Top Things to do in Brasov County
7 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Brasov County That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Brasov County, Romania including Bunloc, La Prapastii Zarnesti, Piatra Craiului National Park Visitor Center, Valea Zimbrilor, Emerald Lake, Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti, Photo Wildlife.
Restaurants in Brasov County
1. Bunloc
2. La Prapastii Zarnesti
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Jazzumbo - Campulung, Romania
Part of the hike from Zarnesti to Curmatura chalet, Zarnesti gorges (Prapastiile Zarnesti) are quite spectacular. They tend to be very busy over the weekends, especially during summertime. The trail follows the stream through the gorges for a few kilometres. It's a good activity for a hot summer day, as the trail is shaded by tall rocks. During summertime, the hikers need to pay an entrance fee (5 lei, about 1 Euro).
3. Piatra Craiului National Park Visitor Center
4. Valea Zimbrilor
5. Emerald Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Viorel_25 - Sibiu, Romania
The Emerald Lake or Brazi Lake is located at approximately 15 minutes walk from the village. If a vehicle is available you can take the dirt road and park close to the lake. The Emerald Lake was formed inside the former Brazi basalt quarry after the mining has stopped. The basalt layers with different shapes and the color of the water are just amazing.
6. Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 668 reviews
Libearty Bear Sanctuary is the biggest brown bear sanctuary from Europeand has the largest surface in the world. Here, 75 bears found a nice home in this 5 stars welfare facility. Here you can see happy bears in their natural environment, after a bad life in circuses and zoo cages. The tours are guided by trained animal welfare experts and the visitors can see brown bears really close.
Reviewed By D2271HHlouisef - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
This was the highlight of my visit to Romania. It was absolutely amazing to see brown bears so close up. We watched a video at the start which was heart breaking, as it showed the treatment of the bears before they arrived at Libearty. After the video, it was even more special to see the bears outside playing. They now have loads of space to roam. There are also deer, donkeys and wolves at Liberty, though the bears are the main attraction. This isn’t a zoo so there are some rules in place for the comfort of the bears. For example, you must stay with the group at all times and be quiet. The staff were apologetic when enforcing these rules and were extremely polite. There’s a gift shop where you can adopt a bear and buy souvenirs. For such a small shop, they had a good selection to choose from (magnets, teddy bears, pens, T-shirts, etc). Note that no children under 5 are allowed. This is clearly stated on the website, but one man was very rude about it on the day when his kids were refused. This rule is for the children’s own safety and to be honest, I imagine it to be pretty distressing for them to watch the video about the treatment of the bears. I’m so glad Libearty exists and thank everyone involved for their work with the bears ????????
7. Photo Wildlife
The photo-hunting program includes the visit at our hide in the forest, where one can see details about the animals' behavior in the wild (bears, foxes, wild-boars, deer). The activity takes place in a beautiful area, for its vegetation, fauna and history. This activity is based on the respect and love for nature, which gives us back great pictures and unforgettable memories.
