Santa Claus and Snow White board BDZ’s holiday trains

In December, Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) will revive the tradition of traveling on Christmas trains with a steam locomotive. The first trips are scheduled for December 13 and 14. Retro trains will run on the Sofia–Bankya–Sofia and Gorna Oryahovitsa–Veliko Tarnovo–Gorna Oryahovitsa routes, consisting of three festively decorated carriages and one special retro carriage from the “Vitosha Express” set. Santa Claus and Snow White will travel in the retro carriage, greeting children, handing out small gifts, and creating a truly magical Christmas atmosphere.

The Sofia–Bankya–Sofia journey will take about half an hour in one direction. During this time, passengers can enjoy beautiful panoramas of the capital city and Vitosha Mountain, as well as immerse themselves in the Christmas spirit of the town of Bankya. On the Gorna Oryahovitsa–Veliko Tarnovo–Gorna Oryahovitsa line, the journey will take about 25–30 minutes in one direction, passing along the Yantra River and the historic hills surrounding the former capital. Passengers will have the opportunity to see Tsarevets Fortress and the picturesque surroundings of Veliko Tarnovo.

Tickets are available at all ticket offices and railway bureaus across the country, as well as online.

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Edited by Veneta Nikolova

Translated by Kostadin Atanasov