Cluj-Napoca · Cluj county

Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden

A serene 14-hectare botanical garden with themed sections including a Japanese garden and a Roman garden built over ancient ruins.

Not a day trip from Brașov

Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden is roughly 3h 50m from Brașov one way — about 7h 45m 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.

Planning your visit

From Brașov
About 3h 50m from your hotel in Brașov.
Time needed
Most guests spend 1.5 hours here.
Tickets
Tickets around 15 lei per person.
Best time
Calmest in the morning, and rarely crowded.
Parking
No dedicated parking — your driver drops you at the entrance.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible; the walking is easy.

Opening hours

Usually 09:00-19:00 on open days.

  • Monday09:00-19:00
  • Tuesday09:00-19:00
  • Wednesday09:00-19:00
  • Thursday09:00-19:00
  • Friday09:00-19:00
  • Saturday09:00-19:00
  • Sunday09:00-19:00

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

  • Japanese garden
  • Roman garden

Common questions

How far is Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden from Brașov?
About 3h 50m 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 Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden?
Most guests spend 1.5 hours here.
Do you need tickets for Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden?
Tickets around 15 lei per person.
When is the best time to visit Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden?
Calmest in the morning, and rarely crowded.
Is there parking at Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden?
No dedicated parking — your driver drops you at the entrance.