How far is Râșnov Fortress from Brașov?

About 20 minutes 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 Râșnov Fortress?

Most guests spend 1.5 hours here.

Do you need tickets for Râșnov Fortress?

Tickets around 30 lei per person.

When is the best time to visit Râșnov Fortress?

Quietest in the afternoon, which is when we tend to arrive.

Is there parking at Râșnov Fortress?

There is paid parking about 300 m from the entrance, though with a private car you are set down at the door.

Rasnov · Brasov county

Râșnov Fortress

Impressive 13th-century hilltop fortress with panoramic views over the region.

Build a day around Râșnov Fortress

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

We've built a comfortable 7 h 25 min day with only 1 h 55 min of driving, leaving plenty of time to explore.

~08:30Pickup at your accommodation in Brașov.
~09:20
Peles Castle
2 h here · 50 min drive to reach it
First, while it is quiet — coach groups arrive from mid-morning.
~11:50
Bran Castle
2 h here · 30 min drive to reach it
Placed here to keep the route moving in one direction rather than doubling back.
~14:10
Râșnov Fortress
1 h 30 min here · 15 min drive to reach it
A short, unhurried final stop on the way home.
~16:00Back at your door in Brașov.

€219

per vehicle, 1–4 guests — not per person · 7 h 25 min door to door

A comfortable day with time to linger. Entrance tickets are paid on site and are not included.

Open this day in the planner

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 20 minutes from your hotel in Brașov.
Time needed: Most guests spend 1.5 hours here.
Tickets: Tickets around 30 lei per person.
Best time: Quietest in the afternoon, which is when we tend to arrive.
Parking: There is paid parking about 300 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 09:00-17:00 on open days.

Monday09:00-17:00
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

Panoramic views
Historic walls

What to combine it with

These sit close enough to fit the same day without the driving taking over.

Build a day around Râșnov Fortress

Common questions

How far is Râșnov Fortress from Brașov?: About 20 minutes 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 Râșnov Fortress?: Most guests spend 1.5 hours here.
Do you need tickets for Râșnov Fortress?: Tickets around 30 lei per person.
When is the best time to visit Râșnov Fortress?: Quietest in the afternoon, which is when we tend to arrive.
Is there parking at Râșnov Fortress?: There is paid parking about 300 m from the entrance, though with a private car you are set down at the door.

See Râșnov Fortress 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.

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