Varna zoo
The zoo disposes 72 different kinds of animals and birds, among which are ostrich, panther, llamas, camel, lions, tiger, pink pelican, peacock, etc. The Zoo has created good water base among rich greenary suitable for water birds habitat. Visitors can watch the natural behavior of birds, while they float or plunge into the three cascade lakes.
The Zoo cares for 17 protected kinds of birds and animals, included in the Red Book of Bulgaria for endangered species. Among the most interesting inhabitants are a couple of black swans – the only ones of that kind in Bulgaria.
Children and adults are also attracted by a couple of kangaroos, which came here in the end of 2007.
You can get to the Zoo by public buses 9, 409, bus stop “Akatsiite”.
Admission:
Adults: 3 BGN
Opening hours:
June – August: 09:00 – 19:00hrs, without a day off
September: 09:00 – 18:00hrs, without a day off
October – March: 09:00 – 16:30hrs, without a day off
April – May: 09:00 – 18:00hrs, without a day off
Contacts:
Sea Garden, Varna
Tel.: +359 52 820 613; +359 884 095 506
Cash desk: +359 52 820 611
e-mail: info@varna-zoo.com
Aquarium
Varna Aquarium is located in The Sea Garden and is one Varna’s best known attractions.
It is a center popularizing Black Sea flora and fauna as well as Black sea hydrologic characteristics.
The exposition shows representatives of all fish groups in the Black sea. Best presented are the ones from The Mediterranean inhabited the Black sea through the Bosphorus. Black sea fauna consists of around 140 species.
The exposition presents fresh water species as well.
Visitors could reach The Aquarium by public bus lines 17A, 20 to bus stops “Baseyna” and “Festivalen k-s”.
Admission:
Adults: 4 BGN
Opening hours:
June – September: 09:00 – 19:00hrs, without a day off
May: 09:00 – 17:00hrs, without a day off
October – April: 09:00 – 17:00hrs, day off: Monday
Contacts:
Sea Garden, Primorski Blvd.4
Tel: +359 52 632 066
email: director@ifrvarna.com
Astronomical observatory “Nicolaus Copernicus”
The blast – off to the first artificial satellite of the Earth, provoke a huge interest in Bulgaria and this is the main reason for the formation of lots of clubs, devoted to the space. The enthusiasm was the reason the first astronaut and astronomic club to be established in the town of Varna in 1960. On 22nd of May 1968 the first astronomical complex in Bulgaria was opened, named after Nikolai Kopernik. It consists of astronomical observatory, planetarium and a tower with Phuko’s pendulum.
The main scientific reason was the observing and the shooting of artificial satellites on Earth, another reason was the education in this discipline. There is a monument of Kopernik in front of the planetarium’s entrance, made by professor L. Dalchev and P. Atanasov.
There are two spinning coupons on the third floor of the observatory, which were equipped with refractor 80/1200 mm at the beginning and a bigger telescope Kasegren 150/2250 mm.
The observatory is the first of this type in Bulgaria. The diameter of the coupon is 10,5 m. It is managed from the lector’s deck and can project over the coupon 5500 stars. In addition there are searchlights used for demonstration of the moving planets through the stars. There is also a special device which shows the solar system from 5-milliard km. From the beginning till 1998, the planetarium was visited from over 800 000 of people.
In the planetarium’s tower the Phuko’s pendulum was assembled. It is unique on the Balkan Peninsula and is the only proof that the Earth turns on its axis. In the premise under it, there is a small room where the visitors can observe the swing of the pendulum. In 1998 the Varna municipality took à decision to reconstruct the planetarium building.
The renewed building was opened on 15th August 2002. The original architecture was preserved, but now it is more modern, thanks to the architecture G. Savakov. For better vision adaptation there is a figural wall and the foyer dimly lightened, before entering into the hall. There are computer hall, library and lecture halls in the premises under the coupon. The decorative lights in the night convert the observatory into one of the accents in the sea garden.
Visitors could reach The observatory by public buses 17A, 20 to bus stop “Festivalen k-s”.
Admission:
Adults: 6 BGN
Students, pensioners: 3 BGN
Visiting hours:
July and August 2023
Every Thursday
5:00 p.m. ‘Solar System’ (for children 5 – 10 years old and adults)
7:00 p.m. ‘Astronomy for Everyone’ (for children over 10 years old and adults)
Cash desk is open at 4:00 to 5:00 pm and 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Contact details:
Sea Garden
tel.: +359 52 684 444
www.astro-varna.com
Varna Karting Track
Approved by the Bulgarian Federation of Karting Sports. Over the years Varna karting track received various awards such as: “The most progressive sport in the municipality of Varna” and the award for outstanding contribution to the development of karting sport of the annual ceremony of the Bulgarian Karting Sport Federation. Annually organize and conduct professional national and international competitions. In order to promote the sport and maintain the interest of customers organize and various Amateur Championships, Student Equity and Promotion, Media and Corporate events.
- Area: 29 dca
- Length: 1050 m
- Width: 9 m
- Lighting: 14 projector pylons
- Rostra: 720 Bar seating and VIP Lodge
Measuring system: measurement software for time – AMB TIMING. Each kart is equipped with a transponder, whose transmitter by radio signal reflects the number of karting. Never stay on the start / finish line, she picks up the transponder signal and measured to an accuracy of every 1 / 1000 sec. This is the same technology and equipment as in Formula 1. We maintain a database with all relevant data of our clients and keep records and during their tours of each visit to the karting track. You can request a printout with the times for each lap.
Admission fees you will find here
Public bus line 31 will get to the carting track (bus stop “Razklon Vinitsa”).
Opening hours:
10:00 – 21:00hrs
Contact details:
Varna, Vinica district
tel.:+359 52 717 077; +359 899 980 481
e-mail: varnakarting@abv.bg
www.varnakarting.com
Wake Park Varna
Attractive place for all fans of action sports and alternative culture. Great location on the city beach at Varna town. Perfect riding conditions – the lack of any waves regardless of weather conditions, direction and strength of the wind. Last generation of equipment – Australian famous brand O’Brien, models 2014.
Recreation zone with free WiFi Internet. Large screen projection of the latest extreme sports movies. Special place for night surfing beach parties
Wake park offers beginner lessons to gain the basic wakeboarding skills and expert coaching for the more experienced riders who want to learn wakeboarding tricks.
Nearest bus stop to get to the Wake park is “Sv. Nikola” – bus lines 9, 14, 409. The attraction is located on the beach – getting there involve crossing The Sea Garden and walking down to the beach.
Contact:
Varna beach, “Third buna” Beach (Third seashore embankment)
tel.: +359 89 876 6588
www.wakeparkvarna.com
Sport and rock climbing club “Varnaclimbing”
Sport and rock climbing club “Varnaclimbing” offers climbing training sessions on an indoor climbing wall. If you enjoy sport climbing, rock climbing, hiking, mountaineering, camping, diving, dynamic rope jumping that is the right place for you.
The club has rich experience in organizing sports events. Its main activity in the city is providing a well equipped climbing gym for training. It also offers climbing courses for both beginners and advanced climbers on regular basis.
Citizens of Varna and the guests of the city can use the climbing facilities that include two climbing walls located in the sports hall “Vladislav” behind “Cherno more” football stadium.
Admission fees you wil find here
You can reach the facility by public bus lines 7, 31, 31A, 118, 118a, 148 to bus stop “Pametnika”.
Opening hours:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 18:00 – 21:00hrs
Contact details:
sports hall “Vladislav” (behind Cherno more stadium), “Nikola Vaptsarov” Str.
tel.: +359 886 145 854
e-mail: office@varnaclimbing.com
www.varnaclimbing.com