Lost in Plovdiv

The article was updated in December 2023

Perhaps the most normal reaction of anyone who realizes that it’s winter outside is to hide at home where it’s warm and not go out at least until spring. However, we at Lost in Plovdiv tried to collect a few things that make it worthwhile to ignore the cold and the biting wind and have a great time in our beloved city. Each season has its charm and Plovdiv offers us some interesting entertainment and places that we shouldn’t miss:

The ice rink next to the Post Office

After we didn't get to enjoy it last year, the largest outdoor ice rink in the Balkans is now available to guests and residents of the city. By the end of the week, the alleys that pass through the Tsar-Simeon Garden will be prepared, so the fun will be complete! A favorite place for children, teenagers, and everyone who isn’t afraid to put on the skates. It works every day and welcomes skaters from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. You can rent skates for two leva. The entrance fee is twenty leva per session. You can also  rent aids if you don’t feel safe on the ice.

Christmas bazar

A real Christmas fairytale for a whole 12 days awaits us from December 15 to 26, 2023 in the heart of the city, right opposite the clock of the Post Office. We gather to immerse ourselves in the magical atmosphere, and the organizers promise that there will be countless gifts, smiles and surprises specially prepared by Santa Claus and his helpers. Also a perfect option if you’re looking for gifts!

Museums and galleries in the city

Тhe cold winter days are the right time to walk through the impressive buildings and look at the numerous collections of the History Museum, Archaeological Museum and all those buildings that carry a lot of history and information, but especially through the warmer months we overlook them in favor of the good weather outside. Undoubtedly, the most exciting for children is in the Museum of Natural History, where there is a room with dinosaurs for the little ones, a planetarium, an aquarium and a terrarium, and even a special room with butterflies.

A large cup of hot chocolate with a lot of cream

Well, it’s winter, summertime and beach are far away, so we can afford to neglect the rules of our dietary regime for a moment and give in to a tempting pleasure. Some of our team's favorite places can be found HERE.

Indoor swimming

A list of the pools where we can swim and keep in shape, can also be found at this link. You only need a swimsuit, swimming cap and a few hours to relax in the embrace of the water and to let the waves lead you. We started daydreaming here and we want the sea to be closer but for now the 25-meter pools will do the job.

Visiting a spa center

After training, the muscles relax best in the relax zone. There is also the place where you can avoid stress and relax in a pleasant environment.

The holiday decoration of the city

At the beginning of December Plovdiv started to shine and the night walk in the central street is worth it, at least because our city looks impressive and as if it is in a Christmas mood itself and in anticipation of the upcoming holidays.

Concerts on the square

Every year, around Christmas and New Year's Eve there is a rich and varied program on the square that everyone who loves this type of events shouldn’t miss. Both amateur ensembles and popular bands and performers perform on stage and for all current dates and events – follow the weekly articles in our digital guide.

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Mulled wine

It's that time of the year when wine is not for getting drunk, but for warming and sharing good emotions. In quite a few places in the center you can enjoy different recipes of the festive drink, but we are biased and will advise you to try the mulled wine of Cat and Mouse LOCAL. Every day after 5 p.m. it's time for a glass!

Snowball fight and games in the snow

Аnd last but not least, who would refuse some winter fun... Unfortunately, in the city of the hills it isn’t snowing as often as we want it to, but at the very moment you notice the dance of snowflakes, grab your hat and gloves and enjoy the winter fairy tale outside. Hopefully this winter we can enjoy it for more than a day, but if not - grab your loved ones and choose a place where you can go skiing and make at least one snow angel!

How do you like to spend the winter days and nights in Plovdiv? The hashtag #lostinplovdiv is always active to share your snowy adventures and footage.