The cold months are quite limiting in terms of entertainment and experiences. We prefer to go home to warmth, and the short winter day can easily make us indulge in boredom and laziness. Reading books and watching our favorite movies is enjoyable, but it's important to get variety as well. We are sure that we can convince you that there is something to do in the capital even during the autumn and winter period. We offer 10 indoor activities to add variety to the not-so-varied part of the year.

Fun experiences. Having fun is an essential part of lifting the lighter mood we often associate with this time of year.

1. Escape room

Escape rooms include a wide range of puzzles and riddles that require creative and logical thinking. Solving these puzzles is mind-stimulating and satisfying. They are a great way to spend time with friends, family or colleagues. They improve teamwork, communication and collaboration between colleagues and friends as you work together towards a common goal. Escape rooms transport participants to a different world. The immersive theme of the game and the story woven into it make them feel like part of an adventure. The time limit and the feeling of being locked in a room creates an adrenaline rush, making the experience exciting and engaging. Successfully solving the challenge gives participants a sense of achievement. Logical thought and creativity are required to escape the room. Each puzzle is a little mystery to solve, and the satisfaction of cracking codes and finding solutions can be extremely enjoyable. Escape rooms encourage live, face-to-face communication and collaboration. Escape rooms can be enjoyed by people of all ages, making them a universal form of entertainment. They are suitable for family outings, team building or meetings.

2. Sofia Planetarium

During the cold months, everyone goes to the cinema to watch the hottest titles. And while the cinema is interesting, although the films are not always worthwhile, the Sofia Planetarium offers a rather atypical option for watching a projection. Here you will be able to immerse yourself in the vast world of space and merge with the universe as if you were flying through the celestial bodies themselves. Astronomical bodies - stars, planets, asteroids - have been of interest to people since the most distant times. This is an adventure that will transport you to distant galaxies and leave you breathless with infinity. An innovative digital planetarium in Sofia provides an opportunity to become part of an experience in which you will learn more about the Sun, the Moon and the various satellites. In the Sofia Planetarium, screenings of films with a fascinating plot are broadcast. The projection system of the planetarium consists of four large projectors, which together form a common image on the inside of the dome. The image is bright, impressive and realistic. The acoustic system achieves dense sound, spreading evenly throughout the room by means of a Surround Sound system.

3. Virtual reality

Virtual reality is an innovative technology that transports the player into a computer-generated environment. Through VR, you don't just watch events through a screen, you actively interact with the world around you.

VR reality for two will have you jumping, lying and shooting until you're out of breath, and high-tech haptic elements and vests add an unparalleled sense of realism! The arena has 6 VR zones and additional booths for spectators or reserves. The standard package includes playing in each of the arenas: 20 minutes Tower Tag, 20 minutes ARVI Arena, 20 minutes Propagation: Top Squad. In Tower Tag, two teams armed with laser blasters battle for supremacy in an intergalactic arena, leaping across levitating platforms and hiding behind transport towers. Tower control is extremely important as they are the only way to move around the map. You'll need more than accurate shooting to win, as strategy and teamwork are often far more important. ARVI Arena is a dynamic and addictive shooting game with sci-fi elements for up to 6 players. A rich arsenal of weapons, dynamic movement through teleportation, as well as bonuses hidden on the map create a truly unique gameplay. Lead your team to victory or become another victim of the Arena! In Propagation: Top Squad, you are expected to assemble your squad and face the zombie hordes. The goal is only one - to clean the city.

4. Magic show

A magic trick show is an entertainment performance in which a magician uses a combination of sleight of hand, illusion, and other magical techniques to create the appearance of supernatural or unexplained phenomena. Magic has captivated audiences for centuries and continues to be a popular form of entertainment.

We invite you to a magic show in the heart of Sofia, where, while you drink, experienced professionals will literally hide your hat. You have the opportunity to meet the magicians who will tell you the history of magic art, demonstrating the most popular and complex tricks ever invented. You will learn about the difficulties and the good times that an artist goes through until he reaches the professional stage.

An unforgettable experience awaits you, lots of laughter, new friends and real magic. The curtain falls and the setting will transport you from the center of Sofia, directly to the stage of a magic show.

Creative experiences

Autumn and winter are a great time to look for a new hobby or discover a new talent in yourself. Artistic pursuits are a means of self-expression. Through art, people can communicate their thoughts, emotions and experiences in a unique and personal way. This type of activity is a therapeutic and relaxing experience. Creating art has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety. Art encourages creative thinking. It often involves finding innovative solutions to challenges that can be transferred to other areas of life.

5. Painting and wine

Drawing is a great way to express your creativity, relax and enjoy the process of creating art. Whether you're experienced at drawing or a beginner, there are a variety of ways to have fun drawing.

How is the drawing going? When you enter the gallery, you will notice the materials already prepared for you. You should grab a glass of wine and get comfortable. Within 2-3 hours, against the background of pleasant music, a skilled artist draws together with you and step by step you progress towards the creation of your masterpiece. You paint with acrylic paints. They are comfortable and very suitable for complete beginners. Their colors are saturated, which is why acrylic paintings last for years without fading.

Do not worry! The most important thing is to have fun. Relax your hand, allow yourself to be wrong. Each picture is unique in itself, so every mistake turns into an effect. Any activity is most enjoyable when shared with a friend. You can take another painting enthusiast to share the experience with.

Drawing for fun can be a therapeutic and rewarding hobby that allows you to release stress, engage your imagination, and create something beautiful. Painting and Wine is suitable for meetings, team building, bachelorette parties or simply as an opportunity to try something new and creative while enjoying a glass of wine.

6. Ceramics and wine - touch the magic of clay

Probably, for most of us, the last time we created something with our hands was in our childhood years - when we painted with a brush or made figures with plasticine. You remember that nice feeling of creating a world of your own imagination. To see how our imagination takes shape and form.

In this creative workshop, under the guidance of a teacher, you will have the opportunity to create and create your own work of art - a ceramic product that will decorate your home or you can give as a gift to a loved one. Your imagination will be provoked and you will create a beautiful object. Under the guidance of the teacher, at the end of the workshop you will have a finished product that will be baked and glazed for you. The finished products will be returned to you within 15 working days back for you to take home.

7. Art studio - dyeing a cotton product - T-shirt, scarf, bandana

Dyeing cotton is an enjoyable creative activity that provides the opportunity to transform ordinary clothes into personalized works of art. You have the opportunity to turn ordinary t-shirts into unique clothes that reflect your individual style and creativity.

Dying a cotton item using the tie technique provides you with a canvas for creative expression. The painting process encourages experimentation, allowing you to play with colors, patterns and techniques to achieve the desired result. This creative freedom allows everyone to be their own fashion designer. You can give direction to the process, but the final result is always unpredictable - the resulting work is one of a kind.

In the age of mass-produced clothing, T-shirt dyeing stands out as a means of personalizing clothing. Whether it's creating a one-of-a-kind gift or simply expressing personal tastes, dyeing transforms a t-shirt, scarf, or bandana from plain fabrics into stories told in color.

8. Wood carving studio - discover the artist in you

Wood carving has a rich history dating back thousands of years. It has been used by various cultures and civilizations for both functional and artistic purposes, from carving ornate architectural details to creating religious sculptures. It is used to create religious icons, totem poles, masks and other objects of cultural and religious significance. Wood carving covers a wide range of styles, from classic and traditional designs to contemporary and abstract forms. It is a multi-layered and dynamic art form. Through it, different emotions and ideas can be expressed in a three-dimensional form.

Wood carving is an increasingly rare and practiced art. It represents wood processing, with which various artistic results are achieved. The product of wood carving are various exquisite objects, the only limit to which is your imagination. The technique of working on wood is called carving.

Wood, as a natural natural object, brings peace, comfort and looks beautiful and natural in every home. Under the guidance of an instructor, you will have the opportunity to turn a piece of wood into a work of art.

The workshop is held on a predetermined topic under the guidance of a teaching woodcarver with many years of experience. All necessary materials are provided on site and all you are expected to do is have fun. The object you have created is extremely suitable for home decoration or as a gift.

Adventure experiences

9. Shooting weapons

The shooting range offers you a unique fun and competitive environment for shooters of all levels to improve your experience or try something new. The facility is built in accordance with international safety standards. Firearms instructors are experienced and certified to provide a safe and professional environment during the introductory training and shooting process itself. A comprehensive learning approach helps all beginners learn, practice and remember the fundamentals to enjoy these skills for a lifetime.

You look down at the weapon, aim slowly at the target, exhale slowly and pull the trigger. What happens next is an explosion of sensations, from the bright flash of the muzzle and recoil of the body to the impact of the recoil and the pungent smell of burnt gunpowder. The whole idea of training is for people to experience these sensations, whether they are avid shooters or beginners.

10. Flight simulator

The flight simulator is an experience that everyone who dreams of becoming a pilot should experience. You are given the opportunity to get as close as possible to controlling a real fighter jet. You settle into the cockpit, put on your headphones, check the plane's health and get ready for flight. The shooting range offers you a unique fun and competitive environment for shooters of all levels to improve your experience or try something new.

"Fotonika" is the first flight simulator designed and manufactured by Bulgarians and is fully accessible to civilians. Different phases of flight can be performed on it, such as take-off, landing, aerobatic maneuvers, air combat, attack on ground targets, landing on an aircraft carrier, and the pilot can choose between Su-33, Su-25T, MiG- 29, F-16 block 50 and P51 Mustang. The simulator cabin is designed to be as close as possible to the conditions and handling of a real fighter jet.

The classes are conducted with an instructor who introduces each visitor to how to fly the aircraft and instructs them all the time when needed. Everyone can benefit from the feeling of piloting a fighter plane on the "Photonica" flight simulator, but it is not recommended for children under 10 years of age.

Autumn and winter are a tense period also because of the deadlines we have to meet by the end of the year. Making time for fun can help you relax and de-stress. It is important in winter to continue communicating with our loved ones and not stop meeting new people. This keeps our spirits up and prevents us from succumbing to boredom and negative thoughts. The big city offers a lot of opportunity to have a good time alone or with friends and experience something new and different.