One day trip Bear Sanctuary Dracula Castel and Rasnov Fortress from Brasov
Description
If until now you have only witnessed the spectacle of nature on TV and you want to see it up-close, the Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti offers a live wilderness experience for children and adults alike. Imagine how the most beautiful virgin European forests would look like without a brown bear reserve like this one? And what if we tell you can take pictures of real bears with their cubs up-close, and watch them eat and go about their day from only a few steps away, without the fear of getting attacked?Well, as unbelievable as that sounds, you can do it all, risk-free, in the biggest brown bear sanctuary in the world. That is why the Bear Sanctuary is one of the most sought-after natural tourist attractions in Romania for thousands of people around the globe, regardless of the season. If you think that this Transylvanian Medieval Tour is for you and your friends, it is the perfect occasion to book a trip.
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Itinerary
Visit the Libearty Bear Sanctuary to observe 90 rescued brown bears The fortress is made up of an exterior enclosure located in front of the eastern wall, bordered by a fortified wall and equipped with a square tower, and an inner enclosure surrounded by the walls and towers of the fortress. Within the Rasnov Fortress, tourists can visit the feudal art museum, where arms, weapons, galleries, period furniture, specific harbors are exhibited, but also some more unusual objects for our time but common in the 17th and 18th centuries. such as: a torture mask and a yoke for the transport of prisoners. You can also try your skill in archery or one of the paper targets. Rasnov Fortress Location.
We invite you to experience the history, myth, intrigue and magic of this wonderful place. We hope you will always carry with you the spirit that makes us love Bran Castle.
Râşnov fortress is undergoing maintenance and restoration works; as a result, access inside the fortress cannot be permitted. Currently visitors can access the grouds / garden only and admire the exterior. Râşnov Fortress (Rosenau in German), is located on a rocky hilltop in the Carpathian Mountains, 650 ft. above the town of Râşnov. First mentioned in an official document in 1331, the fortress was built by Teutonic Knights as protection against invading Tartars and was later enlarged by the local Saxon population. Strategically located on the commercial route linking the provinces of Transylvania and Walachia, Râşnov differs from other Saxon fortresses in that it was designed as a place of refuge over extended periods of time. As such, it had at least 30 houses, a school, a chapel and other buildings more commonly associated with a village.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up for your location Please write the address in Brasov and you will be picked up from the address
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under the age of 5 do not have access to the Bear Sanctuary
- Children under the age of 5 do not have access to the Bear Sanctuary
Reviews(8)
The bear sanctuary was worth the visit if only to support an organization working towards a very good cause. It’s heartbreaking to see and hear the horrors done to these bears. Bran castle was a bit underwhelming but is considered a must see in the area… Peles was much more beautiful and enjoyable. The fortress was massive but unfortunately is not available to travel inside. Really enjoyed meeting Katalin, he was a great guide/transport.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you again. Transylvania has many places to visit.
We ended up in a large group to see the bears, so it felt crowded. The bears were, of course, fantastic and the guide was good. We only had 75 minutes at Bram Castle, the itinerary said 120 minutes. The fortress is closed, we drove nearby but didn't stop to see the grounds. The tour should have been from 8.30 to 16.00 - we were back in Brasov just before 14.00. The fortress has been closed for a long time and we were supposed to see the grounds. The tour was disappointing as we expected more time to see more things. Our guide was helpful and informative
We are sorry that you did not have a successful trip. The rest of the group was satisfied. The whole time at the sanctuary there was a large group because there are only 2 groups accepted in a day. At Bran Castle the visit is 40 minutes and you also had extra time outside. The 120 minute time is written on the website for the busy period when you have to wait 1 hour in line. And in Râşnov if you read the description you see exactly what was offered and that the Fortress is closed.
This was the perfect day. Started with the incredible bear sanctuary - the guides were so passionate! Then off to Dracula’s castle - creepy & fascinating! Then we ended at the fortress - filled with history. The perfect 4 hour day. Nothing was rushed and the entire day was pleasant. Our guide & driver Catalin was so knowledgeable about Romania, its history and all of the sites we went to. He walked us to each entrance, told us how to navigate each site and left of time for a quick coffee & shopping. 5 stars!!!!
Thank you for your appreciation and we are glad that we were able to offer you a good day and trip.
Really loved this day trip. The guide, Catalin, was punctual, friendly, relaxed and knowledgeable. My highlight was the bear sanctuary and overall it was an enjoyable, well paced day. Definitely recommend!
Thank you for traveling with the Brasovtravel company and we look forward to seeing you on other trips
Our Guite was very Good ! It was a private tour, so they take us almost everywhere in Brasov, and some places that he decide is interesting to see ! Thank you so much! 😊
Thanks Niki! It was a pleasure to have clients like you! We look forward to you next spring!
Our guide Caitilin (apologies if incorrect spelling) picked us up right on time out front of our hotel. The tour is private so we had drive around in a comfortable new BMW sedan. Caitilin pointed out and explained some landmarks of Braşov, as well as the history. The bear sanctuary is about half hour away, and is an amazing place. Local park rangers escort you through the park, with history’s of each bear you see, and explain how the park operates. Such magnificent animals and a pleasure to see them. Walk through takes about 1 hour and cost 55 lei for entry, and additional 50 for photography (free on phone). Râşnov fortress is not far away: amazing views of the mountain range behind and the flatlands in front. Be prepared for some steep waking and some jagged/rocky paths once in the fortress. Caitilin patiently waits while we did both the sanctuary and fortress. He took us back to Braşov his the nearby ski resort town, and also a lookout point just above Braşov to get good pictures. A very nice morning out and Caitilin was great.
Thanks for your appreciation and for the beautiful description of the trip. We try to make the client happy with beautiful days of story with pleasant memories!
