The abandoned bobsled track from the 1984 winter olympics on Mt. Trebević decays in the forest

Other Things to Consider When Travelling In And Around Sarajevo

This is a catch all section for everything else you might want to know about Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina before travelling there. We briefly cover the climate (and the pollution), some of the delicacies on offer, what you might want to read before you go or while you are there. We also look a bit at how much you might need to budget as well as some basics of the language to help you out, and more...

Shops >>

Fancy a bit of shopping for souvenirs or gifts? Or maybe you forgot to take something with you and you don't know where to get another one.

This section covers some great places for both of the above, from small independent stores to larger chains.

Delicacies + Recipes >>

A stack of lokum, or Turkish delight in a shop window with a wasp — A stack of lokum, or Turkish delight.

Bosnia and Herzegovina produces a number of delicacies that you might want to sample when you're there.

Bosnian honey, wine, and rakija spring to mind, along with some of their desserts, such as Tufahije. Perhaps their mountina tea too.

This section tries to give you a good idea of what to look for and try/buy in Bosnia.

Click here to read more about delicacies in Sarajevo

Climate >>

There's a best time of year to visit most places. This is also true of Sarajevo and it depends on what you plan to do.

For most visits, unless you plan to ski, the winter is generally to be avoided as it can be brutal and also brings thick air pollution.

This section looks at the climate to give you an idea of what weather might await you.

Read about the climate in Sarajevo.

Reading, Viewing, + Listening >>

Graffiti on a wall that says Big brother is watching you in Bosnian — Graffiti on a wall that says Big brother is watching you

Literature and music can tell you a lot about a place, bringing more depth and understanding to your experience.

This section lists some recommended reading, viewing, and listening, including a brief overview of Bosnian music. If you're serious about it, there's a lot to take in, so get to it.

Budget >>

A full ashtray

Unless you have an unlimited budget its useful to know how much you can expect a trip to Sarajevo to cost you.

This section provides some cost estimates under various categories of spending to give you an idea. We look at the basics: accommodation, taxis, food, etc.

Language >>

A house in Bosnia painted in the colours of the flag

Not everyone in Bosnia and Herzegovina speaks English and it can be useful to know a few keywords to help you get around. In any case, it is always appreciated when you try.

Language in the former Yugoslavian countries has a peculiar history too and it's interesting to understand this better.

Here is a very minimal guide on some keywords that might help you and a little bit of history regarding the language.