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Travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina

The bridge at Mostar, Sarajevo’s Baščaršija, the waterfalls of Kravica and Jajce and Ottoman villages beside emerald-green rivers. We tell you when to go, what to see and what to eat.

Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • Best time: from March to November
  • Where to eat: a ćevabdžinica (ćevapi house) or an aščinica
Photo: Ramirez · CC BY-SA 4.0

Bosnia and Herzegovina in 30 seconds

  • The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina are from March to November.
  • To eat like a local: a ćevabdžinica (ćevapi house) or an aščinica. Don’t leave without trying: Ćevapi, Burek, Begova čorba.

Bosnia and Herzegovina in November

Yes: November is a good time to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Our data shows no weather or seasonal warnings that month.

November is one of the months when people search most for travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina: book early. More destinations for November

When to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina are from March to November.

  1. Jan with warnings
  2. Feb with warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec with warnings

More destinations for those dates: where to travel in March · where to travel in April · where to travel in May · where to travel in June

  • from December to February

    Cold, snowy winter

    In Sarajevo and the mountains it snows and gets very cold; air pollution in the capital can be high.

    What to do: Spring and autumn are ideal; in summer, Mostar and Herzegovina are very hot.

What to see in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The cities and areas most worth your time, with their highlights. Open each one for all the places, where to stay and its day trips.

  • Sarajevo

    Sarajevo

    The capital among mountains where mosques, churches and synagogues stand side by side, with the Ottoman bazaar at its heart.

    • Baščaršija
    • Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
    • Latin Bridge
    • Tunnel of Hope
    Sarajevo guide
  • Mostar

    Mostar

    The Ottoman bridge over the emerald Neretva, with its stone old town.

    • Stari Most
    • Kujundžiluk
    • Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
    • Bišćević Turkish House
    Mostar guide
  • Medjugorje

    Medjugorje

    A Catholic pilgrimage site because of the Marian apparitions, with two hills to climb.

    • Church of Santiago
    • Apparition Hill
    • Mount Križevac
    • Risen Christ statue
    Medjugorje guide
  • Kravica Falls

    Kravica Falls

    A waterfall in an amphitheatre with a pool for swimming, Herzegovina’s summer oasis.

    • Main waterfall
    • Swimming in the pool
    • Boat below the falls
    • Picnic areas
    Kravica Falls guide
  • Počitelj

    Počitelj

    An Ottoman stone village on a hillside above the Neretva.

    • Gavrakapetan Tower
    • Hadži Alija Mosque
    • City walls
    • Cobbled streets
    Počitelj guide
  • Jajce

    Jajce

    A medieval town with a waterfall right in the centre and watermills nearby.

    • Pliva Waterfall
    • Pliva watermills
    • Fortress
    • Catacombs
    Jajce guide
  • Banja Luka

    Banja Luka

    The second city, with the rebuilt Ferhadija Mosque and rafting on the Vrbas.

    • Ferhadija Mosque
    • Kastel Fortress
    • Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
    • Rafting on the Vrbas
    Banja Luka guide
  • Višegrad

    Višegrad

    The Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge, the one in the novel “The Bridge on the Drina”.

    • Bridge on the Drina
    • Andrićgrad
    • Šargan railway
    • River walk
    Višegrad guide
  • Blagaj

    Blagaj

    A dervish monastery at the foot of a cliff, beside the spring of the Buna river.

    • Blagaj Tekke
    • Buna spring
    • Riverside restaurants
    • Stjepan Grad Fortress
    Blagaj guide
  • Trebinje

    Trebinje

    A quiet town of plane trees and stone bridges, half an hour from Dubrovnik.

    • Arslanagić Bridge
    • Old town
    • Hercegovačka Gračanica Monastery
    • Bodegas
    Trebinje guide

Day trips and activities

What’s most worth booking from each city. We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

From Sarajevo

From Mostar

From Medjugorje

From Kravica Falls

From Počitelj

From Jajce

From Banja Luka

From Višegrad

From Blagaj

From Trebinje

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What to eat in Bosnia and Herzegovina

To eat like a local: a ćevabdžinica (ćevapi house) or an aščinica, and order ćevapi or burek. And don’t leave without trying:

  • Ćevapi

    Small grilled minced-meat sausages in somun bread with onion.

  • Burek

    Spiral filo pie filled with meat.

  • Begova čorba

    The bey’s soup, with chicken and vegetables.

  • Klepe

    Little meat dumplings with yoghurt.

  • Tufahija

    An apple stuffed with walnuts in syrup.

  • Bosnian coffee

    In a džezva, with lokum.

The typical dish of Bosnia and Herzegovina, at home

Ćevapi
Photo: amanderson2 · CC BY 2.0

Ćevapi

Small grilled sausages of minced beef and lamb, served ten at a time in somun bread with raw onion and kajmak. Sarajevo’s are the most famous.

  • Serves 4
  • 40 min

Ingredients

  • 500 g minced beef
  • 250 g minced lamb
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 flatbreads (thick pitta or somun)
  • 1 raw onion, chopped
  • Kajmak or thick soured cream

How to make it at home

  1. Mix the meats with the crushed garlic, bicarbonate of soda, salt and pepper, and knead well.
  2. Leave to rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  3. Shape finger-thick cylinders about 7 cm long.
  4. Cook them on a very hot grill or griddle, turning, for about 8 minutes.
  5. Warm the bread on the griddle and serve ten ćevapi per bread with onion and kajmak.

The trick: Dip the bread in the griddle juices before filling it.

The typical food of each city, with a recipe

Curious facts about Bosnia and Herzegovina

What guidebooks don’t tell you and will help you understand the country better.

  • Mostar’s Old Bridge was rebuilt stone by stone after the war.
  • Every summer, divers leap from the bridge into the Neretva, more than twenty metres below.
  • Sarajevo had one of the first electric trams in Europe.
  • The First World War began in Sarajevo, with the assassination of 1914.
  • Jajce has a waterfall right in the middle of town.
  • Bosnian coffee is served in a džezva with a sugar cube and lokum.

Traditions of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Customs and celebrations that will help you experience the country like a local.

  • July Mostar bridge diving

    A traditional competition.

  • August Sarajevo Film Festival

    The most important in the region.

  • Sevdalinka

    A melancholy traditional song.

  • Date varies Ramadan and Bajram

    Celebrations at the mosques.

What not to do in Bosnia and Herzegovina

First-trip mistakes that are easy to avoid.

  • Don’t leave marked paths in the countryside: there are still landmines from the war.
  • Don’t talk lightly about politics or the war.
  • Don’t enter mosques without covering up and taking your shoes off.
  • Don’t cross the bridge at Mostar in slippery soles.
  • Don’t ask for fancy cutlery with ćevapi: they’re eaten with somun bread.
  • Remember that mountain roads can close in winter.

Before you go

Entry requirements depend on your passport and change: always check them with official sources before travelling.

Frequently asked questions about Bosnia and Herzegovina

What people search for most before travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

What’s the best time to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina are from March to November.

What to see in Bosnia and Herzegovina in a week?

The essentials of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sarajevo, Mostar, Medjugorje, Kravica Falls and Počitelj. How many places fit into your days, and in what order, depends on your dates and how you get around: the Bagintravel app plans your trip day by day in a minute.

What to eat in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Ćevapi, Burek, Begova čorba, Klepe, Tufahija, Bosnian coffee. To eat like a local: a ćevabdžinica (ćevapi house) or an aščinica.

What is the typical dish of Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Ćevapi. Small grilled sausages of minced beef and lamb, served ten at a time in somun bread with raw onion and kajmak. Sarajevo’s are the most famous.

What should you not do in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Don’t leave marked paths in the countryside: there are still landmines from the war. Don’t talk lightly about politics or the war. Don’t enter mosques without covering up and taking your shoes off.

Is it worth travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina in November?

Yes: November is a good time to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Our data shows no weather or seasonal warnings that month.

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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Seasonal data, places and areas: the same ones the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.

Photos: cover, Ramirez (CC BY-SA 4.0). Sarajevo, Julian Nyča (CC BY-SA 4.0). Mostar, Ramirez (CC BY-SA 4.0). Medjugorje, Janmad (CC BY 3.0). Kravica Falls, Matěj Baťha (CC BY-SA 2.5). Počitelj, Dennis G. Jarvis (CC BY-SA 2.0). Jajce, Julian Nyča (CC BY-SA 3.0). Banja Luka, Tomas Damjanovic Banjaluka (CC BY-SA 4.0). Višegrad, Branevgd (CC BY-SA 4.0). Blagaj, Julian Nyča (CC BY-SA 3.0). Trebinje, Alekscg (CC BY-SA 4.0).