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Poiana Brașov
Spend 1 night for skiing; buy a 145 lei adult day ticket, use bus #20 (5 lei) to reach lifts, then depart next day.
Poiana Brașov is a small ski resort village 10 km west of Brașov. A single night covers the ski day ticket, lift rides and easy walks; a second night only adds extra ski time. Most visitors stay 1 night and leave the next morning.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- RON
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (ski season), May–Oct (hiking)
- avoid Late winter storms can close lifts; check before travel.
- Airport
- OTP
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
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- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
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- Romania ↗Drivers need an electronic road vignette (rovinieta) on national roads; rental cars normally include it, but check.
- Romania ↗Brown bears live in the Carpathians and sometimes enter towns and roadsides: never feed or approach them, and follow local warnings.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Poiana Brașov112 ▾
- Police, ambulance, fire, mountain rescue112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Poiana Brașov, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Romanian leu (RON, plural lei); Romania does not use the euro.Romania-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, Vodafone and Digi sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; Digi is the cheapest.Romania-wide
- Tap waterTap water in cities is treated and generally safe; many locals prefer bottled mineral water (apă plată = still, apă minerală = sparkling).Romania-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%, left in cash even when paying by card.Romania-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Romania-wide
- SafetyPoiana Brașov is safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsUse cafés, malls, museums and fuel stations; some stations and parks charge RON 1–3.Romania-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, ambulance, fire, mountain rescue (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (and some also Tuesday); Peleș closes Monday and has shorter hours Tuesday — check.Romania-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportOTP Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (Bus to Brașov (≈3 h), then local bus #20 to Poiana.).
- Getting aroundWalking is easiest in the village.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café5–8 lei
- Street or quick mealPizza slice12–18 lei
- Budget bedHotel Poiana double room, a night, per roomRON 250
- Mid-range bedHotel Poiana double room, a night, per roomRON 350
- High-end bedHotel Poiana double room, a night, per roomRON 500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RON 120 · Mid RON 200 · High RON 350
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- OTP Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (Bus to Brașov (≈3 h), then local bus #20 to Poiana.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Feb
Best
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Mar
Best
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Apr
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Nov
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Dec
Best
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Best: May–Oct, Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest May (14 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Poiana Brașov: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
8 rd
Feb
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
7 rd
Mar
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
9 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
14 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
14 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Nov
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Dec
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking is easiest in the village. RATBv bus #20 from Brașov (5 lei) drops at the large parking lot near the lifts; some hotels run free shuttles.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Brașov
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Bus #20 from Poiana to Brașov, about 20 min
Medieval old town, museums and restaurants.
Predeal
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus from Brașov to Predeal (≈30 min), then local walk
Another ski area, good for a quick lift ride.
Râșnov
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus Brașov → Râșnov (≈30 min)
Hilltop fortress, short hike.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Poiana
In‑resort, budget‑friendly, self‑service restaurant.
Ana Hotels Sport
4‑star, part of ANA group, includes ski‑pass desk.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 120–180 lei excl. bed
- Mid
- 180–300 lei excl. bed
- High
- 300+ lei excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Poiana double room1 × 1 night × RON 350 | RON 350 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × RON 200 | RON 400 |
| Adult ski day ticket2 × RON 145 · check | RON 290 |
| Ski rental (boots incl.) per day2 × RON 20 · check | RON 40 |
| Bus #20 fare Brașov → Poiana2 × RON 5 · check | RON 10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RON 109 |
| Trip total≈ RON 600 per person per day, bed included | RON 1,199 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | 5–8 lei |
| Adult ski day ticket | 145 lei |
| Ski rental (boots incl.) | 20 lei per day |
| Bus #20 (Brașov → Poiana) | 5 lei |
| Pizza slice | 12–18 lei |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Fake ski instructors have been reported – use certified schools.
- Bears may appear on forest trails toward Vanga and Groapa de Aur – keep food sealed.
- Avalanche risk on the southeastern slopes of Postăvaru in winter.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire, mountain rescue
- 112
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Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire, mountain rescue112
Embassy
US consulate in Cluj‑Napoca; Romanian embassy in Washington, D.C.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus #20 Brașov → Poiana: 5 lei, about 20 min (check)
- Adult ski day ticket: 145 lei (check)
Say or show
- Scuzaţi-mă — Excuse me / Sorry (skuˈzɨt͡sə mə)
- Mulţumesc — Thank you (mulˈt͡sumeʃk)
- Cât costă? — How much is it? (kɨt ˈkoste)
- Vorbiţi engleza? — Do you speak English? (vorˈbit͡s ɨŋˈɡleza)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Poiana Brașov. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar (ski season), May–Oct (hiking) · avoid Late winter storms can close lifts; check before travel. · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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