Sibiu · Sibiu county
Lutheran Cathedral of Saint Mary
Gothic cathedral with a 73m tower dominating Sibiu's Upper Town, home to a monumental fresco and a climbable steeple.
Private car and English-speaking driver · picked up from your accommodation in Brașov · no deposit to see the price.
What the day actually looks like
A 11 h 30 min day with 4 h 30 min in the car. Doable, though Sibiu Old Town (Historic Center) is what makes it long — we'd happily keep it, or save it for another visit.
- ~08:30Pickup at your accommodation in Brașov.
- ~10:40Lutheran Cathedral of Saint Mary
1 h here · 2 h 10 min drive to reach it
Scheduled first because it is at its best in the morning light.
- ~11:50Brukenthal National Museum
2 h here · 5 min drive to reach it
Only 4 minutes from the previous stop, so it costs almost no travelling time.
- ~13:50Sibiu Old Town (Historic Center)
4 h here · 5 min drive to reach it
Kept for late in the day — it sits on the return leg, so nothing is retraced.
- ~20:00Back at your door in Brașov.
€333
per vehicle, 1–4 guests — not per person · 11 h 30 min door to door
A long day. Doable, though you'll feel the driving. Entrance tickets are paid on site and are not included.
Example based on a Saturday in June, two guests. Times are indicative — the planner rebuilds the day around your date, the opening hours that apply to it, and how long you actually want at each stop.
Planning your visit
- From Brașov
- About 2h 10m from your hotel in Brașov.
- Time needed
- Most guests spend 1 hour here.
- Tickets
- Tickets around 10 lei per person.
- Best time
- Quietest in the mid morning, which is when we tend to arrive.
- Parking
- There is paid parking about 400 m from the entrance, though with a private car you are set down at the door.
- Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible; the walking is moderate.
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
- Sunday11:00-19:00
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
- Gothic nave
- Crucifixion fresco (1445)
- Tower climb
Combine with Piața Huet and the Bridge of Lies
What to combine it with
These sit close enough to fit the same day without the driving taking over.
Common questions
- How far is Lutheran Cathedral of Saint Mary from Brașov?
- About 2h 10m from your hotel in Brașov. It is comfortably reachable as a private day trip, and our planner will build the day around it.
- How long do you need at Lutheran Cathedral of Saint Mary?
- Most guests spend 1 hour here.
- Do you need tickets for Lutheran Cathedral of Saint Mary?
- Tickets around 10 lei per person.
- When is the best time to visit Lutheran Cathedral of Saint Mary?
- Quietest in the mid morning, which is when we tend to arrive.
- Is there parking at Lutheran Cathedral of Saint Mary?
- There is paid parking about 400 m from the entrance, though with a private car you are set down at the door.
See Lutheran Cathedral of Saint Mary without driving it yourself
One car, one driver, your day. We collect you from your accommodation in Brașov, time the stops around the hours that actually apply, and have you home the same evening.