Hotels in Carpathians Romania, Romania

The Carpathian Mountains stretch across central and northern Romania, famous for medieval castles like Bran Castle and Europe's largest brown bear population. Winters bring heavy snow and temperatures from 23°F to 32°F (-5°C to 0°C), perfect for skiing in Poiana Brașov, while summers are mild at 64°F to 77°F (18°C to 25°C), ideal for hiking the Făgăraș Mountains to see glacial lakes like Bâlea. For a unique experience, spot bears at the Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Zărnești, or visit the fortified Saxon churches of Transylvania during spring.