Romania, especially the region of Transylvania has been full of myth and magic for centuries. It has also been on ones bucket list, however, as of 2025, the Transylvania region has some way to go in terms of accessible infrastructure.
Of course, when one thinks of Transylvania, it is probable that images of Bran Castle come to mind due to its association with Count Dracula. Unfortunately, a large proportion of this famous attraction i.e. the castle itself is off limits to most wheelchair users due to an unfathomable amount of steps. The region, surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains is also home to the Turda Salt Mine just located outside of Cluj-Napoca.
When planning this trip, one toyed with various ideas as to how to best explore Northern Romania including driving the WAV down from the UK! However, as Superbunny would be unable to access Bran Castle and a proportion of the Turda Salt Mine regardless, it seemed appropriate to leave said wheelchair in the UK and hire a car for the duration.
For the first two days, one is staying in Romanias second largest city, Cluj-Napoca to visit the Turda Salt Mine before heading down south to Bran Castle which is around a 4 hour drive. One has then booked a (cheap) hotel nearby before heading back to the airport in Cluj-Napoca.
Let’s go roadtripping!