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Râșnov
The Saxon town below the peasant fortress, 16 km from Brașov: the fortress is being restored, but its garden, the Valea Cetății cave and Dino Parc are open all year.
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What to see in Râșnov
Things to see, picked to fill a whole day.
1Fortress under restorationCetatea Râșnov
The medieval fortress on Citadel Hill, the townspeople's refuge until the 18th century. The interior is closed for restoration, but the garden in front of the walls and the Báthory Tower are open.
Dealul Cetății, deasupra centrului (lift din Piața Unirii)- 2Dinosaur park
Dino Parc
Park with more than 130 life-size dinosaurs along a trail through 4 hectares of forest at the foot of the fortress, open all year.
La poalele Dealului Cetății, la 750 m de centru 
3Show cavePeștera Valea Cetății
Cave with stalactites and a large hall with fine acoustics, fitted out in 2010 with LED lighting and walkways, 3 km from central Râșnov.
Valea Cetății, la 3 km de centru pe drumul spre Poiana Brașov (circa 10 minute cu mașina)
4Historic centrePiața Unirii și biserica evanghelică
Râșnov's main square, with old houses, the town hall and the medieval Lutheran church, where the lift and the path up to the fortress start.
Centrul vechi
5Gorge and trailsCheile Râșnoavei
Limestone gorge in the Postăvarul massif, with climbing walls, a camping area and marked paths to Poiana Brașov and Poiana Secuilor.
Masivul Postăvarul, la 8,6 km de centru pe drum (circa 13 minute cu mașina)
Where to eat in Râșnov
Meals worth the trip.
- 1Romanian restaurant
Sub Cetate Sergiana
Romanian restaurant of the Brașov-based Sergiana group at the foot of the fortress, next to Dino Parc, with a dining room, a private room and a large terrace.
La poalele cetății, lângă parcarea cetății și Dino Parc, la 850 m de centru - 2Family restaurant
La Promenadă
Restaurant with a terrace and playground in the Sissi Promenade park at the edge of the forest, with traditional and international cooking, Saxon dishes and pizza.
Parcul Promenada Sissi, la marginea pădurii, la 900 m de centru - 3Beer hall and grill
Berăria RAO
Beer hall with Romanian cooking and grills on Strada Caraiman, with a daily set menu, burgers and large portions.
Strada Caraiman, la 500 m vest de Piața Unirii - 4Bistro with pizza
Jenaki's Bistro & Lounge
Family-run bistro on Piața Unirii, with hearth-baked pizza, burgers, soups, game dishes, a terrace and a courtyard.
Centru, în Piața Unirii - 5Italian pizzeria
Antichi Sapori
Italian pizzeria and spaghetteria at the Brașov entrance to Râșnov, next to Mason's guesthouse, with pizza, pinsa, pasta and focaccia.
Intrarea dinspre Brașov, pe Calea Brașovului, la 900 m de centru
Where to stay in Râșnov
Places to sleep well, picked for comfort and location.
- 1Four-star hotel
Radsor Hotel
Four-star hotel with 37 rooms, 100 m from Piața Unirii, with Otto's restaurant, its own pastry shop and breakfast included.
Centru, la 100 m de Piața Unirii - 2Forest hotel
Cuibul de Lemn
Four-star retreat hotel with timber buildings among fir trees in the Glăjărie area, 7 km south of central Râșnov, with a restaurant, sauna and jacuzzi.
Glăjărie, în pădure, la 7 km sud de centru (circa 12 minute cu mașina) 
3GuesthouseCasa Selera
Small, recently renovated guesthouse with four units, a garden and an enclosed, heated gazebo with a kitchen for guests.
Strada Brazilor, la 500 m nord de Piața Unirii
4GuesthouseCasa Dacică
Five-room guesthouse on Strada Teilor, with a living room with a fireplace, a large shared kitchen and a covered terrace with a barbecue.
Strada Teilor, la 650 m de Piața Unirii, spre Promenada Sissi- 5Hotel with spa
MAX International Hotel
Three-star hotel in the north of Râșnov, with a restaurant, a panoramic terrace, a wellness centre with sauna and jacuzzi, a gym and event rooms.
Nordul orașului, lângă Calea Brașovului, la 1,2 km de Piața Unirii
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Râșnov?
We recommend Cetatea Râșnov (fortress under restoration, Dealul Cetății, deasupra centrului (lift din Piața Unirii)): It is the symbol of the town: medieval walls, towers and refuge houses, with views of the Bucegi, Piatra Craiului and the Țara Bârsei plain. Other picks: Dino Parc, Peștera Valea Cetății, Piața Unirii și biserica evanghelică and Cheile Râșnoavei.
Where to eat in Râșnov?
We recommend Sub Cetate Sergiana (romanian restaurant, La poalele cetății, lângă parcarea cetății și Dino Parc, la 850 m de centru): It holds 4.5 on Google from more than 3,000 reviews and 4.5 on Tripadvisor, with pot-cooked and grilled dishes a few steps from the Dino Parc entrance. Other picks: La Promenadă, Berăria RAO, Jenaki's Bistro & Lounge and Antichi Sapori.
Where to stay in Râșnov?
We recommend Radsor Hotel (four-star hotel, Centru, la 100 m de Piața Unirii): It holds 9.5 on Booking from almost 1,500 reviews and 4.6 on Google from more than 1,000, and Piața Unirii and the lift up to the fortress are a few minutes' walk away. Other picks: Cuibul de Lemn, Casa Selera, Casa Dacică and MAX International Hotel.
How far is Râșnov from Brașov?
About 16 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.