Neighbourhood guide · Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ilidža & Butmir
At the western end of the valley, Ilidža is Sarajevo’s spa suburb, with a long avenue leading to the springs of the Bosna; next door, Butmir holds the airport and the Tunnel of Hope.
About Ilidža & Butmir
Ilidža has drawn visitors to its warm springs since Roman times and was a fashionable resort under Austria-Hungary. Its park and Velika aleja lead to Vrelo Bosne.
Butmir, beside the airport, is where the Tunnel of Hope came out during the siege.
Where Ilidža & Butmir is
Our 5 places in Ilidža & Butmir
Hotels in Ilidža & Butmir
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Spa town stay
Hotel Terme
A spa hotel in Ilidža, the leafy spa suburb near the airport and Vrelo Bosne.
Sights in Ilidža & Butmir
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The siege lifeline
Tunnel of Hope
The museum at the entrance of the tunnel dug under the airport in 1993, the lifeline of the besieged city.
Tuneli 1Explore View on map
Parks & nature in Ilidža & Butmir
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Spa park and avenue
Ilidža & Velika aleja
The spa suburb at the end of the tram line, with a park and the long avenue to Vrelo Bosne.
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The source of the Bosna
Vrelo Bosne
The springs of the Bosna river at the foot of Mount Igman, a park of clear streams, wooden bridges and swans.
Getting around in Ilidža & Butmir
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About 10 km south-west
Sarajevo International Airport
Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) at Butmir, about 10 km from the old town, linked by airport bus and taxi.
See the full list: Getting Around Sarajevo: Airport, Trams, the Cable Car, Trains & Onward Travel