9 of the best · Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
A city in a ring of mountains, with springs, canyons and forests half an hour from the bazaar.
Our 9 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Sarajevo.
The source of the Bosna
The springs of the Bosna river at the foot of Mount Igman, a park of clear streams, wooden bridges and swans.
The city’s mountain
The mountain above the old town, reached by cable car, with forests, viewpoints and the Olympic bobsleigh track.
A walk out of the city
A walk upstream from the old town along the Miljacka canyon to the 16th-century Goat’s Bridge.
Mountains in the city.
The back story
Sarajevo lies in a valley ringed by mountains, and you can be in a forest, at a waterfall or at the source of a river within half an hour of the bazaar.
Springs, canyons and mountains.
Spa park and avenue
The spa suburb at the end of the tram line, with a park and the long avenue to Vrelo Bosne.
A walk out of the city
A walk upstream from the old town along the Miljacka canyon to the 16th-century Goat’s Bridge.
The city’s mountain
The mountain above the old town, reached by cable car, with forests, viewpoints and the Olympic bobsleigh track.
A 98-metre waterfall
A waterfall of about 98 metres in a protected landscape north of the city, reached on foot.
Alpine coaster
A hillside family park with an alpine coaster and views, on the road towards Trebević.
The source of the Bosna
The springs of the Bosna river at the foot of Mount Igman, a park of clear streams, wooden bridges and swans.
Promenades and parks.
A green space in the centre
The large park in the centre near the Eternal Flame and the Orthodox Cathedral.
Walks and runs by the river
A tree-lined riverside promenade, closed to cars, popular for walks, runs and cycling.
