Rose Valley and the Balkan Mountains

The Rose Valley, Kazanlak, Shipka, Balkan Mountains, rose oil, Thracian tombs, monasteries, passes and Bulgaria’s central mountain corridor.

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Current weather

Average temperatures

Language: Čeština

Spring

Air12-20 °C

Summer

Air25-31 °C

Autumn

Air12-22 °C

Winter

Air-2-6 °C

General information

The Rose Valley and the Balkan Mountains form a symbolic central Bulgarian region, linking rose cultivation, mountain passes, monasteries, Thracian heritage and historic towns.

Trips and nature

The Balkan Mountains run across Bulgaria with forests, ridges, passes and valleys. The Rose Valley is softer, fertile and especially atmospheric in late spring.

Food and atmosphere

Kazanlak, Thracian tombs, Shipka Pass, monasteries and rose-oil traditions make the region important for Bulgarian identity and history.

Transport and stay

A car is useful for passes, villages, monuments and monasteries. Spring is especially good for the rose season.