Things to Do in Romania

Romania covers the Carpathian Mountains, the Transylvanian Plateau, and a stretch of Black Sea coast, with Bucharest, Brașov, and Sibiu as the main tourist bases. Bran Castle (marketed as Dracula's Castle), the painted monasteries of Bucovina, and the fortified Saxon churches of Transylvania are UNESCO-listed highlights. The Transfăgărășan highway, open roughly June through October, is one of Europe's most dramatic mountain drives. Brown bear tracking in the Carpathians and wine tours through the Dealu Mare region round out the active offerings.