Walks · 7 of the best in Sofia
Boyana Waterfall
A forest walk
About Boyana Waterfall
The Boyana Waterfall drops about 15 metres through the forest above the Boyana district, and it is reached by a pleasant uphill walk of about two hours from the edge of the city. In a cold winter it freezes into a wall of ice.
Why it's on our list
- A waterfall in the forest
- A walk from Boyana
- Frozen in winter
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Boyana Waterfall before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Boyana Waterfall are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Boyana Church950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- National Palace of Culture (NDK)6.8 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Borisova Gradina7.2 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Church of St Nedelya8.0 kmCycle 32 minCar or taxi 27 min
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre8.0 kmCycle 32 minCar or taxi 27 min
- National Archaeological Museum8.1 kmCycle 32 minCar or taxi 27 min
- Russian Church of St Nicholas8.2 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 28 min
- Banya Bashi Mosque8.3 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 28 min
- Sofia Synagogue8.3 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 28 min
- Central Mineral Baths8.3 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 28 min
Getting around
- Central Bus Station9.4 kmCycle 38 minCar or taxi 31 min
- Sofia Central Station9.5 kmCycle 38 minCar or taxi 31 min
- Sofia Airport (SOF)13 kmCar or taxi 43 min