New Gym in Druzhba, Sofia: Athletic Is Opening Soon Near Druzhba Metro Station

A new Athletic Fitness club is opening soon in the Druzhba district of Sofia, opposite Druzhba Metro Station. The future club will offer a gym with brand-new equipment, group classes and convenient opening hours. The exact street address and opening date have not yet been announced and will be added after official confirmation.

If you live or work in the area, you can already visit the official Athletic Druzhba club page and explore the promotional one-month membership for €5.

Where will the new gym in Druzhba be located?

The confirmed location is opposite Druzhba Metro Station in Sofia, Bulgaria. This makes the club accessible by metro for people from Druzhba 1, Druzhba 2 and nearby districts, as well as anyone commuting along the metro line.

The precise address will be announced later. Until then, check the official club page, where the information will be updated when it is confirmed.

What will Athletic Druzhba offer?

The new club is planned for both independent workouts and instructor-led group activities. The facilities currently announced include:

• a cardio area for warm-ups and endurance training;
• a free-weights area for strength workouts;
• changing rooms and showers;
• brand-new gym equipment;
• unlimited access to the gym and group classes, subject to the conditions of the selected membership.

Details about the layout and specific machines will be added when they are officially available.

Which group classes will be available?

Athletic Druzhba has announced four different formats covering conditioning, strength and mobility:

CIRCL Mobility

A class focused on mobility, movement control and body awareness. It can complement both strength and cardio training.

HIIT

High-intensity interval training alternates demanding periods with recovery. The intensity can be adapted to a participant’s current fitness level.

Total Body Workout

A full-body group class combining exercises for different muscle groups and general physical conditioning.

Stretching and mobility

A session focused on range of motion, flexibility and recovery, suitable as a complement to more intensive workouts during the week.

The confirmed timetable and class times will be available in the Athletic schedule after the club opens.

What will the opening hours be?

The announced opening hours for Athletic Druzhba are:

• Monday to Friday: 06:30–22:00;
• Saturday and Sunday: 08:00–22:00.

These hours allow members to train before work, during the day or in the evening. If you are planning your first visit immediately after the launch, check the club page again for current information.

Promotional Athletic Druzhba membership for €5

Before the opening, Athletic is offering a promotional one-month membership for €5. According to the published conditions:

• the membership is valid for one month;
• it is valid only at Athletic Druzhba;
• only one promotional membership may be purchased per person;
• training begins after the club opens.

Get the promotional Athletic Druzhba membership

Review the current conditions on the payment page before purchasing.

Who will find the new location convenient?

The club is a practical option for people who live or work in Druzhba and want a gym near the metro. It may suit you if you:

• want to train early in the morning or after work;
• combine strength workouts with group classes;
• prefer new equipment;
• want to build a consistent routine at a club located along your daily route.

How to prepare for your first workout

If you are returning after a break, start gradually. Choose a manageable workload, learn the technique of the main exercises and leave enough time for recovery. It is usually more practical to select two or three convenient training days each week than to rely only on motivation.

You can also read our guide, Returning to the Gym After a Long Break: A Four-Week Plan.

When will Athletic Druzhba open?

The opening date has not yet been officially announced. We are not publishing an estimated date, so visitors do not receive inaccurate information. Follow the Athletic Druzhba page for the confirmed address, opening date and current schedule.

In brief

Athletic Druzhba will be a new gym in Sofia, Bulgaria, opposite Druzhba Metro Station, with cardio equipment, free weights, group classes, changing rooms and showers. The club is opening soon, while the precise address and date will be announced later. The €5 promotional membership allows local residents and commuters to plan their new training routine before the opening.