Snowshoeing in Bulgaria: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

While Bulgaria is quickly becoming a more popular winter holiday destination, it remains lower-key than other popular western and northern European hotspots. This makes it a great place to come and connect with nature.

Aside from the aforementioned locales, the country is chock-full of excellent snowshoeing destinations,

Among these is Central Balkan National Park. Situated about two hours east of Sofia, the park offers plenty of mountain peaks and passes to climb. It is also home to various species of native wildlife. At 2,376 meters in elevation, Bolev Peak is the tallest mountain in the park and a great destination for snowshoers, boasting excellent views of the surroundings.

Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park, in the northwest of the country, and the Bulgarka Natural Park, which is near to the national park, also offer excellent snowshoeing opportunities and some fabulous scenery of their own.

Stunning scenery

Bulgaria’s mountain scenery is simply gorgeous. Snow-capped peaks jutting out over frosted evergreen forests flank the capital city and run through a fair portion of the country. Heading out into the wilderness on your snowshoes, you’ll feel like you’ve entered a postcard with incredibly picturesque scenery as far as the eye can see.

Escape the crowds

Bulgaria remains a hidden gem for winter outdoor activities, such as snowshoeing. While other resorts begin to fill up early in the season, you’ll find plenty of untouched and pristine powder in the Bulgarian backcountry. Pristine and snowy summits, with no one else in sight, are a snowshoer’s dream and there’s plenty of those here.

Save some money

Unlike other European winter holiday hotspots, Bulgaria is incredibly cheap. Save plenty of money on everything from transport to accommodation and food to souvenirs when you visit. Guided trips range from €50 for a single day to €500 for an entire week. You won’t easily find competitive prices such as these in the Alps or Scandinavia!

During the winter Bulgaria is typically cold with plenty of snow. In the popular resort area of Bansko, the average winter temperature hovers around freezing with slightly higher temperatures in the spring. Throughout the whole ski season, there is plenty of snow with an average of 50 to 80 millimeters per month.

Any trip to Bulgaria likely begins with a flight into the Sofia International Airport (SOF). Many guides will opt to meet you in Sofia and provide transport to the start of the trip. Otherwise, buses connect the country and can be taken from the airport and the city center.

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