View over the city, from the “Panorama Platform”
by Fam.Rauca
If you drive to Poiana Brasov, you have the possibility, on the way, to have a rest on the Panorama Platform, and to have a look, over the whole city.
From here, you can admire the old city, situated in the middle of a green valley, at the feet of the mountains.
The historical part of the city is surrounded by the new and modern side of it.
The numerous parks an gardens of the city, the green hills and mountains that bordered the region, the many flowers and nature elements in the inside of it, make from Brasov a green place of safety.
Valea Doftanei
by monica71
Valea Doftanei (Doftanei Valley) is a small village (the pollution here is close to nothing!) close to Campina, but it can be easily accessed from Brasov or Sinaia. The Doftana Valley is very well known for the breathtaking landscape and for the Paltinu Dam (very touristy in the summer).
It is a very popular spot for hiking trips and for mountain biking. The bike path from Doftana Valley to Campina is one of the most challenging in the country.
There are several pensions in the village that make for a nice and comfortable lodging, with homey meals and very friendly pension owners. I have stayed for 2 nights at Ancuta Pension (which you can also see in the picture) and I had a great time.
If you are into fishing, there is no better spot than here!
You can get to Valea Doftanei by taking a bus from Campina or by just driving on your own.
Minibuses
by midnight_mike
When you are at the train station in Brasov, you will probably notice white fans parked outside. These microbuses, as the locals call them, offer cheap and fast transportatoin to Bucharest and other cities. If you are going to Sinaia, take one of the buses going to Bucharest as it will stop in Sinaia along the way.
The vans do not leave until they are full or near capacity. Buy a ticket as soon as you arrive at the train station and take a seat near the front of the van. There is a storage area in the back, but space is limited. If you have a lot of bags, you might have to take the train. Tickets cost a couple of dollars.
Bella Musica-a special place
by adema29 about Bella Muzica
If you are looking for intimate atmosphere, very good service, excellent food... then go to Bella Muzica .
You'll find it in an ex-cellar, right in the center of the city (near "Piatza Sfatului"). Every dish we tried there was very tasty and very well prepared.
A nice little City
by ddlucy
Brasov is a nice little City to tour around. From here you can go Bran Castle, shop around their plaza, enjoy a walk in the park - even take a gondola to the top of the mountain for a spectacular view.
It's very-very clean. We felt very safe.
If you are touring Romania - Brasov is worth 1-2 nights.
Be adventurous and try the train back to Buchurest.
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