Bradt Bosnia & Herzegovina Guidebook
Updated Bradt Bosnia & Herzegovina guidebook. Expert advice and travel tips including Sarajevo nightlife and restaurants, accommodation, culture and festivals. Coverage includes wildlife and natural history, hiking and the Via Dinarica trail, cycling along the Trans Dinarica trail, white-water rafting, wineries, Sutjeska, Tajan, Mostar and Lukomir.
Size: 135 X 216 mm
Edition: 7
Number of pages: 392
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Bradt Bosnia & Herzegovina Guide
The latest edition of the only dedicated English-language guide to Bosnia & Herzegovina.
About this guide to Bosnia & Herzegovina
The updated Bradt Bosnia & Herzegovina guidebook, now in its seventh edition, remains the only full-length English-language guide dedicated to this Balkan country – one of Europe’s most rewarding yet underexplored destinations, which offers great value for money. From the sun-drenched karst valleys of Herzegovina to the north’s dense, pine-clad mountains, the country offers a compelling fusion of tradition and modernity, history and adventure.
Covering major hubs as well as lesser-known towns and villages, the updated Bradt Bosnia & Herzegovina guidebook provides wide-ranging insights into the country’s evolving tourism landscape:
- The capital, Sarajevo, balances complex history with a growing arts scene driven by young creatives, new museums, innovative cuisine and a strong café culture;
- Herzegovina, Mostar and Trebinje draw visitors with their well-preserved architecture and slower pace of life;
- Jajce’s medieval fortress offers a connection to Bosnia’s royal past; and
- Travnik’s Ottoman-era heritage and Bihać’s riverside setting reflect the country’s diverse character
For outdoor enthusiasts:
- the Via Dinarica trail is a highlight, cutting through the Dinaric Alps with world-class trekking and cycling routes;
- the newly established Trans Dinarica cycling trail offers an alternative extensive cross-border journey through the region’s most stunning landscapes;
- ecotourism, including birdwatching, is becoming more popular, particularly in unspoilt national parks.
Despite its growing appeal, Bosnia & Herzegovina retains a rare authenticity, offering deep connections to local traditions and a sense of discovery otherwise hard to come by in many European countries. The absence of large-scale tourism allows for meaningful encounters, whether during a farm stay in a remote highland village, through a culinary workshop or in a tucked-away riverside café.
The thorough update for this seventh edition includes a new chapter dedicated to west Bosnia, plus coverage of several additional areas in northwest Bosnia, Foča, Sutjeska and Srebrenik, and new maps for the Via Dinarica and Trans Dinarica trails. Whether visiting for a short trip or an extended stay, the updated Bradt Bosnia & Herzegovina guidebook provides an in-depth look at both the well-trodden and the lesser-known, offering fresh perspectives on a country that continues to surprise and inspire those who take the time to explore it.
Contents
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
1 Background Information
2 Practical Information
PART TWO THE GUIDE
3 Sarajevo
4 Around Sarajevo
5 East Bosnia
6 Herzegovina
7 Central Bosnia
8 West Bosnia
9 Northwest Bosnia
10 Northeast Bosnia
Appendices Language; Further Information
Index
About the author and updater
Originally from New York (USA), Tim Clancy (viadinarica.com) was brought to the Balkans by a simple twist of fate in late 1992, when he hitched a ride from Germany to Croatia to join the grass-roots relief agency Suncokret (‘Sunflower’), which was involved in aid work in a refugee camp in western Herzegovina. His three-week stint turned into a multi-decade commitment, and he now calls Bosnia home. In 2000 he and some friends formed Green Visions, the first ecotourism and environment protection group in the country. Since then he has been dedicated to environmental activism and ecologically responsible development of Bosnia & Herzegovina’s cultural, historical and natural heritage. This includes co-founding Terra Dinarica, an NGO dedicated to the sustainable development of the Via Dinarica mega-trail that stretches from Albania to Slovenia. Clancy is the author of Bradt’s Bosnia & Herzegovina guidebook, now in its seventh edition.
Larissa Olenicoff (fromlarissawithlove.com) became enchanted with the Balkans after her first visiting Bosnia & Herzegovina in 2011, quickly developing a profound appreciation for its diverse landscapes and cultures. A seasoned travel writer and tourism consultant, she has collaborated on several significant projects in the region, including the initial promotional campaign for the Via Dinarica trail network. Olenicoff once again takes the reins from original author Tim Clancy to update the seventh edition of Bradt’s Bosnia & Herzegovina guidebook, offering the guidebook her complementary perspective on and experiences in the country. To partner Clancy’s specialities of outdoor adventures and mountain exploration, she delves deeply into history, cultural opportunities, unique accommodation and the country’s emerging culinary scene. As part of her mission to reveal Bosnia & Herzegovina’s hidden treasures to thoughtful travellers, she also runs LOBAH Travel, a bespoke travel company offering unique, experiential tours through the Western Balkans.
Reviews
‘The best general guide to travelling in Bosnia’ – The Great Outdoors