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Gârda de Sus · Cluj county

Scărișoara Ice Cave

One of Europe's largest underground glaciers, hidden inside the Apuseni Mountains — a cold, hushed cathedral of ice year-round.

Not a day trip from Brașov

Scărișoara Ice Cave is roughly 4h 25m from Brașov one way — about 8h 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.

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Planning your visit

From Brașov
About 4h 25m from your hotel in Brașov.
Time needed
Most guests spend 1.5 hours here.
Tickets
Tickets around 20 lei per person.
Best time
Quiet at almost any hour — no need to rush the morning.
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 10:00-17:00 on open days.

  • Monday10:00-17:00
  • Tuesday10:00-17:00
  • Wednesday10:00-17:00
  • Thursday10:00-17:00
  • Friday10:00-17:00
  • Saturday10:00-17:00
  • Sunday10:00-17:00

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

  • Underground glacier
  • Ice chamber

What to combine it with

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

Common questions

How far is Scărișoara Ice Cave from Brașov?
About 4h 25m 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 Scărișoara Ice Cave?
Most guests spend 1.5 hours here.
Do you need tickets for Scărișoara Ice Cave?
Tickets around 20 lei per person.
When is the best time to visit Scărișoara Ice Cave?
Quiet at almost any hour — no need to rush the morning.
Is there parking at Scărișoara Ice Cave?
There is free parking about 100 m from the entrance, though with a private car you are set down at the door.