Holiday in Sarajevo
City in bosnien-und-herzegowina — tips, highlights & best time to visit
Country
bosnien-und-herzegowina
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to September — warm and green. Winter for skiing (Jahorina, Bjelašnica). Sarajevo Film Festival in August.
Budget/day
Getting there from Germany
Direct flight from several cities to Sarajevo (SJJ), about 2 hours. Also bus from Zagreb/Belgrade.
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What makes Sarajevo special as a destination?
Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is the city "where East meets West." Nowhere else in Europe do a mosque, an Orthodox church, a Catholic cathedral, and a synagogue stand so close together. Baščaršija, the Ottoman old town district, enchants with copper smiths, Čevabdžinice, and the aroma of Turkish coffee. Sarajevo is a city of contrasts: The bullet holes in the facades and the "Roses of Sarajevo" (red-filled impact marks) remind of the siege from 1992-1996, while at the same time, a young, creative scene is redefining the city. The Tunnel of Hope, the Latin Bridge (site of the assassination in 1914), and the Olympic facilities from 1984 tell different chapters of a tumultuous history. The surrounding mountains offer skiing in winter and hiking in summer — nature right at your doorstep.
What are the top highlights in Sarajevo?
The top highlights in Sarajevo include Baščaršija, Tunnel der Hoffnung, Lateinerbrücke, Gazi-Husrev-Beg-Moschee, Trebević-Seilbahn.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Baščaršija
The Ottoman old town district with copper smiths, mosques, coffee houses, and the iconic Sebilj fountain.
Tunnel der Hoffnung
The 800m long tunnel under the airport saved thousands of lives during the siege from 1992-96 — now a museum.
Lateinerbrücke
Here, Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in 1914 — the trigger of World War I.
Gazi-Husrev-Beg-Moschee
The most beautiful Ottoman mosque in the Balkans (1531) — with a medresa, hammam, and the clock tower Sahat Kula.
Trebević-Seilbahn
Rebuilt Olympic cable car to the local mountain — panoramic view and abandoned bobsled track from 1984.
Hotels in Sarajevo
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Reise-SIM für Sarajevo
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Sarajevo?
The best time to visit Sarajevo is May to September — warm and green. Winter for skiing (Jahorina, Bjelašnica). Sarajevo Film Festival in August.. 20-30°C, warm and sunny In winter: -3 to 3°C, snow and cold
Recommended travel time
May to September — warm and green. Winter for skiing (Jahorina, Bjelašnica). Sarajevo Film Festival in August.
Summer
20-30°C, warm and sunny
Winter
-3 to 3°C, snow and cold
How much does a holiday in Sarajevo cost?
Budget travellers: 20-30 €/day, mid-range: /day, luxury: 70-150 €/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
20-30 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
70-150 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Sarajevo?
Direct flight from several cities to Sarajevo (SJJ), about 2 hours. Also bus from Zagreb/Belgrade.
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Bosanska Kafa: Bosnian coffee is served in a Džezva copper pot — sugar on the side, sip slowly, let the grounds settle.
East-West Border: On Ferhadija Street, the architecture abruptly changes from Ottoman to Austrian — the "cultural border."
Mostar Day Trip: The famous bridge of Mostar is only 2 hours away — bus ride through spectacular gorges.
Incredibly cheap: A complete Ćevapi meal costs €3-5, beer €1.50 — Sarajevo is the cheapest travel destination in Europe.
What should you eat in Sarajevo?
Typical specialities in Sarajevo: Ćevapi — Grilled minced meat rolls in somun bread with raw onions and kajmak — Sarajevo's national dish., Burek — Spiral-shaped puff pastry with minced meat — enjoyed for breakfast in the Buregdžinica with yogurt., Begova Čorba — Creamy chicken soup based on an Ottoman recipe — named after the Bey, hearty and warming., Bosanski Lonac — Bosnian pot: layered stew of meat and vegetables, slow-cooked for hours in a clay pot., Tufahije — Dessert of baked apple with walnut filling, cream, and syrup — an Ottoman heritage..
These specialties you must try!
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