Racos
Racoș, a village on the banks of the Olt River in Transylvania's Brașov County, is home to a striking set of basalt columns formed by the region's oldest volcano, alongside an Emerald Lake and two protected nature reserves. The ruins of a Dacian fortress and the Sükösd-Bethlen Castle, first attested in 1636, add historical depth, and the wider region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites. Train connections link the village to both Bucharest and the Hungarian border.
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- Population2,856
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.7 km1.7 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Racos: quick answers
Where is Racos?
Racos is in Romania, about 101 km63 miles in a straight line from Sibiu.
How do you get to Racos?
The nearest airport is Brașov (Ghimbav) (GHV), about 1 hr 9 min away by road. The nearest train station is Gara Racoș, about 2 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Racos?
The warmest month is July, averaging 19°C66°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -3°C27°F. The wettest month is June, with about 96 mm3.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Racos?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Racos?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Odorheiu Secuiesc, Băile Tuşnad and Ilieni.