Piatra Craiului Mountains Tours

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Bran Castle

Discover the mysteries of one of Romania’s top attractions, a 14th-century fortification nicknamed Dracula’s Castle.

Rasnov Fortress

Visit one of Transylvania’s most well-preserved historic citadels, a 13th-century fortress with a dramatic setting within the Carpathian Mountains.

Caraiman Monastery is an orthodox monastery, which is situated in town Buşteni, Prahova district, at the foot of the massif Caraiman. The Cross from above the Caraiman seems to guard the path, which leeds the steps of the pilgrims towards the monastery. Going towards the cab from Buşteni, at a time, on the left side, there are an indicator and an icon showing the path with stone tiles in patches, path leading towards the monastery.
The secretly like walking path, under the dark crowns of the fir trees is eventually reaching an oasis of light, the massif Caraiman emerges in all its splendour. In this glade, Father Gherontie Puiu built, by the grace of Lord and with Virgin’s Mary help, a great monastery.
Buşteni is a small mountain town situated in the northern part of Prahova district, Muntenia, located in the center of Romania. It is situated on the Prahova Valley, at he foot of the Bucegi Mountains, which have the maximum altitude of 2.505 m. Situated at a distance of 135 km from Bucharest, it stretches about 7 km along the Prahova Valley, between the “Deer Ford” and the tunnel dug into the mountain spur “Long Edge”.
The average height of the town Buşteni is of 850 m. It is one of the most popular mountain resorts, offering spectacular views, a lot of opportunities and holiday activities from skiing to hiking. It’s got a population of 10.463 inhabitants.
The Caraiman Monastery is situated at a height of about 900 m, being one of the highest altitudes where a place of worship has ever been built in our country.

Caraiman Peak

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Caraiman Peak during your travels in Busteni. Discover the area's spas and seek out its ski slopes.

Poiana Brasov Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Brasov with a visit to Poiana Brasov Ski Resort. Discover the mountain views and churches in this walkable area.

Cheile Gradistei Biathlon Arena

Hit the slopes at Cheile Gradistei Biathlon Arena during your trip to Fundata. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Vama Bran Museum

You can study the exhibits at Vama Bran Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Bran. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.

Best Lodging Options Near Piatra Craiului Mountains

Casa Din Bran-Inn Cuisine

Strada General Traian Mosoiu Nr. 19, Bran, Brasov

Casa Din Bran-Inn Center

Strada General Traian Mosoiu Nr. 15, Bran, Brasov

Conacul Bratescu

Str Festung nr 8B, Bran

Tohanu Vechi

174 Strada Mare, Zarnesti, BV

Resort EuroPark

sat Fundatica, nr. 219B, Fundata, Brasov

Swissôtel Poiana Brasov

9 Drumul Sulinar, Brasov

Hotel Belmont

Statiunea Padina Pestera, Bucegi, Moroeni, Dambovita County

Radisson Blu Aurum Hotel, Brasov

Bulevardul Eroilor 23, Brasov, Brasov

Vila Zorile

Poiana Ruia 6, Poiana Brasov, Romania

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