Transylvania beyond Bran Castle
Bran began as a medieval border and customs fortress on the crossing between Transylvania and Wallachia. Most visitors see it as a single stop, but Transylvania has several places that are worth a separate trip: a medieval town, a group of villages with fortified churches, a large castle in Hunedoara and the salt mine Salina Turda.
These places lie in different parts of the region. Treat each as its own trip with its own travel time, and check distances before you set a route. For a first visit, start with the Transylvania tours and day trips from Bran, then decide how far you want to go.
Sighișoara: the medieval town
A fortified town shaped by Transylvanian Saxon craftsmen and merchants.
The historic centre of Sighișoara has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. It is a fortified medieval town, built up by Transylvanian Saxon craftsmen and merchants. Go for the town itself and its old centre rather than for one single sight.
Do not plan around a particular house as the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, and check the current opening hours and prices of any tower or museum before you go. For the history behind the name, read Vlad the Impaler and Bran Castle.
Fortified churches in Transylvania
Seven villages in one UNESCO site.
The UNESCO site called the villages with fortified churches in Transylvania covers 7 villages. Biertan and Viscri belong to it. It was inscribed in 1993 and extended in 1999. The churches are surrounded by walls, and each village is a separate stop.
The World Heritage status does not mean one shared ticket. Entry prices and opening hours differ by village, so check the current ones for each church before you go.
Our pick: a three-day Transylvania route
A small-group trip from Bucharest through Sibiu, Sighișoara and Brașov to Bran and Peleș.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Transylvania tours from Bran
Day trips and multi-stop tours across Transylvania, with live prices and availability. Check the stops, the length and what the price includes.
Corvin Castle in Hunedoara
A castle complex from the 15th to the 17th century.
Corvin Castle stands in Hunedoara. The castle complex dates from the 15th to the 17th century, and the outer courtyard holds exhibitions. Do not confuse it with Bran or with Poenari.
| Item | Price 2026 |
|---|---|
| Adult | RON 55 |
| Pensioner | RON 30 |
| Pupil or student | RON 15 |
| Preschool child | Free |
| Photo permit | RON 15 |
| Video permit | RON 30 |
| Guided tour in Romanian | RON 60 |
| Guided tour in a foreign language | RON 100 |
From 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027 the castle opens Monday 12:00 to 17:00 and Tuesday to Sunday 09:00 to 17:00. The ticket covers the castle museum, the guild house and the archaeology exhibition.
Salina Turda
Salina Turda is open every day from 09:00 to 17:00, with the last entry at 16:20. A ticket allows a single entry, and the price depends on the day of the week.
| Visitor | Monday to Friday | Weekend and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | RON 75 | RON 90 |
| Senior over 65 | RON 50 | RON 60 |
| Child 3 to 18 years | RON 48 | RON 59 |
Extras are not part of the entry price. The Ferris wheel costs RON 35, a boat costs RON 56 per boat for 20 minutes with a maximum of 3 people, and car parking is RON 10 per hour. Bring proof of age for reduced tickets. Guided groups from 20 people can book in advance, subject to availability.
Planning Transylvania trips from Bran
Choose one or two, not all of them.
Pick by interest
History in a walled town: Sighișoara. Village churches: the UNESCO villages. A large castle: Corvin Castle. A salt mine: Salina Turda.
Keep Bran separate
A full route from Bran to Sighișoara, Corvin Castle or Salina Turda in one day is not something to promise. Treat each as its own trip with its own travel time.
Add nearby stops
Closer to Bran you can add Peleș Castle, the old town of Brașov and the Transfăgărășan road in season.
Plan the rest of your trip
More stops around Bran.
Transylvania: frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Transylvania besides Bran Castle?
Sighișoara with its UNESCO historic centre, the villages with fortified churches, Corvin Castle in Hunedoara and Salina Turda are four options. Closer to Bran there are Peleș Castle and the old town of Brașov.
How much does Corvin Castle cost?
In 2026 adults pay RON 55, pensioners RON 30 and pupils or students RON 15. Preschool children are free. A photo permit is RON 15, video RON 30, and a guided tour costs RON 60 in Romanian or RON 100 in a foreign language.
When is Corvin Castle open in winter?
From 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027 it is open Monday 12:00 to 17:00 and Tuesday to Sunday 09:00 to 17:00.
How much is Salina Turda?
From Monday to Friday adults pay RON 75, seniors over 65 RON 50 and children from 3 to 18 RON 48. On weekends and holidays the prices are RON 90, RON 60 and RON 59. The Ferris wheel, boat and parking cost extra.
Is there one ticket for all fortified churches?
No. The World Heritage status does not give a shared ticket, so check each village separately.