Tourism

A wide variety of natural resources combined with a rich cultural heritage means that Republika Srpska has much to offer for tourists. Active holidays, the hospitality of the local population, local dishes prepared in traditional ways - are just a few of many factors that make all those who come to visit this part of the fascinating Balkans peninsula come again and discover new attractions.

Here are some of the tourist attractions that Republika Srpska has to offer:

National Park Sutjeska and primary forest Perucica

Located in the eastern part of Republika Srpska, "Sutjeska" National Park is a unique ecosystem that includes Europe's best preserved primary forest, Perucica. The forest is of exceptional historic value and displays unique ecological features including the world's tallest Norwegian Spruce tree.

Kozara National Park

The Kozara National Park is one of the most beautiful national parks in Republika Srpska, which was proclaimed a protected national forest in 1967. With over 33 square kilometres of dense forest and hilly meadows and situated between the rivers Una, Sava, Sana and Vrbas, Kozara has earned the nickname 'Green Beauty of Krajina'. The park is also a popular hunting ground.

Jahorina Mountain

The most prominent tourist destination in Republika Srpska is the mountain of Jahorina which was used for the 14th Winter Olympic Games in 1984. Visitors can enjoy their ski holidays racing down on more 20 km of connected ski slopes. The mountain has excellent conditions for alpine skiing, ski trekking or free trekking.

Spa tourism

Republika Srpska is rich in natural thermal water and currently has nine operational spa facilities. Many of them offer medical treatments. The most famous include Laktaši - a spa known since the Roman empire - and Slatina, which offers a selection of modern wellness treatments.

Ethno tourism in Stanisici

This is a mountain village in the middle of Semberija plain which boasts traditional wooden houses and replicas of Orthodox Monasteries that embody the spiritual character of this village.

Faith Tourism

Republika Srpska has a rich cultural and religious heritage. The 15th century orthodox monasteries of Tvrdoš and Dobricevo, and the 13th century monastery of Lovnica are outstanding examplesof this heritage.

Orlovaca cave

Adventurous explorers and nature lovers should not ignore the numerous caves that are worth visiting in Republika Srpska. Orlovaca cave (near the town of Pale), and Vaganska cave, near Šipovo, are the most interesting examples.

Orlovaca is one of the largest and most beautiful cave systems in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Formed over millions of years, the cave is home to archaeological findings from the Mesolithic era and other prehistoric fossils.

Rivers in Republika Srpska

Rivers are the natural treasure of Republika Srpska. Tourists can take a trip down the mountain rivers of Una, Sana, Vrbas, Drina, Tara, and Ukrina, or take it slowly down the river Bosnia, meandering through the plains of Republika Srpska.

The Vrbas has the greatest potential for development for sports and recreational tourism. Its constant average temperature of 10.6 C allows visitors to enjoy rafting and swimming all year round.

The springs of Pliva are an excellent location for rafting. The area attracts tourists also for its old mills and the Janja waterfalls which are almost 500m in height.

Tara River Canyon

The canyon of the 140km-long Tara river which marks the border between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia is over 1,300 meters in depth. It is the deepest and longest in Europe - second in the world only to the Grand Canyon of Colorado. Its famous rapids are true challenges for even the most experienced rafter. The Canyon is on UNESCO's list of protected natural heritage.

Hunting and Fishing

The mountainous and lowland hunting sites of Republika Srpska provide excellent conditions for both hunting and fishing - there are currently 92 hunting sites across Republika Srpska. Its rivers - the Drina, Sava, Una, Bosna, and Vrbas - are rich in varieties of fish.