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Svoge

Sofia, Bulgaria · Europe

About Svoge

Svoge works well as a base: 15 minutes from Bov, 14km from Iskar Gorge.

Svoge is a town located in Sofia, Bulgaria. With a population of 8,964, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Svoge sits in Bulgaria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Sofia time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Svoge to your route.

About Svoge

Svoge (Bulgarian: Своге, [ˈsfɔɡɛ]) is a town in western Bulgaria, part of Sofia Province. It is located in the gorge of the Iskar River, at the place where the mountains Mala planina, Golema planina, and Ponor meet, 40 km north of the capital Sofia. Svoge is the main town of the Svoge Municipality which is one of the

Read more largest municipalities in Bulgaria and includes also 37 villages & the town of Svoge itself. By Decree No. 546 of the Presidium of the National Assembly on 7 September 1964 Svoge was declared as a city.

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Where is Svoge located?

Svoge is located in Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe. The coordinates are 42.9667 latitude, 23.3500 longitude.

What is the population of Svoge?

Svoge has a population of approximately 8,964 people, making it a town in Bulgaria.

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Quick Information

Population
8,964
Continent
Europe
Country
Bulgaria
Region
Sofia
Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Coordinates
42.9667, 23.3500

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Bulgaria

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

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Worth the detour from Svoge

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Iskar Gorge

Bulgaria's longest gorge, threaded by road and rail north of Sofia; the route twists beneath the sheer Lakatnik Rocks and past cliff-top monasteries along the Iskar River.

14 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Petrohan Pass

Forested 1,444 m pass over the western Balkan Mountains between Sofia and Montana, a favourite Bulgarian driving road with tight bends, beech woods and a summit dam lake.

26 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Vratsata Gorge

Short but stunning pass road just outside Vratsa, running between the highest vertical limestone walls in the Balkans: a favourite of climbers and a striking gateway drive into the Vratsa Balkan.

29 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

A neo-Byzantine cathedral in Sofia and one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world.

30 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Svoge

  • Right hereIskar GorgeBulgaria's longest gorge, threaded by road and rail north of Sofia; the route twists beneath the sheer Lakatnik Rocks and past cliff-top monasteries along the Iskar River.
  • 26 kmPetrohan PassForested 1,444 m pass over the western Balkan Mountains between Sofia and Montana, a favourite Bulgarian driving road with tight bends, beech woods and a summit dam lake.
  • 29 kmVratsata GorgeShort but stunning pass road just outside Vratsa, running between the highest vertical limestone walls in the Balkans: a favourite of climbers and a striking gateway drive into the Vratsa Balkan.

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