# Things to see in Brașov (Romania): 21 places and when to go

> Brașov is a city in Romania with around 311,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (6), Hiking (6), Temples (5). The best known are Biserica Neagră, Tâmpa and St. Nicholas Church, Brașov. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/brasov/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Romania · 45.6475, 25.6072
- **Population:** About 311,000
- **Places:** 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/montana/) (6) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/senderismo/) (6) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/espiritual/) (5) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/historia/) (5) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/naturaleza/) (4) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/museos/) (1)
- **Best time:** May to October.
- **Also possible:** November to April.
- **Nearest airport:** OTP Otopeni, 126 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Ciucaș Peak, at 1,954 m.

## What to see in Brașov

The places in and around Brașov, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Biserica Neagră](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/black-church/): Cathedral in Brașov, Transylvania, Romania · 1.6 km
- [Tâmpa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/tampa/): Protected area in Romania (2.255.) · 1.9 km
- [St. Nicholas Church, Brașov](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/st-nicholas-church/): Heritage site in Braşov County, Romania · 2.4 km
- [Catherine's Gate](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/catherine-s-gate/): 1559 city gate in Braşov, Romania · 1.9 km
- [Postăvarul Massif](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/postavaru/): Mountain range in Romania · 9.3 km
- [Prejmer fortified church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/the-fortified-church-of-prejmer/): Lutheran fortified church in Prejmer, Brașov County, Romania · 15 km
- [Brașov Synagogue](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/sinagoga-beth-israel/): Synagogue · 1.8 km
- [Șchei Gate](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/poarta-schei/): City gate · 1.9 km
- [Ciucaș Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/ciucas/): Mountain in Romania · 29 km
- [First Romanian School](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/the-first-romanian-school-museum/): Heritage site in Braşov County, Romania · 2.4 km
- [Council House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/council-house/): Heritage site in Braşov County, Romania · 1.5 km
- [Black Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/la-torre-negra/): Tower · 1.8 km
- [Măgura Codlei](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/magura-codlei/): Mountain in Romania · 17 km
- [Dârste Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/biserica-sfanta-treime/): Heritage site in Braşov County, Romania · 5.0 km
- [Cabana Postăvaru](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/cabana-postavaru/): Mountains · Hiking · 9.3 km
- [Pasul Predelus - Pasul Bratocea](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/pasul-predelus-pasul-bratocea/): Hiking · 28 km
- [Poiana Brașov](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/poiana-brasov/): Ski resort · 8.7 km
- [Predeal - Șaua Pietricica - Pasul Predeluș](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/predeal-saua-pietricica-pasul-predelus/): Hiking · 17 km
- [Rențea Military Unit](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/rentea-military-unit/): Hiking · 15 km
- [Yager Chalet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/yager-chalet/): Mountains · Hiking · 9.3 km
- [Zoo Brașov](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/zoo-brasov/): With kids · Wildlife · 4.3 km

## When to go to Brașov

The best time to visit Brașov is **May to October**; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 52 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 08 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 37 |
| April | Possible | 13 h 18 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 43 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 29 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 10 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 56 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 18 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 40 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 14 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 31 |

In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. In July, 20 of the 21 places are at their best.

When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Brașov

The nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, Otopeni), 126 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=45.6475%2C25.6072)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.6475%2C25.6072)

## Other towns nearby

- [Bran](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/bran/): 23 places · 24 km
- [Sfântu Gheorghe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/sfantu-gheorghe/): 13 places · 28 km
- [Sinaia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/sinaia/): 38 places · 33 km
- [Bățanii Mici](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/batanii-mici/): 7 places · 51 km
- [Hătuica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/hatuica/): 7 places · 52 km
- [Cheia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/cheia/): 12 places · 53 km

And all of Romania, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Brașov?

The best known: [Biserica Neagră](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/black-church/), [Tâmpa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/tampa/), [St. Nicholas Church, Brașov](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/st-nicholas-church/), [Catherine's Gate](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/catherine-s-gate/), [Postăvarul Massif](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/postavaru/). In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Brașov?

May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31.

### How do you get to Brașov?

The nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), 126 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.6475%2C25.6072) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Brașov as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).