Bear Sanctuary-Bran Castle-Rasnov Fortress from Brasov

DISCOVER WILD TRANSYLVANIA

Take a guided tour into the heart of Transylvania. View the medieval history and architecture of the Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress. Meet the brown bears in the sanctuary of Zarnesti.

Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti

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Meet the majestic brown bear's of Transylvania up close and personal at the Zarnesti Bear Sanctuary. Take in the beautiful landscapes of Romanian traditional villages, and travel to the famous Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress.
Discover the largest population of brown bears in Europe and admire them in the reservation. Take photos and listen to the stories of this ecological wonder of Romania. Feel inspired to adopt a bear or contribute to the sanctuary, at your wish.
Find the inspiration for Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula, and explore The Bran castle in all it's medieval glory. Learn about local legends, spirits, ghosts, and the many other mysteries of Dracula's castle.
Enter the Rasnov fortress, atop a rocky hill with beautiful views of Barsa Country. Walk through the stone houses nestled inside, attend the evangelical chapel, and experience the strength of the fountain and the walls that surround it.