Bosnia Tourism

Though the Bosnia area is better known for its wars than for its culture, you should not let a few bad headlines scare you away. This new country and area has a rich history and it can give you a better sense of the area as a whole. Instead of simply avoiding countries that seem to have a dark past, live a little. Try traveling to Bosnia to find out more about what it has to offer and what’s left of it after the last few decades of strife.

The Regions of Bosnia

When you want to visit a new country, it always helps to understand the country in the same way that the locals do – by its regions. For example, in Bosnia, there are several regions:

• Bosanska Krajina
• Central Bosnia
• Herzegovina
• Northeastern Bosnia
• Posavina
• Sarajevo Region

By taking some time to visit each of these regions, you can begin to understand the culture, what it has to offer, and how it can begin to show you a new side of Bosnia.

Major Cities in Bosnia

Though there are many more cities in Bosnia than can be listed here, the major cities become strong starting points for your adventure into the country.

• Banja Luka
• Bihac' Fojnica
• Me?ugorje
• Mostar
• Neum
• Sarajevo
• Teslic
• Tuzla
• Zenica

Within these cities are historical sites that might offer you a new perspective in the country and on the way that it has been rebuilt in the past decade. This country is one that doesn’t give up easily, even in the darkest hours.

Things to Do in Bosnia

When you go to Bosnia, you might think about traveling to visit all of the stone buildings and the war sites, just to find out what happened in an up close and personal sort of way. But this is not all that Bosnia has to offer. You will want to get outdoors and enjoy the nature of the area, the unspoiled parts of the country that beg to be discovered.

• Rafting
• Kayaking and canoeing

The Narevta River goes right through the country, helping to create a create place for relaxation and enjoyment for all who visit. In taking a side trip out of the cities and into the wild, you can begin to see how the locals live, instead of just handing out with the tourists who are in the area.

Eating in Bosnia means that you will enjoy some sort of meat and potatoes, including their famous kebabs that can help to restore you after a long day out on the water. Or you might want to look into the apples of the area to end your meal with a sweet treat.

When you travel to Bosnia, it will be unlike any other vacation you’ve ever had. And while you might think you know what to expect, you need to be in the country to understand the country.