Romania has a multitude of mountain resorts that offer slopes from novice to challenging. The first two months of the year are the favorite among winter sports lovers. The highest ski point in Romania is located at 6,600 ft. above the sea level.

Rasnov is nowadays the winter sports capital of Romania, it has the infrastructure requested by the International Ski Federation, being the only one in Romania and in the South-East Europe. The complex included at first three trampolines of construction point (point K) at 15, 35 and 64 meters. With an artificial snow and an wetting device, and with artificial surface and natural grass in the landing area, the trampolines can be used all over the year. More than that, nearby the trampolines the City Hall of Rasnov has equipped an Olympic biathlon basis, with the support of the Ministry of Regional Development and Tourism. In Rasnov you can practice ski jumping, biathlon, cross country skiing and Nordic Combined sports (ski jumping and cross country skiing).

In Romania took place the 2013 European Youth Olympic Winter Festival, an international multi-sport event held in Brasov. It was the 11th edition of the European Youth Olympic Winter Festival having 910 athletes from 45 nations participated in 37 events of eight disciplines.

Major ski resorts include Poiana Brasov, Sinaia, Predeal, Paltinis and Runcu.

If you enjoy adrenaline highs and have some skiing experience, you have to try the Carp slope. The descent starts from a 2.000 metres altitude and ends on the 1.400 metres plateau.

Poiana Brasov is a wonderful host for everyone from ski and snowboard enthusiasts, to those who’d rather enjoy a sleigh ride. We gave everything a try and made a list of what you need to include in your next winter holiday: fresh air, adrenaline, fun, sports and plenty of snow.