Romania Skiing
Romania has numerous ski resorts, plus backcountry, cat & heli skiing throughout the Carpathian mountains. A handful of destinations are of sufficient size and scope to warrant a visit, including two near Transylvania's infamous 'Draculas Castle' (a.k.a. Bran Castle) ....
The best ski areas include Muntele Mic, which is the Romanian centre for freeride, cat skiing & heliskiing at the far western end of the Carpathians. In central Transylvania near the historic city of Brasov, the ski resorts of Poiana Brasov and Sinaia are amongst the largest in Romania. Sinaia ski resort has Romania's biggest skiable vertical (1,000m+), Peles Castle at its base, and a train direct from/to the capital Bucharest.
Ski areas in Romania area all below 2,100m altitude (the highest lifted point of Sinaia), however the tallest Romanian peaks go as high as 2,545m (Moldoveanu Peak). The southern end of the Carpathian Mountains extends for over 350km east to west across central Romania and with it are massive regions of wild, untamed alpine areas during winter. Backcountry ski touring opportunities throughout the country are relatively untapped.
Where is Romania?
Romania is in eastern Europe surrounded by the Black Sea to the east, Ukraine to the north, Hungary & Serbia to the west, and Bulgaria to the south. The capital of Romania is Bucharest, located in the far south of the country, but only about 150km away from the nearest mountains.
With the ski resorts near the city of Brașov over 1,350km (14hr+) by road east of Munich, most visitors to Romania will elect to fly into Bucharest's main international airport, Henri Coanda Otopeni International Airport (OTP). Flights to Bucharest are possible from most major & several minor European & UK airports, plus Istanbul, Dubai and a handful of others. Intercontinental ski visitors to the region are best to use major hubs like Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA), Zurich (ZRH), Milan Malpensa (MXP) or Paris (CDG) to fly to Bucharest.
Joining a guided ski tour is an easy way to experience skiing in Romania, however a rental car provides the ultimate tool for experienced independent travellers. Trains from the capital's major București Nord (Bucharest North) railway station can be used to access some of the ski resorts, including Sinaia and Poiana Brasov.
Reviews & More Info
The Powderhounds will endeavour to review ski resorts in Romania during the coming season. More information about Romanian skiing will come after our visit. Stay tuned for our sparkling repartee, new photos & insights.
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