Discover Bozhurishte

Bozhurishte offers several distinct reasons to stay: nature, equestrian sports and historic sites. When looking for hotels in Bozhurishte, it helps to first decide which of these themes you want to shape your stay. The municipality’s tourism programme for 2024–2028 divides the area into a central, a northern and a southern zone along the Sofia–Bozhurishte–Breznik and Sofia–Kalotina corridors. This division provides an overview of the municipality’s tourism structure; visitor interests range from protected habitats to equestrian sports and local history.

Nature among a protected area, forest and reservoir

The municipality of Bozhurishte includes 63.2 hectares of the Meshtitsa Natura 2000 protected area in the land areas of Delyan and Zlatusha. Several valuable habitats of European importance are protected there. The land area of Herakovo has both pine and deciduous forests. The Hrabarsko Reservoir offers fishing opportunities in the land area of Hrabarsko. If you plan to fish there, check the local rules and access in advance.

The three nature themes offer different focuses: Meshtitsa represents protected habitats, Herakovo a forest landscape, and the reservoir a fishing opportunity. You can use these distinctions to plan according to whether you are more interested in habitat conservation, forests or fishing.

Equestrian sports as a focus for your stay

The General Krum Lekarski Equestrian Centre is located in the town of Bozhurishte. Equestrian enthusiasts can take part in horse sports and training there. If riding is to be a regular part of your stay, check the centre’s booking arrangements in advance. The equestrian centre complements the nature and culture themes with a specific activity.

Churches, Roman traces and a fortress

Roman stelae were discovered in the courtyard of the Church of St George the Victorious in Prolesha. An unpaved Roman road was also identified south of Prolesha. The two discoveries place Roman traces at different points: in the church courtyard and south of the village. Prolesha is also said to be the site of a silver hoard of Roman coins, described as the largest in Bulgaria.

The medieval Kaleto Fortress is located in the land area of Hrabarsko, in the Sovat locality, on a steep ridge. It has not been made accessible to visitors or landscaped. Bear this distinction in mind when planning to include historic sites in your itinerary.

In Hrabarsko, the Church of St George is listed as a stop for visitors, with panoramic views and a spacious park. Rosoman has an old, restored church dedicated to Saint Nedelya. A surviving building on the grounds of the former Bozhurishte airfield is described as Sofia’s first airfield. The municipality therefore brings together archaeological traces, religious buildings and a historically designated building, catering to different cultural interests.

Places to visit and getting there

Orlite Park is one of the main tourist attractions in Bozhurishte’s tourist core area. Bozhura Garden has a children’s playground and food and drink establishments. If you plan to visit, check which establishments are currently open.

The municipality’s 2024–2028 tourism programme lists bus route 54 as a connection between the town of Bozhurishte and Sofia; the timetable is described there as infrequent and inconvenient. Check the current timetable before travelling so you can plan your journey accordingly.

Discover more destinations: Bozhurishte, Gurmazovo, Mirkovo, Ihtiman, Etropole, Gorna Malina, Samokov, Chavdar.

For the broader travel overview: Sofia Province / Sofia.