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Umoljani

Mountain village·Bjelašnica

Highland village

About Umoljani

Umoljani is a village high on Mount Bjelašnica, about an hour’s drive from Sarajevo, and a starting point for walks on the mountain. Our advice: combine it with Lukomir for a day in the highlands.

Why it's on our list

  • Highland village
  • Hiking
  • Mountain air

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Umoljani before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Umoljani are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Tunnel of Hope19 kmCar or taxi 61 min
  2. National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina25 kmCar or taxi 78 min
  3. Eternal Flame26 kmCar or taxi 82 min
  4. Sacred Heart Cathedral27 kmCar or taxi 83 min
  5. Latin Bridge27 kmCar or taxi 83 min
  6. Trebević Cable Car27 kmCar or taxi 83 min
  7. Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque27 kmCar or taxi 83 min
  8. Baščaršija27 kmCar or taxi 83 min
  9. Sebilj27 kmCar or taxi 83 min
  10. War Childhood Museum27 kmCar or taxi 84 min

Getting around

  1. Sarajevo International Airport19 kmCar or taxi 61 min
  2. Railway & main bus station25 kmCar or taxi 79 min

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