with super views!

A Wintry Buneşti Morning Stop for breakfast or lunch in Buneşti, worth a stop on your way to Sighişoara or Braşov

Photo:  Govt of Romania

More Saxon churches and fortresses abound in the northern reaches of County Braşov, built by the Teutonic Knights under the rule of the Hungarian overlords.

If you're travelling north from Braşov through to Sighişoara, one or two stops in this great area is well worth your time.   Train travellers should (for once) make certain to choose the Personal train to get off at Feldioara or Rotbav (see above) other stops going up north.

The villages in this area all feature great old citadels and fortified churches built in the 13th Century out of stone, instead of the wood methods used up until then.  

Feldioara

Feldioara was a popular place from the stone age, through Dacian times, and into the Medieval years as an important trade centre, happily sited between mountains and along the banks of the Olt River.

Digs at Feldioara have revealed Ariujd ceramics and Greek, Macedonian and fourth-century Roman coins and household items. 

The Hungarian crown granted leave for the Teutonic Knights to build one of their many fortifications here at Feldioara, with work beginning in 1211.   Feldoiara's importance peaked around the mid-1400, after which the city of Braşov ascendancy in the region.

In 1529, the Moldovan prince Petru Rareş, son of Stephen the Great, aligned with the Ottoman empire and delivered the region to rule from far away Istanbul, as was much of neighbouring Moldova and Wallachia then.   A decisive battle at Feldioara saw Rareş join forces with the  half of the Habsburgs aligned with the Turks, lead by Hungarian overlord Jįnos Zįpolya. 

The Orthodox Church

Most travellers to the area will not realise that the now-predominant Orthodox flavour of Christianity only became prevalent in the region in the 1700s.   Before then, the Calvinist and Lutheran Evangelism ruled the roost, with a smattering of mainstream and Greek Uniate Catholics. 

The church at Feldioara benefits from this "late start", with it's 1788 building date meaning it is architecturally consistent with others in there area and rather pleasing to the modern eye. This church and it's nice grounds hold a few surprises in the small museum, including a library with 18th century works from the bishopric of Vālcea.   The almost French looking town hall building was built at the same time on the main drag.

The Saxon Church

As was so often the case, the current Gothic edifice was erected atop the older remains on consecrated ground on the east side of sunny Feldioara.   With the original church built by the Teutonic Knights in the 13th century, today's church is typical of many of the Saxon churches in the area, although this one really is not quite as fortified as the ones north and south, as with the one in Rotbav just a few minutes to the north by car.

Monument to the 1612 Uprising

This rather unique monument -- a tower looking like a grain storage building actually -- is perched on the south-west edge of town. 

Built in 1912, 400 years after 39 young townspeople from the region (oddly, the town of Braşov) were slaughterd by yet another Hungarian despot, Gabriel Bathory (who's family was rumoured to have vampires who bathed in the blood of virgins).

The views from the top are rather nice actually, bucolic and worth a few snaps.  Do show reverence here, Romanians tend to take their monuments to the cruelty of Hungarian rulers rather seriously.

Rotbav

If your time is limited in this area, Rotbav makes and excellent first or second choice for a few hours to familiarise yourself with what a fortified Saxon church and citadel actually mean.

Rotbav is about 20 minutes north of Braşov along the Olt River, and is believed to be a continuously inhabited site since the Bronze Age. 

It's believed locally that a couple of dozen Saxon families settled just to the west of Rotbav in the mid-1200s, the town quickly spreading north and south towards Măieruş and Feldioara.   

The name Rotbav means "red river", a rather sinister reference to the way the local river ran red after townsfolk cleaned up after a particularly nasty invasion.

The current Gothic style church went up in 1300 with fortifications added as was so much the fashion in the 15th century to survive the increasingly frequent sieges by the Ottomans and others. 

 In addition to the obligatory well, the fortifications provided reasonably well for the besieged inside, with stores, offices, stables, a community kitchen, and beekeeping facilities.

A grand portcullis guards the Rotbav fortifications, along with defensive towers and rather thick walls.  Razed by the Turks in 1438 and 1464, the castle had it's worst assualt during the burning of Rotbav in 1602 in a local skirmish involving Muntenian lords.   The wood portions were then rebuilt in 1602, with yet another fire resulting in more rebuilding in 1738, giving the complex the look it has today.   Really, instead of "red river", perhaps "fire town" would have been a better name for Rotbav.

The church survived and well through all the turmoil, and in 1908 a great organ was installed and a grand clock put into the tower. 

The town crest (see above) can be seen over the entrance of the church to this day, with the traditional meaning being "The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit", although the more general secular interpretation follows "Belief, Love and Hope".

The pre-World War II population of 469 Saxon residents has dwindled to 28 today out of the 1650 townspeople of Rotbav.

In addition to the fortifications and the church, have a look at the little village museum for some insights into local archaeological finds and cultural history.  

The local pond, Tānărogul, has a whole host of fairly unique and surprisingly enough, some rare species of pond plant as well.   The large pond also provides a useful habitat for passing great ducks, summer geese, lesser herons, golden herons, waterhens, and night herons. 

Rupea

Rupea's location in the middle of the northern tip of Lower Bārsa Land makes it a great base for this historical area.   It was known as Rumidava in Dacian days, and during the Roman occupation, Rupes (meaning rubbles or rocks in Latin). 

Today there are much more than rocks in Rupea, thanks to a main highway, rail and plenty of tourist traffic through the region along the upper Olt River valley.    This is the main tourist appeal of Rupea, as a reasonably sized little town of 5500 with good transportation links and a good location to explore the surrounding sites. 

The Village of Roadeş

Just 10 minutes north of Rupea is the very charming little Saxon village of Roadeş in the wider Buneşti township.  Perhaps not surprisingly, the church is the centre of this village, under the bishopric of Sibiu. 

Homorod

Immediately to the east of Rupea is the little hamlet of Homorod.  It's 13th century church has a hugh tower for the choir built in the 15th century, and fortifications as late as the 17th century.

If you have decided to base your journeys of the Lower Bārsa Land in Rupea for a few days, put Homorod on the itinerary as it is both close to Rupea and a fine example of the Saxon fortified church architecture.   While a 1623 fire burned the wooden portions of the fortifications, most of the church was rebuilt by 1626, including a tower where there is an incription by the pastor condemning the person who's negligence allowed the fire to start.  Just a bit of a family stain.

The seven to eight metre high defensive walls went up in the 15th century in a rectangular pattern, the corners being straddled by towers with two levels, and a rather interesting interior courtyard. 

Criţ

Roughly meaning cross in the local tongue, the first church was erected here in the mid-1200s  with surrounding village houses.   The 15th century wall, up to 8 metres high in some spots, went up to defend the church and courtyard.

The church was rebuilt in 1813 and without the clear threat of marauding Turks, Moldovans, Pechenegs or others, the walls were quietly used by the villages to built more houses  and to build grain storehouses in the courtyard.  The northeast tower was also rebuilt in 1955, and you can still see the original well, so necessary for the odd extended siege.   The carvings and woodwork of the alter in particular (on left) is worth the trip. 

Buneşti

The Buneşti township is the main centre for surrounding Criţ, Mesendorf, Viscri, and Roadeş villages, sporting a population of about 2500.  

The Monastery of Saint George in Buneşti serves the surrounding area, with a nearby little ethnographic museum showing off the standard costumes and farming traditions of the Lower Bārsa Land villagers of the area. 

Curiously enough, they still hang bacon in one of the towers of the fortifications, as no better place has been built in town.  Get a photo and send it to us if you're in Buneşti, thanks! 

Viscri

If you've made it as far as Buneşti, your logical next stop is the UNESCO World Heritage site of Viscri Castle.  As so often happens in human history, what was once an important location, in this case for a fortification along trade routes, has become an out-of-the-way place.  

From Buneşti, the fortifications at Viscri are accessed by an unsealed road, about 7km south of Buneşti proper.   Once you see the great gleaming white castle, you'll know you made the right choice to spend some time here.  

Take a picnic lunch or spend a night at one of the farm stays and pensions, because this is the sort of photo and historical information opportunity that few Western tourists have a chance to enjoy!

All around the area are restored village houses, many having benefited from funds organised through The Mihai Eminescu Trust, based in London and avidly supported by HRH The Prince of Wales. 

The 400 or so Viscri villagers have it all, their little valley featuring the expected gothic church, built in the mid 1100s by the newly arrived Hungariaqn migrants to the area, and was adopted by the next wave of settlers from southern Germany, the Saxons. 

Further fortified in the 1500s, this particular fortified Saxon church gained a some notable architectural features from even more additions, with walls and tours continually added through the centuries, giving the complex a rather enjoyably organic balance with a few surprises and some good views from the towers of the surrounding village and forested hills.

Transylvania runs in my blood

An ardent supporter of conservation of the cultural and natural heritage in Transylvania, HRH Prince of Wales arrived on a hill in Saschiz, in County Mureş on 7 May 2008, around mid day, to meet local agricultural producers and taste some of the local traditional delights.

HRH Prince of Wales The heir to the British Royal Crown declared himself delighted with the lamb pastrami with polenta, of which he tasted next to an iron kettle, and with the different cheeses, honey and rhubarb jam.

As he was sitting down at a table with the press, Prince Charles declared that he feels a special bond with Transylvania, saying that the place is probably in his blood. This was a reference to the fact that his great-great-great-grandmother, Countess Claudia Rhedley, lived in the area and is buried at St. George of the Forest (Sāngeorgiu de Pădure).

 Beyond the family ties, he said he has a special interest in this place, in particular the Carpathian zone "which is almost untouched".

Taking time to speak with the people, the Prince was told in details how many animals the farmers have, and how they take care of them. The heir was interested if the producers associated themselves to sell better and if they participate at markets and expositions.

This way he found out that the producers go to Bucharest, at the Romanian Farmers' Market, to display organic produce. This is the seventh visit Prince Charles makes (five private, two official) after 1990.

Charles is a supporter of the Romanian ecological agriculture, through his foundation Transylvania Authentica.

The organization proposes to promote a so-called "Transylvanian brand" and to encourage small local producers to continue traditional agriculture. Transylvania Authentica is a joint initiative of the Foundation for Partnership from Miercurea Ciuc and of the foundation The Prince's Charities from Great Britain.  

Măieruş

At the northern-most limit of the historical Lower Bārsa Land region, roughly defined by the fortifications built by the Teutonic Knights, mighty little Măieruş spreads out gracefully along the Olt river.  The Knights put up their standard church and citadel combination here in the late 1200s, at 30km from Braşov, the furthest north from Braşov in Bārsa Land.

It's Roman roots (and presumably Dacian before that) were noted in 1377, when the settlement was recorded as "villa nucum".  The new road to Braşov was largely completed by Italian labourers, and opened in 1866.  By this time, sleepy little Măieruş was mostly Saxon Germans (901) with just under 500 ethnic Romanians and 40 others, with a few Italians remaining from building the rail line. 

This merry mix of cultures and the highway greatly boosted the fortunes of Măieruş, as did the 1874 train station, delivering yet more travellers and commerce to the expanding village.   Indeed, just 9 years later Măieruş had it's own school, expanded in 1911.  

Măieruş today boasts over 2500 happy villagers, although the Saxon portion has dwindled to around 100 now.   The town today is principally based on wood products from the extensive forested land in the area, as well as the riches from the many pastures

The Church of Măieruş

This great little church, built in the 14th Century, was designed with the typical fortifications, formerly about 7 metres tall, but mostly little more than rubble now.  After a rather devastating fire, the church and belfry were rebuilt in the Gothic style in 1573.   The church has served admirable duty through the years, sheltering townsfolk during WWII (42 died in Măieruş), and proud home to the town's choir since 1919.

  See More About the Transilvania Region Here! 

Listed below are some local agents who can help you with bookings and organize local tours in the Braşov area.

Visit Transilvania Travel, str. Ştefan cel Mare, nr.337 in Ghimbav

Călătorii pt. sporturi şi activităţi,+40 (268) 258344  FAX: +40 (268) 258344 

Getting There

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The City of Braşov is centred on 45°40′N 25°37′E

  Communications

 Dialling County Braşov

If the number you are calling in Braşov is with the old state-run operator RomTelecom, it will start with a (0268) if you're dialling in-country, or (268) without the leading zero when dialling from abroad. 

Most numbers in Braşov county use the (268) county code, although some of the newer phone companies will have a leading "3" before the 68, so you dial (0368) in Romania or (368) outside of Romania.

Dialling a mobile number, you do the same, dropping the zero from the (07XX) part of the number, to make it (7XX).   Both landlines and mobiles have 6 digits following the initial county code. 

 For full dialling information and a chart of county codes, see our Dialling Romania section here

County Braşov HotSpots

Wireless in Romānia's Number Two Tourist Town

Rather unfortunately, we don't have listings for too many cafes, clubs, bars, pubs, hotels, restaurants, or public plazas or malls for wireless hotspots in Braşov.

Please e-mail us if you know of some wireless HotSpots in Braşov, thanks!

Bravas, Str. Matei Basarab nr. 37 in Braşov.  or call them on  +40 (268) 419 944.

ElseNet, Str. Jepilor nr.17 bl. C8 in Braşov.  We have no contact info, please e-mail us, thanks.

Geography

County Braşov is bordered by County Covasna to the east, Sibiu in the west, Counties Mureş and Harghita on the northern side, and the Muntenian triumvirate of counties Argeş, Dāmboviţa and Prahova in the south.

The county has a total area of 5,363 km², with the southern border made up of the Carpathian Mountains (Southern Carpathians and Eastern Carpathians) with Făgăraş Mountains, Bucegi Mountains, Piatra Mare Mountains, Piatra Craiului Mountains and Postăvaru Mountains.

The Braşov Depression sits in the central-eastern part, and in the west, there is the Olt River valley, beginning the Făgăraş depression. Between them, there are the Perşani Mountains.  The Olt River crosses the North and West side of the county.

Weather

Braşov relatively cold and wet weather, especially at night. This region of Romania enjoys four seasons (i.e. spring and autumn as well as winter and summer).

The average temperature is 7.6 degrees Celsius only, even though in summer temperatures may reach up to 35 degrees Celsius.

Demographics

In 2002, County Braşov had a population of 589,028 and the population density was 110/km².

The vast majority of the population are Romanians. There are communities of Ethnic Germans, Hungarians and Rromas.  Traditionally the Romanian population was concentrated in the West and South-West of the County, the Hungarians are in the East part of the county, and the Germans were in the North and around Braşov city.

Economy

Braşov is one of the most prosperous regions of Romania and has a tradition in industry. During WWII, IAR 80 fighter aircraft were built in Braşov. During the communist period it was heavily industrialised, and its heritage were some very large industrial complexes. Some of them managed to survive and adapt to the capitalist type market economy, some of them did not, leaving behind them a high rate of unemployment. Due to new investments, mainly foreign ones, the economy managed to partially recover.

The predominant industries in the county are:

• Mechanical and automotive industry.

• Chemical industry.

• Construction materials.

• Food industry.

• Around Făgăraş and Victoria, there are big chemical complexes, which pollute the region.

Transportation

County Braşov was one of the most active crossroads through time in Romania, with three main mountain passes in it's borders between the fertile plains below and the high Transilvanian plateau.

A steady parade of newcomers settled the area in successive waves, sometimes coming in peaceably, sometimes with a bang.  

Listed below are some local hotels, guesthouses (B&Bs) and other accommodation in the Braşov area.

Casa Valasoaia, DN1A in Bradet

The pension is rustic style, elegant. It has a great view and large space surrounds it.

721 946654  

Pensiunea Rozalia, Crit 100 in Bunesti

The pension is placed in an oasis of quietness.

745 030461  

Pensiunea Ramona, Viscri 143 in Bunesti

Here you will experience the life at the country side.

744 551204  

Pensiunea Mezei, Viscri 179 in Bunesti

A good choice if you are not too select.

724 570992  

Pensiunea Marin, Viscri 208 in Bunesti

You can try the wonderful romanian traditional dish.

724 570992  

Pensiunea Maria, Viscri 25 in Bunesti

A nice place in a very quiet area.

724 570992  

Pensiunea Ghilea, Viscri 13 in Bunesti

Large back yard, playground for children, meadow.

744 551312  

Pensiunea Gerda, Viscri 22 in Bunesti

Very quiet area, fresh air, relaxation.

Pensiunea Fernolend, Viscri 13 in Bunesti

The wonderful ardelenian dish will vanquish you for ever.

740 145397  

Pensiunea Elena, Crit 232 in Bunesti

Here you will have a memorable vacation.

268 248731  

Pensiunea Popa, Strada Horia in Codlea

A superb pension in the middle of the nature.

268 251820  

Pensiunea Cetate, Strada Lunga 111 in Codlea

Form here you will not want to leave.

268 251233  

Cabana Dejani, Dejani in Dejani

Placed only 10 km away of the Fagaras, Cabana Dejani offers you the chance to admire the greatness of the Fagaras Mountains.

740 010888  

Pensiunea Dopca, Dopca in Dopca

Offers dining with natural food from own farm, organizes celebrations.

722 249373  FAX: 21 2674445 

Motel Casa Alba, DN Brasov - Sibiu in Ghimbav

The White House Motel is in a place surrounded by nature, with a lot of ways of spending the time.

0268 258193  

Pensiunea Diamant, Calea Fagarasului 44 in Ghimbav

The pension is placed on the road between Brasov and Sibiu, right before entering Ghimbav.

268 258536  

Pensiunea Gavriliu Lucian, Strada Pietii 88 in Ghimbav

The pension has european standards and quality services.

268 258193  

Pensiunea The Country Hotel, Strada Mihai Viteazu 441 in Harman

It is placed 6 km away of Brasov in the sas locality Harman and it became personalised in time, the guests keeping coming back.

268 367051  

Cabana Trei Stejari, Strada Republicii 107 in Jibert

You can go hunting or horse riding.

742 191429  

Pensiunea Mama Mia, Strada 8 Martie 299 in Purcareni

A wonderful pension inside a farm where the tourists can try anything they wish.

268 365798  

Motel Liliana, DN 13 Km 65 in Rupea

Liliana Motel was open in 2003, being a new and modern construction wich offers its guests comfortable hosting.

268 260271  

Motel Dumbrava, DN 13 Km 68 in Rupea

A wonderful motel where you will be tented to stay for a few more days.

268 260044  

Pensiunea Valea cu Struti, Strada Principala 190 in Sīrnea

If you want to spend a weekend in the best possible way, or a memorable vacation, this is the place.

268 238059  FAX: 268 238059 

Pensiunea Valea cu Struti, Strada Principala 190 in Sīrnea

If you want to spend a weekend in the best possible way, or a memorable vacation, this is the place.

268 238059  FAX: 268 238059 

Pensiunea Valea cu Struti, Strada Principala 190 in Sīrnea

If you want to spend a weekend in the best possible way, or a memorable vacation, this is the place.

268 238059  FAX: 268 238059 

Pensiunea La Tandarica, Sirnea 166 in Sīrnea

A gorgeous pension in the middle of the nature.

268 236 944  

Pensiunea Matilda, Strada Bisericii 151 in Tārlungeni

If you want you can try a few products from the hosts' farm.

722 439380  

Pensiunea Julia, Strada Principala 11 in Tārlungeni

Here you will have some views that you will remember for a long time.

268 365583  

Pensiunea Etelka, Strada Principala 88 in Tārlungeni

You will not want to leave too soon from here.

268 365718  

Pensiunea Driami, Strada Tudor Vladimirescu 466 in Tārlungeni

Here you will feel just like home, the hosts are very welcoming.

268 365083  

Pensiunea Deak, Strada Principala 8 in Tārlungeni

Here you will experience the traditional romanian country life.

723 327590  

Pensiunea Csere, Strada Principala 46 in Tārlungeni

The pension has in its vicinity a forest.

268 365482  

Pensiunea Casa Alba, Strada Scolii 447 in Tārlungeni

The hosts can cook for you if you please.

268 365133  

Pensiunea Ana, Strada 30 Decembrie 109 in Tārlungeni

The pension has a superb panorama.

268 365718  

Pensiunea Mucsal Ioan, Strada Principala 100 in Vama Buzaului

A wonderful place, great view and fresh air.

744 303693  

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