Centrul de Vizitare Piatra Craiului (Zărnești)

In short

The Piatra Craiului National Park Visitor Centre is at 150 Toplița Street in Zărnești, about 1.5 km from town, on the road to Plaiul Foii. It opened in April 2016 and is run by the Piatra Craiului National Park Administration. It is a good starting point before a hike in the park and a good option on a rainy day.

What you'll see inside

The exhibition is designed as a loop trail. Along the way you come across a model sheepfold and an artificial cave with bats and insects. The centre has interactive elements and exhibits on the park's animals, described as appealing to young children. An aggregator of reviews estimates the visit at about 90 minutes.

Opening hours and prices (checked 12 October 2026)

Winter hours: closed on Mondays; Tuesday–Thursday 10:00–16:00; Friday 10:00–14:00; Saturday 11:00–15:00; Sunday 11:00–13:00. Summer hours are not published: check the official source. The official ticket page shows: 5 lei for a separate ticket to the Centre, free for people under 18. The park visiting ticket also includes the Centre: 10 lei per person for 7 days, 20 lei for 2 people for 7 days, a season pass for 40 lei. Phone: +40 268 223 165 or +40 368 003 376.

Combine it with

From the Centre you can set off towards Plaiul Foii and the trails of Piatra Craiului. If you have a park ticket, entry to the Centre is included.

Getting there

From MAX International in Râșnov, drive towards Zărnești. The Centre is on the way out of Zărnești towards Plaiul Foii, on Toplița Street. You can see the distance and driving time on the map.