Bosnia and HerzegovinaSarajevo is the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a population of 275,524 in its administrative limits. The Sarajevo Canton, containing the city of Sarajevo and nearby municipalities, is home to 413,593 inhabitants. Located within the greater Sarajevo valley of Bosnia, it is surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of the Balkans, a region of Southeastern Europe. Sarajevo is the political, financial, social, and cultural centre of Bosnia and Herzegovina and a prominent centre of culture in the Balkans.
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Climate in Sarajevo
Best time to visit: May–Jul, Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Sarajevo
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Sarajevo; times are rough estimates by road.
Long day or overnightBanja Luka
Bosnia and Herzegovina
141 km≈ 2 h 10 min
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Split
Croatia
163 km≈ 2 h 35 min
Long day or overnightPodgorica
Montenegro
172 km≈ 2 h 40 min
Long day or overnightOsijek
Croatia
190 km≈ 3 h
Long day or overnightNovi Sad
Serbia
192 km≈ 3 h
Long day or overnightBelgrade
Serbia
195 km≈ 3 h 5 min
Long day or overnightKragujevac
Serbia
201 km≈ 3 h 10 min
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Shkoder
Albania
218 km≈ 3 h 25 min
From Sarajevo you can reach Banja Luka (141 km), Split (163 km), Podgorica (172 km), Osijek (190 km) and Novi Sad (192 km) in about 2 h 10 min to 3 h by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Sarajevo
The most pleasant months are May to Jul, Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 6°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.