Bran
in Comuna Bran of Judeţul Braşov, Romania

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
45.517 and 25.350 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 45° 31' 0" and E 25° 21' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Leu - RON
Spoken languages:
Romanian, Hungarian
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:15 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Bucharest
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:26 am and 4:42 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Romania in Eastern Europe

Safety Score: 3,2 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Romania.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Romania. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Bran

Bran in Comuna Bran (Judeţul Braşov) with it's 5,177 inhabitants is located in Romania about 84 mi (or 134 km) north-west of Bucharest, the country's capital.

Local time in Bran is now 04:15 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Bucharest with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Bran, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Romania is Sibiu International Airport in a distance of 64 mi (or 102 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Romania is Villages with Fortified Churches in Transylvania in a distance of 51 mi (or 82 km), North-West. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Zarnesti, Fundata, Poiana Marului, Rasnov and Vulcan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 0°C / 32 °F

Morning Temperature -0°C / 31 °F
Evening Temperature -7°C / 19 °F
Night Temperature -7°C / 19 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 89%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 94% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

3°C (37 °F)
-0°C (32 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

-2°C (28 °F)
-6°C (21 °F)
Light snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

0°C (32 °F)
-3°C (27 °F)
Light snow, light breeze, few clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Conacul Bratescu

Address
1,2 mi
Str Festung nr 8B
507025 Bran
Romania

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Muntele Rece

Address
1,3 mi
Strada Bisericii 5
507025 Bran
Romania

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Nobillis

Address
4,1 mi
Pestera 125C
507136 Moieciu
Romania

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vila Milenium Bran

Address
0,7 mi
Str. Padina, Nr. 27
500434 Bran
Romania

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Bran Belvedere

Address
1,0 mi
Str. Predelut Principala, 199F
507025 Bran
Romania

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Casa din Bran

Address
1,0 mi
General Mosoiu 367a
507025 Bran
Romania

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Pensiunea Poiana Verde

Address
1,0 mi
Gheoghe Cosma Rasina nr 8
507025 Bran
Romania

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Pensiunea Maria

Address
1,2 mi
Ulita Bisericii
507135 Moeciu de Jos
Romania

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Turnul

Address
1,6 mi
Principala 394
507135 Moieciu De Jos
Romania

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Adoro

Address
3,3 mi
Cheia 20c
5112400 Moieciu
Romania

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Touring Dracula's Bran Castle in Romania

Published: September 25, 2012
Length: 47:59 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Bicycle Touring Pro

Here's your chance to tour the castle that is believed to be the inspiration behind Bram Stoker's now famous novel, Dracula - Bran Castle in Bran, Romania. I spent two nights in Bran after...


Statiunea Bran

Published: June 17, 2014
Length: 15:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Turism Land

Statiunea Bran - http://www.turismland.ro/statiunea-bran/ - este localizata relativ in centrul tarii, in Culoarul Rucar -- Bran, vechi drum comercial si strategic intre Muntenia si Transilvania....


Bran - Zamek Drakuli (Rumunia)

Published: January 13, 2014
Length: 03:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Artur Szymański


Castelul Bran - Dracula - Transylvania Bran Castle

Published: October 20, 2014
Length: 28:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Turism Land

Castelul Bran - http://www.turismland.ro/castelul-bran/ - Este situat la doar 30 km de Orasul Brasov, intre Muntii Bucegi si Muntii Piatra Craiului, munti separati de Culoarul Rucar - Bran,...


Oameni si Locuri din Romania zona Bran/Moeciu/Brasov

Published: June 11, 2013
Length: 08:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Robert Lupulescu Curatenie Blocuri

Oameni si locuri minunate din zona Bran / Moeciu din judetul Brasov, priviti si comentati aceste fotografii super, va multumesc.


Castelul Bran - Dracula's Castle - 2013

Published: November 19, 2013
Length: 44:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GFSProduction

Castelul Bran se situează la mai puțin de 30 km de Brașov, pe șoseaua ce iese prin vechiul cartier Bartolomeu și care leagă Brașovul de Câmpulung. Castelul Bran este construit pe o...


Castelul Bran

Published: December 19, 2009
Length: 20:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vasile Melinte

SUPEROMÂNIA.


An Introduction to Bran Castle, Romania

Published: June 14, 2012
Length: 58:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sheila Simkin

http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com No, Dracula was not here, or at least not visible when we visited. Bran Castle is located not far from Brasov and is associated with the Dracula myth thanks...


Start Endurocross Bran 2014

Published: October 19, 2014
Length: 47:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: SherSlabescu

Start clasele A, B, C, veterani.


Hypnosis Fire - Turnirul Cetatilor (Bran)

Published: August 07, 2013
Length: 31:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: YourTrulyFriend

Festivalul "Turnirul Cetatilor", Bran. Trupa: Hypnosis Fire. 3 august 2013. Recorded and uploaded by d4m4g3. All right reserved.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Bran Castle

Bran Castle, situated near Bran and in the immediate vicinity of Braşov, is a national monument and landmark in Romania. The fortress is situated on the border between Transylvania and Wallachia, on DN73. Commonly known as "Dracula's Castle" (although it is one among several locations linked to the Dracula legend, including Poenari Castle and Hunyad Castle), it is marketed as the home of the titular character in Bram Stoker's Dracula.

Located at 45.515, 25.3672 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Braşov County, Castles in Romania, Castles of the Teutonic Knights, Dracula, Visitor attractions in Braşov County, Historic house museums in Romania, Museums in Braşov County

Moieciu

Moieciu is a commune in Braşov County, Romania. It is located 29 km south of Braşov, within the Bran Pass. The commune is composed of six villages: Cheia, Drumul Carului, Măgura, Moieciu de Jos (the commune center), Moieciu de Sus and Peştera. Măgura and Peştera are on the eastern side of the Piatra Craiului Mountains. \t\t \t\t\tMoieciuDeSus1. jpg \t\t\t Moieciu de Sus scenery \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\tMoieciuDeSus5. jpg \t\t\t Moieciu de Sus scenery \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\tMoieciuDeSus6.

Located at 45.5078, 25.3425 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communes in Braşov County

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Törzburg, Bran-Poartă, Bran, Törcsvár, Slottet Bran