Bosnia & Herzegovina

This new, thoroughly updated sixth edition of Bradts Bosnia and Herzegovina remains the only full-length English-language guide to this cultural and outdoor adventure Balkan crossroads. Written by an expert who came to volunteer during the war and ended up staying almost thirty years, it offers a unique first-hand account combined with practical information that goes beyond any other guide available. New for this sixth edition are updated maps, contacts and detailed visitor information not easily found online, insider knowledge on the ever-changing hotel and restaurant scene in Sarajevo, details of new attractions such as cable cars and museums, new rural and eco-accommodation around the national parks, and new coverage of the Green and Blue trails of the Via Dinarica, which has been further developed, particularly around Sarajevo and in Herzegovina. Up-and-coming tourist hubs such as Banja Luka, Tuzla and Mostar are also covered, while a new Eastern Bosnia chapter expands on what to see and do in the main towns and includes details of new outdoor adventure offerings along the Montenegrin/Tara border. This edition also includes a complete run-down of all the wineries in Herzegovina. A rich history, great food scene, outdoor activities, nature and hiking make Bosnia and Herzegovina popular with all age groups and the Bradt guide provides all the information needed for a successful trip, from hostels to boutique hotels, cheap eats to fancy restaurants, wilderness adventure to business travel.

This new, thoroughly updated sixth edition of Bradt s Bosnia and Herzegovina remains the only full-length English-language guide to this cultural and outdoor adventure Balkan crossroads. Written by an expert who came to volunteer during the war and ended up staying almost thirty years, it offers a unique first-hand account combined with practical information that goes beyond any other guide available. New for this sixth edition are updated maps, contacts and detailed visitor information not easily found online, insider knowledge on the ever-changing hotel and restaurant scene in Sarajevo, details of new attractions such as cable cars and museums, new rural and eco-accommodation around the national parks, and new coverage of the Green and Blue trails of the Via Dinarica, which has been further developed, particularly around Sarajevo and in Herzegovina. Up-and-coming tourist hubs such as Banja Luka, Tuzla and Mostar are also covered, while a new Eastern Bosnia chapter expands on what to see and do in the main towns and includes details of new outdoor adventure offerings along the Montenegrin/Tara border. This edition also includes a complete run-down of all the wineries in Herzegovina. A rich history, great food scene, outdoor activities, nature and hiking make Bosnia and Herzegovina popular with all age groups and the Bradt guide provides all the information needed for a successful trip, from hostels to boutique hotels, cheap eats to fancy restaurants, wilderness adventure to business travel.

Introduction

PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION

Chapter 1 Background Information

Geography and climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture

Chapter 2 Practical Information

When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety and security, Women travellers, LGBTQ+ travellers, Travelling with a disability, What to take, Money and budgeting, Opening times, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Activities, Photography, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively

PART TWO THE GUIDE

Chapter 3 Sarajevo

History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do

Chapter 4 Around Sarajevo

Excursions from Sarajevo, To the east and south of Sarajevo, Highland villages, Ski centres

Chapter 5 East Bosnia

Lower Drina, Upper Drina, Tara River

Chapter 6 Herzegovina

Mostar, Excursions from Mostar, Međugorje, Čapljina, Neum, Stolac, Ljubinje, Trebinje, Ravno, Konjic, Jablanica, Prozor and Ramsko Lake, West Bosnia

Chapter 7 Central Bosnia

History, Getting there and away, Zenica, Kraljeva Sutjeska, Visoko, Kreševo, Fojnica, Vareš, Olovo, Travnik, Vlašić Mountain, Prusac, Pliva River Region

Chapter 8 Northwest Bosnia

Banja Luka, Bihać

Chapter 9 Northeast Bosnia

Tuzla, Excursions from Tuzla, Bijeljina, East Posavina, Doboj, Teslić, Tešanj, Maglaj, Zavidovići

Appendix 1 Language

Appendix 2 Further Information

Index