Tourist Attractions in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Photos, reviews, descriptions, and links to maps

About Bosnia and Herzegovina

Despite its good location, mild climate and many attractions, for a long time Bosnia and Herzegovina could not compete with its more famous tourist neighbours. But in recent years, this small country has been attracting more and more visitors.

Tourists from all over the world are enticed by ski resorts, wonderful beaches of Neum, picturesque landscapes and original local cuisine. Bosnia and Herzegovina is deservedly called the most eastern of the European countries. Catholic and Orthodox churches here peacefully neighbour mosques, and medieval buildings and streets – with new buildings of recent years.

Philosophical lovers should visit the assassination site of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on the Latin Bridge and Marshal Tito’s fortified bunker in a cave near Drvar.

As a souvenir of your visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, you can bring back very beautiful embroidered textiles, leather clothes and shoes, as well as various delicacies such as baklava, sujuk biscuits, strong fruit rakija or local wine.

Top-23 Tourist Attractions in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mostar Old Town

 4.8/5

270 reviews

Many examples of medieval architecture have been perfectly preserved in Mostar’s Old Town. The Muslibegovitz House Museum, where visitors are introduced to the life of a Turkish family of the 19th century, deserves special attention. The picturesque mosques of Koski Mehmet Pasha and Karadoz Bey are open to all visitors.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Neretva

 4.8/5

2079 reviews

The extremely picturesque Neretva River flows through the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the Middle Ages, river pirates operated here, and in 1943, one of the most important Balkan battles took place on the Neretva, during which partisan groups managed to thwart a Wehrmacht operation. The most expensive Yugoslav film “Battle of the Neretva” was made about it in 1969.

Sutjeska National Park

 4.8/5

316 reviews

The picturesque park is located on the territory of the state entity Republika Srpska. The Perucica relic forest, Trnovac Lake, Maglić Mountain, and the Valley of Heroes memorial complex are some of the attractions of these places. The park was established in 1962. You can walk along the mountain trails and look at the three hundred year old pine trees by travelling here from the nearby town of Foča.

Open time

Monday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sunday: Closed

Pijaca Markale food market

 4.4/5

4216 reviews

Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is located at the crossroads of ancient trade routes, so it is no wonder that its main square has always been used as a place for trade. Today, Markale Square is home to a marketplace where you can buy many tasty treats.

Open time

Monday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Latin Bridge

 4.6/5

5225 reviews

This is perhaps the most infamous bridge in the world. On 28 August 1914, the event that started the First World War took place here. Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were killed with pistol shots by Serbian student Gavrila Princip. In its present form, the bridge has survived without much change since almost the end of the 18th century. There is a museum dedicated to the bridge nearby.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Kravica Waterfall

 4.6/5

21039 reviews

The waterfall is located 40 kilometres south of Mostar on the Trebijac River. It is about 25 metres high and about 120 metres wide. Kravice is a very popular holiday destination in spring and during the summer. During the tourist season, there are small cafes around the waterfall and picnic areas are organised. Nearby there is a beautiful grotto with stalactites and an interesting old water mill, which is no longer in operation.

Open time

Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM

Emperor's Mosque

 4.9/5

1133 reviews

The oldest mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina, named in honour of Suleiman I, is also called the Royal Mosque. It was built in the 15th century, and when it was completed, it was almost completely burnt down in a huge fire. Works on restoration of the building were completed only in the XVI century. Today the Tsar’s Mosque is open for all comers.

Open time

Monday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Mostar Old Bridge

 4.8/5

43103 reviews

The pedestrian Old Bridge over the Neretva River, built by the Turks for defence in the 16th century, connects the two parts of Mostar. In 1993, the Old Bridge was destroyed. All medieval elements that were recovered from the bottom of the Neretva River were used for its restoration.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Baščaršija

 4.8/5

15703 reviews

The beautifully preserved Morića Khan caravanserai was built in the 16th century to provide safe accommodation for traders travelling from the country to the Adriatic and back. Today it is home to several cafés with national cuisine and souvenir shops, and the rooms and galleries of Morića-khan are open to tourists.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Vrelo Bosne

 4.7/5

12089 reviews

The picturesque Vrelo-Bosne Park is located in the centre of the state. It was founded during the Austro-Hungarian era, but the military conflict of the 20th century caused significant damage to the park. It was only thanks to a caring public that Vrelo-Bosne was restored in 2000. Here you can take a horse-drawn carriage ride, have your photo taken against the backdrop of wooden bridges or visit a local open-air restaurant.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

The National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

 4.7/5

3579 reviews

The National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina is renowned for its extensive collections of artefacts. It also houses stočki, ornately carved tombstones that are national treasures of the state. The building housing the National Museum was built in 1888.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Jahorina

 4.6/5

1362 reviews

It is a mountain near Sarajevo, whose slopes are covered with a metre-long layer of snow from October to May. Thanks to these marvellous natural conditions, it is a world-famous ski resort. Hotels and chalets to suit every taste, red slopes and nine lifts – Jahorin has everything you need for comfortable skiing.

Old Town House

 4.5/5

45 reviews

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capital is called the European Jerusalem because of its seamless blend of the eastern buildings of the Old Town and the western buildings of the Austro-Hungarian period. Pigeon Square with its fountain, located in the Baščarsija neighbourhood, is considered the heart of Old Sarajevo.

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Tunnel of Hope

 4.6/5

6238 reviews

The private museum created by the Kolar family includes 20 metres of a special tunnel. It was used by the inhabitants of besieged Sarajevo for civilian exits and food deliveries during the recent military conflict. In the past, this military tunnel was over 700 metres long and took about six months to build.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Međugorje

 0/5

The small village of Medjugorje became famous in the 20th century when six local children saw an image of the Virgin Mary on a hill. Although the apparition was not officially recognised by the church, more than a million pilgrims regularly visit the local Apparition Hill. Also noteworthy are the Church of St James, built in classical Balkan style, and the Candle Park, where the faithful thank the Virgin Mary for helping them fulfil their wishes.

Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque

 4.8/5

3610 reviews

The Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque was built in the 16th century and is a well-preserved example of buildings from the Ottoman period. The mosque was named in honour of the patron of the arts, Gazi Husrev Bey, who was actively involved in the development of Sarajevo. Anyone can visit the mosque, you just have to wait until the end of the prayer.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:30 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Baščaršija

 4.8/5

15703 reviews

The heart of Sarajevo is its main shopping square. Built in 1462, Baščaršija Square is still the cultural and historical centre of the capital. It is home to the clock tower, the Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque and a market where tourists can buy original souvenirs to remember their visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Maglić

 4.9/5

207 reviews

Climbing Maglić Mountain is a popular tourist destination. The majestic landscapes, clean air and relative ease of the local mountain trails attract outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world. The mountain is 2,387 metres high and is the highest point in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Not far from Maglić is the very beautiful glacial lake Trnovatsko.

Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge

 4.9/5

10756 reviews

A famous example of Turkish engineering from the Middle Ages, the Višegrad Bridge over the Drin River was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2007. This structure, also called Mehmed Pasha Bridge, consists of 11 stone spans and connects both parts of the city of Višegrad. The Mehmed Pasha Bridge was immortalised in a book published in 1945 by Nobel laureate Ivo Andrić.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Bosnia and Herzegovina

 0/5

From November to April, the town of Kupres, located in the northern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, becomes a centre of ski tourism. If natural snow is in short supply, all four local ski slopes are kept in excellent condition with the help of special snow cannons. There are also several hotels and inns in Kupres to suit all tastes.

STACK d.o.o.

 3/5

1 reviews

Unique medieval tombstones decorated with carvings have been found on the territory of several Balkan countries. The most famous location of the stacks is in the small town of Žabljak in the north of the state. Samples of these tombstones are also preserved in the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Sacred Heart Cathedral

 4.7/5

2334 reviews

Sarajevo’s main Catholic church, which is located in the central quarters of the city, was built in 1889. The architect Josip Vanzas built this cathedral in neo-Gothic style based on Notre Dame de Paris. From the inside, the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is decorated with elegant stained glass windows.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tito's Cave

 4.3/5

330 reviews

Tito’s Sanctuary is a famous cave near the town of Drvar, where Yugoslav Marshal Josip Broz Tito hid during World War II. In order to capture and destroy Tito together with the Supreme Headquarters of the liberation movement, the Germans carried out Operation Resselsprung, during which Tito hid in the cave near Drvar and then fled. In 1944, the cave was turned into a museum.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM