Sofia Expats

12 OCTOBER: Sofia Expats October Meetup

Mon, Oct 12 · 7:00 PM EEST

TBD, Sofia, BG

Join our October get-together for expats and locals in Sofia – social networking on Monday, a special day for Sofia Expats.

Registration needed: https://buymeacoffee.com/sofiaexpats/e/561742

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📆 12 October 2026, Monday
⏰ 19:00 – 22:00
📍 Venue TBD
💶 €3

What to expect:
A casual evening to meet new people. No agenda just good conversations over a drink.

Expats and locals both welcome. Whether you've been in Sofia for years or just landed, come say hi and meet others.

Who's organizing it:
Hi, I'm Maria 👋 I'm the creator of SofiaExpats.com newsletter for foreigners in Sofia. This picnic is just a simple excuse to get outside and meet people. Come as you are.

Learn more about Sofia Expats: https://sofiaexpats.com/

For any questions:
hello@sofiaexpats.com
https://sofiaexpats.com/

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Registration needed: https://buymeacoffee.com/sofiaexpats/e/561742

Sofia Expats: Sunset Above Sofia | Vitosha Hike 🌇

Fri, Oct 16 · 4:00 PM EEST

NDK Sofia, Boulevard "Bulgaria", 1463 Ndk, Sofia, Bulgaria, Sofia, BG

🏔️ Vitosha Mountains | 📍 1861 m | 🥾 6.5 km | 📈 +150 m | ⏱️ 3 h | 💪 Level 1

Join Sofia Expats community for a chill after-work hike to catch the sunset above Sofia on Vitosha Mountains, and meet other expats & locals!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/sofiaexpats/e/570130

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📆 16 October– Friday
⏰ 16:00 – 22:00
📍 NDK (meeting point)
🎟️ 20€

Min. people: 6
Max. people: 20

Highlights
✅ Easy after-work hike
✅ Perfect for beginners
✅ Panoramic views of Sofia
✅ Sunset over the Kraishte Mountains
✅ Views of Cherni Vrah
✅ One of the best viewpoints in Vitosha
✅ Summer evening in the mountain
✅ Great company and time spent in nature

Required Equipment
👖 Long trousers
👟 Comfortable hiking shoes with good grip
🧥 Warm upper layer with long sleeves
💧 Water bottle
🔦 Headlamp
📱 Fully charged phone

What to expect :
We'll all meet near NDK and split into cars. We'll drive for 1h to the starting point. The hike will take around 1-1,15h. Then we'll enjoy the sunset for 1h, and go back to the cars. We'll drop everyone off at NDK around 22:00.

The route is exceptionally easy and suitable for beginners as well as people with no previous hiking experience. We will follow pleasant forest trails with a gentle ascent, and our reward will be spectacular views of Sofia, Cherni Vrah, and the Kraishte mountain range. At the summit, we will have plenty of time to relax, take photos, and watch the sun slowly disappear behind the western horizon, painting the sky in beautiful shades of gold and pink.

Transport Coordination:
We will split into cars and drive to the starting point. If you are also driving and want to fit others into your car, let us know so we can add you to the logistics planning. If you don't have a car, don't worry – we'll plan to have enough spots for everyone.

Mountain Guide:
We will use our friend and professional guide from Balkan Hikes – Stanislav Popkostadinov – to help us in the mountains.

Price includes:
✔️ Licensed mountain guide
✔️ Trip organisation and planning
✔️ Mountain insurance – we'll ask your details for insurance
✔️ Transport coordination

Price does not include:
❌ Food and drinks
❌ Personal expenses

Community Guidelines:
✨ Be nice to everyone. We try to create an open minded and friendly atmosphere.
☀️ Coming solo? No worries, we'll make sure you feel welcomed.
📸 Photos will be taken during the event for marketing purposes. If you don't want to be part, please tell us on arrival.

Who's organizing it:

• Sofia Expats: Hi, I'm Maria 👋 I'm the creator of SofiaExpats.com newsletter for foreigners in Sofia. I love bringing people together over good food. Join us!
• Balkan Hikes: Stanislav Popkostadinov is a mountain guide and passionate hiker based in Bulgaria. He guides visitors and locals through the mountains of Bulgaria and the Balkans, with years of experience organizing his tours.

For any questions:
hello@sofiaexpats.com

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REGISTRATION REQUIRED HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/sofiaexpats/e/570130