Visits and services

 

OPENING HOURS:

  • 1 January - 31 January: 09:00 - 17:00
  • 1 February - 28 February: 09:00 - 17:00
  • 1 March - 31 March: 08:00 - 17:00
  • 1 April - 30 April: 08:00 - 18:00
  • 1 May - 31 May: 08:00 - 19:00
  • 1 June - 30 June: 08:00 - 20:00
  • 1 July - 31 August: 08:00 - 20:00
  • 1 September - 30 September: 08:00 - 20:00
  • 1 October - 31 October: 08:00 - 19:00
  • 1 November - 30 November: 08:00 - 18:00

ENTRY FEES:

  • Adults – 4.00 €

  • Pupils, students, and pensioners (with valid ID) – 2.00 €

  • Organized visits for children under 7 – 2.00 € per child

  • Children under 4 (with a family companion) – Free

  • Children from 4 to 7 (with a family companion) – 2.00 € per child

Seasonal multi-entry tickets (valid for up to 7 days):

  • Adults – 13.00 €

  • Pupils, students, and pensioners – 8.00 €

Free entry for:

  • People with permanent disabilities* (with valid ID)

  • Students, faculty, and staff of Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" – with valid student or staff ID

  • Students and representatives from partner institutions with Sofia University – with official letter and verified list

  • Tour groups organized by licensed tour operators – 10% or 20% discounts based on previous annual turnover of 10 000 € or 20 000 €.

  • Journalists – Free (with prior accreditation by UBG or Sofia University)


PARKING:

  • Car – 4.00 € per day
  • ​Minibus or bus – 6.00 € per day
  • ​Motorcycle - 3.00 € per day

SERVICES:

Guided Botanical Tour:

  • In Bulgarian – 20.00 €

  • In a foreign language – 30.00 €

Botanical Consultation:

  • At UBG Varna – 20.00 €

  • On-site – 50.00 €

Educational Courses:

  • ​Botanical activities for children/students (up to 2 hours) – 15.00 € per student (materials included)
  • ​Green School (5-day week, 4 hours/day) – 35 € per student
  • ​Themed workshops with materials – 30.00 € per person
  • Educational activities, workshops, and other events organized by third-party legal entities or individuals, lasting up to two hours – 20.00 € per participant.

HORSE ATTRACTIONS:

  • Carriage ride (up to 20 min) – 26.00 €

  • Wagon ride (up to 20 min) – 16.00 €

  • Trail riding with instructor (up to 20 min) – 16.00 €

Manege riding with instructor:

  • 10 minutes - 7.00 €
  • ​30 minutes – 19.00 €
  • 60 minutes – 35.00 €

Riding Subscriptions:

  • 10 x 30 min (valid 3 months) – 160.00 €

  • 10 x 60 min (valid 3 months) – 260.00 €

Adaptive riding for people with special needs:

  • 30 minutes – 19.00 €

  • 60 minutes – 35.00 €


ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
  • Use of barbecue – 20.00 €

  • Use of table and chairs (set) – 25.00 €


EVENTS:

Garden Events, Celebrations, Concerts, Shows, etc.:

  • 1–3 hours:

    • Up to 200 people –620.00 €

    • Over 200 people – 930.00 €

  • 4–6 hours:

    • Up to 200 people – 1050.00 €

    • Over 200 people – 1250.00 €

  • Offsite ceremony without catering – 20.00 €

  • Extra preparation time – 65.00 € per hour

  • Events organized by Sofia University staff (related to IP, academic/research projects, etc.) – 160.00 € per hour


EXHIBITIONS & BAZAARS (Short-term, up to 3 days):

  • Up to 5 m² – 60.00 €

  • 6–15 m² – 1250.00 €

  • Over 15 m² – by agreement


TV, FILM, PHOTO & VIDEO SHOOTS:

  • Educational/scientific programs – 125.00 € per hour

  • Promotional, wedding, and photoshoots – 160.00 € per hour

  • Film productions, entertainment, music and advertising videos – 200.00 € per hour

  • Tourist filming and photography of organized groups – 35.00 € per group


As per §1, item 2 of the Additional Provisions of the Law for People with Disabilities

Pets are not allowed on the territory of UBG-Varna.