Parks and nature in Sarajevo
3 best parks & nature in Sarajevo
Mountain
Bjelašnica is the highest mountain in the Sarajevo area. It rises to an altitude of 2,067 metres and hosted the men’s alpine skiing events during the 1984 Winter Olympics. In winter, it is mainly skiers who come here, whilst from summer to autumn it attracts tourists. It takes approximately 45 minutes to reach the foot of the mountain from the centre of Sarajevo. Babin Do is not the summit of Bjelašnica Most visitors head to the Babin Do…
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Park, Lake, Promenade
Vrelo Bosne translates as ‘the source of the River Bosna’ and is one of the most popular day-trip destinations in the Sarajevo area. This extensive park, full of springs, ponds, streams and small waterfalls, lies at the foot of the Igman Mountains on the outskirts of the Ilidža spa district. Don’t expect wild nature or a single mighty spring. Vrelo Bosne is more like a carefully maintained woodland park with wooden bridges, benches, swans and…
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Cable car, Mountain
The cable car will take you from the historic centre of Sarajevo to the forests on the slopes of Trebević in just under 10 minutes. Even during the ride, you’ll be treated to beautiful views of Baščaršija and the whole Sarajevo valley; once at the top, you can also visit the disused bobsleigh track from the Winter Olympics. In clear weather, the cable car is one of the best short trips in Sarajevo. Allow approximately 2 to 3 hours for the…
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