Nature
The greatest wealth of Bosnia and Herzegovina are beautiful landscapes and wild primeval nature. Thick forests, wild rivers, rare and unique endemic plants and animals, sharp mountains and beautiful hills or mysterious caves – all can be found in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
One of the most beautiful national parks is located in Krajina, in the north of Bosnia, with its numerous rivers and wild pristine nature. The National Park Kozara called “the green beauty of Krajina” is only 56 km from the city of Banja Luka. It was proclaimed a protected national park in 1967. It is a 3,500-hectares area surrounded with the most beautiful rivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sava, Una, Sana and Vrbas. This is an ideal area for hunting, fishing, walking, hiking, biking and skiing in wintertime. Nearby is a small ski resort with two ski lifts and ski equipment available for renting.
The National Park Sutjeska, near Foča, bordering Montenegro, hides one of the last Europe primeval forests (Perućica). A beautiful, heart-shaped Trnovačko Lake and other small lakes lure you to take long walks. Sutjeska is also a home to Bosnia’s highest mountain peak at 2,386 meters – Maglić, and the world’s second largest canyon called Tara. There are campgrounds, mountain lodges, guided hiking tours, climbing, tour skiing and many other activities offering amazing nature experience. Monument commemorating the Battle of the Sutjeska located within the Park is enlisted as UNESCO heritage site.
The National Park Una, an untouched paradise and a home to river which host one of the most popular rafting events in the country – Una Regatta. The event takes place in three phases and lasts up to five days. The river requires adventurous spirit and strength or a professional guide.
The Nature Park “Tajan”, near Zavidovići in the central part of Bosnia, is also protected. Numerous canyons and caves are absolutely astonishing.
The Nature Park “Hutovo blato”, the Mediterranean swamp near the Adriatic Sea, is a bird reserve and intermediate station of migratory birds. Around 240 bird species can be found in the park. The place is ideal for fishing, bird watching, guided boat rides and photo safaris.
While you are exploring Herzegovina, we can take you to the Livno region to see wild horses, to the glacial Blidinje Lake where you can enjoy enviable beauty of rocky plates and thick pine forests, to the largest speleological monument in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Vjetrenica Cave to see some of the rare endemic species (Olm) or the Kravice Waterfall near Ljubuški to soak into tranquility.
Source: Information provided in collaboration with BHTourism