Bran Castle
Bran, Romania
A castle on a crag above the pass into Wallachia, sold to visitors as Dracula’s.
- Nearest town
- Bran, Romania
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 45.5150, 25.3670
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Romania: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- Vampire CampingCampsite2 km from Bran CastleTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Alpin RanchCampsite7 km from Bran Castle
- Cabana CurmăturaCampsite10 km from Bran CastleTentsDrinking waterFree
- Camping Pensiunea Cheile RasnoaveiCampsite12 km from Bran Castle · 50 pitchesTentsCaravansWi-Fi
- CampingCampsite14 km from Bran CastleTentsCaravansDrinking water
- AviatorCampsite19 km from Bran CastleTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
All campsites in Romania · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Bran Castle?
Bran Castle is in Bran, Romania, at GPS 45.5150, 25.3670. It is about 22 km from Brașov.
Can you camp near Bran Castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Good for camping, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Bran Castle?
Bran Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Transylvania: castles and Saxon towns.
What is there to see near Bran Castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Râșnov Citadel (11 km), Peleș Castle (22 km), Brașov Old Town (22 km) and Prejmer Fortified Church (39 km).
When is the best time to visit Bran Castle?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)