How far is Apuseni Natural Park from Brașov?

About 4h 30m from your hotel in Brașov. That is too far for a comfortable day trip from Brașov, so we do not include it in the planner.

How long do you need at Apuseni Natural Park?

Most guests spend 4 hours here.

When is the best time to visit Apuseni Natural Park?

Calmest in the morning, and rarely crowded.

Is there parking at Apuseni Natural Park?

There is free parking about 100 m from the entrance, though with a private car you are set down at the door.

Padiș · Cluj county

Apuseni Natural Park

A vast karst park of caves, gorges and alpine meadows straddling three counties — the wildest corner of western Transylvania.

Not a day trip from Brașov

Apuseni Natural Park is roughly 4h 30m from Brașov one way — about 9h in the car before you have seen anything. That makes a long journey rather than a good day, so we keep it out of the planner instead of selling you the drive.

Within a comfortable day we would point you at Sighișoara Historic Citadel, Bran Castle or Peles Castle.

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Planning your visit

From Brașov: About 4h 30m from your hotel in Brașov.
Time needed: Most guests spend 4 hours here.
Tickets: Free to enter.
Best time: Calmest in the morning, and rarely crowded.
Parking: There is free parking about 100 m from the entrance, though with a private car you are set down at the door.
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible; the walking is easy.

Opening hours

Usually open-24h on open days.

Mondayopen-24h
Tuesdayopen-24h
Wednesdayopen-24h
Thursdayopen-24h
Fridayopen-24h
Saturdayopen-24h
Sundayopen-24h

Hours change with the season and with public holidays. Our planner checks the exact date you choose and reorders the day rather than driving you to a closed gate.

What you'll see

Karst plateau
Cetățile Ponorului

What to combine it with

These are the places nearest Apuseni Natural Park. We cannot pair them with it in a day from Brașov, but each one is worth its own visit.

Common questions

How far is Apuseni Natural Park from Brașov?: About 4h 30m from your hotel in Brașov. That is too far for a comfortable day trip from Brașov, so we do not include it in the planner.
How long do you need at Apuseni Natural Park?: Most guests spend 4 hours here.
Do you need tickets for Apuseni Natural Park?: Free to enter.
When is the best time to visit Apuseni Natural Park?: Calmest in the morning, and rarely crowded.
Is there parking at Apuseni Natural Park?: There is free parking about 100 m from the entrance, though with a private car you are set down at the door.