10 Nature & Parks in Sofia That You Shouldn't Miss

September 2, 2021 Randal Brittian

Surrounded by sprawling parkland, Sofia, the capital and largest city of the Republic of Bulgaria, lies at the foot of popular ski mountain, Vitosha. With a history that stretches over seven millennia, ruin-rich Sofia is one of Europe's oldest cities. The National Historical Museum is one of Eastern Europe's most extensive. Wide, cobblestone boulevards, charming boutiques and truly electrifying nightlife star in this city of 1.3 million. Trolleys, trams and buses traverse the dynamic city.
Restaurants in Sofia

1. EzdaSofia

Haydushko izvorche 28 Horse Arena Han Asparuh, Sofia 1612 Bulgaria +359 89 989 1184 [email protected] http://www.ezdasofia.com
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EzdaSofia

EzdaSofia a horse riding club. Available courses for beginners and advanced riders. Equestrian center has opened and closed sand riding grounds.

2. Park St. St. Peter & Pavel

ul.Tri ushi 141, Sofia Bulgaria
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Park St. St. Peter & Pavel

3. Krasna Polyana Karting Track

3A Vardar Blvd., Sofia 1330 Bulgaria +359 2 920 1447
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Krasna Polyana Karting Track

The biggest outdoor karting track in Bulgaria.

4. Seven Rila Lakes

2650 Sapareva Banya Rila Mountain, Sofia Bulgaria
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Seven Rila Lakes

Reviewed By 225evgenim - Sofia, Bulgaria

Magnificent nature! The seven Rila lakes are recognized as the most energetic place in the world. Great views from a height of 2500 m. The route is extreme. You need good equipment. The sun is strong and you need sunscreen. Many people visit the Rila lakes in the summer.

5. The Lake with the Lilies

Boulevard Tsarigradsko Shose 76, Sofia 1784 Bulgaria
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The Lake with the Lilies

6. Pushkin Park

Ulitsa Georgi S. Rakovski 92, Sofia 1000 Bulgaria
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Pushkin Park

7. Vuzrajdane Park

Ul. Bulgarska Morava, Sofia 1303 Bulgaria
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Vuzrajdane Park

8. Park "Tsentralna Banya"

ul.Ekzarh Yosif 37 Sofia Center, Sofia 1000 Bulgaria
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Park "Tsentralna Banya"

9. Vitosha Mountain

Sofia Bulgaria http://park-vitosha.org
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Vitosha Mountain

Reviewed By Sharpehunter - Island of Malta, Malta

When you arrive in Sofia your attention is immediately drawn to the Mount Vitosha range which stands tall in the backdrop. Beautiful snow-capped mountains fringed by lush green mixed woodland and forest draws you in immediately. Easily accessible by car, buses and trams, you can even jump the various chairlifts to get higher up the range. My favourite starting point for any hike in Vitosha is Boyana Church. From here there is a myriad of routes to choose of varying difficulty all clearly marked. Take your pick from The Golden Bridges, Boyana Lake and Boyana Waterfall, or just choose a path that looks good, hit the trail and go with the flow. Advisable to wear good walking shoes, the terrain is very diverse and changeable and varies from easy-going paths to steep rocky (and slippy) climbs. Always take plenty of water, make sure you have some food. There are lots of mountain huts that serve great traditional Bulgarian food, beers, wines and soft drinks, but you have to get to them first. Fabulous days out, I still haven't done the actual Black Peak yet, but it's on the agenda.

10. Boyana Waterfall

Boyana Lake, Sofia Bulgaria http://www.bulgariaguide.net
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Boyana Waterfall

From Boyana neighborhood and Boyana church go up in the mountain using the marked green path - about 2 hours or steep ascent along the river for an hour and half. Ask or go with someone local or join the daily tours of Sofia Green Tour

Reviewed By Jolanda1997

We hiked up to the Boyana Waterfall on our first day in Sofia. The whole trail is within the forest and full of shades. You aren't really bothered with the sun there. We had a bit of trouble finding the start of the trail, as we tried to find the start of the green route. We ended up walking with some people to the left after entering, but that is not the correct way. For Green (easy) just walk straight ahead once you passed the sign on the front. The hike up took about 2 hours, and down about an hour and a half. There are plenty of small rocks so make sure to wear comfy shoes for walking. The easiest way to get to the starting point is to take a cab to the Boyana Church, which costs around 8-10 leva (be aware of "fake" taxis, though. Some try to rip you off with high prices.)

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