About this experience
If until now you have only witnessed the spectacle of nature on TV and you want to see it up-close, the Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti offers a live wilderness experience for children and adults alike.
Imagine how the most beautiful virgin European forests would look like without a brown bear reserve like this one?
And what if we tell you can take pictures of real bears with their cubs up-close, and watch them eat and go about their day from only a few steps away, without the fear of getting attacked?Well, as unbelievable as that sounds, you can do it all, risk-free, in the biggest brown bear sanctuary in the world. That is why the Bear Sanctuary is one of the most sought-after natural tourist attractions in Romania for thousands of people around the globe, regardless of the season. If you think that this Transylvanian Medieval Tour is for you and your friends, it is the perfect occasion to book a trip.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Experienced guide
Not included
- Entrance tickets to the Bear Sanctuary 90 ron/pers. Bran Castle 90 ron/pers/pers. Rasnov Cable Car 30 Ron/pers. Total
Itinerary and highlights
Visit the Libearty Bear Sanctuary to observe 90 rescued brown bears
The fortress is made up of an exterior enclosure located in front of the eastern wall, bordered by a fortified wall and equipped with a square tower, and an inner enclosure surrounded by the walls and towers of the fortress.
Within the Rasnov Fortress, tourists can visit the feudal art museum, where arms, weapons, galleries, period furniture, specific harbors are exhibited, but also some more unusual objects for our time but common in the 17th and 18th centuries. such as: a torture mask and a yoke for the transport of prisoners. You can also try your skill in archery or one of the paper targets. Rasnov Fortress Location.
We invite you to experience the history, myth, intrigue and magic of this wonderful place. We hope you will always carry with you the spirit that makes us love Bran Castle.
Râşnov fortress is undergoing maintenance and restoration works;
as a result, access inside the fortress cannot be permitted.
Currently visitors can access the grouds / garden only and admire the exterior.
Râşnov Fortress (Rosenau in German), is located on a rocky hilltop in the Carpathian Mountains, 650 ft. above the town of Râşnov. First mentioned in an official document in 1331, the fortress was built by Teutonic Knights as protection against invading Tartars and was later enlarged by the local Saxon population.
Strategically located on the commercial route linking the provinces of Transylvania and Walachia, Râşnov differs from other Saxon fortresses in that it was designed as a place of refuge over extended periods of time. As such, it had at least 30 houses, a school, a chapel and other buildings more commonly associated with a village.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Brasovtrips
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under the age of 5 do not have access to the Bear Sanctuary
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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