Evening visits during the summer months are not held.

Paid Visits — July & August 2026
During July and August, the observatory will welcome visitors only on the following dates: July 25–26 and August 29–30 (Saturdays and Sundays).


Daytime visits
Saturday
(July 25–26; August 29–30)
10:00 – 17:00


Daytime visits are for groups of up to 15 people with a guide, every 30 minutes (last group enters at 17:30). Visits include a tour of the Observatory, a short lecture in accessible language, and telescope observations of the Sun (weather permitting and if the Sun is visible above the foliage in the park).

Visit Fees:
(Payments are accepted in cash only)

Daytime visits
2 EUR / 3.91 BGN — students and pensioners
4 EUR / 7.82 BGN — adults


Children under 6 years of age and people with disabilities, upon presentation of valid documentation, are exempt from admission fees.

Please check the Observatory’s website for up-to-date information on daytime and evening visits and opening hours (which vary by season). Please note that on some of the listed days the Observatory may be closed to visitors due to student lectures, scientific seminars, schools and other events — this will be announced in advance on this page.

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