Bosnia and HerzegovinaBanja Luka (Serbian Cyrillic: Бања Лука, pronounced [bǎɲa lǔːka] ) or Banjaluka (Serbian Cyrillic: Бањалука, pronounced [baɲalǔːka]) is the second-largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the most populous in Republika Srpska. It is Republika Srpska's main economic, political, and administrative centre. Banja Luka is the traditional centre of the densely forested Bosanska Krajina region of northwestern Bosnia and Herzegovina. According to the 2013 census, the city proper has a population of 138,963, while its administrative area comprises a total of 185,042 inhabitants.
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Climate in Banja Luka
Best time to visit: May–Jul, Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Banja Luka
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Banja Luka; times are rough estimates by road.
Long day or overnightSarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
141 km≈ 2 h 10 min
Long day or overnightOsijek
Croatia
147 km≈ 2 h 20 min
Long day or overnightZagreb
Croatia
150 km≈ 2 h 20 min
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Split
Croatia
152 km≈ 2 h 25 min
Long day or overnightPecs
Hungary
166 km≈ 2 h 35 min
Long day or overnightNovi Sad
Serbia
215 km≈ 3 h 20 min
Long day or overnightRijeka
Croatia
225 km≈ 3 h 30 min
Long day or overnightMaribor
Slovenia
232 km≈ 3 h 40 min
From Banja Luka you can reach Sarajevo (141 km), Osijek (147 km), Zagreb (150 km), Split (152 km) and Pecs (166 km) in about 2 h 10 min to 2 h 35 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Banja Luka
The most pleasant months are May to Jul, Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 5°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.