Just outside Brașov in Romania, Colonia Bod is a quiet rural settlement that gives a taste of Saxon-era agricultural life while keeping you close to the southern Carpathians. It works as a low-key base for day trips into Brașov and for hiking and sightseeing in the surrounding mountains.
For history and architecture, Brașov concentrates several major landmarks: the Black Church is a Gothic church distinguished by its darkened exterior, and nearby Piața Sfatului is a medieval town square lined with colorful houses and a museum. In the city’s historic district, St. Nicholas Church, Brașov is a Gothic Orthodox church.
Castle outings are a big draw around Colonia Bod. Bran Castle is a hilltop Romanian castle linked to Dracula legends, while Peleș Castle is a Renaissance Revival residence set in the Carpathian forest, with the Art Nouveau Pelișor Castle within Sinaia’s Peleș complex. For mountain scenery, the Bucegi Mountains offer dramatic rock formations, and the Postăvarul Massif sits near Brașov with a ski resort.
