Castle · Bran, Romania
Bran Castle
Bran Castle (Romanian: Castelul Bran; German: Schloss Bran or Die Törzburg; ) is a castle in Bran, 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of Brașov. Built 1289.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Bran, Romania |
|---|---|
| Type | Castle |
| Built | 1289 |
| Coordinates | 45.5150° N, 25.3672° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Bran Castle is known for
Bran Castle (Romanian: Castelul Bran; German: Schloss Bran or Die Törzburg; ) is a castle in Bran, 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of Brașov.
About Bran Castle
Bran Castle (Romanian: Castelul Bran; German: Schloss Bran or Die Törzburg; ) is a castle in Bran, 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of Brașov. The castle was built by Saxons in 1377 who were given the privilege by Louis I of Hungary. It is a national monument and landmark in Transylvania.
History
Based on the controversial information in the "Székely Chronicle of Csik" (Hungarian: Csíki székely krónika), whose veracity is questionable, it can be concluded that the original fortification was built in the 11th century by the Székelys, who were settled here by King Ladislaus I of Hungary, under the leadership of Stephen Sándor (Hungarian: Sándor István), to protect this strategically important territory from attacks by the Cumans and Pechenegs. It was likely subsequently destroyed during their next raid, as the territory was ceded to the Teutonic Order in the 13th century, and construction of a new fortification began.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Bran Castle website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Bran |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) |
| Distance from the airport | 64.4 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV) · Brașov (Ghimbav), Romania · 15.2 miles away
- Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) · Sibiu, Romania · 64.6 miles away
- Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) · Otopeni, Romania · 74.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bran Castle?
Bran Castle (Romanian: Castelul Bran; German: Schloss Bran or Die Törzburg; ) is a castle in Bran, 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of Brașov.
Where is Bran Castle located?
Bran Castle is in Bran, Romania. Its coordinates are 45.5150° N, 25.3672° E.
How do I get to Bran Castle?
The nearest town is Bran, and the nearest airport is Sibiu International Airport (SBZ), about 64.4 miles away (straight line).
When was Bran Castle built?
Bran Castle was built 1289.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bran_Castle — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q390275 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.bran-castle.com — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.