Attraction · Bran · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Bran Castle

Bran Castle is an attraction in Bran, Brașov. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. Within 170 m you'll find a public toilet, a water point and a bench.

Directions in Google Maps

The story

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Audio tour · Bran Castle

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You're standing at Bran Castle, high on a rock in the Carpathian Mountains. Look up at the pointed red roofs, the towers and the brown wooden balconies. It looks as if the castle grew out of the rock. Outside Romania it's often sold as Dracula's Castle. There's very little truth in that, but more on that in a moment.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: Mo 12:00-18:00; Apr-Sep Tu-Su 09:00-18:00; Oct-Mar 09:00-16:00
Admission: Paid
Wheelchair: Not accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Photo: Todor Bozhinov · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

Facilities near Bran Castle

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies. No bike pump or food stand within 1 km.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Bran Castle open?

Mo 12:00-18:00; Apr-Sep Tu-Su 09:00-18:00; Oct-Mar 09:00-16:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is Bran Castle wheelchair accessible?

No, according to OpenStreetMap it is not wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 10 m and a water point at 170 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Bran Castle, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.