Bran Castle Opening Hours | Best Time to Visit & More
About 25 km southwest of Brasov, Bran Castle is a beautiful cliff-side castle that gives you breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains around it. Popularly known as Dracula’s Castle, Bran Castle has a spooky vibe to its medieval architecture. Today, Bran Castle displays Queen Marie’s furniture and art collections along with some unique highlights like the Time Tunnel.
Read on to know more about Bran Castle opening hours and the best time to visit.
Bran Castle Opening Hours
Tuesdays to Sundays: 9 AM to 6 PM, last admission at 6 PM
Mondays: 12 PM to 6 PM, last admission at 6 PM
- How long does it take to tour Bran Castle?
We recommend that you set aside at least 45-60 minutes to make the best of your visit to Bran Castle.
What is the Best Time to Visit Bran Castle?
Spring (March to May)
Shoulder Season
The city of Bran gets quite cold at this time of the year because of the humidity and temperatures. However, as this is the shoulder season, you can expect relatively lesser crowds. Hotel accommodations will also be slightly affordable.
Summer (June to August)
High Season
The summer months are the peak months to visit Bran Castle. The temperatures are just warm enough for pleasant days. However, this is also the time when Bran Castle gets extremely crowded. Try coming in earlier in the day to be able to spend enough time exploring the castle.
Fall (September to November)
Shoulder Season
Bran is quite windy at this time of the year. Temperatures are quite low and it may seem even colder because of the humidity and the winds. This season is one of the slowest for tourism, so the hotels may be affordably priced.
Winter (December to February)
Off-Season
The city of Bran gets extremely cold at this time of year with temperatures falling below 0℃. It also rains and snows during this time which isn’t ideal for traveling. Tourism is quite slow in the winter as well.
Weekdays
Weekdays at Bran Castle, like most other attractions, are relatively less crowded than the weekends. Weekdays during the spring and fall months may be even more so. If you have the choice, we suggest that you visit Bran Castle on the weekdays.
Weekends
Bran Castle can get quite crowded during the weekends, especially in the summer months. There are usually long waiting lines at the entrance, even early in the morning. And because Bran Castle has narrow stairways, it also means long waiting lines for people to pass.
VERDICT:
The spring and fall months are the best times to visit Bran Castle. But if you can only visit in the summer, make sure to arrive early and buy skip-the-line tickets to gain direct access to the castle.
It is also better that you visit during the weekdays to avoid crowds, but if you’re visiting over the weekend, try to go early in the morning to skip the crowds, especially in the summer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bran Castle Opening Times
A. Bran Castle is open from 9 AM to 6 PM from Tuesdays to Sundays and from 12 PM to 6 PM on Mondays.
A. Last admission during the summer months is 6 PM and in the winter months is 4 PM.
A. We recommend that you spare at least 40-60 minutes of your day to explore Bran Castle.
A. During the summer months (June to August), Bran Castle is quite crowded because of the peak tourism season. The winter months (December to February) are usually off-season for Bran Castle visits.
A. Yes, Bran Castle is open on weekends. We suggest you go slightly earlier in the day to avoid the crowds.
A. No, Bran Castle closes at 6 PM and is not open during the night time.
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