'''Busteni''' is in the Carpathian Mountains in the Transylvania region of Romania.

Get in

You can get to Busteni by road or by train.

Busteni is situated an the DN1 (national road 1) and getting in and out by road is very easy. The road is in good condition, but be careful in winter because the road can get very slippery quickly. There are also buses linking Busteni to major cities (Bucharest, Brasov, Ploiest etc) and nearby resorts (Sinaia, Predeal).

By train, Busteni is situated on the main track linking Bucharest and Brasov, and all trains stop here (P,A,R,IC).

Get around

Taxis are an inexpensive way to get around the town (5 RON/2 euros from the train station to hotel). Buses also run between nearby towns.

See

A cable car from Busteni takes you to the top of a mountain to see some monuments carved by the wind, (Babele and Sphinx). '''Heroes Monument''', a huge cross to honor those in WWI on the top of the mountain, is about a 45 minute hike away from where the cable car arrives at the top of the mountain.

Do

  • Busteni is a resort for people who enjoy the mountain. The view is fantastic.
  • In the winter you can practice winter sports on the Kalinderu ski slope. There are several equipment rental stores with fair prices. Also you can rent ATVs.
  • Most climbing tracks are closed in winter because of their difficulty but they are a must in the summer. But be careful to have proper equipment.
  • The phone number for '''mountain rescue''' is 0SALVAMONT (+4 0725826668 - +4 being the national phone code).

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    Sleep

    There are a lot of sleeping areas. You can find hotels from 1 to 4 stars and room rentals (from 60 RON-18 euro per night/ double room).

    Get out