2024 Winter Fun in Bosnia & Herzegovina!

On the footsteps of the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics

By Nino Last updated Feb 25, 2024

You probably do not think of winter tourism when you think of Bosnia & Herzegovina. Unbeknownst to many, Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina has hosted the Winter Olympics in 1984. Yes, the same Sarajevo that you have probably heard of because of the war in the 90s. Olympic mountains of Jahorina, Bjelasnica and Igman were adapted and fitted with the equipment for the top winter sports. Renovated and refurbished sports facilities offer exceptional conditions for a comfortable and active relaxation, recreation and entertainment during the winter season holidays to the tourists in these mountains.

Arranged trails for skiing & snowboarding, modern cable railways, professional maintenance of skiing trails, a variety of accommodations (hotels, motels, cottages) are just some of the reasons for a good vacation in the mountains of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In addition to mountain winter ski centers with arranged infrastructure for an active holiday, Bosnia and Herzegovina is optimized for other winter sports and other activities. Sledding, ice skating, snowshoeing & snow hiking, winter attractions tours, overnight stays in mountain cottages or tours in the beautiful winter cities in BiH round up a rich and extensive winter program that Bosnia has to offer. Bosnia offers some of the best snowshoeing in Europe: some of the best trails in the not-so-well–known mountains. Expect snow-covered pine forests, frozen lakes and waterfalls.

Historic towns and cities against a backdrop of mountains make Bosnia an attractive destination. This beautiful country becomes even more picturesque in the winter. Add warm welcome from the locals, tasty food and bright music, and you definitely have a place you must visit!