Predeal is a famous holiday town in Romania's Transylvania region, between Prahova and Timis rivers. The distance to the district of Brasov to which it is affiliated is 25 kilometers. Predeal, which is 1033 meters above sea level, is the highest peak town in the country.
The mountainous climate is dominant in the town which hosts the stunning winter scenery of Prahova Valley, with average temperatures of 15 degrees Celsius in summer and -5 degrees Celsius in winter. The winter season in the region is snowy from mid-September to the end of March. The ski season covers the period between December and March. Welcoming 150.000 tourists per year with its modern facilities such as ski lifts, cable cars and ski schools, the ski slopes of the town addresses to every level of difficulty. You can ski and snowboard on the slopes, which are fed by artificial snow technology and are also illuminated at night. You can also go around with ATVs and snow bikes and spend time with archery.
There is also health tourism in the area that creates a holiday atmosphere with winter sports. Snow storms are very rare in the region's climate, which is also recommended for the treatment of respiratory tract diseases caused by dirty air and high humidity. Predeal's summers are ideal for strolling along the stunning scenery of nature. Marked hiking trails are the routes you can follow to see the snowy hills of the mountains that surround the city and the greenery on its skirts. Villages, chalets, campsites, and many other accommodation alternatives are available in the town where you can see natural beauties such as Tamina Waterfall, Ice Cave, Seven Merdiven Canyon, Raşnoavei Strait.
To get more information on the history of the region, you can visit St. Nicholas Monastery, Timisul de Josí Roman Catholic Monastery, Helena and Costantiní Church, and see the monuments made in the name of the heroes.
Henri Coanda International Airport, located in Bucharest, is the closest airport you can use when arriving by plane to Predeal. The distance between the airport and the town is 129 kilometers. It is also possible to reach Brasov by train.