What to book before you travel to Transylvania?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length

Weekend One week Two weeks

4 activities to book · about €45 per person

Transylvania

Days 1-7

Days 1-7Bran CastleBuilt by Brașov's Saxons in the 1380s to guard the pass, later Queen Marie's summer home; nothing seriously links it to Vlad the Impaler.€19Book on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Biertan fortified churchA hilltop church among vineyards near Sighișoara, ringed by three walls, the most imposing Saxon fortified church and a Lutheran bishops' seat until 1867.€4Book on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Corvin CastleJohn Hunyadi's Gothic fortress at Hunedoara, begun in the 1440s, with a drawbridge, painted towers, a Knights' Hall and a legendary well.€10Book on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Salina TurdaA centuries-old salt mine turned underground park, with a Ferris wheel in the vast Rudolf chamber and boats on a salt lake below.€12Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Brașov and Council Square · Sighișoara citadel · Sibiu · The Transfăgărășan road

All activities in Transylvania on GetYourGuide

Indicative prices per person, checked when written. The button opens the GetYourGuide search for the activity and the town, on the days of the stop once your dates are known. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Transylvania cost?

€45 per person if you do them all, across 4 bookings. The most expensive is "Bran Castle" at €19, the cheapest "Biertan fortified church" at €4. Prices checked when written: confirm them when you book.

What can you do in Transylvania without booking anything?

4 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with Brașov and Council Square, Sighișoara citadel, Sibiu, The Transfăgărășan road. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

The rest of the trip

📒 The free printable Transylvania guide: itinerary, map, where to sleep→ 🗓️ Best time to visit Transylvania, month by month→ 🎟️ What to book: all our destinations→