Dracula Land journal
News about the park, local guides and travel routes in Prahova.
Ialomita Cave in the Bucegi, with the monastery at its entrance: a short history, local legends, what you see inside and how to get there from Dracula Land, about 127 km away.
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Omu Peak, the highest point of the Bucegi: a short history of the hut on the ridge, the routes up, safety tips and how to get there from Gherghita.
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The Heroes' Cross on Caraiman, visible from all over Busteni: the story of the monument, the routes up and how to get there from Dracula Land, about 106 km away.
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Experiences
The best ski areas in Romania, from Sinaia, Poiana Brasov and Predeal to Straja, Sureanu, Transalpina Ski Resort, Paltinis and Cavnic: who each one suits, what slopes it has and how long the drive takes from Dracula Land.
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Romania has the largest brown bear population in the European Union, between 10,600 and 12,800 animals according to the 2025 genetic study. Where most of them live, where you can see them safely, the Zarnesti sanctuary and how to behave in bear country.
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Attractions
A guide to the Transalpina, the DN67C, the highest paved road in Romania, with the Urdele Pass at 2,145 metres: the route from Novaci to Sebes, what you see along the way, when it is open, how it compares with the Transfagarasan and how to get there from Dracula Land.
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A guide to Balea Lake, the glacial lake above 2,000 metres in the Fagaras Mountains: how to get there on the Transfagarasan or by cable car from Balea Cascada, which trails to take, what the weather is like, where to eat and sleep and what to know in winter.
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Everything you need to know about the Transfagarasan: the history of the road built between 1970 and 1974, when it opens, what you see along the way from Vidraru and Poenari to Balea Lake, the bears by the roadside and how to get there from Dracula Land.
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A complete guide to Sighisoara, one of the few inhabited medieval citadels in Europe: the Clock Tower, the guild towers, the Scholars' Stairs, the Church on the Hill, the House of Vlad Dracul, what else to see nearby and how to get there from Dracula Land.
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The Unirea Salt Mine in Slanic, about 78 km from Gherghita: a short history of salt mining, what you see underground, practical tips and how to get there from Dracula Land.
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The full story of Dracula in Romania: Vlad the Impaler, son of Vlad Dracul, his years as a hostage of the Ottomans, his three reigns, the Night Attack, the stakes, his captivity, his mysterious death and how a Wallachian prince became the most famous vampire in the world.
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A one-day guide to Sinaia, about 98 km from Gherghita: the town's history, Sinaia Monastery, the casino, the cable car to the Bucegi and how to get there from Dracula Land.
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Prince Cantacuzino's castle in Busteni, about 106 km from Gherghita: a short history, the link with the Netflix series Wednesday, what to see and how to get there from Dracula Land.
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20 campsites and authorised camping areas in Romania, from the Bucegi, Piatra Craiului and Apuseni mountains to the Danube Gorges, the Delta and the seaside: what you will find, when they open and how long the drive takes from Dracula Land.
ReadThe 20 most beautiful caves in Romania, from the Scarisoara ice cave and the Bears' Cave to Polovragi, Ialomicioara and Valea Cetatii: what makes each special, which can be visited and how long the drive takes from Dracula Land.
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Romania's best-known castle, about 146 km from Gherghita: the real history of the fortress, its link with the Dracula legend and how to visit it in a day.
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The 20 most beautiful castles and palaces in Romania, from Peles and Bran to Corvin, Banffy and Teleki: a short history of each, where it is and how long the drive takes from Dracula Land, in Gherghita.
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In 2026, Halloween falls on Saturday, 31 October. Ideas for a themed weekend based in Gherghita: the Halloween night at Bran Castle, the castle from "Wednesday", the Slanic salt mine, new wine in Dealu Mare and an evening of vampire tales by the fire.
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A practical travel guide to Dracula Land in Gherghita, Prahova: 40 minutes from Bucharest on the A3, from Otopeni airport, from Ploiesti, Brasov, Buzau or Constanta, by train and by taxi, plus parking and traffic tips.
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The Dealu Mare wine region, about 38 km from Gherghita: the history of its vineyards from Brancoveanu to today's wineries, the grape varieties, the wine centres, how to arrange a tasting and how to get there from Dracula Land.
ReadThe summer residence of Romania's kings, 100 km from Gherghita: a short history of Peles and Pelisor, what you see inside and how to get there from Dracula Land.
ReadEverything announced about Dracula Land: 160 hectares, a theme park of over 780,000 sq m with 6 zones and 40+ attractions, an arena, aqua park, hotels and a racing circuit. Plus the real status of the project and how to get to Gherghita.
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Royal castles, mountains, a salt mine and vineyards: the attractions you can visit from the Gherghita area, with real distances from Dracula Land.
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Until Dracula Land opens, the Gherghita area and Prahova county already offer castles, mountains, a salt mine and vineyards, all within a day trip.
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