Montenegro holiday
Travel tips, best time to visit & highlights for your Montenegro holiday in Europe
Montenegro is Europe's best-kept secret: The Bay of Kotor resembles a fjord, medieval old towns overlook the sea, and wild mountains reach down to the Adriatic coast. All this at prices significantly lower than those in neighboring Croatia. A compact country that offers enormous diversity in a small space.
Capital
Podgorica
Language
Montenegrin
Currency
Euro (€)
Time zone
UTC+1
Flight time from DE
approx. 2 hours
Entry requirements
Identity card/passport, 90 days visa-free
Top hotels & accommodations in Montenegro
Selected hotels and holiday accommodations in Montenegro — with images, reviews, and direct booking links with our partners.
Iberostar Waves Slavija
Budva, Montenegro
Hotel Splendid Conference & Spa Resort
Becici, Montenegro
Hotel Regent Porto Montenegro
Tivat, Montenegro
Carine Hotel Kumbor
Meljine, Montenegro
Boutique Hotel Casa del Mare - Mediterraneo
Kamenari, Montenegro
Hotel AMI Budva Petrovac
Petrovac, Montenegro
Hilton Podgorica Crna Gora
Podgorica, Montenegro
Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort
Prcanj, Montenegro
Top 5 highlights in Montenegro
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Bay of Kotor
Southern Europe's only fjord with the Venetian old town of Kotor and the island of Perast.
Sveti Stefan
The iconic hotel island connected to the mainland – Montenegro's most photographed motif.
Durmitor National Park
Wild mountains, deep gorges, the Black Lake, and rafting on the Tara Gorge (UNESCO).
Budva
Lively old town, beach promenade, nightlife, and starting point for boat tours.
Lake Skadar
The largest lake in the Balkans with pelicans, monasteries, and vineyards along the shore.
Hotels in Montenegro
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Reise-SIM für Montenegro
Prepaid-SIM mit Datenvolumen für Montenegro. Einfach einlegen und sofort lossurfen – keine Roaming-Gebühren.
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Reiseversicherung abschließen
Rundum-Schutz ab 9,90 € auf TravelSecure.de
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to visit Montenegro
Recommended travel time
May–September
Summer
28–34°C
Winter
5–12°C
How much does a holiday in Montenegro cost?
Average cost per person per day (excluding flight)
Budget
40–60€
Hostel, street food, public transport
Mid-range
60–110€
Hotel, restaurant, excursions
Luxury
110–220€
Boutique hotel, fine dining
5 travel tips for Montenegro
Insider knowledge to make your holiday better.
Visit Kotor early in the morning – cruise tourists arrive after 10 AM
The serpentine road to the Lovćen mausoleum offers breathtaking views
Definitely go rafting on the Tara Gorge – Europe's deepest gorge
Budva can get very crowded in the high summer – prefer shoulder season
Try Njeguški ham and cheese on Lovćen – Montenegro's best delicacy
Food & drink in Montenegro
These dishes you must try!
Discover Montenegro
6 regions, cities and highlights in Montenegro
Cities
Budva
Budva is the vibrant heart of the Montenegrin Adriatic coast, combining a picturesque old town with lively beaches and an exciting nightlife. The old town, surrounded by powerful city walls, juts out on a small peninsula into the turquoise sea and features winding alleys, churches, and cozy restaurants. The beaches Mogren and Jaz are among the most beautiful along the entire Adriatic coast, attracting sunbathers and water sports enthusiasts alike. In the summer months, Budva transforms into a party metropolis, drawing young travelers from all over Europe with its clubs, bars, and open-air events.
Kotor
Kotor is located at the end of a dramatic fjord on the Montenegrin Adriatic coast and is one of Europe's best-kept secrets. The medieval old town, surrounded by Venetian walls and dominated by a fortress on a 1,200-meter-high mountain, offers a backdrop reminiscent of a movie set — only here everything is real and still largely undiscovered. The Bay of Kotor (Boka Kotorska) is often referred to as the "southernmost fjord in Europe" and is indeed one of the most beautiful natural harbors in the Mediterranean. Steep, green mountains drop directly into the deep blue water, small baroque towns and churches line the shores, and the silence is only interrupted by the lapping of waves and the ringing of church bells. The ascent to the San Giovanni Fortress over 1,350 steps is a must-do in Kotor. The path leads steeply uphill along the medieval city wall, past the Church of Our Lady of Health, to the ruins of the Venetian fortress. The view from the top — of the old town, the bay, and the surrounding mountains — is one of the most magnificent in the entire Mediterranean. The old town itself is a labyrinth of narrow streets, Romanesque churches, and Venetian palaces. The 12th-century Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, the Piazza of Arms, and the countless small squares with cafés and restaurants have a charm reminiscent of Dubrovnik — but without the crowds and at a fraction of the prices. Perast, a tiny baroque town on the other side of the bay, is another gem. From here, a boat goes to the artificial island Our Lady of the Rocks, a small church on an island built up by sailors over centuries — one of the most romantic stories of the Adriatic.
Podgorica
Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, is often overlooked — most visitors head straight to the coast or Kotor. However, the city at the confluence of the Moraca and Ribnica has its own charm: a mix of Ottoman remnants, Austrian architecture, and Yugoslav brutalism, interspersed with surprisingly much greenery. The Old Turkish Bridge (Stari Most) over the Ribnica and the Ottoman old town (Stara Varos) with its clock tower tell of 500 years of Turkish rule. The Millennium Bridge, a modern cable-stayed bridge over the Moraca, symbolizes the new Montenegro. Podgorica's surroundings are spectacular: The Moraca Canyon (30 min north) offers wild rafting adventures, Lake Skadar (15 min south) is the largest lake in the Balkans with pelicans and monastery islands, and the medieval Cetinje (former capital) is 30 minutes in the mountains. The gastronomy surprises: Montenegrin wine (Vranac grape), Njeguski Prsut (cured ham from Njeguski), fresh fish from Lake Skadar, and the café culture along the Bulevar make Podgorica a culinary introduction to the Balkans.
Tivat
Tivat has transformed from a sleepy Montenegrin coastal town into a glamorous yacht destination — thanks to Porto Montenegro, a luxurious marina and residential complex that emerged from a former naval base. The marina is one of the most modern in the Mediterranean and attracts superyachts from around the world. Despite the glamour, Tivat has retained its authentic side: The old town with its stone houses, the Palm Beach promenade, and the nearby Flower Island (Ostrvo Cvijeća) offer a relaxed Montenegrin atmosphere. The city park with subtropical vegetation and the nearby beaches of Plavi Horizonti (one of the most beautiful sandy beaches in Montenegro) make Tivat the perfect mix of luxury and nature. The Bay of Kotor, one of the most spectacular fjord-like waters in Europe, is right at the doorstep. Kotor, Perast, and the island of Gospa od Škrpjela are easily reachable for day trips. Tivat Airport is directly connected to many European cities and is only 3 km from the center — one of the shortest airport transfers ever.
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Montenegro is one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe, offering Beach, Nature, Budget and much more. The best time to visit Montenegro is May–September, when the weather is ideal for exploration and relaxation. With a daily budget starting from 40–60€ (Budget) to 110–220€ (Luxury), Montenegro is suitable for various travel budgets.
From the capital Podgorica, Montenegro can be excellently explored. The official language is Montenegrin, and the currency is Euro (€). From Germany, you can reach Montenegro in approx. 2 hours. Whether you want to try culinary highlights like Njeguški Pršut, Ćevapi, Riblja Čorba, visit top attractions, or simply enjoy the atmosphere: Montenegro has something for every type of traveller.
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