Stara Zagora district, Bulgaria

Places to visit near Shipka

Shipka is a town in Stara Zagora district, Bulgaria, home to about 1,604 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 35 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 20 museums. The must-see places are Thracian Tomb Griffins (2 km), Tomb of Seuthes III (2 km) and Thracian Tomb Golyama Arsenalka (3 km).

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Shipka, Bulgaria
Shipka, Stara Zagora district, Bulgaria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Shipka at a glance

Location
Stara Zagora district, Bulgaria
Population
about 1,604
Coordinates
42.7167° N, 25.3333° E
Places within 50 km
147 (30 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Shipka

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Shipka: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Shipka

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Shipka. The closest is Thracian Tomb Griffins (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Shipka

36 churches within 100 km of Shipka. The closest is Shipka Memorial Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Shipka

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Shipka. The closest is Eagle's Nest (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Shipka

27 museums within 100 km of Shipka. The closest is Ostrusha Mound (4 km); the best-known is Regional History Museum Gabrovo (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Shipka

22 caves within 100 km of Shipka. The closest is Бузлуджанска пещера (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Shipka

19 waterfalls within 100 km of Shipka. The closest is Чергановски водопад (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Shipka

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Shipka
  2. 2 km Thracian Tomb Griffins · tomb, Stara Zagora
  3. 1 km Tomb of Seuthes III · tomb, Stara Zagora
  4. 2 km Thracian Tomb Golyama Arsenalka · tomb, Stara Zagora
  5. 2 km Сашева могила · heritage site, Stara Zagora
  6. 7 km Шипка · heritage site, Stara Zagora
  7. 5 km Back to Shipka

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How to reach Shipka

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    Within 15 km of Shipka

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Shipka by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3558Thracian Tomb Griffins (2 km)
    Churches1036Shipka Memorial Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1828Eagle's Nest (4 km)
    Museums2027Ostrusha Mound (4 km)
    Caves2022Бузлуджанска пещера (7 km)
    Waterfalls1519Чергановски водопад (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1214Nature Park Bulgarka (6 km)
    Parks69Tyulbeto (14 km)
    Other attractions56Крънско кале (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45яз. Христо Смирненски (15 km)
    Buddhist sites12Sokolski Monastery (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Kursum Mosque (55 km)
    Treks11European Long Distance Path E3 - Part Serbia (34 km)

    Shipka: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Shipka?

    Thracian Tomb Griffins (tomb, about 2 km), Tomb of Seuthes III (tomb, about 2 km), Thracian Tomb Golyama Arsenalka (tomb, about 3 km), Сашева могила (heritage site, about 5 km), Шипка (heritage site, about 5 km), Buzludzha Monument (monument, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Shipka?

    147 places on Spotwander: 35 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 museums, 20 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Shipka?

    Thracian Tomb Griffins, about 2 km by road; Tomb of Seuthes III (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Shipka?

    Shipka Memorial Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Joseph Catholic Church (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Shipka?

    Eagle's Nest, about 4 km by road; Buzludzha (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Shipka?

    Start in Shipka, visit Thracian Tomb Griffins, then Tomb of Seuthes III, then Thracian Tomb Golyama Arsenalka, then Сашева могила, then Шипка, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Shipka?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Shipka

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Shipka’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Shipka on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.