A short free period
Old Town walk
Council Square, surrounding streets and a relaxed café stop close to the city centre.
THE TOURNAMENT DESTINATION
Brașov in winter
Come for the handball. Stay for the medieval city, mountain scenery and winter experiences of Transylvania.
7–10 January 2027 · Brașov, Romania
A tournament surrounded by experiences.
Brașov combines an atmospheric medieval centre with direct access to the Carpathian Mountains. Players, coaches and accompanying families can turn the tournament into a broader winter trip, either during suitable free periods or by extending their stay.
Always plan activities around the official match schedule. Travel times, snow conditions, opening hours and availability should be checked before visiting.
EXPERIENCES
Things to discover
City & culture
Council Square and the Old Town
The historic heart of Brașov, surrounded by colourful façades, pedestrian streets, cafés and winter lights.
City & culture
The Black Church
Brașov’s landmark Gothic church and one of the defining monuments of the city centre.
Ski & mountains
Tâmpa Mountain
The mountain rising directly above the city, offering panoramic views when routes and facilities are open.
Check route and cable car status before going.
Ski & mountains
Poiana Brașov
Romania’s best-known mountain resort, offering skiing, winter activities and Carpathian scenery.
Not included in tournament packages.
Nearby excursions
Bran and the Transylvanian surroundings
A possible regional excursion for teams extending their stay, subject to time, transportation and opening schedules.
Family
Winter activities for families
Seasonal outdoor activities, local dining and relaxed ways for accompanying families to enjoy the destination.
THE MEDIEVAL CITY
History under the winter lights.
Brașov’s historic centre gives teams a completely different experience beyond the sports halls. Council Square, the Black Church and the surrounding pedestrian streets can be explored together in a compact central area.
THE MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCE
Extend the competition into the mountains.
Poiana Brașov offers the alpine side of the tournament destination. Teams and families who have sufficient free time or extend their visit can explore the resort, mountain scenery and seasonal winter activities.
- Check the official match schedule first
- Confirm local conditions and operating hours
- Allow time for travel, equipment and preparation
Skiing is not included in tournament packages.
Plan a Poiana Brașov visitINSPIRATION
Suggested ways to experience the city
An extended free period
Mountain atmosphere
Visit Poiana Brașov or enjoy a panoramic city viewpoint, depending on weather and available time.
Extend your stay
A Transylvanian winter trip
Combine Brașov with skiing, nearby attractions and additional time in the region before or after the tournament.
These are inspiration ideas, not organized tournament excursions. Teams remain responsible for transport, bookings and compatibility with the official competition schedule unless the organizer announces a dedicated package.
TRAVEL & STAY
Make Brașov part of the tournament experience.
Full-board accommodation
Official tournament packages start from €60 per person per day, including accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The stay runs 3 nights and is booked through the organizers.
See hospitality packagesArrival airports
Brașov–Ghimbav Airport
The city’s own international airport — the closest arrival point.
Bucharest–Otopeni
Romania’s main international hub, an alternative arrival airport.
Sibiu
An alternative arrival airport in Transylvania.
Travel guidance
The organizers can offer general travel guidance for delegations.
FAQ
Tourism questions
Make this more than a tournament.
Bring your team to Brașov for international youth handball and a winter experience in the heart of Transylvania.