Vihren Hut
The hut is located on the left bank of Bunderitsa river at 1950 asl. A 16km asphalt road from the town of Bansko goes to the hut. The road is open only in the summer as it crosses some of the ski runs. In August there is a restricted day time for reaching the hut by car – between 9am and 5 pm cars are not allowed to go any further than the Shiligarnika area, which is 9km from Bansko and there is a parking lot.
The capacity of the buildings and the bungalows together is 196 beds. The toilets are outdoor. There is a canteen.
Nearby destinations:
- Vihren Peak (2914m)
- Koncheto Ridge
- Kutelo Peak (2908m)
- Todorka Peak (2746m)
- Bunderishki Lakes
- Muratov Peak (2669m)
- Hvoinati Peak (2635m)
- Bunderitsa Hut
- Demyanitsa Hut
- Sinanitsa Hut
- Yavorov Hut
- Yane Sandanski Hut
- Tevno Lake Shelter
Contacts:
+359 889 834 277
+359 889 293 562
+359 879 929 850
Good evening,
We would like to spend three days in vihren hut from the 17 to 20 february 2022, but we can’t call the place. Is it open? Can we go there and just sleep with no reservation ? Thanks for your answer
Have a good day
Is the hut still open ? We would like to stay there on October 27th.
It is supposed to be open, but better contact them directly. Snow up there right now.
Good morning,
Looking for 15 people to stay in vihren hut on the night of 3 Sep 21. Is it possible to reserve in advance? Also for meals in the evening?
Hello Rory, yes, for such a big group it is mandatory to reserve in advance. You can contact the hut owners directly via the phone numbers provided on our website. We can also handle your reservation, including meals arrangement, etc, we charge a commission for that. Please email via the contact form if this is an option for you.
Best regards,
Lyuben
Hey!
We would arrive with a taxi from Bansko (don’t know which one yet, any suggestions for a good taxi company?) at 9 p.m in the Vihren hut (03/09/2021). Is this too late? Or do they still receive guests at this hour?
Thank you!
Greetz
Yes, 9pm should not be a problem. There is a single taxi company in Bansko, they are usually around the bus station.
My girlfriend and I are travelling through beautiful Bulgaria with a campervan and would love to stay overnight at Vihren hut. Of course we would pay for that, but is it even possible?
Yes, you can park your van by the hut, this is no problem. There is also a campsite next to Bunderitsa Hut.
Hello. Google maps states that this hut is “Temporarily closed”. Do you know what is the reason and when the hut will open?
It is open.
I am planning a visit in early May to Bansko, and would like to spend a night in Vihren hut. Is the hut open then and is it possible to drive there at that time?
Yes and yes!
Hello,
I would like to get information about the Vihren Hut and talk to the keeper but on the first number the guy doesn’t speak English and the two other numbers don’t work. Any idea?
Basically I want to make sure that the hut will be open around October 20th and check how are the conditions up there.
Thanks!!
The hut will be open and conditions are fine so far – no snow, etc.
Are you able to leave a car at the hut for a few days when hiking in the mountains? And if not, where is a good place to park for a several day trip?
Hi! I was trying all of the numbers below to book the hut for july and nobody answered. Any tip how to book the hut? We would really love to stay there but I couldn´t find any way how to book it.
Thanks,
Lucie
I would like to book into Vihren hut but can’t make contact?
https://bulguides.com/skylab1/how-to-book-the-huts/
Hello,
I would love to go up to vihren. Is it generally possible in Mai?
Summer conditions hike in the end of May/early June from the south side only. Considering you`ll still cross some snow fields – needs to be done with caution.
Hi, is the hut is open in february. We are in bansko right now and would like to go up There. 15/02/2019
Yes, it is open.
HI
Want to climb Vihren this year (summer) and visit the hut, I will be in a small motorhome, is the road ok for a motorhome to get to the hut?
Also, if I wanted to go up, to the hut, the night before the walk and sleep near the hut, is this allowed/possible.
Thanks
Ian
Hello Ian,
Yes, the road is a normal asphalt road and 16-18 seater buses reach the hut with no problem. It is allowed to park and sleep in front of the hut, there is also a campsite a bit below, near Bunderitsa Hut.
Hi Lyuben!
Is it no other way to reach the hut in February than walking 16 km from Bansko (road is closed you said)? I want to do ski touring on Hvoynati and would prefer to go by car for as long as possible. thanks!
Hello Adam, most of the road is open, you can drive up to the ski area and than start touring, 5km before Vihren Hut.
Hello !
We would like going to the Vihren peak the 12th of september (next wednesday). It’s possible to stay 2 nights at the Vihren hut (from the 11th to the 13th) ? How we reserve ? And should we bring food ?
Thanks for your answer !
hey,
we plan on hiking at Rila national park at mid october 2018. is vihren cabin open? do I have to make reservations? are other cabins at this area might be closed?
Thank you!
They should all be open in October. Enjoy!
hey. we hiking next week (21.7 ) and we wanna stay for one night in vihren hut. there is place for us? (8 Adults).
please give me an answer soon as you can
Hi! Do you if it is possible to camp anywhere near the Vihren Hut or well, anywhere on this side of the mountain? Thanks!
hello, we will be in bansko in 1 week. is it possible already to go up to vihren hut with car and do a walk to the first 2-3 lakes?
Thanks!
The road is open up to Bunderitsa Hut, still snow above Vihren Hut, so for walking it is better to go lower or have good boots and gaiters, trekking poles.
Hello, We are planning to do a trek in Pirin at the end of July. Do you know if there is a way to get from Sofia to the hut and if it is long ? We hesitate to book one or two nights at the hut. Or may be book a second night in another hut.
Thanks a lot.
https://bulguides.com/skylab1/how-to-get-to-pirin-mountains/
Hello, we are planing a several treks in Rila and Pirin mountains on this September.
In your web page we have found the phones of the huts, there aren´t emails to book ?
We only have the Ivan Vazov email ventsi_dao@yahoo.com
Thanks
Hi, they don`t use email so much, so better call.
Hi,
Is it possible to walk to Koncheto Ridge on the first week of May or is there still snow at that period?
Thank you
Hello, there is still snow and some trails are partly blocked and potentially dangerous in early May. The best period is July-September.
is it possible to travel pirin trails without sleeping bags? just using the hut’s sheets and blankets?
and do we need to book a room or the huts are big enough and empty enough in the end of september?
Thanks!
Yes, except Tevno Hut, where they don`t provide sheets. Should be ok without reservation if you are not a big group. Advisable to call to the more easily accessible huts on Friday/Saturday evening as still could be full.
hello, do you know if road to the hut is open during October? any phone number to make a reservation or email as there is no way to approach the team. thx
Hi, yes, the road is open, their phone is +359 889 834 277
Is the hut still open in mid October?
Hello
We are hiking the Pirin mountain on the first week of October, is the hut open to sleep and is there food/denier to buy?
Hi, yes, the huts are still open!