
Flying to Varna
Port city of Bulgaria
Temperate continental climate
5 degrees
2 hours and 50 minutes
Varna, with its 350,000 inhabitants, is Bulgaria's third largest city and the country's most important port. The average age of Varna's inhabitants is remarkably low. The main reason is because Varna is a university town and about 20% of its population are students.
Places to visit in Varna
Varna is a true Valhalla for museum enthusiasts. It has a natural history museum, a museum of the history of medical science, an urban history museum and an ethnographic museum. But there is a lot more you can do and see in Varna. Nezavisimost Square, the opera house, shines in the heart of the city. You'll also find the white stone church here, which is dedicated to Sveti Nikilai. The church symbolises the bond between the Bulgarian and Armenian people.
Discover Varna
The area that surrounds the city is also famous for its beautiful Black Sea beaches, and is also known as the Gold Coast. In the legend of the Gold Coast, it is said that golden treasures once turned into glittering golden sand. Close to Varna, with its beautiful promenade, many shops and vibrant restaurants, you can visit the nearby seaside resorts of Albana, Sveti Konstantin and Obzor.
Practical information on your trip to Varna
The water in Bulgaria isn't always safe for drinking. We recommend buying bottled water.
The currency in Bulgaria is the Bulgarian lev, which means you can't pay in euros.
It's one hour later in Bulgaria than in Eindhoven
Bulgaria uses the same wall sockets as the Netherlands, so you won't need to bring a travel adapter with you
The public transport in Varna is a good way to travel around the city. There are enough buses and trains
Pictures of Varna
Opera House in Varna
The Stone Desert in Varna
Cathedral in Varna
Flight tickets from Eindhoven to Varna
You can fly from Eindhoven Airport directly to Varna in Bulgaria with Wizz Air.