Insight Guides Romania (Travel Guide eBook) by Insight Guides

Insight Guides Romania (Travel Guide eBook) by Insight Guides

Author:Insight Guides
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Travel, Romania
Publisher: Apa Publications
Published: 2019-07-07T16:00:00+00:00


On the ski lift at Poiana Brașov.

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Officially a district of Brașov but 12km (8 miles) south geographically and a world away in atmosphere, Poiana Brașov 4 [map] (altitude 1,030 metres/3,378ft; www.poiana-brasov.ro) sits on the slopes of the dramatic Postăvaru Massif. With some 24km (10 miles) of pistes, it’s Romania’s most popular skiing resort, and is a common destination for Westerners on bargain package tours, as well as Romanians – though it’s not nearly as cheap as it used to be. Moreover, while it’s a good place for beginners, not least children, more advanced skiers may find the slopes a little too easy. Many will also find the après-ski a bit subdued compared with the Alpine resorts. However, the blissfully tranquil and sheltered setting is a major plus and skiing is possible here longer than in most places in Romania. The tourist office in the centre is a good source of information on skiing and hiking possibilities. Poiana Brașov has some rustic restaurants and a wide range of accommodation.

There are two cable-car lines running from Poiana Brașov. One to the peak of Mount Postăvaru (1,800 metres/5,908ft) runs only in summer, while the less dramatic but still impressive other line, to Kanzel, runs all year round. Many facilities close outside the skiing season (Dec–Mar), although people come in summer to enjoy the cool weather, pure air and fine views. In summer, Poiana Brașov is also popular with motorcylists and cyclists. Bicycle hire is available from Casa Vinga near the centre.

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