Tourist trap ! No information on web page, you need 5 days in advance to apply, so the security told me unfriendly. I've seen no tourists there, just 5 security people doing nothing, sent spontaneous tourists home. Is this 3rd world country? On google maps it was showing open, hey its holiday season.....what are you doing there?

An absolut treasure! Must visit 👌As the Euxinograd Palace is an active national parliament residence you have to inquire about your visit via email (best 1 month in advance) - they will send you the available dates and times for your visit. Normally there are groups of up to 30 people and the guide is speaking Bulgarian and English. Photographing is allowed but only in the park area of the palace, inside of it you are not allowed to take photos. They even have their own winery and you can buy wine and other spirits made there. Highly recommended and worth the money (12 BGN or approximately 6 EUR)!

It is not possible to visit the castle without a reservation for a guided tour in Bulgarian. The website did not mention this clearly! When we arrived the guard was very rude to us and absolutely did nothing to help us out. We then asked if we could make a reservation for the day after, but again he did not help us with that. On the contrary, he sent us an email for a visit 1 week later! Definitely would not recommend this place if you don’t speak Bulgarian!

This place is nothing special if you are an experienced traveler. In my opinion, such a high-level establishment should be kept at the right level and the facade of the residence requires renovation. Maybe it's because I was there in late autumn and it will be refurbished for the high tourist season. Inside the residence, there is nothing mind-blowing and it's really funny that you are restricted to take photos of the rooms. I can only recommend this place if you have extra time and money.

Maybe the place is nice, but unfortunately, we weren't able to visit due to a lack of information on the website or on Google Maps. The place was shown to be open, but it is not open for a walk-up. YOU NEED RESERVATION !!!!! Nowhere on the website was it showing that we needed reservations!!! Someone mentioned recommended reservations, but that is not the same as required. We were here for only three days, and wanted to see something nice. Who in the world wants reserve thinks on vacation like a garden, that is ridiculous. We walked from the hotel just to be told we won't let you in. It was probably empty anyway . The guard was not polite either. I guess they are not interested in customer service at all or any kind of toursis to visit their place. The tickets were 12 Lev per person, and parking is extra. When we went, only the section of the park was opened, not all the way to the sea. If I ever decide to visit Varna again, I won't be visiting this place. I come there to take photographs as I am a photographer and I don't need a tour it should be optional, not mandatory. If people desire a guided tour, it's ok, but the rest should be able to walk around without paying extra. Also, if the full price is 12 Lev per person for full park palace and gardens, then if showing half, it should also cost half ! It's definitely a big disappointment !!!

Another disappointment when visiting Varna. In every civilised european country when you visit a historical site you have two option: either make a reservation or queue for a ticket at the entrance. Guess what? At Euxinograd palace you need a resevation in advance with minimum two days. We arrived at the gate and we were severely grounded by the guards for not making a reservation and of course we were banned to enter. Well done Varna municipality and Bulgarian Tourism ministry. To be avoided!

Cannot enter without booking a Tour!!! On our arrival, we drove the coast up and were looking for all the interesting spots. On arrival the man in the security house was playing on the phone. After asking him if we need to pay to enter, he screemed: READ!! (in Bulgaria they do that a lot, even if there is only written in Cyrillic). The information on the house said, we have to book a tour online. We asked that we come from far away and if we can just enter the garden for 2 minutes. He refused and went back on his phone. People, avoid places like this. That's the only way things like that may change.

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE! You can’t enter without a reservation, there is no clear info about that until you arrive there and why you can’t at least enter the garden without a reservation when its open? And as you can read in other reviews here, it takes many days to get a spot so the system is completely stupid and a HUGE SHAME for Varna and tourism here :/

We were not able to visit it because it was very short notice and the visiting schedule was fully booked that day but I am adding a photo containing the e-mail of the location and rezervations should be made at least couple of days before the visit, if not even weeks especially during summer season. I will sure visit it next time!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful residence with beautiful gardens! Unfortunately, some buildings are neglected, but there is a chance that they will be renovated soon :) The place is really fabulous! I liked the details that paid attention in the past. I recommend to visit, there is something to learn! (Original) Красива резиденция, с красиви градини! За жалост някои сгради са занемарени, но пък има шанс и да се ремонтират скоро :) Мястото е наистина приказно! Харесаха ми детайлите, на които се е обръщало внимание в миналото. Препоръчвам да се посети, има какво да се научи!

(Translated by Google) I would love to visit the place, but it was not so easy - by recording, sending personal data and checks - the place is still a state residence. How many Italian tourists have sworn at me that I took them there and I didn't know about these works ..... Still, I know people who have visited it - and in their own words it is worth it ... So Residence! I'm coming! (Original) Много ми се ще да посетя мястото , но не било толкова лесно - със записване , с изпращане на лични данни и проверки - мястото още е действаща държавна резиденция. Колко ли са ме псували едни италиански туристи дето ги упътих до там пък не знаех за тези работи..... Все пак познавам хора които са го посетили - и по думите им си заслужава... Така че Резиденцио ! Идвам !

(Translated by Google) Amazing gardens and sea views. However, you need to call and make an appointment for one of the three planned walks a day. (Original) Невероятни градини и гледка към морето. Трябва обаче да се обадите и запазите час за една от трите планирани разходки на ден.

The Palace and the yard are nice, not spectacular. The tour was in Bulgarian language and they don't have a toilet for visitors. This is unbelievable...many museums in Varna do not have a toilet for visitors...I wonder how they have an authorization of working with the public.

Amazing place , the castle and the gardens are wonderful. The only downside is that the reservation process need some improvement because its only by email.

(Translated by Google) Euxinograd is the summer residence of the Bulgarian princes, framed by a beautiful park, in which majestic 150-year-old cedars, spruce spruce and pointed cypress trees grow. The first decorative material for the park was delivered from Marseille - about 50,000 trees and shrubs. Today, more than 300 species of plants are grown in greenhouses built in the 1890s, and high-quality white wine is brewed in wine cellars, like 130 years ago. You can only book an excursion online by sending a request to the Euxinograd administration, which will give you a date and time of your visit. (Original) Євксиноград - літня резиденція болгарських князів, обрамлена прекрасним парком, у якому ростуть величні 150-річні кедри, крислаті ялини, гостроверхі кипариси. Перший декоративний матеріал для парку був доставлений із Марселя - близько 50 000 дерев та кущів. Сьогодні в оранжереях, побудованих ще у 1890-х рр., вирощують більше 300 видів рослин, а у винних погребах, як і 130 років тому, настоюється високоякісне біло вино. Записатися на екскурсію можна лише в інтернеті, надіславши відповідний запит адміністрації Євксинограду, яка призначить вам дату і час відвідин.

The guards/policemen at the entrance are very unfriendly, no one speaks English, no one tells you what to do except when they see that you are not leaving and that you are trying to find out some information about how could you visit that place. They laugh in your face when they see you have a lack of information. You have to give an email to make a reservation in advance (that is the only thing that is written on a wall). I sent the email and i received a confirmation email in which they told me I could make a visit 12 days later. Everything was unbelievable!

Nice place, worth a visit if you are in the area. The residence is run by the Bulgarian government, so you need to book in advance to visit. The tour is nice offering a glimpse at the interior of the palace and the garden with great views of the bay.

A hidden treasure! Hard to find information - you must reserve by email in advance. A timed visit, 90 minutes, don't be late. Unpromising start - uncommunicative security on the gate, but when the guide arrived, bang on time, everything went smoothly. The gardens and palace have some lovely moments, a lot of history and European royal connections & influence. Our guide was wonderful, brought the whole experience to life. Well worth a day away from the beach to discover some Bulgarian history.

(Translated by Google) An incredible place from the great past of Bulgaria (Original) Едно невероятно място от великото минало на българия

I have been here some years ago. The place has always been clean and nice and we'll maintained. The atmosphere is a mixture of history and nature.

(Translated by Google) Great place for a walk, the wine is wonderful, especially Treminer. There wasn’t enough tasting, I had to taste even at home. (Original) Отличное место для прогулки,вино замечательное ,особенно Треминер. Не хватило дегустации,пришлось дегустироватььуже дома.

BEAUTIFUL PLACE

(Translated by Google) Very cool location! (Original) Дуже крута локація!

(Translated by Google) Wonderful place! (Original) Прекрасно място!

(Translated by Google) Guide service is not up to par. (Original) Екскурзоводското обслужване не е на ниво.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place !!! Just call first and sign up for an excursion. (Original) Красивейшее место !!! Только сначала позвоните и запишитесь на экскурсию.

(Translated by Google) Nice place but not well maintained. (Original) Хубаво място,но не се поддържа добре.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful, very impressive, great guide! Visit! (Original) Много красиво, много впечатляващо, страхотен гид ! Посетете !

Very interesting and beautiful place to visit!!!

Euxinograd is a wonderful place very clean and very well maintained. The tour inside was also very pleasant. Highly recommended.

Outstanding experience! Definitely worth visiting!

Interesting experience with the guided walk. They give you a card at the end. Interesting facts were presented.

Nice location, I expeded more of the castle.

Worst comunist system of booking a visit. They lose money like crazy. Anyway, there is little to expect from a country as poor as this.

Saw some people complaining about how the guide was only in Bulgarian or that there were no toilets. Our guide talked in English. At the end of the tour of the palace were toilets. Slight bummer is that we couldn't visit the other floors of the palace ( only one you can visit is the first floor) and that we couldn't see the what we've been told spectacular beach view as they had guests on the beach. We had no problems booking a visit with a group of 30 people. Remember that this is a governmental palace and garden and that's why you might not get admitted a visit or might not see everything. We were also told that you are unlikely to get admitted a visit with a group of less than 20 people. Only way to make a reservation is by email , and you should do that a week in advance so you can make other plans if you don't get admitted.

You must scheduled few days before by phone. At entrance is a milițian from Police Who don't know any foreign language. Also there is nothing wrote în English, only a bulgarian phone. Don't Waste time if you didn't call them few days before

The service is much higher than some 5 star hotels. The style of socialism has been preserved. 4 deserted beaches, a large park with many plant species, a winery, a church, bungalows on the beach. You sleep in a forest and listen to the sound of the sea all night. It's a pity that the pool is not working, but there is still so much potential...

(Translated by Google) No sightseeing for individual tourists (Original) Brak możliwości zwiedzania dla turystów indywidualnych

Without any doubt, the most exclusive seaside resort in Bulgaria.

Like.no.other place in Bulgaria

After 3km walk we arrived to see, you need to make a group reservation by phone.. ?? guard just pointed to the paper in English.

A beautiful visage from the past. Walking in its vast gardens is like time travel.

Unique place with majestic atmosphere

Euxinograd is the former Bulgarian royals summer residence by the sea. It was built in 1881-1885 by Alexander Battenberg, who named it Sandrovo. Later Maria Louisa, wife of Ferdinand, changed the place name to Euxinograd, after the ancient name of the Black Sea Euxénos póntos. The Hospitable Sea. Indeed very hospitable. The palace is a beautiful piece of architecture with park. Unfortunatelly inside there are only few kings belongins left. Remarcable are the rugs, late XXs Century replicas of the originals. Made in Shumen in socialist times. You can even walk o them. By the sea there is a lovely sun watch offered by queen Victoria. The garden prises itself with the original front piece from a French castle. The Euxinograd castle is now used only for official government meetings. You can go on tour only if you book in advance on their site. I hear some weddings are organized there too. The place has a huge park with orangeries. Some plants are 100 years old. There are also a beach and a hotel. Reservations again with restrictions. A nice place to spend a morning in Varna. At the end, you can buy some very nice white wines at the adiacent shop which only sells castle winery production. Shop is positioned conveniantly in the parking area. Accesible for all. Have fun.

Relaxing place amongst the beautiful Bulgarian nature accompanied by the rulers palace atmosphere

Sehr schöner Park und Palast, mit Palmenhaus, Orangerie, Ställen und einem Weinkeller aus Zarenzeit. Ein Bungalow mit Pool aus Todor Jiwkows Zeit ist auch (von außen) zu sehen. Der Park beheimatet viele seltene und exotische Baumsorten. Im Palast sind die Räume des Erdeschosses zu besichtigen, Originalmöbel und ein paar wertvolle Gemälde. Der Besuch erfolgt nur nach Anmeldung per email, was aber auch prima geklappt hat. Die Führung hätte theoretisch nur auf Bulgarisch stattfinden sollen, jedoch war die Führerin Gabriela sehr bemüht, uns alles auch auf Englisch zu übersetzen, ein großes Lob dafür! Einzig der Polizeiwachmann am Parkplatz war ekelhaft und wollte uns Zufrühkommern keinerlei Auskunft erteilen, aber die super nette Führung hat alles wettgemacht.

Внимателен, любезен и добре подготвен гид. Вероятно е разсъждавано, но ми се струва, че организирането на специален превоз/ с бусче, да речем/ от Варна до двореца и обратно ще улесни много желаещите да го посетят. Липсата на собствен транспорт затруднява достигането му и е своеобразно изпитание. Неособено добре поддържан парк. Цветните оранжерии- гордост на Цар Фердинанд са затворени за посещение. Личи занемаряването на построените по времето на социализма сгради. Наистина обиколката е много бърза, непрекъснато се подтичва, няма никакво време за възприемане на показването. Посетителите се изморяват ненужно. Необходимо е посещението да се оптимизира.

(Translated by Google) Difficult access for the country's citizens is discussed by the government (Original) Труден достъп за гражданите на страна обсужва упровляващите

Zwiedzanie rezydencji carów bułgarskich zaplanowane na półtorej godziny trwało dwie. Nie za ciekawie. Brak możliwości kupienia kawy czy wody, nie mówiąc o degustacji win z pałacowej winnicy. A upał był niezły. Na pewno nie polecam starszym osobom.

(Translated by Google) we liked it very much, an hour and a half tour with a guide but only in Bulgarian, couldn't they offer audio guides for those who do not understand anything in Bulgarian language, it spoils the fun a little (Original) nous avons beaucoup aimé, une heure et demie de visite avec une guide mais seulement en Bulgare, ne pourraient- ils pas proposer des audioguides pour ceux qui ne comprennent rien à la langue bulgare, cela gâche un peu le plaisir

(Translated by Google) Very well organized visit, and what about the palace and the park, when some of the best designers and architects in Europe worked in this field. The place is great! (Original) Много добре организирано посещение, а за двореца и парка какво може да се каже, когато са работили едни от най-добрите в тази сфера проектанти и архитекти на Европа. Мястото е страхотно!

Nice beach palace of the precommunist monarchy period. Now used by polititians as a summer holiday spot. No English guide(she speaks English but decided to not translate in English for 4 out of 25 visitors). You have to call and sign up up front for a visit. The gupide'se attitude was strange, I do not think she likes her job.

(Translated by Google) Just great! (Original) Просто прекрасно!

(Translated by Google) Wonderful location High quality service. (Original) Прекрасно място Висококачествено обслужване.

A very beautiful, peaceful park and beaches.There you can visit the old palace.The place is excellent for people who love solitude.

(Translated by Google) Beauty (Original) Красота

(Translated by Google) A wonderful and peaceful place to rest? (Original) Прекрасно и спокойно място да си починеш?

(Translated by Google) Outstanding place. (Original) Изключително място.

Construction of the palace began soon after its site was presented to Knyaz Alexander Battenberg by the Greek bishopric on 16 March 1882. At the time, the land was occupied by two small monasteries, St. Demetrius and St. Constantine; these were subsequently converted into the first royal residence on the site. This conversion was constructed to plans drawn the Viennese architect Viktor Rumpelmayer in 1885. Initially, the palace was named Sandrovo after the Italian diminutive of Alexander's name — Sandro. Later the knyaz extended the estate to its current area of 80 hectares (200 acres). However, no further building work was carried out. The palace, as it is today, was constructed during the reign of Knyaz (later Tsar) Ferdinand. The pediment and other materials from the right wing of Château de Saint-Cloud in France, a former French royal residence, were brought to Bulgaria by Ferdinand and integrated into his new palace. Ferdinand commissioned Swiss architect Hermann Mayer and Bulgarian architect Nikola Lazarov to complete the design of the palace. In 1893, on the insistence of Princess Marie Louise, Ferdinand's first wife, the palace was renamed Euxinograd - the name derives from the Ancient Greek term for the Black Sea, Εὔξεινος Πόντος (Euxeinos Pontos, "hospitable sea") and the South Slavic suffix –grad, meaning "town" or, historically, "fortress". Tsar Ferdinand's second wife, Tsaritsa Eleonore, died in Euxinograd on 12 September 1917. Following the abolition of the monarchy in Bulgaria, the result of a referendum held under the auspices of the Communists in 1946, Euxinograd became a summer residence of the then-Communist authorities. The democratic changes in 1989 made the former royal palace a presidential and governmental residence and it was opened to the public.

(Translated by Google) Unique place. But unfortunately, normal people have no chance of seeing it (Original) Уникално място. Но за съжаление нормалните хора нямат шанс да го видят

(Translated by Google) Awesome place (Original) Страхотно място

(Translated by Google) No visible information in front of the barred entrance, just the sight of the security house made me turn around. For this I can recommend the well-stocked gas station opposite, the walk there under the street replaces any horror classic ..... :)) (Original) Keine sichtbaren Infos vor dem mit Schranken abgesperrten Zugang, allein der Anblick vom Securityhäuschen hat mich umkehren lassen. Dafür kann ich die gegenüberliegende, gut sortierte Tankstelle empfehlen, der Gang dorthin unter der Straße ersetzt jeden Gruselklassiker.....:))

(Translated by Google) Great beauty if you have children is great because they can walk freely! No cars! (Original) Голяма красота ако имате деца е страхотно защото могат да ходят свободно! Няма коли!

(Translated by Google) A true jewel in Bulgarian history (Original) Истинско бижу в Българската история

Ok

(Translated by Google) The Euxinograd Palace is located on the north side of the Varna Maritime Park, on a small hill. It was built for the summer residence of Prince Alexander I Battenberg in 1881 - 1885. Even today it has a maintained park. A wonderful place for relaxation, combining sea and forest. Unfortunately, the area is not free to visit and the access procedure is rather difficult. (Original) Дворецът „Евксиноград“ се намира от северната страна на Приморския парк на град Варна, на малък провлак. Строен е за лятна резиденция на княз Александър I Батенберг през 1881 – 1885 г. И в наши дни е с поддържан парк. Прекрасно място за почивка, съчетаващо море и гора. За съжаление зоната не е свободна за посещение и процедурата за достъп е доста тежка.

We have been coming here over a decade. One of the best places in all Bulgaria!

Excellent

(Translated by Google) Beautiful architecture. (Original) Красива архитектура.