Romanian Ski Resorts
Romania offers fantastic beginner and intermediate skiing alongside exceptional landscapes and fascinating culture. The country may not be the most well-known ski destination in the world, but it offers laid-back culture, picturesque surroundings and a variety of slopes to suit all abilities.
Poiana Brasov ski resort
Poiana Brasov is the leading ski resort in the country and is set in the beautiful Carpathian Mountains. Its low prices make it one of the best value ski resorts in Europe and is close to Italy, France, Germany and Switzerland.
Following a modernisation in 2010, the ski area has been extended from 50 hectares to 80 hectares and the length of the slopes increased from 13.8km to 23.9km, with snow cannons also now installed to ensure a good surface.
There are several ski schools in the resort to ensure visitors can develop their skills and feel more comfortable on the slopes, including R&J Scoala Ski Polana Brasov and Valtour Ski School.
Snow conditions in Romania
Poiana Brasov benefits from a temperate-continental climate with average temperatures for summer and winter 20°C and -4°C respectively. The natural wintry weather means travellers can expect to enjoy outstanding conditions and, in the event that the snow thins out, there is plenty of artificial white stuff to make up for it.
The season here generally runs between November and March.
Apres ski and non-ski activitites in Romania
Poiana Brasov has a selection of bars and restaurants, including the stunning Coliba Haiducilor, where tourists can look forward to a range of Romanian cuisine in an environment reflecting the country’s fascinating heritage.
There is also one nightclub, Capra Neagra, where travellers can party the night away. As well as this, there are many bars where tourists can enjoy delightful Romanian wine and tuica, one of the country’s most well-known tipples.

Snow capped trees in Poiana Brasov ski resort
Transfer times to ski resorts in Romania
The closest airport to Poiana Brasov is Bucharest, which is around 2 hours and 30 minutes away.
Lift Passes
There are a number of ski passes available at Poiana Brasov, with prices varying depending on the time of day. For example, different passes can be purchased from 11am, 1pm and 2pm respectively, while there are longer multi-day passes for those staying in the resort for a while.