Why Visit Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnia & Herzegovina is a diamond in the rough that offers a wealth of reasons why one should visit.

Why Visit Bosnia & Herzegovina?

So, you are wondering why you should visit Bosnia and Herzegovina? Well, we will give you more than a few reasons why. To start with, let’s watch this video:

Bosnian Landscapes by Akfilms

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Hopefully this video has prepared you for this presentation about Bosnia & Herzegovina. Here is the rest of our arguments why you should visit this heart-shaped country:

Why Visit Bosnia & Herzegovina?

Bosnia is a diamond in the rough, this hidden gem has so much to offer to visitors from all walks of life. What makes Bosnia so unique is that it has all the great things a traveler would want: beautiful untainted scenery, opportunities for adventure, inexpensive accommodations and succulent food!

Bosnia is a diamond in the rough, this hidden gem has so much to offer to visitors from all walks of life. 

National Geographic ranked Bosnia & Herzegovina among the 10 best adventure destinations for 2012. Among the destinations that offer excellent rafting, skiing, mountaineering and other adrenaline sports, Bosnia & Herzegovina was named as offering the best mountain biking trails and trekking routes along the ancient highland caravan roads that linked mountain towns for centuries.

Adventure in Bosnia & Herzegovina

The history of Bosnia & Herzegovina is complex. It is a very unique blend of culture, religions, and an effortless beauty of lush greenery and colorful rooftops. The Bosnia & Herzegovina has many appealing layers beyond a turbulent history. It presents travelers with a unique opportunity to visit one of the most underrated places in Europe without crowds of tourists.

Bosnia & Herzegovina indeed has it all – lush green landscapes, unspoiled nature, incredible views, and enchanting forests that are home to rich wildlife.

Bosnia & Herzegovina indeed has it all – lush green landscapes, unspoiled nature, incredible views, and enchanting forests that are home to rich wildlife. In the south you will also find a small stretch of the coastline with crystal clear waters. However, much of the country is home to some of Europe’s most scenic mountainous countryside that changes at almost every turn.

National Park Sutjeska

Where East Meets West

Few places can boast being the cross-cultural center of Eastern Europe – the place where Oriental East meets West. But that is exactly what this heart-shaped country offers. You’ll find a unique mix of influences at its most spectacular, born from its blended ancient, medieval, Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian and modern histories.

Bosnia & Herzegovina is the place where Oriental East meets West, in the heart of Europe. 

Bosnia & Hercegovina is a treasure-trove of architectural and natural, pristine, untouched beauty. Even if you have just a couple of days, it’s worth coming to see Mostar’s iconic Old Bridge or to stroll the Ottoman-flavored cobblestone alleys of Sarajevo. But if you’ve got longer, there are many more highlights to discover.

UNESCO Treasure – The old city of Mostar with its famous bridge

Turquoise rivers, medieval fortresses, snowy peaks and tumbling waterfalls. It sounds like something out of a fairytale, but the beautiful attractions of Bosnia & Herzegovina are real – and they’re one of Europe’s best kept secrets. Relax and enjoy exploring mountainous terrain, medieval villages and Muslim and Christian landmarks side by side.

Bosnia & Herzegovina offers tourists and travelers a time warped experience where you will feel as though you have stepped back in time.

A Time-Warped Experience

This country has something that is hard to find and impossible to mimic – it offers tourists and travelers a time warped experience where you will feel as though you have stepped back in time. Strolling the streets of Mostar, Sarajevo and just about any other city feels almost like time travel, with gushing streamlets, cobbled lanes and unspoiled nature surrounding its reincarnated medieval towers and enchanting stone and wood buildings.

Cobbled streets of Sarajevo’s old town Baščaršija

People drive at a slower pace, vegetables and herbs grow in neighborhood gardens, the air feels cleaner, everyone knows everyone, and it’s impossible not to immediately begin to appreciate the simpler things in life. Not just will you find quality Bosnian food but also quality produce and products used in the process of making said food. Almost everything grown here is organic. And the Ottoman-inspired cuisine will tempt and impress even the choosiest diners.

Coffee isn’t just another drink in Bosnia & Herzegovina, it’s more of a ritual and an age old tradition.

Bosnia has a rich and distinctive coffee drinking culture. Coffee isn’t just another drink in Bosnia & Herzegovina, it’s more of a ritual and an age old tradition.

Bosnian coffee: tradition and lifestyle

Bosnia is a great, central starting point for exploring the rest of the European continent. Above all, it offers a great value for your money with inexpensive accommodations, transportation, food and shopping. Whatever your reasons are for visiting Bosnia & Herzegovina, we are confident you will not regret it and will enjoy every minute of it!

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