When people abroad hear about Transylvania, the only thing coming to their mind is…. you guessed, Count Dracula. Many people do not really know where it is, and others, who do not confuse it with Pennsylvania, might even think it is not real. Well it is real, and it seems like the Dracula myth is also real. Count Dracula’s castle really exists: and I have been to it 🙂 .
Of course I am talking about a theme hotel where our company organized a team-building event (survivor camp) in Bistrita-Nasaud County, in the mountains of Bargau, at 1116m height. The hotel is actually called: Hotel Castel Dracula because it is a hotel built like a castle.
It is only a three star hotel, but we did not go there in search for luxury or ergonomics. It has decent rooms, service and a multi-level restaurant. Everything is functional, and quite modern I might add, apart from the decoration and furniture which imitates a more castle-like environment. There is also a multi-level bar in one of the towers of the castle, where there is a small pool table for those who enjoy the game. The food is also great, just be careful what you order, things tend to be quite similar in the restaurant…
The surrounding area is also very nice. If you are not there for skiing, then it is an ideal place for hiking. The fresh air and the greenness of the fields combined with the bluish mountains which sometimes gets covered with clouds is really amazing.
And of course what is the most interesting part? For 2 RONs (50 cents) you can request permission to enter Dracula’s tomb. Of course only with a guide, because you never know what is lurking down there. It is not very professional, but it is not for the timid at the heart either. Rest assured, that it is a hell of an experience 😀 .
I have uploaded some photos to my Picasa account.
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