Active Tourism is a new traveling philosophy that combines adventure, ecotourism and cultural aspects of a discovery tour. Both Ecotourism and Active Tourism share a high respect for Nature and Biodiversity. Adventure tourism (sometimes referred to as the Alternative Tourism) is a form of active tourism that involves many sports activities like mountain bike, cross country rally, speed boat riding, bungee jumping and extreme sports. Sports tourism refers to travel which involves either observing or participating in a sporting event, or traveling for the purpose of remote preparations/conditioning for a sports event.
Bosnia and Herzegovina with its natural wealth provides the ideal opportunity for Adventure tourism. Bosnia and Herzegovina’s countryside and mountain areas with ample forests, rivers and lakes offer endless and extraordinary opportunities for nature lovers and adventure seekers. IN particular, Bosnia & Herzegovina offers tremendous opportunities for the following adrenalin-packed activities:
- Skiing throughout the country in winter
- Aalpine snowshoeing
- Hiking
- Rock climbing
- Mountain biking
- Cycling
- Whitewater rafting
- Kayaking
- Canoeing
- Scuba diving
- Paragliding
- Bungee jumping
- Canyoning
- Hunting
- FIshing
It’s particularly attractive to the tourists because of its natural resources, which few countries in the world can boast with. There are many beautiful mountains and rivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which provides the possibility of staying in intact nature, but also an unforgettable experience for all fans of adventure and an extra dose of adrenaline.
On the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina operates Extreme Sports Fans Association, an organization founded in order to provide connectivity of clubs, associations and individuals engaged in extreme sports: aviation, mountaineering, rafting, etc. at the local, regional, national and international level in order to affirm, train, educate and conduct professional scientific research.
Having hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics, Bosnia & Herzegovina is known for winter ski tourism. With high quality and consistent snowfall from December to March the mountains of B&H offer a climate for great winter sports. With a full range of facilities with new and modern accommodation skiing in Bjelašnica, Jahorina, Vlašić and other centers once again sits on top of the best skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, trekking, ski jumping and nordic skiing in southeast Europe.
Bosnia & Herzegovina is emerging as one of the top destination for team or individual off-season and preseason training for its infrastructure. More and more sports and national teams are selecting locations in Bosnia & Herzegovina for preparation and conditioning. Most recently, the U-17 basketball national team of Egypt was hosted on mountain Vlašić and basketball players and coaching staff were delighted with the conditions that this sports center offers to them, from sports hall that are located at the highest altitude in B&H to other facilities (gym, indoor pool, food, etc.).
There is one golf course in Bosnia, in the capital of Sarajevo.
Contact your Bosnia4u specialist for more detailed info about opportunities for sports and adventure in Bosnia & Herzegovina.
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