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Sofia

2020-05-29T17:58:21Z

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{{City header
|city = Sofia
|country = Bulgaria
|areas =
|toplinks =
|csgroup = 1325
|wikipedia = Sofia
|hitchwiki = Sofia
|wikivoyage = Sofia
|image = NDK-front-view.jpg
|imagetext = The National Palace of Culture
}}

'''Sofia''' (София) is the capital of [[Bulgaria]].

For information about travelling to Sofia see also the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/bulgaria/sofia Lonely Planet Tips about Sofia].

== Couchsurfing community ==

Sofia has the biggest Couchsurfing community in Bulgaria. As of August 2009 there are 1,753 members.
The monthly meeting is held on the 13th of every month and is announced in the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=1325 Sofia Group].

Check the Sofia CS [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=sofiacsing%40gmail.com&ctz=Europe/Sofia Google Calendar] for more events.

== Getting there and away ==
=== By plane ===
* Information about the ''Sofia Airport'' (SOF) on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sofia_Airport Wikipedia].

From the old airport (Terminal 1) take Bus 84 to the City Center.
From the new airport (Terminal 2) Take Bus 284 to the City Center.

=== By train ===
* Information about the ''Central Train Station'' on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Railway_Station,_Sofia Wikipedia].
* [http://bdz.creato.biz/en Timetable information of Bulgarian Railways]

=== By Bus ===
* Information about the ''Central Bus Station'' on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Bus_Station_Sofia Wikipedia]
* [http://www.centralnaavtogara.bg/cbs/home.nsf/vPagesLookup/home~en?OpenDocument Official english website of the the Central Bus Station] with Timetable.
* Many international Buses leave from the Bus Station [http://www.avtogara-serdika.com/ Serdika], which is located between the train station and the central bus station.

=== Popular Destinations ===
==== [[Istanbul]] ====
There is one train leaving Sofia at 19h, but it takes 13 hours. Buses are much faster and more flexible. Bus ticket is between 40 and 50lv for a oneway trip, 75-95lv for a round trip.

Bus Companies serving Istanbul:
* Metro Plus [https://metrotransport.bg/] Going at 09:00, 12:00,17.00, 20:30, 23:00 from Central Bus Station
* Has Turizm [http://www.hasturizm.com.tr/bulgaristan.asp] Going at 10:30, 22:30 from Bus Station Serdika (You can buy Tickets from Air Kona Office]

* Alpar Turizm [http://www.alparturizm.com/] Going at 22:30? from Serdika Bus Station (Buy Tickets from MATPU-96 Office, they also have the exact timetable)
* Materik Going at 9:00, 21:00 from Central Bus Station

More Companies see [http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/go/Istanbul/Transport/bus_ist_sofia.html Turkey Travel Planner]

==== [[Wien]] ====
Possibilities i tried:
* By Bus with [http://www.airkona.com/ Air Kona]. The Bus goes daily from Vienna-VIB/Erdberg to Sofia "[http://www.trafficmarket.bg/en/index.php Trafik Market]" (The old bus stations between the rail station and the new bus station). The tickets can be bought via [http://www.eurolines.at/ Eurolines.at] or at the Air Konu office at Trafik Market (Attention Eurolines.bg is a different company, of which i have heard not so good reviews).
A two-way ticket is 98EUR/190lv, a one-way ticket is 61EUR/120lv.
*If you for some reasons can't take the Air Konu bus, there is the [http://union-ivkoni.com/ Union Ivkoni] Bus. It starts daily in the Netherlands and goes via various german cities to Vienna. It arrives in Vienna at around 4.00am at the touris bus stop "Belvedere" at Landstrasser Guertel on the opposite site of Südbahnhof. One way ticket is 56EUR and in my case included a free lunch sandvich at a serbian restaurant (huge white bread with lots of hot, fat, spicy meat).</li>
* Bulgaria Air. The flight goes to and from the new Airport in Sofia (Terminal 2). The included food is very basic, but you can get bulgarian wine if you like it. When i was there the bus stop at Terminal 2 was not where the signs say but in front of the entrance.

Possibilities i have not tried:
* Train. It is slower than the bus, 20hour versus approx 13hours.

=== Hitchhiking ===
* Information about Hitchhiking can be found in the [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Sofia Hitchwiki].
* A useful Bulgarian Site about hitchhiking in Bulgaria is http://www.stopbg.com/

== Getting around in Sofia ==
* The [http://www.sumc.bg/en/common Sofia Public Transport Company] operates one metro line, ca. 20 Tramway lines, ca. 10 Trolleybuslines and ca. 100 buslines. Tickets can be bought on the vehicle and at kiosks near the stops.

== Staying in Sofia ==
* If you don't find a couch, [http://www.hostelworld.com/ Hostelworld] lists currently 17 Hostels in Sofia with [http://www.hostelmostel.com/ Hostel Mostel] being the most popular.

== Sights ==
* Parliament
* Presidential Palace
* Sofia University
* National Palace of Culture (NDK)
* Ivan Vazov Theater
* National Library
* Mineral Baths

=== Religious Buildings ===
* Alexander Nevski Cathedral
* Hagia Sophia Church
* Sv. Nedelya
* Sv. Georgi
* Russian Church
* Boyana Church
* Banya Bashi Mosque
* Sofia Synagogue

=== Parks ===
* Borisova Gardina
* City Garden
* Vitosha

== Eating ==
Typical Bulgarian food includes:
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banitsa Banitsa] often consumed with Ayran
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shopska_salad Shopska salad]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarator Tarator] soup
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kebapche Kebapche]

[[Category:Bulgaria]]
{{IsIn|Bulgaria}}
[[hitch:Sofia]]
[[nomad:Sofia]]

Sofia

2020-05-29T17:54:57Z

Arved: cleanup those don't exist anymore

{{City header
|city = Sofia
|country = Bulgaria
|areas =
|toplinks =
|csgroup = 1325
|wikipedia = Sofia
|hitchwiki = Sofia
|wikivoyage = Sofia
|image = NDK-front-view.jpg
|imagetext = The National Palace of Culture
}}

'''Sofia''' (София) is the capital of [[Bulgaria]].

For information about travelling to Sofia see also the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/bulgaria/sofia Lonely Planet Tips about Sofia].

== Couchsurfing community ==

Sofia has the biggest Couchsurfing community in Bulgaria. As of August 2009 there are 1,753 members.
The monthly meeting is held on the 13th of every month and is announced in the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=1325 Sofia Group].

Check the Sofia CS [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=sofiacsing%40gmail.com&ctz=Europe/Sofia Google Calendar] for more events.

== Getting there and away ==
=== By plane ===
* Information about the ''Sofia Airport'' (SOF) on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sofia_Airport Wikipedia].

From the old airport (Terminal 1) take Bus 84 to the City Center.
From the new airport (Terminal 2) Take Bus 284 to the City Center.

=== By train ===
* Information about the ''Central Train Station'' on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Railway_Station,_Sofia Wikipedia].
* [http://bdz.creato.biz/en Timetable information of Bulgarian Railways]

=== By Bus ===
* Information about the ''Central Bus Station'' on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Bus_Station_Sofia Wikipedia]
* [http://www.centralnaavtogara.bg/cbs/home.nsf/vPagesLookup/home~en?OpenDocument Official english website of the the Central Bus Station] with Timetable.
* Many international Buses leave from the Bus Station [http://www.avtogara-serdika.com/ Serdika], which is located between the train station and the central bus station.

=== Popular Destinations ===
==== [[Istanbul]] ====
There is one train leaving Sofia at 19h, but it takes 13 hours. Buses are much faster and more flexible. Bus ticket is between 40 and 50lv for a oneway trip, 75-95lv for a round trip.

Bus Companies serving Istanbul:
* Metro Plus [http://www.metrotourism.net/] Going at 09:00, 12:00,17.00, 20:30, 23:00 from Central Bus Station
* Has Turizm [http://www.hasturizm.com.tr/bulgaristan.asp] Going at 10:30, 22:30 from Bus Station Serdika (You can buy Tickets from Air Kona Office]
* Yubim [http://yubim.travel.bg/] Going at 22:30 from Central Bus Station
* Huntur [http://www.hunturturizm.com/default.asp] Going at 20:00, 22:30
* Alpar Turizm [http://www.alparturizm.com/] Going at 22:30? from Serdika Bus Station (Buy Tickets from MATPU-96 Office, they also have the exact timetable)
* Materik Going at 9:00, 21:00 from Central Bus Station

More Companies see [http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/go/Istanbul/Transport/bus_ist_sofia.html Turkey Travel Planner]

==== [[Wien]] ====
Possibilities i tried:
* By Bus with [http://www.airkona.com/ Air Kona]. The Bus goes daily from Vienna-VIB/Erdberg to Sofia "[http://www.trafficmarket.bg/en/index.php Trafik Market]" (The old bus stations between the rail station and the new bus station). The tickets can be bought via [http://www.eurolines.at/ Eurolines.at] or at the Air Konu office at Trafik Market (Attention Eurolines.bg is a different company, of which i have heard not so good reviews).
A two-way ticket is 98EUR/190lv, a one-way ticket is 61EUR/120lv.
*If you for some reasons can't take the Air Konu bus, there is the [http://union-ivkoni.com/ Union Ivkoni] Bus. It starts daily in the Netherlands and goes via various german cities to Vienna. It arrives in Vienna at around 4.00am at the touris bus stop "Belvedere" at Landstrasser Guertel on the opposite site of Südbahnhof. One way ticket is 56EUR and in my case included a free lunch sandvich at a serbian restaurant (huge white bread with lots of hot, fat, spicy meat).</li>
* Bulgaria Air. The flight goes to and from the new Airport in Sofia (Terminal 2). The included food is very basic, but you can get bulgarian wine if you like it. When i was there the bus stop at Terminal 2 was not where the signs say but in front of the entrance.

Possibilities i have not tried:
* Train. It is slower than the bus, 20hour versus approx 13hours.

=== Hitchhiking ===
* Information about Hitchhiking can be found in the [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Sofia Hitchwiki].
* A useful Bulgarian Site about hitchhiking in Bulgaria is http://www.stopbg.com/

== Getting around in Sofia ==
* The [http://www.sumc.bg/en/common Sofia Public Transport Company] operates one metro line, ca. 20 Tramway lines, ca. 10 Trolleybuslines and ca. 100 buslines. Tickets can be bought on the vehicle and at kiosks near the stops.

== Staying in Sofia ==
* If you don't find a couch, [http://www.hostelworld.com/ Hostelworld] lists currently 17 Hostels in Sofia with [http://www.hostelmostel.com/ Hostel Mostel] being the most popular.

== Sights ==
* Parliament
* Presidential Palace
* Sofia University
* National Palace of Culture (NDK)
* Ivan Vazov Theater
* National Library
* Mineral Baths

=== Religious Buildings ===
* Alexander Nevski Cathedral
* Hagia Sophia Church
* Sv. Nedelya
* Sv. Georgi
* Russian Church
* Boyana Church
* Banya Bashi Mosque
* Sofia Synagogue

=== Parks ===
* Borisova Gardina
* City Garden
* Vitosha

== Eating ==
Typical Bulgarian food includes:
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banitsa Banitsa] often consumed with Ayran
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shopska_salad Shopska salad]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarator Tarator] soup
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kebapche Kebapche]

[[Category:Bulgaria]]
{{IsIn|Bulgaria}}
[[hitch:Sofia]]
[[nomad:Sofia]]

Template:City header

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Vienna

2014-12-04T11:51:28Z

Arved: the csgroup links don't work anymore with the latest site update

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Vienna (Wien) is the capital of [[Austria]].

{{stub}}

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[[trash:Vienna]]
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[[nomad:Vienna]]

Vienna

2014-12-04T11:30:10Z

Arved: remove outdated information. According to the algorithm. Meetings are on the 14th every month in 2014. But since nobody bothered to update this page in the last 11 months, remove this information.

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Vienna (Wien) is the capital of [[Austria]].

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{{IsIn|Austria}}
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[[nomad:Vienna]]

User:Arved

2014-01-03T12:20:09Z

Arved: /* Contact */

* Active on CS from 2008 - 2010
* Active on BW from 2012 -

..and registered on CouchWiki since 2009 :-)

== Contact ==
* Email: arved+couchwiki@arved.at
* Jabber: arved@jabber.fsinf.at (no GoogleTalk possible)
* IRC: arved on Freenode/IRCnet/EFnet

Talk:Academic research about hospitality exchange

2013-03-29T14:29:19Z

Arved: Created page with "* Unfortunately the first link is broken. ~~~~"

* Unfortunately the first link is broken. [[User:Arved|Arved]] ([[User talk:Arved|talk]]) 15:29, 29 March 2013 (CET)

User:Arved

2013-03-14T16:50:47Z

Arved:

* Active on CS from 2008 - 2010
* Active on BW from 2012 -

..and registered on CouchWiki since 2009 :-)

== Contact ===
* Email: arved+couchwiki@arved.at
* Jabber: arved@jabber.fsinf.at
* IRC: arved on Freenode/IRCnet/EFnet

User:Arved

2013-03-14T16:49:34Z

Arved:

* Active on CS from 2008 - 2010
* Active on BW from 2012 -

..and registered on CouchWiki since 2009 :-)

User:Arved

2013-03-14T16:47:33Z

Arved:

* Active on CS from 2008 - 2010
* Active on BW from 2012 -

User:Arved

2013-03-14T16:47:24Z

Arved: Created page with "Active on CS from 2008 - 2010 Active on BW from 2012 -"

Active on CS from 2008 - 2010
Active on BW from 2012 -

Vienna

2013-03-14T16:45:50Z

Arved:

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Vienna (Wien) is the capital of [[Austria]].

== HospEx meetings ==

=== Weekly HospEx Get-togethers ===
* Weekly Meetings take place on Thursdays.
* Where: In the Bar of Wombats - The Lounge
* Address: Mariahilfer Straße 137, 1150 Vienna
* Map: http://www.wombats-hostels.com/vienna/the-lounge/how-to-get-there/ (inside the Hostel go to the right and down in the cellar)
* When: 8:00pm onwards

=== Monthly "Stammtisch" ===
* In 2013, Stammtisch takes place on the 13th of evert month,
* Location varies, checkout BW group or CS place for details

{{stub}}

[[Category:Austria]]
{{IsIn|Austria}}

Sofia

2013-01-18T12:01:15Z

Arved: /* Popular Destinations */

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|image = NDK-front-view.jpg
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}}

'''Sofia''' (София) is the capital of [[Bulgaria]].

For information about travelling to Sofia see also the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/bulgaria/sofia Lonely Planet Tips about Sofia].

== Couchsurfing community ==

Sofia has the biggest Couchsurfing community in Bulgaria. As of August 2009 there are 1,753 members.
The monthly meeting is held on the 13th of every month and is announced in the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=1325 Sofia Group].

Check the Sofia CS [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=sofiacsing%40gmail.com&ctz=Europe/Sofia Google Calendar] for more events.

== Getting there and away ==
=== By plane ===
* Information about the ''Sofia Airport'' (SOF) on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sofia_Airport Wikipedia].

From the old airport (Terminal 1) take Bus 84 to the City Center.
From the new airport (Terminal 2) Take Bus 284 to the City Center.

=== By train ===
* Information about the ''Central Train Station'' on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Railway_Station,_Sofia Wikipedia].
* [http://bdz.creato.biz/en Timetable information of Bulgarian Railways]

=== By Bus ===
* Information about the ''Central Bus Station'' on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Bus_Station_Sofia Wikipedia]
* [http://www.centralnaavtogara.bg/cbs/home.nsf/vPagesLookup/home~en?OpenDocument Official english website of the the Central Bus Station] with Timetable.
* Many international Buses leave from the Bus Station [http://www.avtogara-serdika.com/ Serdika], which is located between the train station and the central bus station.

=== Popular Destinations ===
==== [[Istanbul]] ====
There is one train leaving Sofia at 19h, but it takes 13 hours. Buses are much faster and more flexible. Bus ticket is between 40 and 50lv for a oneway trip, 75-95lv for a round trip.

Bus Companies serving Istanbul:
* Metro Plus [http://www.metrotourism.net/] Going at 09:00, 12:00,17.00, 20:30, 23:00 from Central Bus Station
* Has Turizm [http://www.hasturizm.com.tr/bulgaristan.asp] Going at 10:30, 22:30 from Bus Station Serdika (You can buy Tickets from Air Kona Office]
* Yubim [http://yubim.travel.bg/] Going at 22:30 from Central Bus Station
* Huntur [http://www.hunturturizm.com/default.asp] Going at 20:00, 22:30
* Alpar Turizm [http://www.alparturizm.com/] Going at 22:30? from Serdika Bus Station (Buy Tickets from MATPU-96 Office, they also have the exact timetable)
* Materik Going at 9:00, 21:00 from Central Bus Station

More Companies see [http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/go/Istanbul/Transport/bus_ist_sofia.html Turkey Travel Planner]

==== [[Wien]] ====
Possibilities i tried:
* By car with [http://www.mitfahrgelegenheit.de/ Mitfahrgelegenheit]. On the Website select "Ausland" to get the international destinations.
* By Bus with [http://www.airkona.com/ Air Kona]. The Bus goes daily from Vienna-VIB/Erdberg to Sofia "[http://www.trafficmarket.bg/en/index.php Trafik Market]" (The old bus stations between the rail station and the new bus station). The tickets can be bought via [http://www.eurolines.at/ Eurolines.at] or at the Air Konu office at Trafik Market (Attention Eurolines.bg is a different company, of which i have heard not so good reviews).
A two-way ticket is 98EUR/190lv, a one-way ticket is 61EUR/120lv.
*If you for some reasons can't take the Air Konu bus, there is the [http://union-ivkoni.com/ Union Ivkoni] Bus. It starts daily in the Netherlands and goes via various german cities to Vienna. It arrives in Vienna at around 4.00am at the touris bus stop "Belvedere" at Landstrasser Guertel on the opposite site of Südbahnhof. One way ticket is 56EUR and in my case included a free lunch sandvich at a serbian restaurant (huge white bread with lots of hot, fat, spicy meat).</li>
* Bulgaria Air. The flight goes to and from the new Airport in Sofia (Terminal 2). The included food is very basic, but you can get bulgarian wine if you like it. When i was there the bus stop at Terminal 2 was not where the signs say but in front of the entrance.

Possibilities i have not tried:
* Train. It is slower than the bus, 20hour versus approx 13hours.
* FlyNiki. Cheaper than Bulgaria Air

=== Hitchhiking ===
* Information about Hitchhiking can be found in the [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Sofia Hitchwiki].
* A useful Bulgarian Site about hitchhiking in Bulgaria is http://www.stopbg.com/

== Getting around in Sofia ==
* The [http://www.sumc.bg/en/common Sofia Public Transport Company] operates one metro line, ca. 20 Tramway lines, ca. 10 Trolleybuslines and ca. 100 buslines. Tickets can be bought on the vehicle and at kiosks near the stops.

== Staying in Sofia ==
* If you don't find a couch, [http://www.hostelworld.com/ Hostelworld] lists currently 17 Hostels in Sofia with [http://www.hostelmostel.com/ Hostel Mostel] being the most popular.

== Sights ==
* Parliament
* Presidential Palace
* Sofia University
* National Palace of Culture (NDK)
* Ivan Vazov Theater
* National Library
* Mineral Baths

=== Religious Buildings ===
* Alexander Nevski Cathedral
* Hagia Sophia Church
* Sv. Nedelya
* Sv. Georgi
* Russian Church
* Boyana Church
* Banya Bashi Mosque
* Sofia Synagogue

=== Parks ===
* Borisova Gardina
* City Garden
* Vitosha

== Eating ==
Typical Bulgarian food includes:
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banitsa Banitsa] often consumed with Ayran
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shopska_salad Shopska salad]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarator Tarator] soup
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kebapche Kebapche]

[[Category:Bulgaria]]
{{IsIn|Bulgaria}}

Sofia

2013-01-18T12:00:16Z

Arved: /* By Bus */ New Name new website for the Traffic Market

{{City header
|city = Sofia
|country = Bulgaria
|areas =
|toplinks =
|csgroup = 1325
|wikipedia = Sofia
|hitchwiki = Sofia
|wikitravel = Sofia
|image = NDK-front-view.jpg
|imagetext = The National Palace of Culture
}}

'''Sofia''' (София) is the capital of [[Bulgaria]].

For information about travelling to Sofia see also the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/bulgaria/sofia Lonely Planet Tips about Sofia].

== Couchsurfing community ==

Sofia has the biggest Couchsurfing community in Bulgaria. As of August 2009 there are 1,753 members.
The monthly meeting is held on the 13th of every month and is announced in the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=1325 Sofia Group].

Check the Sofia CS [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=sofiacsing%40gmail.com&ctz=Europe/Sofia Google Calendar] for more events.

== Getting there and away ==
=== By plane ===
* Information about the ''Sofia Airport'' (SOF) on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sofia_Airport Wikipedia].

From the old airport (Terminal 1) take Bus 84 to the City Center.
From the new airport (Terminal 2) Take Bus 284 to the City Center.

=== By train ===
* Information about the ''Central Train Station'' on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Railway_Station,_Sofia Wikipedia].
* [http://bdz.creato.biz/en Timetable information of Bulgarian Railways]

=== By Bus ===
* Information about the ''Central Bus Station'' on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Bus_Station_Sofia Wikipedia]
* [http://www.centralnaavtogara.bg/cbs/home.nsf/vPagesLookup/home~en?OpenDocument Official english website of the the Central Bus Station] with Timetable.
* Many international Buses leave from the Bus Station [http://www.avtogara-serdika.com/ Serdika], which is located between the train station and the central bus station.

=== Popular Destinations ===
==== [[Istanbul]] ====
There is one train leaving Sofia at 19h, but it takes 13 hours. Buses are much faster and more flexible. Bus ticket is between 40 and 50lv for a oneway trip, 75-95lv for a round trip.

Bus Companies serving Istanbul:
* Metro Plus [http://www.metrotourism.net/] Going at 09:00, 12:00,17.00, 20:30, 23:00 from Central Bus Station
* Has Turizm [http://www.hasturizm.com.tr/bulgaristan.asp] Going at 10:30, 22:30 from Traffik Market Bus Station (You can buy Tickets from Air Kona Office]
* Yubim [http://yubim.travel.bg/] Going at 22:30 from Central Bus Station
* Huntur [http://www.hunturturizm.com/default.asp] Going at 20:00, 22:30
* Alpar Turizm [http://www.alparturizm.com/] Going at 22:30? from Traffik Market Bus Station (Buy Tickets from MATPU-96 Office, they also have the exact timetable)
* Materik Going at 9:00, 21:00 from Central Bus Station

More Companies see [http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/go/Istanbul/Transport/bus_ist_sofia.html Turkey Travel Planner]

==== [[Wien]] ====
Possibilities i tried:
* By car with [http://www.mitfahrgelegenheit.de/ Mitfahrgelegenheit]. On the Website select "Ausland" to get the international destinations.
* By Bus with [http://www.airkona.com/ Air Kona]. The Bus goes daily from Vienna-VIB/Erdberg to Sofia "[http://www.trafficmarket.bg/en/index.php Trafik Market]" (The old bus stations between the rail station and the new bus station). The tickets can be bought via [http://www.eurolines.at/ Eurolines.at] or at the Air Konu office at Trafik Market (Attention Eurolines.bg is a different company, of which i have heard not so good reviews).
A two-way ticket is 98EUR/190lv, a one-way ticket is 61EUR/120lv.
*If you for some reasons can't take the Air Konu bus, there is the [http://union-ivkoni.com/ Union Ivkoni] Bus. It starts daily in the Netherlands and goes via various german cities to Vienna. It arrives in Vienna at around 4.00am at the touris bus stop "Belvedere" at Landstrasser Guertel on the opposite site of Suedbahnhof. One way ticket is 56EUR and in my case included a free lunch sandvich at a serbian restaurant (huge white bread with lots of hot, fat, spicy meat).</li>
* Bulgaria Air. The flight goes to and from the new Airport in Sofia (Terminal 2). The included food is very basic, but you can get bulgarian wine if you like it. When i was there the bus stop at Terminal 2 was not where the signs say but in front of the entrance.

Possibilities i have not tried:
* Train. It is slower than the bus, 20hour versus approx 13hours.
* FlyNiki. Cheaper than Bulgaria Air

=== Hitchhiking ===
* Information about Hitchhiking can be found in the [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Sofia Hitchwiki].
* A useful Bulgarian Site about hitchhiking in Bulgaria is http://www.stopbg.com/

== Getting around in Sofia ==
* The [http://www.sumc.bg/en/common Sofia Public Transport Company] operates one metro line, ca. 20 Tramway lines, ca. 10 Trolleybuslines and ca. 100 buslines. Tickets can be bought on the vehicle and at kiosks near the stops.

== Staying in Sofia ==
* If you don't find a couch, [http://www.hostelworld.com/ Hostelworld] lists currently 17 Hostels in Sofia with [http://www.hostelmostel.com/ Hostel Mostel] being the most popular.

== Sights ==
* Parliament
* Presidential Palace
* Sofia University
* National Palace of Culture (NDK)
* Ivan Vazov Theater
* National Library
* Mineral Baths

=== Religious Buildings ===
* Alexander Nevski Cathedral
* Hagia Sophia Church
* Sv. Nedelya
* Sv. Georgi
* Russian Church
* Boyana Church
* Banya Bashi Mosque
* Sofia Synagogue

=== Parks ===
* Borisova Gardina
* City Garden
* Vitosha

== Eating ==
Typical Bulgarian food includes:
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banitsa Banitsa] often consumed with Ayran
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shopska_salad Shopska salad]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarator Tarator] soup
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kebapche Kebapche]

[[Category:Bulgaria]]
{{IsIn|Bulgaria}}

Vienna

2012-12-12T16:08:02Z

Arved:

Sofia

2011-01-29T16:10:37Z

Arved: /* Popular Destinations */ articlea

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|city = Sofia
|country = Bulgaria
|areas =
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|wikitravel = Sofia
|image = NDK-front-view.jpg
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'''Sofia''' (София) is the capital of [[Bulgaria]].

For information about travelling to Sofia see also the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/bulgaria/sofia Lonely Planet Tips about Sofia].

== Couchsurfing community ==

Sofia has the biggest Couchsurfing community in Bulgaria. As of August 2009 there are 1,753 members.
The monthly meeting is held on the 13th of every month and is announced in the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=1325 Sofia Group].

Check the Sofia CS [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=sofiacsing%40gmail.com&ctz=Europe/Sofia Google Calendar] for more events.

== Getting there and away ==
=== By plane ===
* Information about the ''Sofia Airport'' (SOF) on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sofia_Airport Wikipedia].

From the old airport (Terminal 1) take Bus 84 to the City Center.
From the new airport (Terminal 2) Take Bus 284 to the City Center.

=== By train ===
* Information about the ''Central Train Station'' on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Railway_Station,_Sofia Wikipedia].
* [http://bdz.creato.biz/en Timetable information of Bulgarian Railways]

=== By Bus ===
* Information about the ''Central Bus Station'' on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Bus_Station_Sofia Wikipedia]
* [http://www.centralnaavtogara.bg/cbs/home.nsf/vPagesLookup/home~en?OpenDocument Official english website of the the Central Bus Station] with Timetable.
* Many international Buses leave from the Bus Station [http://www.trafficmarket.bg/en/index.php Trafik Market], which is located between the train station and the central bus station. Beware the timetable information on this site is incomplete, there are many more companies and destinations.

=== Popular Destinations ===
==== [[Istanbul]] ====
There is one train leaving Sofia at 19h, but it takes 13 hours. Buses are much faster and more flexible. Bus ticket is between 40 and 50lv for a oneway trip, 75-95lv for a round trip.

Bus Companies serving Istanbul:
* Metro Plus [http://www.metrotourism.net/] Going at 09:00, 12:00,17.00, 20:30, 23:00 from Central Bus Station
* Has Turizm [http://www.hasturizm.com.tr/bulgaristan.asp] Going at 10:30, 22:30 from Traffik Market Bus Station (You can buy Tickets from Air Kona Office]
* Yubim [http://yubim.travel.bg/] Going at 22:30 from Central Bus Station
* Huntur [http://www.hunturturizm.com/default.asp] Going at 20:00, 22:30
* Alpar Turizm [http://www.alparturizm.com/] Going at 22:30? from Traffik Market Bus Station (Buy Tickets from MATPU-96 Office, they also have the exact timetable)
* Materik Going at 9:00, 21:00 from Central Bus Station

More Companies see [http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/go/Istanbul/Transport/bus_ist_sofia.html Turkey Travel Planner]

==== [[Wien]] ====
Possibilities i tried:
* By car with [http://www.mitfahrgelegenheit.de/ Mitfahrgelegenheit]. On the Website select "Ausland" to get the international destinations.
* By Bus with [http://www.airkona.com/ Air Kona]. The Bus goes daily from Vienna-VIB/Erdberg to Sofia "[http://www.trafficmarket.bg/en/index.php Trafik Market]" (The old bus stations between the rail station and the new bus station). The tickets can be bought via [http://www.eurolines.at/ Eurolines.at] or at the Air Konu office at Trafik Market (Attention Eurolines.bg is a different company, of which i have heard not so good reviews).
A two-way ticket is 98EUR/190lv, a one-way ticket is 61EUR/120lv.
*If you for some reasons can't take the Air Konu bus, there is the [http://union-ivkoni.com/ Union Ivkoni] Bus. It starts daily in the Netherlands and goes via various german cities to Vienna. It arrives in Vienna at around 4.00am at the touris bus stop "Belvedere" at Landstrasser Guertel on the opposite site of Suedbahnhof. One way ticket is 56EUR and in my case included a free lunch sandvich at a serbian restaurant (huge white bread with lots of hot, fat, spicy meat).</li>
* Bulgaria Air. The flight goes to and from the new Airport in Sofia (Terminal 2). The included food is very basic, but you can get bulgarian wine if you like it. When i was there the bus stop at Terminal 2 was not where the signs say but in front of the entrance.

Possibilities i have not tried:
* Train. It is slower than the bus, 20hour versus approx 13hours.
* FlyNiki. Cheaper than Bulgaria Air

=== Hitchhiking ===
* Information about Hitchhiking can be found in the [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Sofia Hitchwiki].
* A useful Bulgarian Site about hitchhiking in Bulgaria is http://www.stopbg.com/

== Getting around in Sofia ==
* The [http://www.sumc.bg/en/common Sofia Public Transport Company] operates one metro line, ca. 20 Tramway lines, ca. 10 Trolleybuslines and ca. 100 buslines. Tickets can be bought on the vehicle and at kiosks near the stops.

== Staying in Sofia ==
* If you don't find a couch, [http://www.hostelworld.com/ Hostelworld] lists currently 17 Hostels in Sofia with [http://www.hostelmostel.com/ Hostel Mostel] being the most popular.

== Sights ==
* Parliament
* Presidential Palace
* Sofia University
* National Palace of Culture (NDK)
* Ivan Vazov Theater
* National Library
* Mineral Baths

=== Religious Buildings ===
* Alexander Nevski Cathedral
* Hagia Sophia Church
* Sv. Nedelya
* Sv. Georgi
* Russian Church
* Boyana Church
* Banya Bashi Mosque
* Sofia Synagogue

=== Parks ===
* Borisova Gardina
* City Garden
* Vitosha

== Eating ==
Typical Bulgarian food includes:
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banitsa Banitsa] often consumed with Ayran
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shopska_salad Shopska salad]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarator Tarator] soup
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kebapche Kebapche]

[[Category:Bulgaria]]
{{IsIn|Bulgaria}}

Sofia

2009-11-05T08:45:12Z

Arved: /* Getting there and away */ Travelling to

'''Sofia''' (София) is the capital of [[Bulgaria]].

For information about travelling to Sofia see also the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/bulgaria/sofia Lonely Planet Tips about Sofia].

== Couchsurfing community ==

Sofia has the biggest Couchsurfing community in Bulgaria. As of August 2009 there are 1,753 members.
The monthly meeting is held on the 13th of every month and is announced in the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=1325 Sofia Group].

Check the Sofia CS [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=sofiacsing%40gmail.com&ctz=Europe/Sofia Google Calendar] for more events.

== Getting there and away ==
=== By plane ===
* Information about the ''Sofia Airport'' (SOF) on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sofia_Airport Wikipedia].

From the old airport (Terminal 1) take Bus 84 to the City Center.
From the new airport (Terminal 2) Take Bus 284 to the City Center.

=== By train ===
* Information about the ''Central Train Station'' on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Railway_Station,_Sofia Wikipedia].
* [http://bdz.creato.biz/en Timetable information of Bulgarian Railways]

=== By Bus ===
* Information about the ''Central Bus Station'' on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Bus_Station_Sofia Wikipedia]
* [http://www.centralnaavtogara.bg/cbs/home.nsf/vPagesLookup/home~en?OpenDocument Official english website of the the Central Bus Station] with Timetable.
* Many international Buses leave from the Bus Station [http://www.trafficmarket.bg/en/index.php Trafik Market], which is located between the train station and the central bus station. Beware the timetable information on this site is incomplete, there are many more companies and destinations.

=== Popular Destinations ===
==== [[Istanbul]] ====
There is one train leaving Sofia at 19h, but it takes 13 hours. Buses are much faster and more flexible. Bus ticket is between 40 and 50lv for a oneway trip, 75-95lv for a round trip.

Bus Companies serving Istanbul:
* Metro Plus [http://www.metrotourism.net/] Going at 09:00, 12:00,17.00, 20:30, 23:00 from Central Bus Station
* Has Turizm [http://www.hasturizm.com.tr/bulgaristan.asp] Going at 10:30, 22:30 from Traffik Market Bus Station (You can buy Tickets from Air Kona Office]
* Yubim [http://yubim.travel.bg/] Going at 22:30 from Central Bus Station
* Huntur [http://www.hunturturizm.com/default.asp] Going at 20:00, 22:30
* Alpar Turizm [http://www.alparturizm.com/] Going at 22:30? from Traffik Market Bus Station (Buy Tickets from MATPU-96 Office, they also have the exact timetable)
* Materik Going at 9:00, 21:00 from Central Bus Station

More Companies see [http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/go/Istanbul/Transport/bus_ist_sofia.html Turkey Travel Planner]

=== Hitchhiking ===
* Information about Hitchhiking can be found in the [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Sofia Hitchwiki].
* A useful Bulgarian Site about hitchhiking in Bulgaria is http://www.stopbg.com/

== Getting around in Sofia ==
* The [http://www.sumc.bg/en/common Sofia Public Transport Company] operates one metro line, ca. 20 Tramway lines, ca. 10 Trolleybuslines and ca. 100 buslines. Tickets can be bought on the vehicle and at kiosks near the stops.

== Staying in Sofia ==
* If you don't find a couch, [http://www.hostelworld.com/ Hostelworld] lists currently 17 Hostels in Sofia with [http://www.hostelmostel.com/ Hostel Mostel] being the most popular.

== Sights ==
* Parliament
* Presidential Palace
* Sofia University
* National Palace of Culture (NDK)
* Ivan Vazov Theater
* National Library
* Mineral Baths

=== Religious Buildings ===
* Alexander Nevski Cathedral
* Hagia Sophia Church
* Sv. Nedelya
* Sv. Georgi
* Russian Church
* Boyana Church
* Banya Bashi Mosque
* Sofia Synagogue

=== Parks ===
* Borisova Gardina
* City Garden
* Vitosha

== Eating ==
Typical Bulgarian food includes:
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banitsa Banitsa] often consumed with Ayran
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shopska_salad Shopska salad]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarator Tarator] soup
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kebapche Kebapche]

[[Category:City Guides]]
[[Category:Bulgaria]]
{{IsIn|Bulgaria}}

Bulgaria

2009-11-05T08:43:56Z

Arved:

'''Bulgaria''' is a country in [[Europe]].

== Cities ==
* [[Sofia]]

{{stub}}
{{IsIn|Europe}}

Sofia

2009-10-14T16:57:30Z

Arved: Import the last version of the CS-Wikipage Sofia, that was exclusively edited by me. Slightly shortened. Comment out the template, because i have not investigated if something similar exists here.

'''Sofia''' (София) is the capital of [[Bulgaria]].

For information about travelling to Sofia see also the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/bulgaria/sofia Lonely Planet Tips about Sofia].

== Couchsurfing community ==

Sofia has the biggest Couchsurfing community in Bulgaria. As of August 2009 there are 1,753 members.
The monthly meeting is held on the 13th of every month and is announced in the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=1325 Sofia Group].

Check the Sofia CS [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=sofiacsing%40gmail.com&ctz=Europe/Sofia Google Calendar] for more events.

== Getting there and away ==
=== By plane ===
* Information about the ''Sofia Airport'' (SOF) on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sofia_Airport Wikipedia].

From the old airport (Terminal 1) take Bus 84 to the City Center.
From the new airport (Terminal 2) Take Bus 284 to the City Center.

=== By train ===
* Information about the ''Central Train Station'' on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Railway_Station,_Sofia Wikipedia].
* [http://bdz.creato.biz/en Timetable information of Bulgarian Railways]

=== By Bus ===
* Information about the ''Central Bus Station'' on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Bus_Station_Sofia Wikipedia]
* [http://www.centralnaavtogara.bg/cbs/home.nsf/vPagesLookup/home~en?OpenDocument Official english website of the the Central Bus Station] with Timetable.
* Many international Buses leave from the Bus Station [http://www.trafficmarket.bg/en/index.php Trafik Market], which is located between the train station and the central bus station. Beware the timetable information on this site is incomplete, there are many more companies and destinations.

=== Hitchhiking ===
* Information about Hitchhiking can be found in the [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Sofia Hitchwiki].
* A useful Bulgarian Site about hitchhiking in Bulgaria is http://www.stopbg.com/

== Getting around in Sofia ==
* The [http://www.sumc.bg/en/common Sofia Public Transport Company] operates one metro line, ca. 20 Tramway lines, ca. 10 Trolleybuslines and ca. 100 buslines. Tickets can be bought on the vehicle and at kiosks near the stops.

== Staying in Sofia ==
* If you don't find a couch, [http://www.hostelworld.com/ Hostelworld] lists currently 17 Hostels in Sofia with [http://www.hostelmostel.com/ Hostel Mostel] being the most popular.

== Sights ==
* Parliament
* Presidential Palace
* Sofia University
* National Palace of Culture (NDK)
* Ivan Vazov Theater
* National Library
* Mineral Baths

=== Religious Buildings ===
* Alexander Nevski Cathedral
* Hagia Sophia Church
* Sv. Nedelya
* Sv. Georgi
* Russian Church
* Boyana Church
* Banya Bashi Mosque
* Sofia Synagogue

=== Parks ===
* Borisova Gardina
* City Garden
* Vitosha

== Eating ==
Typical Bulgarian food includes:
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banitsa Banitsa] often consumed with Ayran
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shopska_salad Shopska salad]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarator Tarator] soup
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kebapche Kebapche]

[[Category:City Guides]]
[[Category:Bulgaria]]