Sibiu: squares, guilds and the bridge of lies
SibiuKultur & GeschichteLeicht11 hEinsteiger
Dauer11 h
GradLeicht
Geeignet fürMax. 8Ab 10 Jahren
Wie der Tag abläuft
A long drive each way — around two and a half hours in each direction — and a full afternoon in the old town.
Sibiu is the best-preserved Saxon town in the country, and it is a long way from Brașov. We say that first because it shapes the day: about two and a half hours on the road each way, and an early start.
Why it is still worth it
The upper and lower towns are joined by staircases and a bridge, and the whole thing is intact in a way Brașov is not. The Brukenthal collection is genuinely good. If you have a spare day and do not mind the drive, take it.
If you would rather not drive
Say so — the Saxon villages give you much of the same texture with a third of the road time.
Der Tag, Stunde für Stunde
07:00Early pickup
We leave Brașov early to get a full afternoon in Sibiu.
09:45The Large Square
Orientation, and the Council Tower for the view over both towns.
11:00The lower town and the Bridge of Lies
Down the stairs into the artisans' quarter, and the cast-iron bridge with the story attached.
13:00Lunch and free time
Two hours of your own. We will suggest where to eat and what to see.
15:00The Brukenthal
The palace and its collection. Entry included.
18:00Back to Brașov
Home around six, sometimes a little later.
Was enthalten ist
Wir stellen
- Entry tickets to every site on the route
- Transport from Brașov and back
Sie bringen mit
- Comfortable shoes — the streets are cobbled
- Something for rain
Treffpunkt
Pickup from your Brașov accommodation, early start
Häufige Fragen
Is the drive really that long?
Yes — about two and a half hours each way. It is the single biggest thing to weigh up about this day, which is why we put it at the top of the page rather than in the small print.
Could we stay overnight in Sibiu instead?
You could, but not with us — everything we run returns the same day. We are happy to tell you which trains are sensible if you want to do it independently.