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    • MobilLoeweFaszinierender Balkan
      Day 16

      "Vampircamping" Bran

      September 2, 2023 in Romania ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C

      Campingul Vampirul
      Großzügiges Gelände mit viel Grün, die Sanitäranlagen könnten mal eine gründliche Renovierung vertragen.

      Morgen Besichtigung Schloss Bran, s.g. Draculaschloss. Am Abend gab es eine ausgiebige Weinprobe rumänischer Weine, dazu wurde Brot und mehrere Käsesorten gereicht.Read more

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    • DB Family Europe Grand Tour 22
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      Day 44

      Entering Castle Bran

      June 8, 2022 in Romania ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F

      This was a highlight of Romania for me! Although it's not actually Vlad Tepes' castle 🏰, Bran Castle is the fortress that inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula...and boy, do they hype up the connection.

      Tour books will tell you to ignore the huge village of souvenir shops selling cheap vampire tchotchkes. However, I specifically wanted cheap vampire tchotchkes, so we had to check them out.

      I got a Dracula Tshirt, Castle Bran pin, and a Vlad Tepes' spoon rest. Yes, I said spoon rest. Yes, it's going in my kitchen.

      The real bat encased in resin was tempting, as was a vampire stein. Good thing we're packing light so I had to opt out.

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      Perched on a rugged hilltop in the heart of Transylvania, Castle Bran is the stuff of legends. With its dramatic turrets and mysterious atmosphere, it's no wonder that this fortress is often associated with the iconic Dracula tale. As you step inside, you'll uncover a fascinating history that stretches back to the 14th century. The castle's rooms are filled with an eclectic mix of medieval artifacts, furniture, and artwork, transporting you to a bygone era. From its narrow staircases to its secret passages, Castle Bran offers an intriguing glimpse into the past. But beyond its mythical connections, the castle boasts breathtaking views of the surrounding Carpathian Mountains, providing a picturesque backdrop for your exploration. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a Dracula aficionado, or simply in search of an adventure, a visit to Castle Bran is an essential part of any Transylvanian itinerary. So, grab your courage, cross the threshold, and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Castle Bran.      Read more

    • TravelerInterrail Trail 2023
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      Day 58

      Not Dracula's Castle

      October 31, 2023 in Romania ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

      Bran Castle is NOT Dracula's 🏰

      In 1897, the Irish writer Bram Stoker gave the world an imaginary character that even today fascinates audiences from all over the world.

      Dracula 🧛‍♂️ an immortal Transylvanian count, thirsty for innocent blood. The legend created by Stoker is based on the fictional image of the 15th century Wallachian prince, Vlad Tepes, who was famous at the time by his severe punishment of the law breakers. Bran Castle, described in literature as a great fortress difficult to conquer, located in a mysterious place in the midst of the Carpathians Mountains. Vlads real home is located in Poenari Citadel.

      Hungry after being a typical tourist for the day, I headed out for traditional Romanian food (fully clothed for the first time during my trip)!      Read more

    • TravelerBalkan by Motorbike
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      Day 20

      Draculas Schloss in Bran

      May 28, 2023 in Romania ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

      Eni wollte einfach nicht anspringen. Als es irgendwann dann doch geschafft war, bin ich schwitzend los, musste aber zur Tankstelle und dort wollte sie wieder nicht. Vergaser ausgebaut und gereinigt, Zündfunken überprüft, nach über einer Stunde ging's dann doch. Läuft sie einmal, fährt sie mich zuverlässig und schnell (genug) über die schönen Straßen und Berge. In Bran bei Brasov angekommen hab ich sie erst Mal links liegen ( bzw. stehen) lassen und bin zum Dracula Schloß. Sehr schön, besonders die Ausstellung zu den Folterinstrumenten 😬 Mit zwei Bier in der Hand dann hab ich mich ums Motorrad gekümmert: Vergaser detailliert gereinigt, auch der Benzinfilter war sehr verschmutzt, trotzdem wollte sie einfach nicht anspringen. Das heißt, sie wollte schon, man hat es gemerkt, sie KONNTE nicht. Weil der Kolben im Vergaser eine Einkerbung hat, wo ihn die Leerlaufschraube hoch bzw. runter schiebt. Und deshalb scheint der Kolben zu klemmen. Mit Trick 17 funktioniert es, also werde ich Morgen diesen Workaround anwenden und versuchen, in Brasov eine Werkstatt zu finden, wo ich die Einkerbung zulöten und glatt schleifen kann. Wenn das nicht klappt, mache ich das halt in Bukarest... (P.s. Das güldene Ding ist ein echter Keuchheitsgürtel)Read more

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    • TravelerRumänien die Erste
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      Day 4

      Schloss Dracula

      September 7, 2023 in Romania ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

      Must have. Bin sehr positiv überrascht, weil viele es als Touristennepp gepriesen haben. Als Draculafan konnte ich mich gut in das gesehene einfinden und Transylvanien präsentiert sich hier zwar neuzeitlich aber authentisch.Read more

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    • MobilLoeweFaszinierender Balkan
      Day 17

      Schloss Bran "Draculaschloss"

      September 3, 2023 in Romania ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

      Das Schloss Bran befindet sich in dem kleinen Stadt Bran in der Region Siebenbürgen. Die Burg wird "gläubigen" Touristen als Draculaschloss präsentiert, obwohl es dessen Beschreibung aus Bram Stokers Roman Dracula nur ganz entfernt ähnelt. 🙈

       "Vlad III Drăculea, der Pfähler". Er ist der wohl berühmteste Vampir der Literatur. Aber den "Pfähler" gab es wirklich, dieser beherrschte sechs Jahre lang auf brutalste Weise die Walachei.

      Touristischer geht es kaum, bei der Besichtigung des Schlosses war es sehr voll. Unterhalb viele Souvenirstände, etliche mit China Kitsch, nur wenige authentische Artikel. Es gab sogar eine Dracula Geisterbahn... 🙈

      Das gut erhaltene Schloss ist durchaus sehenswert. Man tippelt meistens im Gänsemarsch mit den vielen Touristen durch die Räume. Das drumherum mit der Vermarktung Draculas ist ganz offensichtlich dem Kommerz geschuldet. Unsere Reiseleiterin ist darüber auch nicht erfreut, die Dracula Ausrichtung würde von Jahr zu Jahr schlimmer werden. "Rumänien müsse sich touristisch nicht über Dracula definieren, Rumänien bietet viel mehr."      Read more

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    • TravelerLand of Children of the Night
      Day 7

      Bran Castle

      September 9, 2023 in Romania ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

      Sometimes you just have to be a tourist and let yourself be lured into a trap. Bran Castle has become one of Romania's top attractions because it "resembles Castle Dracula, as described in Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula (1897), in that both stand on rocky precipices and command spectacular views. But Stoker, an Irish writer, is not known to have ever visited Transylvania." Vlad the Impaler, the historical figure behind the fictional monster, didn't even reside in this castle, but was only held prisoner for some time in the dungeons.

      Nevertheless, a multitude of gift shops, restaurants and hotels plaster the foot of the hill and the castle is venue to a number of events, including a spectacular Halloween party that actually did sound quite enticing.

      The main attraction itself is a rather standard medieval fortress and the museum exhibits provide insight into the lives of Queen Marie and King Ferdinand. On the fourth floor, however, visitors get to encounter creatures and apparitions from Romanian folclore.

      A fun tidbit is the haunted house tucked away behind the many souvenir shops: An entertaining 15 minutes that only costs about €5 with the promise of live actors "trained to scare you". This live actor turned out to be some guy dressed up as a devilish vampire ready to scare the children and envelop women with his cape.

      Right before the exit, one of the mechanical creatures seemed to have malfunctioned - exposing visitors with the most terrifying sight of all: the local mechanic in a blue overall rummaging through the insides of a ghoul...      Read more

    • TravelerEuro Beer & Magnet Tour
      Day 31

      A Bus to Bran

      April 26, 2023 in Romania ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C

      A lazy start on a grey morning. Summoned a bargain Bolt to the classy bus station to hop on the bus to Castle Bran, inspiration to Bram Stoker for Dracula.

      Some banter with a couple of young German legal eagles passed the journey nicely.

      The castle loomed majestically over the town below. The path below was full of souvenir tents, and there were far too many people - bus trips and lots of school children….but that didn’t detract from the Castle being a good day out.

      The torture rooms were well worth the extra money, and two young children were shrieking with delight at all the gruesome ways a human could be defiled in the name of extracting confessions! Their mum was squealing in horror as they chose their favourite punishment….

      The final part was dropping down a long lift, fitted inside the original well, on to the moderately daft ‘time tunnel’. At least it saved a long walk downhill!

      With temperatures remaining cool, we tried out Queen Marie’s Tea Room for soup, a drink, and a warm up.

      A grand day out!

      Return bus was due at 4pm, but we already knew that timetables in Romania were more of an aspiration than a fact….we passed the time chatting with an Aussie lady from Melbourne, travelling with her son.
      And of course indulged in a naughty but nice ‘chimney cake’ - a Transylvanian speciality 😍

      Back home, we had seen there was a small mural to visit near the station, but first dined well at FRACT - the ‘friendly restaurant and cozy terrace’. Felt like quite a swanky place, although since we were early, we had the sole attention of the proprietor and the maître d' 💪

      A stroll home admiring the fine old architecture (!) to close off our time in Brašov      Read more

    • Auf den Spuren Draculas
      Day 7

      Bran - Dracula besuchen

      May 5, 2023 in Romania ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

      Der Ort ist unheimlich auf Touristen aus. Lauter kleine Läden mit viel Nippes, die Leute quatschen einen in allen möglichen Sprachen an. Der Parkplatz war unverschämt teuer, 10€! Das Schloss ist klein, voller Leute und nicht sonderlich prunkvoll. Claas mochte die Ritter Rüstungen und Schwerter sehr. Im Anschluss aßen wir noch Crêpes und Langosch, eine einheimische Spezialität, mit Käse und Quark. Dann ging es zum Kaufland einkaufen (ja es gibt fast die gleichen Ketten, die es in Deutschland auch gibt) und dann weiter nach Honigberg. Aber dazu an anderer Stelle mehr ;)Read more

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    • San Valentino a Bucarest
      Day 5

      Arrivo a Bran

      February 15, 2023 in Romania

      Finalmente arrivati! Questo è il castello che nel romanzo era abitato da Dracula, anche se nella realtà ha tutt’altra storia. Purtroppo anche su questo lucrano molto ed è una vera e propria “trappola per turisti”, ci sono riferimenti vampireschi ovunque tranne che nel castello vero e proprio, che non c’entra nullaRead more

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