Located halfway between Brasov and Bran, Rasnov was for a long time just a place to pass through for the people visiting the area, relying heavily on the three large factories who used to employ most of the adult population. After the Romanian Revolution in 1989, the factories got closed down and the town had to reinvent itself so in the recent years the place has seen a major transformation: the Rasnov Citadel has been renovated, Valea Cetatii Cave has been opened to the public, a new dinosaur park has been inaugurated in 2015 and now the town is heaving with people visiting or attending various events, from film or food and wine festivals to rock concerts and ski jumping competitions.
MAIN ATTRACTIONS IN RASNOV:
RASNOV CITADEL
Elected in 2015 as one of the most beautiful snow castles in the world, the citadel is located on the top of the hill overlooking the town. Read more…
VALEA CETATII CAVE
Located close to the road linking Rasnov with Poiana Brasov, to access the cave visitors have to walk for approx. 15 minutes on a marked path through the forest. The cave has amazing acoustic qualities therefore during the summer it hosts classical music concerts. Read more…
DINOPARC RASNOV
Themed dinosaur park hosting more than 50 real life size dinosaurs, a restaurant, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, a 9D cinema and many more family friendly activities. Read more…
RASNOAVEI GORGE (CHEILE RASNOAVEI)
Rasnoavei Gorge is the ideal place for an active family day out but also for those looking to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Read more…
BEAUTIFUL CHURCHES
- The Evangelical Church
- The Old St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. It was built in the 13th century, it is thought to be the oldest Orthodox church in the South East of Transylvania.
- The New St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
SKI JUMPING COMPETITIONS
The Rasnov Ski Jumping Center, in the Carbunarii Valley, is the only center in Romania and South-East Europe on par with the standards of the International Ski Federation. The center hosts the trainings of the national ski jumping team and, especially relevant for the area, international ski jumping competitions. Artificial snow generating machine and watering installation allows the ski jumpers to use the centre all year long.
HISTORIES AND FILM FESTIVAL
Taking place yearly during summer, the festival hosts a large array of concerts, debates, workshops and exhibitions linked to a different theme every year. The access to the cinema and all the other events is free. More information can be found on the event’s website: http://www.ffir.ro/en/
OTHER EVENTS TAKING PLACE EVERY YEAR:
The Equestrian Festival
Rasnov Days
Rasnov Reenactment Festival
Rockstadt Extreme Fest (Music Festival)
Nearby attractions: Bran Castle, Libearty Bear Sanctuary, Brasov, Poiana Brasov
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