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Prejmer și Hărman
Two Saxon villages in the Burzenland, 18 km from Brașov: the UNESCO-listed peasant fortress of Prejmer and the fortified church of Hărman are open in winter too.
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What to see in Prejmer și Hărman
Things to see, picked to fill a whole day.
1Fortified church (UNESCO)Cetatea țărănească Prejmer
A Gothic church begun in 1218, ringed by a thick wall with more than 270 storerooms on four levels where villagers sheltered during sieges.
Prejmer, în centrul satului
2Fortified churchBiserica fortificată Hărman
A Saxon church with a tall bell tower, ringed by a 12-metre wall with seven towers, and a chapel in one tower painted in the 15th century.
Hărman, în centrul satului, la 8 km de Prejmer
3Nature reservesDealul Lempeș și Mlaștina Hărman
A 704-metre wooded hill between Hărman and Sânpetru, a reserve with steppe grassland, and at its foot, towards Hărman, the small Hărman marsh reserve.
Între Hărman și Sânpetru; vârful e la 2,5 km vest de centrul Hărmanului (comuna Sânpetru)
4Fortified churchBiserica fortificată Sânpetru
A Saxon church from 1794, ringed by an intact wall with five towers and two-level storerooms, with an old chapel painted around 1400.
Sânpetru, la 5 km vest de Hărman (13 km de Prejmer)
Where to eat in Prejmer și Hărman
Meals worth the trip.
- 1Bakery and patisserie
Mons Mellis
Artisan bakery in Hărman with sourdough bread made from spelt, einkorn, emmer and rye, cakes and sourdough cozonac (sweet bread).
Hărman, în centru, la 200 m de biserica fortificată - 2Farmstead kitchen
Hof Hărman
A homestead with a vegetable garden and animals that welcomes guests for meals at weekends, with slow-cooked food from its own produce and from neighbours.
Hărman, Strada Mihai Viteazul, la 400 m de biserica fortificată - 3Pizzeria
Althaus
Pizzeria in the centre of Hărman, close to the fortified church, open daily for lunch and dinner.
Hărman, în centru, la 170 m de biserica fortificată - 4Pizzeria and restaurant
Cuptorul Vrăjitoarelor
Pizzeria opened in Hărman in 2010, with pizza, pasta, salads and grilled dishes to eat in, take away or have delivered.
Hărman, Strada Mihai Viteazul, la 800 m de biserica fortificată
Where to stay in Prejmer și Hărman
Places to sleep well, picked for comfort and location.
- 1Parish guesthouse
Gästehaus Honigberg
Guest rooms in the parish house and the preacher's house next to the Hărman fortified church, with fully equipped kitchens.
Hărman, în centrul satului, la 150 m de biserica fortificată - 2Bungalows
Nisa Kub Residence
Modern bungalows around a garden on a quiet street in the south of Hărman, about an eight-minute walk from the fortified church.
Hărman, în sudul satului, la 700 m de biserica fortificată - 3Guesthouse
B-Holiday Luxury GuestHouse
Recently renovated guesthouse on Prejmer's main street, a three-minute walk from the peasant fortress.
Prejmer, pe Strada Mare, la 270 m de cetate - 4Family guesthouse
Otto's Guesthouse
Small guesthouse with three double rooms and a large inner yard, west of the centre of Prejmer.
Prejmer, Strada Nouă, la 500 m de cetate - 5Bed and breakfast
The Good House – Harman
Guest house with a garden and shared lounge on Hărman's main street, suited to families.
Hărman, Strada Mihai Viteazul, la 450 m de biserica fortificată
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Prejmer și Hărman?
We recommend Cetatea țărănească Prejmer (fortified church (unesco), Prejmer, în centrul satului): It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, and the refuge rooms in the wall survive almost complete, with their wooden stairs and galleries. Other picks: Biserica fortificată Hărman, Dealul Lempeș și Mlaștina Hărman and Biserica fortificată Sânpetru.
Where to eat in Prejmer și Hărman?
We recommend Mons Mellis (bakery and patisserie, Hărman, în centru, la 200 m de biserica fortificată): It holds 4.7 on Google from more than 180 reviews, and its bread is also sold in other towns through franchises. Other picks: Hof Hărman, Althaus and Cuptorul Vrăjitoarelor.
Where to stay in Prejmer și Hărman?
We recommend Gästehaus Honigberg (parish guesthouse, Hărman, în centrul satului, la 150 m de biserica fortificată): It holds 9.4 on Booking from more than 260 reviews and is a two-minute walk from the fortress gate. Other picks: Nisa Kub Residence, B-Holiday Luxury GuestHouse, Otto's Guesthouse and The Good House – Harman.
How far is Prejmer și Hărman from Brașov?
About 18 km by road from Brașov.
How do you choose the places?
For each category we pick at most five places and check them: they exist, they are open and they are worth the trip. We take no money to list a place.