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Bosnia today. The Balkans tomorrow.
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Where to go in Bosnia & Herzegovina
From the bazaars of Sarajevo to the bridge at Mostar and the emerald rivers of the north west.
Sarajevo
The capital where East meets West, home to the Baščaršija bazaar, a deep coffee culture and history at every turn.
Mostar
The iconic Stari Most bridge, the turquoise Neretva river and a beautifully preserved Ottoman old town.
Jajce
A waterfall in the centre of town, watched over by a medieval fortress.
Travnik
An Ottoman vizier town with a colourful mosque and a gateway to highland nature.
Blagaj
A dervish monastery at the foot of a cliff, where the Buna river rises from the rock.
Una National Park
Emerald rivers, waterfalls and rafting near Bihać, in Bosnia's wild north west.
Jahorina & Bjelašnica
The 1984 Winter Olympic mountains, Bosnia's ski heartland in winter and cool hiking trails in summer, half an hour from Sarajevo.
Medjugorje
One of the world's most visited pilgrimage sites, a place of quiet devotion in the Herzegovinian hills near Mostar.
When to visit
Bosnia rewards every season. Here is what each one does best.
Spring
Green valleys, full rivers and blossom, with mild city days and few crowds. Ideal for Sarajevo, Mostar and the waterfalls.
Summer
Long warm days for rafting the Una and Neretva, mountain hiking and festivals, and a cool, green escape from the Gulf heat.
Autumn
Golden forests, harvest food and comfortable temperatures, perfect for road trips and the old towns before winter.
Winter
Affordable skiing and snowboarding on Jahorina and Bjelašnica, the 1984 Olympic mountains, and an atmospheric, snow-dusted Sarajevo.
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