Bosnia and Herzegovina
Autorka, Travelbay
Bosnia and Herzegovina is the quintessence of the Balkans . This is where east meets west, mosque minarets rise right next to Catholic churches or Orthodox churches, and bridges more often connect than divide. The country suffered a lot during the war in the 1990s, and traces of this conflict can be seen practically everywhere. However, Bosnia and Herzegovina has been developing very strongly in terms of tourism for some time. Visitors from abroad are tempted with a great variety , rich history, amazing nature and unforgettable views. It is a great stop on the way back from the beaches of Croatia or Albania .
Bosnia and Herzegovina - © Brate
When is the best time to go to Bosnia?
Bosnia and Herzegovina is an excellent travel destination whatever the season. In winter , you can ski there on quite well-prepared ski slopes. In spring , go on a rafting or bike trip. In summer , climb the great mountain ridges or cycle the scenic routes. In autumn , however, visit numerous interesting cities.
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What to see in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina will also appeal to people who like to visit and study history. In the first place among the most popular places are Sarajevo and Mostar , which tempt with beautiful, historic old towns with a unique atmosphere. A little off the main tourist routes is Travnik with the ruins of a fortress or Jajce with a phenomenal waterfall and an old town located on a hill. An interesting proposition is also Konjic , next to which there is Tito's bunker or Vishegrad with the famous bridge described by Ivo Andrić.
Beaches in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Due to the fact that Bosnia and Herzegovina has quite microscopic access to the sea, it does not offer too many beaches. Neum , the country's main and only seaside resort , is not the most beautiful city on the Adriatic coast. In the depths of Bosnia and Herzegovina, for example at Jablanickie Jezer or Plivske Jezer, you can find some nice beaches. However, it is better to go to the salt pools in Tuzla to really relax and rest from the summer heat. I am left with the most beautiful beaches in Croatia.
Bosnia nightlife
Virtually every major city in Bosnia and Herzegovina can offer quite interesting pubs and clubs. Of course, most of them can be found in Sarajevo , which also hosts numerous festivals and concerts. Usually, a lot is also happening in Mostar or the student Tuzla .
National parks in Bosnia
Bosnia and Herzegovina delights with landscapes, and more precisely with their amazing diversity . You can find there high mountains as well as nice, rounded hills. Here, wide river valleys meet deep and narrow canyons. Dense forests are cut by meadows that bloom in the spring. And if Bosnia and Herzegovina were Switzerland , it would probably become a tourist hit. Currently, there are still no crowds in it.
Activities in Bosnia
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a perfect country for people who want to spend time actively. The local mountains offer numerous hiking and biking trails , and many rivers allow for more or less extreme canoeing or rafting . Bosnia and Herzegovina is also an interesting proposition for skiers and snowboarders. Only in the vicinity of Sarajevo you can find three large ski resorts ( Bjelasnica , Jahorina , Ravna Planina ), and there are several more in the whole country. Enthusiasts of slightly more extreme sports, such as canyoning, climbing or speleology, will also not be bored in this country.
Off the trail in Bosnia
Apart from the trail in Bosnia and Herzegovina, there are places that are not contaminated with a tourist machine. And while one might disagree with including Medjugorje on this list, I think it is entertainment for some. Because not everyone likes revelation sites, right? In the rest of the places you won't see crowds of tourists. It is more homely and authentic. Which is an undoubted advantage, and for some people who are used to big cities - it can become a torment.
Bezpieczeństwo w Bośni i Hercegowinie
Choć od wojny w latach 90. minęło już trochę czasu, to wciąż wiele osób zastanawia się, czy Bośnia i Hercegowina jest bezpiecznym krajem. Odpowiedź brzmi – tak. Jednak turyści odwiedzający to państwo powinni mieć na względzie kilka kwestii. Przede wszystkim podczas wojny spora część Bośni i Hercegowiny została zaminowana. Od lat trwają prace nad oczyszczeniem jej z min. Niestety wiąże się to z ogromnymi nakładami finansowymi, a państwo to nie należy do najbogatszych.
Obszary zaminowane
Obszary, gdzie mogą występować miny są odpowiednio oznaczone tabliczkami. W ich obrębie nie należy w ogóle chodzić lub trzymać się jedynie wyznaczonych ścieżek/szlaków (jak np. w górach Prenj). Mapę terenów zaminowanych znaleźć można na stronie bhmac.org. Wędrując po górach należy również uważać na psy pasterskie, które potrafią być dość agresywne. Zimą natomiast warto pamiętać o zabraniu łańcuchów, gdyż wiele lokalnych dróg ma górski charakter i często potrafią być ośnieżone lub oblodzone.
Waluta
W Bośni i Hercegowinie obowiązuje marka zamienna, zwana też marką konwertybilną. 1 BAM to ok. 2,20 zł. W całym kraju znaleźć można liczne kantory, ale również bankomaty. Płatność kartą jest dość powszechna, aczkolwiek w małych miastach lepiej dysponować gotówką. Dla Polaków Bośnia i Hercegowina jest dość tania, zarówno pod kątem żywności, jak i paliwa, noclegów czy najróżniejszych atrakcji.
