Transylvania Destinations

Old Haunts Transylvania takes our travelers to eight main sites throughout the Transylvania region. The crew will be exploring Budapest, Tokaj, and Nyírbátor in Hungary and Sãpânta, Sighişoara, Bran, Deva, and Brad in Romania. There are even two Dracula themed hotels the team will exploring (garlic in hand).

Budapest, Hungary
Hungarian folklore ranges from werewolves and mysterious woodland creatures to vampires and haunted castles.
» Budapest

Tokaj, Hungary
Tokaji was even noted by Bram Stoker as Dracula’s wine of choice to serve his unfortunate guests.
» Tokaj

Nyírbátor, Hungary
Countess Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed was known as Hungary’s Blood Queen due to her insatiable thirst for blood in the hopes to remain forever young and beautiful.
» Nyírbátor

Sãpânta, Romania
The Merry Cemetery (Cimitirul Vesel) is a unique cemetery in the village of Sãpânta, Romania that is famous for its colorful tombstones.
» Sãpânta

Hotel Castel Dracula & Acasa La Dracula
When traveling in Transylvania and investigating vampire legend you have to stay at both of the Dracula themed hotels.
» Hotel Castel Dracula & Acasa La Dracula

Sighişoara, Romania
As the best preserved and only inhabited walled fortress in Europe, Sighişoara sees a large number of Dracula fans.
» Sighişoara

Dracula’s Bran Castle
Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle, is near Bran and is an important national landmark in Romania.
» Dracula’s Bran Castle

Deva, Romania
Deva lies on the east side of a 13th century citadel and transformed into one of Transylvania’s strongest fortifications on the orders of the warlord, Hunyadi.
» Deva

Brad, Romania
Brad is known for the terrifying werewolf sightings and folklore that continue to be a part of Romanian culture.
» Brad