Parks & nature · 17 of the best in Sarajevo
Zmajevac viewpoint
Classic view
About Zmajevac viewpoint
Zmajevac, above the old quarter of Vratnik, is one of the favourite viewpoints of Sarajevans and visitors alike, with the whole valley laid out below. Our advice: come for sunset and stay for the lights.
Why it's on our list
- Panoramic view
- Above Vratnik
- Sunset
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Zmajevac viewpoint before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Zmajevac viewpoint 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 tram stops
- VijećnicaTram 1Tram 2Tram 3Tram 51.1 km14 min walk
- BaščaršijaTram 1Tram 2Tram 3Tram 51.1 km14 min walk
- Latinska ćuprijaTram 1Tram 2Tram 3Tram 51.5 km18 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Vratnik mejdan500 m6 min walk
- Taxi rank, Mustaj-pašin Mejdan1.0 km13 min walk
Key sights
- Yellow Fortress700 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Vijećnica (City Hall)1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Sebilj1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Baščaršija1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- War Childhood Museum1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Trebević Cable Car1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Latin Bridge1.4 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Sacred Heart Cathedral1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Eternal Flame1.8 kmWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
Getting around
- Railway & main bus station3.6 kmWalk 45 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Sarajevo International Airport10 kmCycle 40 minCar or taxi 33 min