Park
Bușteni
6 locals recommend
Tips from locals
Virgil
December 24, 2018
Getting around the area by Train
Eduard
January 4, 2016
The railway station is a good starting place to anywhere in Romania, as Busteni is well connected by rail (although trains are arguably slow here). Have a look at the iconic statue and church in front
Gal
April 9, 2022
Probably my favorite place for a day off from Bucharest.. it easy to get there with train.. just 1:30 hour ride... fantastic mountain view.. anytime... great air.. great food.. and allot to see up to the Carpathian mountains...
Mircea
October 13, 2021
The city of Busteni, located on the Prahova Valley, is one of the most visited cities in Romania. From Busteni you can make many mountain trails in the Bucegi Mountains, truly picturesque trails. Although Busteni is especially appreciated for the monuments and natural tourist attractions nearby, there are also points of interest inside the city. Cantacuzino Castle - Busteni Cantacuzino Castle The Royal Church - built in 1889, founded by King Carol I and Queen Elizabeth, is notable for its special architecture, interior features (the icons inside are original being painted by Gheorghe Tattarescu) and its antiquity. Caraiman Monastery - a monastery of monks dedicated to the "Exaltation of the Holy Cross" and which is located in a wonderful setting at the foot of Mount Caraiman. Mountain trails in Busteni The town of Busteni is the starting point for several mountain trails. Many of the mountain trails are closed in winter, but access to the plateau can be done by cable car. Busteni - Urlătoarea Waterfall - Poiana Țapului. The route takes about 2 hours. Marking: red dot, blue dot Busteni - Jepilor Valley - Caraiman Chalet - Babele Chalet, Cave Hotel. It is a longer mountain route that lasts 5-6 hours. Marking: blue cross Babele Chalet - Caraiman Cross - Caraiman Peak - Spinarea Coștilelor - Saddle of Infants. Marking: red cross. The route takes about 2-3 hours. Busteni - Crest of the Howlers - Jepi Canton, Piatra Arsă Chalet. It is a mountain route with a duration of 3-4 hours. Marking: blue triangle Busteni - Valea Cerbului - Gâlma Mare - Cabana Omu. The duration is 6-7 hours. Marking: yellow stripe Busteni - Plaiul Munticelu - Poiana Coștilei - Pichetul Roșu - Cabana Mălăiești - 5-6 hours. Marking: red triangle, red stripe Busteni - Gura Diham Chalet - Diham Chalet. The duration of the route is 5-6 hours. There is a cable car who reaches the Bucegi plateau, where you can see Babele and the Sfinx. car or train+ bicycle
The city of Busteni, located on the Prahova Valley, is one of the most visited cities in Romania. From Busteni you can make many mountain trails in the Bucegi Mountains, truly picturesque trails. Although Busteni is especially appreciated for the monuments and natural tourist attractions nearby, th…
Former Member
March 30, 2017
Busteni Train Station
Location
Bulevardul Libertății
Bușteni, PH