Râșnov, Brașov

Râșnov resort guide

Brașov, Romania

Historic fortress town with excellent skiing

Râșnov at a glance

5
Trails
3
Lifts
3,937ft
Top
2,133ft
Base
1,804ft
Vertical
GHV
Nearest airport, 9 mi
40% beginner50% intermediate10% advanced

Râșnov is a historic fortress town offering excellent skiing facilities with beautiful views of the Carpathian Mountains.

Your questions about Râșnov, answered

How big is Râșnov?

Râșnov has 5 trails served by 3 lifts — 11th for trails of the 15 resorts we track in Romania.

How high is Râșnov?

The lifts run from 2,133ft at the base to 3,937ft at the top, a vertical of 1,804ft. Of the 15 resorts we track in Romania, that is the 14th highest, with the 9th biggest vertical.

The base is below 3,281ft, so the lowest runs are the first to suffer in a mild spell; the upper mountain is the safer bet early and late in the season.

Is Râșnov good for beginners or experts?

The trails at Râșnov split 40% beginner, 50% intermediate and 10% advanced, against an average of 37% beginner and 17% advanced across the resorts we track in Romania.

On those numbers it suits beginners and intermediates.

What is the nearest airport to Râșnov?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Brașov-Ghimbav (GHV), 9 mi away in a straight line. Sibiu (SBZ) is 68 mi, Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP) is 76 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

Airports near Râșnov

Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.

  • Brașov-GhimbavGHV
    9 mi · major airport
  • SibiuSBZ
    68 mi · major airport
  • Bucharest Henri CoandăOTP
    76 mi · major airport

Travel time to Râșnov

Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.

  • Fly to Brașov-Ghimbav (GHV)Quickest
    Flight
    9h 55m · 4,673 mi
    Ground transfer
    15m · 12 mi
    Total
    ≈ 12h 40m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

  • Fly to Sibiu (SBZ)
    Flight
    9h 50m · 4,614 mi
    Ground transfer
    2h 15m · 93 mi
    Total
    ≈ 14h 35m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

  • Fly to Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP)
    Flight
    10h 5m · 4,742 mi
    Ground transfer
    2h 35m · 103 mi
    Total
    ≈ 15h 10m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.

Râșnov lift ticket 2025/26

RON 5206-day adult Râșnov · ≈$113

RON 87 per day · 0.3 km of trails per € · estimated price

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Râșnov trail map

We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Râșnov. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Râșnov has 5 trails and 3 lifts, running from 2,133ft to 3,937ft.

Why go to Râșnov

  • Historic fortress town
  • Excellent skiing facilities
  • Good value for money
  • Beautiful Carpathian scenery
  • Great for all skill levels
  • Close to Brașov

Things to know

  • Can get crowded
  • Limited nightlife
  • Weather dependent
  • Limited challenging terrain
  • Limited après-ski
  • Smaller resort

Skiing and snowboarding Râșnov by ability level

Beginners

Râșnov is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern facilities.

Intermediates

Perfect for intermediate skiers! Râșnov offers a good variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.

Advanced

Advanced skiers will find limited challenging terrain at Râșnov, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.

Our take on Râșnov

Food & dining

Après-ski

Price level

Budget friendly

Facilities

Official resort website: rasnov.ro

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Distances are straight-line, not by road.