Parks & nature · 17 of the best in Sarajevo
Betanija Park
Green hillside
About Betanija Park
Betanija, on the northern slopes of the city, is one of Sarajevo’s largest and most important green spaces, often overshadowed by better-known parks but loved by locals for walks. Our advice: a peaceful morning walk.
Why it's on our list
- Large park
- Northern slopes
- Quiet
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Betanija Park before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Betanija Park 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.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Jukićeva500 m6 min walk
- Taxi rank, Patriotske lige700 m8 min walk
Key sights
- Eternal Flame2.4 kmWalk 31 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 10 min
- War Childhood Museum2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Sacred Heart Cathedral2.5 kmWalk 32 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina2.6 kmWalk 33 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque2.8 kmWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Baščaršija2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Sebilj2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Latin Bridge2.9 kmWalk 36 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Vijećnica (City Hall)3.0 kmWalk 38 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Yellow Fortress3.1 kmWalk 39 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
Getting around
- Railway & main bus station2.0 kmWalk 26 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Sarajevo International Airport8.4 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 28 min