Romania captivates visitors with its medieval castles, fortified churches, and the legendary Dracula's Bran Castle. From the painted monasteries of Bucovina to the Danube Delta's wildlife and the vibrant streets of Bucharest, Romania offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and culture.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Bran Castle Dracula Tour
Romania's most famous castle brings the Dracula legend to life with Gothic towers, narrow staircases, and royal collections. Children love the spooky atmosphere; parents enjoy the genuine medieval history.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Turda Salt Mine Underground Adventure
Descend 120m into Romania's most spectacular salt mine, now featuring a Ferris wheel, boats on a subterranean lake, mini golf, and bowling 120m underground. One of the most unusual and exciting family experiences in Europe.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Village Museum Open-Air Museum Bucharest
Explore 300 authentic farmhouses, windmills, and traditional homes transplanted from across Romania on a beautiful lakeside site. Children can freely explore the wooden structures and learn about traditional village life.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Poiana Brașov Cable Car and Mountain Walk
Take the cable car from Brașov to Poiana Brașov and explore forested mountain trails at 1,000-1,800m. Summer activities include mountain biking, horse riding, and nature walks; winter brings skiing and sledding on beginner slopes.
Duration: Half day
Dino Parc Râșnov
Life-size dinosaur models in an open-air park beside Râșnov medieval fortress. Over 50 realistic dinosaur models along a walking trail through forest, with sound effects and informational panels.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Black Sea Beach Holiday Mamaia
Romania's Black Sea coast at Mamaia resort offers safe sandy beaches, shallow warm waters, and extensive resort infrastructure. Children's water parks, beach clubs with sunbeds, and family restaurants make it a complete holiday destination.
Duration: Multi-day
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Kronwell Brasov Hotel
Mountain resort at Poiana Brașov with ski-in/ski-out, indoor pool, and stunning Carpathian views. Family rooms and connecting suites; winter ski equipment rental onsite; summer hiking and biking directly from hotel.
Family features: Indoor pool, ski access, mountain views, family rooms
Therme Bucharest Hotel
Modern hotel connected directly to Europe's largest thermal wellness complex with tropical botanical gardens and multiple pools. Children love the wave pools, water slides, and indoor beach environment year-round.
Family features: Direct thermal complex access, wave pools, tropical gardens, multiple restaurants
Hotel Piatra Mare Poiana Brașov
Family-friendly mountain hotel near Poiana Brașov ski slopes with restaurant serving traditional food, wellness center, and easy access to summer and winter outdoor activities in the surrounding Carpathian forest.
Family features: Family rooms, mountain activities nearby, affordable pricing, restaurant with kids' menu
Ana Hotels resorts (multiple)
Romanian hotel chain with family-friendly properties in Bucharest, Poiana Brașov, and the Black Sea coast. Consistent quality with pools, playgrounds, and family room configurations across their portfolio.
Family features: Multiple locations, pools, consistent standards, children's programs at resort properties
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
Romanian restaurants are extremely child-friendly — high chairs are common, staff are welcoming, and portions are generous enough for children to share adult dishes
Traditional ciorba soups are mild and nutritious for children; mămăligă (polenta) and sarmale (stuffed cabbage) are kid-friendly Romanian staples
Kids' menus (meniu pentru copii) available at family-oriented restaurants and hotel restaurants, typically $5-8 for a simple meal
Fresh fruit and vegetable stalls at markets provide healthy snacks; Romanian strawberries, cherries, and plums in season are exceptional
Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Rent a car for flexibility with young children — public transport with strollers or car seats is challenging, especially for castle and mountain day trips
Many Romanian castles have steep, narrow stairs not suitable for strollers — baby carriers are more practical for Bran Castle and Corvin Castle
Pharmacies (farmacie) are everywhere in cities, well-stocked with baby formula, diapers, and medications; staff often speak some English
National parks and Danube Delta offer excellent wildlife experiences that capture children's attention — bears, pelicans, and storks are memorable encounters