Caraiman Peak
#117 among destinations in Romania
Facts and practical information
The Caraiman Peak is a mountain peak located in Romania, in the Bucegi Mountains of the Southern Carpathians. It has a height of 2,384 m. The nearest town is Buşteni. ()
PrahovaRomania
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Caraiman Peak – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Peleș Castle, Sinaia Monastery, Crucea Caraiman, Sphinx.
Lavish summer palace built in 1874Peleș Castle, Sinaia
99 min walk • Peleș Castle, nestled in the picturesque town of Sinaia, Romania, is a masterpiece of German Renaissance architecture and one of the most stunning castles in Europe. Built between 1873 and 1914, the castle was the summer residence of King Carol I of Romania and stands...
Museum, Sacred and religious sites, ChurchSinaia Monastery, Sinaia
111 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Romania's picturesque Carpathian Mountains lies the serene Sinaia Monastery. Founded in 1695 by Prince Mihail Cantacuzino after a pilgrimage to Mount Sinai, this historical monastery is a testament to Romanian spiritual and architectural...
Huge WWI cross memorial on mountainCrucea Caraiman, Bușteni
18 min walk • Perched majestically on the Southern Carpathians in Bușteni, Romania, the Crucea Caraiman stands as a somber yet awe-inspiring memorial. This grand cross was constructed to honor the soldiers who lost their lives during World War I, specifically those who fought in...
Natural attraction, Geologic formation, MountainSphinx, Sinaia
35 min walk • The Sphinx of Romania, located in the Bucegi Mountains near the city of Sinaia, is an enigmatic natural rock formation that has fascinated travelers and locals alike. Reminiscent of its namesake in Egypt, the Romanian Sphinx stands as a testament to the whimsical...
Museum, Forts and castles, History museumPelișor, Sinaia
96 min walk • Pelișor may refer to several entities in Romania: The Pelișor Castle Pelișor, a village in Lazuri Commune, Satu Mare County Pelișor, a village in Bârghiș Commune, Sibiu County Pelișor River, a tributary of the Bârghiș...
History museum, Forts and castlesCastelul Cantacuzino, Bușteni
58 min walk • The Cantacuzino Castle is situated in Bușteni, Romania, in the Zamora district, on the street bearing the same name. The building has a great architectural, historical, documentary and artistic value.
Specialty museum, Museum, NightlifeCasino Sinaia, Sinaia
114 min walk • · The Sinaia Casino is located in "Dimitrie Ghica" park, Sinaia, Romania and was built at the initiative of King Carol I of Romania. Construction began in 1912 and was finished a year later. The work was supervised by architect Petre Antonescu, who was also the author of the plans.
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected areaBucegi Natural Park
83 min walk • The Bucegi Natural Park is a protected area situated in Romania, in the administrative territory of counties Brașov, Dâmbovița and Prahova.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainClăbucetul Taurului
150 min walk • Clăbucetul Taurului is a mountain in Romania, part of Baiu Mountains in the Southern Carpathians. The highest peak is 1,520 m high. Located on the border of Brașov and Prahova counties, it is in the vicinity of Predeal, and features rich pastures. In 1844, the mountain was purchased by Alecu Filipescu-Vulpea.
Mountain with the Heroes' Cross monumentBabele
86 min walk • Babele is a name for an area on the Bucegi Mountains plateau in Romania, within the Southern Carpathians. Babele is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The name comes from some mushroom shaped rock formations, the result of erosion and varying hardness of the rock layers.
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural featureBucegi Mountains
86 min walk • The Bucegi Mountains are located in central Romania, south of the city of Brașov. They are part of the Southern Carpathians group of the Carpathian Mountains. At 2,505 m, Omu is its highest point.
Prahova