Travelogues Bosnia and Herzegovina
Vacation in Bosnia and Herzegovina : Highlights & Travel Tips
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a rewarding destination for travelers drawn to layered history, dramatic landscapes, and warm local hospitality. What makes it especially memorable is the way Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and Yugoslav influences meet in a compact, affordable country where medieval towns, rivers, mountains, and resilient cities sit close together. Sarajevo stands out for its atmospheric old bazaar, diverse religious architecture, and powerful recent history, while Mostar’s iconic Stari Most and stone lanes create one of the region’s most photogenic experiences.
Beyond the headline sights, travelers can enjoy rafting and river scenery around the Neretva and Una, waterfalls near Kravica, and mountain escapes with hiking, winter sports, and panoramic viewpoints. Food is another highlight, with hearty grilled meats, burek, fresh trout, and strong coffee forming an essential part of the experience. For practical travel, plan on carrying some cash for smaller towns, use buses for reliable intercity connections, and allow time for slower, scenic travel rather than rushing. Summer brings the busiest atmosphere, but shoulder-season visits can be more comfortable for sightseeing, with fewer crowds and pleasant temperatures.
Best time to travel Bosnia and Herzegovina
The best time to visit is July through September, when travel interest peaks and conditions are ideal for exploring cities, river landscapes, and outdoor attractions. July and August are the busiest months, while September offers a great balance of warm weather, strong activity, and slightly fewer crowds.
Latest travel reports from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina
Slowly, the clock began to tick, and our remaining weeks and days dwindled ever faster. But there was still one country on our list that we had only touched upon so far.
Camping above Sarajevo
Today the sun is shining again after the past two days of heavy thunderstorms. We have set out for the capital, Sarajevo, and have settled on a campsite high above the city at...
Arriving in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Today we left Croatia and thus the EU behind us and were surprised twice already. So: What would you do if the vehicle in front of you, let's say...
Fourteenth day
Waking up at Stolač, lunch in Konjic, exploring the Igman hotel, touring the capital city of Sarajevo, sleeping
Thirteenth Day
Herceg Novi, café, last swim in the sea, Trebinje, Kolo restaurant, grandpa rakija, sleeping near Stolac
Balkan Trip from Germany to Albania - A Day in Mostar
Mostar – Where the Burek is not always where it should be, and parking is an art in itself After a truly restful night that provided us with the energy needed for new...
Balkan Trip from Germany to Albania - From Makarska to Mostar
From Makarska to Mostar: A Journey Full of Surprises After the last sip of wake-up coffee, we waved goodbye to Makarska and headed towards Mostar. We consciously chose the...
Sarajevo
Sarajevo, my last stop in Bosnia and Herzegovina. At the train station in Mostar, I was again grateful to be living in such modern times. The lady at the ticket counter...
A Trip around Mostar
Initially, I only planned to stay one night in Mostar and move on the next day, but my hostel offered a tour with several stops around Mostar, and I absolutely wanted to take...
Onward to Bosnia and Herzegovina
The beautiful river landscape of Mreznica
Welcome to Velika Kladuša: discover the charm of Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Sarajevo
The best comes at the end... Actually, Sarajevo has been high on the wish list since the beginning of the trip. On the way back, a few were already planned for this reason. I...
Travel to Bosnia
From Blackberry Hedges & Heat
Crowded, but amazing and charming: Mostar and surroundings / BIH
25.07.2023 - 27.07.2023 TANJA: Already on the approach, which is described as one of the most beautiful train rides in Europe, we are surprised: Andrea, a Czech who has been...
Stopover in Nowhere: Konjic / BIH
24.07.2023 - 25.07.2023 MARKUS: In Adam's Hitchhiker's Guide, it says about planet Earth: 'largely harmless'. That is pretty much the most accurate description I can think of...
West meets East: Sarajevo / Bosnia and Herzegovina
22nd July 2023 - 24th July 2023 MARKUS: We skip Croatia with a somewhat uncomfortable overnight bus tour and head directly to the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It's...
BOSNIA - Random Favorite
In Bosnia... we were immediately shown the tradition with which the half-naked young men earn some extra money...
Tag 51 bis 53 Adventure on an old railway track and rest day in Sarajevo
Check out this collection on komoot - I think you'll like it. 'Outdoor adventure' https://www.komoot.de/collection/1622992/-draussenerfahren 10.9. to 12.9. In the morning at...
Norway against Montenegro, that's brutality!
Norway has now received fine competition from Montenegro and yeah I believe my pig whistles, but please not from the last hole, like the ignoble Gaijin, when he has to tie his...
Tuzla and Mostar
This morning I set off around 8:30 am. First towards Tuzla. On the advice of my landlord, I only used main roads towards Tuzla. He told me that due to heavy rainfall, there...
Island Krk and the drive to Bosnia
Today a two-day summary. And I wasn't even aware of how close we were to Croatia already. After breakfast at our guesthouse, we initially headed towards Italy. It was a...
Mostar / Bosnia and Herzegovina
The bridge was built by the Ottomans in the 16th century and connects the eastern and western parts of the city. Since then, the bridge has been a symbolic connection between the...
Day 14 and 15 camping between vintage cars in Banja Luka
What luck that I was looking for a campsite on the wrong side. So I ended up in the middle of a collection of vintage cars. Even though the last hour of searching was intense -...
Short trip to Bosnia: From Mostar via Sarajevo to Dubrovnik
Mostar Our first destination in Bosnia was supposed to be the city of Mostar, which is also visited by many vacationers from Croatia on a day trip. We were able to find a...
Multicultural Sarajevo and Bosnian hospitality
In the early morning, we took the train on a scenic route from Mostar to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Already at the train station, we noticed that the...
Mostar - in search of Herzegovinian relatives
We take the night bus from Vinkovci to Mostar. We are a little sad to leave our bikes in Croatia and now rely on public transportation. We sleep well on the bus and as the sun...
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