The ski resorts in Romania are located in a stunning region called Transylvania. Transylvania is an incredibly picturesque place where one mountain follows another, with mountains giving way to fields and rivers. Medieval castles, singing gypsies, Gothic cathedrals, and ancient towns with cobblestone streets – all attract visitors year after year. The Carpathians, the second-largest mountain range in Europe after the Alps, have always attracted the attention of vacationers, tourists, and skiing enthusiasts. Most of the Carpathians are located in Romania and occupy a third of its territory. Ski resorts in Romania are one of the main branches of tourism. The mountain peaks of the Carpathians reach heights of 2600 m, and the ski slopes in Romania stretch up to a height of 2150 m. These mountains attract with their proud majesty and extraordinary beauty of landscapes. The great variety of ski slopes and their convenient location provide tourists with an excellent opportunity to diversify their skiing and get a lot of new pleasant impressions. The most popular ski resorts in Romania are Sinaia, Bușteni, Azuga, Predeal, Poiana Brașov. All ski resorts in Romania are well-equipped, with conveniently located slopes, comfortable living conditions, lifts for beginners, ski schools, equipment rental points, excursions, and specialized sports shops. One of the obvious advantages of Romanian ski centers is the direct road and rail links between the capital Bucharest and any of these ski resorts, as well as between them. Ski tours to Romania last from November to March. The Carpathians are of interest not only to ski enthusiasts but also to those interested in history and culture. Being in these places, you will have a unique opportunity to visit the Peleș Castle in Sinaia, one of the most beautiful palaces in Europe, visit the charming medieval Brașov, comparable to Salzburg, and visiting Bran Castle and Sighișoara, you can visit Count Dracula himself. The ski slopes in Romania are attractive to skiers and snowboarders of all levels, from beginners to professionals. The highest ski point is 2011 meters. There are 28 ski resorts in Romania (mostly very small), with the most popular and largest being in Transylvania: Poiana Brașov, Sinaia, Predeal. **Poiana Brașov** The Poiana Brașov ski resort is located 13 km from Brașov, at the foot of Mount Postăvaru. This winter resort is often called the "sunny meadow." Poiana Brașov is located in a large, well-sunlit valley. Its name comes from the medieval Carpathian town of Brașov. "Poiana" in Romanian means "meadow." The resort, stunning in its mountain beauty, was built for active skiing holidays. Magnificent hotels hidden in the forest, cable cars on the slopes, extraordinarily clean air, the absence of cars (you can ride in sleighs or horse-drawn carriages) – all this is meant to organize a complete vacation and promote ski tours to Poiana Brașov. Information on climate conditions and snow cover status in Poiana Brașov can be tracked daily on EURO NEWS. The presence of snow cannons and the northern slopes of the tracks contribute to good snow cover. The resort has a mountain climate (average temperature in July is +14.5°C, in January -5°C), which allows the snow cover to remain for about 120 days, from November to April. But the main attraction of the Poiana Brașov ski resort is artificial snow, which allows avid skiers to enjoy winter sports in both spring and autumn. Here there are an Olympic ski slope, a bobsleigh track, 12 downhill slopes, and two ski jumps. There are opportunities for off-piste skiing. Cable transport – chairlifts – constantly operates, connecting the resort with the wonderful natural area of Cabana Postăvaru, located at an altitude of 1060 m. All this allows organizing ski tours to Poiana Brașov from Ukraine and other European countries. **Sinaia** Sinaia is another popular winter holiday destination. The resort is located in a mountainous area east of Mount Bucegi, at an altitude of 1000 meters, and offers guests 20 km of slopes. There is also a wide variety of hotels, numerous bars, and restaurants. Ski tours to Sinaia are offered from November to April; during this period, the snow cover is stable (average snow thickness is 50 cm) with minimal avalanche risk. Over the past decade, the number of vacationers at the Sinaia winter resort has increased several times, as the resort offers high-quality services at low prices and is an ideal place for family holidays. The Sinaia ski resort is visited in winter due to its diverse slopes, which allow for the organization of important domestic and international ski competitions (slopes up to 8000 m), sledding, and bobsleigh (track with 13 curves). **Predeal** The Predeal ski resort is conveniently located in a natural, well-protected valley between the Bucegi, Baiu, Piatra Mare, and Postăvarul mountains. The Prahova Valley is at an altitude of 1100 meters. Here you can acquire the first skills, as the resort's ski schools offer affordable lessons with qualified ski instructors who speak English, German, and French. The climate here is very favorable – the average temperature in July is +14°C, and in January is -5°C. Snowstorms are rare, and the snow cover reaches several meters and remains for more than 100 days. Predeal is the highest town in the country (1060 m). All slopes at the Predeal ski resort are cut through forests and are well protected from the wind by centuries-old trees. Ski tours to Predeal have been recognized by skiers from all over Europe, especially the Clăbucet slope, which is lit at night, is very popular. The resort has snow cannons, which provide guaranteed skiing. In addition to winter sports, you can use the pools and saunas, as well as the outdoor ice rink with artificial ice. Guests have access to famous mineral waters and therapeutic procedures. In the evening, there are restaurants, discos, nightclubs, and bars where excellent Romanian wines can be enjoyed. There is a lot to see for ski enthusiasts in their free time: for example, Dracula's Castle (the feudal castle of Prince Vlad Țepeș from the 15th-16th centuries), a fortress on the way from Transylvania to Wallachia; the decor of that time is presented – the stove from which a vampire appeared exactly at midnight; as well as the royal chambers (in the 1920s-30s, Bran was the summer residence of Romanian monarchs). Romania is an excellent choice for a cheap and very comfortable vacation.