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Holidays in Bosnia  -  Travel information Bosnia

Bosnia and Herzegovina - Muslim / Croat Federation

Bosnia and Herzegovina has long been the crossroads of many civilizations and cultures. It is these centuries of cultural diversity that has melted Bosnia and Herzegovina into a fascinating, interesting and beautiful country in Europe

Cities in Bosnia: Banja Luka, Bihac, Bijeljina, Brcko, Derventa, Medjugorje, Mostar, Neum, Prijedor, Sanski Most, Sarajevo, Travnik, Trebinje, Tuzla, Vitez, Zenica

Capital City Bosnia & Herzegovina : Sarajevo


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Car Rental Bosnia

Car Rental Bosnia and Herzegovina Sixt  -   
Pick-Up Station / Return Station: Mostar DT and Sarajevo Airport

Hotels in Bosnia

 Hotels in Bosnia & Herzegovina  -  Hotel Guide Bosnia
Hotel in Mostar, Neum and Serajevo.

    -  Hotels
ebookers.com is a leading pan-European online travel agency specialising in worldwide travel.

 BH  -  Bosnia Hotels & Restaurants, o.a. Hotel Bosnia

Hostels / Budget Accommodations

 
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability.

National Parks

 Nacionalni Park Kozara, Prijedor, Tel.: +387 52 232 640
National Park "Kozara" was founded in 1967. It is situated in the northwestern part of Republic of Srpska, and occupies a central part of mount Kozara. It spreads in north - south direction, with the length of 7-km. and average width 3 - 6 km.
The central position in this area is Mrakovica. This is a flat plateau with a small settlement of the same name.
The area of the National Park is 3.375 ha, with the highest point Mrakovica at 806 m.
The area of NP "Kozara" is orohidrographic point. It is a source of crystal clear rivers Mljecanica, Mostanica, Vojskovacka River, Bukovica, as well as numerous springs. From Mrakovica with its cen-tral position in NP "Kozara", there are valleys, mountain slopes and ranges decorated with mead-ows, in all directions.

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

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 Fortuna Trade Tours  -  based in Mostar
Sub-agent of Generalturist Zagreb, Air tours Atlas, Kompas Zagreb, Avio Expres Sarajevo, Budget rent-a-car, and Adriatica S.P.A. Venezia
 Kompas-Serajevo  -  based in Serajevo
 Relax Tours  -  based in Serajevo
Tourist arrangements in Bosnia-Herzegovina and in other countries
 Bijeli - Unac rafting  -  rafting, kayaking, fishing, etc.
By Senad Zulic-Beli [ in 1996 coach national kayak team BiH ].
 Green Visions, Serajevo, Tel/Fax: +387(0)33 207169
Eco-tourism group, located in the capital Sarajevo. We specialize in great adventures in Bosnia's pristine wild nature while working on sustainable tourist development for rural communities that will protect their culture, traditions, and, of course, the nature we all share
 Riverfree, Zagreb, Tel.: +385-1-618 33 33 - a.o. holidays in Bosnia
Rafting [Strbecki waterfall, Una river], canoeing, kayaking, sea kayaking, bicycling, hiking, diving, sailing in warm, unspoiled rivers and lakes, mountains and Adriatic sea.

Travel Guides Bosnia and Herzegovina / Related books

Travel Guides Bosnia [ Amazon.co.uk ]

Bosnia and Herzegovina  -  by Tim Clancy
Continuing Bradt's focus on the newest nations of Eastern Europe, this is a detailed travel guide to the ex -Yugoslavian country of Bosnia and Herzegovina, now fully recovered from its years of turmoil.
Paperback 256 pages (May 1, 2004); Publisher: BRADT Travel Guides
Fools Rush In  -  by Bill Carter
Some trips are chosen, others choose you. When tragedy strikes Bill Carter's life he finds himself drawn to a war zone. In the modern heart of darkness, the besieged city of Sarajevo, we meet a man rebuilding the ruins of his former self in the most unlikely of places.
Carter joins a maverick aid organization, 'The Serious Road Trip', and dodges snipers to deliver food and supplies to those the UN can't reach. He makes friends with the artistic community of Sarajevo and fights alongside them for survival in a place where food and water are scarce, where you meet death every day, but crucially where life, love and laughter ring out all the same.
Paperback 416 pages (February 1, 2005); Publisher: Corgi Adult

Transport / How do I travel to Bosnia

 Serajevo Airport - / - Mostar Airport

  Opodo  -   
Flight tickets Serajevo.


 
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 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights

International Rail  
Book InterRail, Europdomino and other European Rail Passes online and explore Europe your way with a large selection of rail passes and tickets offering maximum flexibility. Click to find out more.

  -  Eurostar, TGV and high speed-rail travel across Europe
Rail Europe is the UK's leading supplier of European Rail tickets. Whether you want to take a short break or a fortnight, your train journey by Eurostar , and connection to Europe with the SNCF range of products, are available to book online.

 Centrotrans Bus 

 BIHAMK  -  Bosansko Hercegovacki Auto-Moto Klub

Online map Austria Maps International -  Maps Bosnia
Online map Austria Online Map [ Uni Texas  -  Perry-Castańeda Library  -  Map Collection Europe  ]


Links
 

 Travel Insurance  -  travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 Bosnia and Herzogovina  -  Official Site of Bosnia and Herzegovina Tourism
Culture, History, Nature, Cities, Religion, Outdoor sports, Coast, Practical info, Travel Agents, Tour operators/Hotels, 50+.

 Sarajevo  -  Grad Sarajevo  -  City of Sarajevo
 Sarajevo  -  Novi Grad - Sarajevo  -  Novi Sarajevo Municipality
 Sarajevo  -  Novo Sarajevo  -  Novo Sarajevo Municipality

Cantons

 Bosanska Podrinja  
Cities : Goražde, Ustikolina, Prača, Trnovo
 Herzegovina-Bosna  
Cities : Glamoč, Livno, Pasić, Prisoje, Ravno, Tomislavgrad
 Herzegovina-Neretva  
Cities : Cerin, Čapljina, Gnojice, Jablanica, Konjic, Međugorje, Mostar, Neum, Ostrožac, Počitelj, Prozor, Rama, Stolac
 Posavina  
Cities : Bijela, Garevac, Odžak, Orašje, Tramošnica, Zovik
 Sarajevo - Kanton Sarajevo
Hadžići, Ilidža, Serajevo
 Srednja Bosna  
Cities : Bugojno, Brnjaci, Donji Vakuf, Fojnica, Jajce, Kreševo, Novi Travnik, Travnik, Vitez
 Tuzla-Podrinja  
Cities : Banovići, Drijenica, Gračanica, Gradačac, Humći, Janja, Kalesija, Lukavac, Srebrenik, Olovo, Teočak, Tuzla
 Una-Sana Kanton  
Cities : Bihać, Čazin, Ključ, Sanski Most
 Zapadna Herzegovina  
Cities : Posušje, Ljubuški, Široki Brijeg
 Zenica-Doboj  
Cities : Breza, Fojnica, Jelah, Kakanj, Maglaj, Zenica, Žepče, Zavidovići, Visoko, Tešanj

 Banja Luka  -  Capital Republika Srpska
Second largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, surrounded by mountains and rolling hills where the cold mountain river of Vrbas flows from through the center of town. The city is dotted with parks and tree lined avenues making it a very attractive, healthy, and interesting place to visit. On the website: About the City,  History, Culture, Business, Education, Religion, Housing, Transport, Sport, Tourism and much more
 Bihac
The western gate of Bosnia... the crossroads of many ages. This mixed town offers you a delicate taste of east and west.
 Bijeljina
 Brcko  -  District
 Derventa  -  Republika Srpska
 Medugorje  -  pelgrimage
Medjugorje is the Shrine of Our Lady located among the hills in the southern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It's always been a safe place to go. According to six teenagers the Blessed Mother appeared in this small village on June 24th 1981 on a hillside and since then She appears every single day, even today.
 Mostar  -  official website
Mostar is an extraordinary town in every sense of the word. The beauty goes far beyond its ancient Babylon like 'Olde Towne' and the old bridge that once stood uniting the city from the rugged emerald Neretva River. Mostar was the city with the most mixed marriages in the former Yugoslavia...not a mosaic of cultures and traditions but a real melting pot of them. The Mediterranean climate makes it the warmest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina with mostly sunny days and clear blue skies. The Neretva turns the dry arid surroundings green with figs, kiwis, grapes, pome granites, rose hips, and even mandarins and lemons.
 Neum
With its 24 km. of splendidly diversified coast, Neum is the only entrance of BiH to the sea. Its proximity of significant, interesting and attractive towns such as Dubrovnik, Mostar, Korcula, Hutovo Blato and Medjugorje enhances the entire tourist offer of Neum and makes it even more attractive for trips, outings, and large group tours.
 Prijedor  -  Republika Srpska
Prijedor lies on the banks of the river Sana and foothill of Kozara. Kozara is 75 kilometers long (the highest peaks are Lisina 978 meters and Rudine 920 meters). It's rich in forest and suitable for going in for winter sports. Ski - lift and ski - tracks were made before the War. Members of mountaineer societies and scouts use every free moment for organization of mountaineer tracks and clubs. There are rehabilitation center "Banja Mljecanica" and thermal spring "Ljesljani" near the town. There is also fish pond "Sanicani" which makes fishing
 Sanski Most -  Una-Sana Kanton
 Travnik  -  see Travnik.ba 
Travnik, the former residence of the rulers of Bosnia, is now the administrative political center of Central Bosnia. Travnik is situated in the narrow valley of the Lasva River which is bordered by Vlasic mountain to the north and Mt. Vilenica to the south. Wherever you may wander here you will find traces of rich culture and eventful history. Like other central Bosnia towns, Travnik has well preserved its medieval character. The ancient castle is of particular interest with its still intact city walls and piercing fortresses used to defend the city from outside invaders.
Travnik was once the 'European Istanbul'. It boasted many Ottoman mosques and Islamic schools, and was a main trading post between Dubrovnik to Belgrade. Many beautiful rivers and river sources run through Travnik... the old town is especially blessed with cascades, brooks and fountains. 
 Trebinje -  Opština Trebinje
It's the southern most town in Bosnia and Herzegovina located only a half-hour from the famous town of Dubrovnik. Trebinje, too, has a rich history that dates far back into the middle ages. The town is surrounded by high dry southern Dinaric Alp mountains and fed by long and fertile valleys. Trebinje is a warm, sunny place with a truly authentic Herzegovina ambiance. See also Trebinje portal [ English language ].
 Tuzla  -  After Sarajevo and Banja Luka, Tuzla is the third largest city
The town is located in the northeastern part of Bosnia, just underneath the Majevica mountain range, on the Jala river. 'Tuzla' is derived from the Turkish word for salt refering to the extensive salt deposits found underneath the city.
 Vitez  -  City of Vitez  -  town in central Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Vitez is situated in a central part of the Valley of Lasva river, which stretches from south-eastern slope of mountain Vlasic to Busovaca. This valley is formed on the 390-480 meters of height above sea level. Vitez literally means knight in Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian.
 Zenica  -  City of Zenica  -  industrial city and the capital of the Zenica-Doboj Canton
Located ca. 70 km north of Sarajevo on the Bosna river and surrounded by mountains and hills.

 BH Radio & TV  -  public broadcasting Bosnia
 City.ba  -  city info service for Bosnia and Herzegovina Sarajevo
All kinds of information about cities like Banja Luca, Mostar, Tuzla, Serajevo en Zenica
 Ljiljan -
 Oslobodenje  -  internet izdanje
 
Cuisine - Bosnian kitchen

 Traditional Bosnian Recipes  -  see SarayNet - Tradicionalni recepti

 Bosnian Cuisine
Bosnian food is closely related to Turkish, Greek, and other Mediterranean Cuisines. However, due to years of Austrian rule, there are many influences from Northern Europe.

History of Bosnia

Independence: April 1992 (from Yugoslavia)

 History of Bosnia and Herzegovina  -  Wikipedia
For the first centuries of the Christian era, Bosnia was part of the Roman Empire. After the fall of Rome, Bosnia was contested by Byzantium and Rome's successors in the West. Slavs settled the region in the 7th century, and the kingdoms of Serbia and Croatia split control of Bosnia in the 9th century. The 11th and 12th centuries saw the rule of the region by the kingdom of Hungary. The medieval banate of Bosnia gained autonomy by the end of the 12th century, and grew into an independent kingdom in 1377 under king Tvrtko Kotromanić. Bosnia remained independent up until 1463, when Ottoman Turks conquered the region and established the Province of Bosnia.
During the four centuries of Ottoman rule, many Bosnians dropped their ties to Christianity in favor of Islam. Bosnia was under Ottoman rule until 1878, when it became a colony under Austria-Hungary...

Music, Culture & Entertainment

Bosnian music is a mixture of ethnic Albanian, Bosnian, Croatian, Gypsy, Turkish, Hungarian, Serbian and Macedonian influences.
Epic poems, an ancient tradition, are still sung to the sound of the gusle, a single-string bowed fiddle. Bosnia's Jewish heritage is still marked in folksongs sung in Ladino, a dialect descended from 15th-century Spanish.

 Bosnafolk.com [ Bosna Folk, kulturne tekovine Bosne i Hercegovine ]

 Sevdalinka
Derived from the Turkish word sevda (love), sevdalinka songs were the most widespread form of music in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Incorporating both Western and Eastern elements, these deeply emotional songs speak metaphorically and symbolically of love won and lost; they came to symbolize Bosnia to natives and foreigners alike. Sevdalinke is traditionally performed with a saz, a Turkish string instrument. See Wikipedia, Sevdalinke.com and London Sevdah.

 Goran Bregovic home page
 
Skiing

 Jahorina Olympic Ski Center and Bjelasnica Olympic Ski Centers
Both close to Sarajevo, hosted the XIV Winter Olympic Games

Web Portal / Bosnian Search Engine / Directories

 Bosnian Institute 
 BH Telecom  -  phonebook Bosnia
 Bosnian Institute  -  a UK Registered Charity
The Bosnian Institute is a key organization internationally in providing education and information on the history and culture of Bosnia-Herzegovina, with a special concern for the past and present development of its social, economic, governmental, legal and cultural conditions, organizations and institutions. Through its programmes it actively encourages and supports the growth of a pluralist democratic society in Bosnia-Herzegovina and its neighbours.
 Bosnie-herzegovina.net
Geography and Climate, The Country [ The Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina / The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina / Republika Srpska / Brčko District / The High Representative ], History, Economy and Money, People / Religion / Langauges, Travel, Accommodation, Communication, Media, Tourism
 DalmatiaNet
 Imenik  -  kind of Yellow Guide Bosnia & Herzogowina
 Saray.net  -  Magazine Serajevo
 Sarajevo.moj-grad.com  -  Info Serajevo

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