Bran Castle is inaccurately known as the home of Count Dracula, which is untrue. Vlad the Impaler never lived here but he was imprisoned here. This was the last stop on my tour and it was education… Full review by Lainie007
Nov 30, 2024
The castle is situated a short walk from Bran, literally 5 minutes from the centre. There is plenty of history to see in the castle. Great views from the top. There are also the grounds/gardens to wa… Full review by heep68
Nov 27, 2024
We are on a Grand Circle Post Trip. In the mid 1400’s Vlad used this castle as headquarters for his armed incursions into Transylvania towards fending off the Ottoman Turk incursion. The family nam… Full review by Tommy599
Have no idea. We went late in the day and there was no lineup. Everything moved smoothly. That was in September so there may be lineups in the busy summer months.
What is the weather in the area like in October. I am hoping to visit even though I have some leg pain issues. I do steps at home all the time so I should be ok there. Are there places to sit and rest or can I bring a small portable stool to rest on? How steep is the entrance ramp?
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I can't help you with the weather in October; the twice I've been to the Castle was during summer. The walk to the castle from the carpark is a few hundred metres and once you're past …
I can't help you with the weather in October; the twice I've been to the Castle was during summer. The walk to the castle from the carpark is a few hundred metres and once you're past the souvenir shops, the pathway does have a medium gradient. However, you can take your time walking up. The steps to the entrance of the castle are a little steep, but if there are no crowds, take your time. As for inside, places to sit and rest are few and far between, but if a portable stool is small there should be somewhere available. However, if crowded, you will be pushed along by the queue of people, with little opportunity to get out of their way.
Hello is this castle accessible for older people with no significant mobility issues, but age related weakness. Please give distance or time to reach Castle from parking and roughly how many steps to climb to reach the castle. Much appreciated
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Hello sorry only just seen this. I'm a slow walker, so it took me about 20 mins to reach the castle from parking and distractions from the shops. I'd say there is 30 to 40 steps some …
Hello sorry only just seen this. I'm a slow walker, so it took me about 20 mins to reach the castle from parking and distractions from the shops. I'd say there is 30 to 40 steps some steep. Just take your time.