What to See in Bosnia and Herzegovina

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Bosnia and Herzegovina has two sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list:

Mostar ★★★ (2005)
One of Bosnia's most famous places, known for its iconic bridge (destroyed and later rebuilt after the war) and its old town, both UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge in Višegrad ★ (2007)
Completed in 1577, the structure is typical of Ottoman architecture of the period and is, as such, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ostrozac Castle ★★
A 16th-century castle in the namesake municipality in northwestern Bosnia, not far from the city of Bihac.

Jajce ★★
A small historic town with its fortress and old center. The surrounding area offers great opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, rafting, and beautiful waterfalls.

Blagaj Monastery ★★
This 16th-century structure, blending Ottoman and Western architecture, is a dervish monastery. Built alongside a river and at the base of a cliff, it has a certain charm. In the same town, you can also see an old medieval fortress perched above.

Mostar ★★★
One of Bosnia's most famous places, known for its iconic bridge (destroyed and later rebuilt after the war) and its old town, both UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Neum ★★
The only Bosnian town on the Adriatic, creating a short break in the Croatian coastline where it is otherwise enclaved. It's a fairly busy seaside resort that benefits from the proximity of Croatia's tourist sites, particularly Dubrovnik.

Počitelj ★★
An old village near Croatia with a medieval fortress.

Sarajevo ★★
The country's capital, blending Eastern and Western influences in its culture and architecture, which gives it its charm, particularly in the old town.

Travnik ★★
A city in the center of the country with many traces of its Ottoman past, particularly in its old town. The nearby Vlasic Mountains offer opportunities for trekking and skiing in a fairly wild setting.

Natural Heritage

Bijambare ★★
This is a small, partly forested area near Sarajevo known for its caves and caving. There are also opportunities for hiking and climbing.

Kravice Waterfalls ★★★
South of Mostar. At around thirty metres high, these are Bosnia’s main waterfalls. They form a stunning ensemble and are also a great spot for swimming at their base.

Mount Jahorina ★★
This mountain south of Sarajevo is the country's main ski resort. Its neighbors, Bjelasnica and Igman, also offer skiing, hiking, and mountain biking opportunities in season.

Mount Vlasic ★★
On the doorstep of Travnik, this nearly 2,000-metre mountain offers trekking and skiing in a fairly wild setting.

Una National Park ★★
Near Bihać and Croatia, the site attracts visitors for its hiking, mountain biking, fishing, kayaking, and rafting opportunities.

Republika Srpska

Trebinje ★★
A small town with an old centre, located at the southeastern tip of the country. Nearby, the lovely Tvrdos Monastery dating from the 15th century.

Visegrad ★★
The town, on the Drina River, is known for its UNESCO-listed bridge. Also worth seeing is the nearby Dodrun Monastery and the construction project for a village (Andrićgrad) dedicated to writer Ivo Andrić by filmmaker Emir Kusturica.

Natural Heritage

Kozara National Park ★★
This mountainous park near Croatia is popular with hikers and hunters. It also features several World War II memorials.

Sutjeska National Park ★★★
On the border of Montenegro, Bosnia’s oldest national park offers stunning mountain landscapes (including high waterfalls like Skakavac) where you can hike or go climbing. Bears and wolves are recorded in the park.