Travel Tips
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ottoman bazaars, a rebuilt bridge at Mostar and green mountains make this one of the most moving places in the Balkans.
- Capital
- Sarajevo
- Currency
- Convertible mark (BAM)
- Language
- Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
- Best overall
- May to September
- Emergency
- Police 122, ambulance 124, fire 123
- Electricity
- 230V, plug types C and F
Top Destinations
Many nationalities can visit visa-free for up to 90 days. It is not in the Schengen Area. Check the rule for your passport. Passport validity rules vary, so check the requirements before you book.
Read about visa on arrival, e-visas and online registration →
Still have specific visa questions?
Late spring to early autumn is warm and good for rivers and hiking. Winter is cold, with skiing near Sarajevo.
Not sure which month suits your trip?
Sarajevo
Ottoman lanes in Bascarsija, Austro-Hungarian avenues and powerful war history.
Mostar
The famous Stari Most bridge over the green Neretva River.
Kravica Waterfalls
A wide horseshoe of falls and a popular summer swimming spot.
Blagaj
A dervish house built at the source of the Buna River.
Jajce
A small town with a waterfall right in its center.
Need help choosing where to go?
- Days 1 to 3 Sarajevo
- Days 4 to 5 Mostar
- Day 6 Blagaj and Kravica Waterfalls
- Day 7 Return to Sarajevo by the scenic train or road
Want a route planned around your dates?
- The Sarajevo to Mostar train is one of the prettiest rides in the region.
- Buses connect most towns. A car helps for smaller sights.
Not sure how to get between places?
- Carry cash in marks, as smaller places may not take cards. Euros are sometimes accepted.
- Buy an eSIM before you fly or a local SIM on arrival, so maps work from day one.
Questions about costs, cash or SIM cards?
- Cevapi: grilled minced meat in flatbread.
- Burek: flaky meat pie.
- Bosnian coffee, served in a small copper pot.
Want tips on what and where to eat?
- Stay on marked paths in rural areas, as some old landmines remain from the war.
- Be thoughtful when discussing the war, which is still within living memory.
Planning a trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Book a one-on-one call and bring your questions about your route, costs and visa.
Information on this page may change, so please confirm the latest visa and entry requirements and your government travel advice on official websites before you travel.