Serbia

A landlocked country in the heart of the Balkans, with a lively capital nightlife scene, plus Danube gorges and medieval monasteries worth exploring.

Serbia lies in the central Balkans and is landlocked, with the Pannonian Plain in the north and mostly mountains in the south; the Danube and Sava rivers run through the country. The capital, Belgrade, is known for Kalemegdan Fortress and its lively nightlife; Novi Sad has Petrovaradin Fortress and the EXIT festival; Đerdap National Park, home to the Iron Gates gorge on the Danube, has magnificent scenery; medieval Orthodox monuments such as Studenica Monastery are UNESCO World Heritage sites; and Zlatibor and Kopaonik are mountain resorts. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons, and you can ski in winter. The main gateway is Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport.

Destinations

• Belgrade
• Iron Gates (Đerdap)
• Novi Sad
• Niš
• Subotica
• Zlatibor

Itineraries

• Grand Serbia Loop – Cover the capital, Vojvodina, the Danube Gorges, southern Niš, and the western mountains in one trip.
• Serbia Railway Route: Belgrade to Subotica – Ride the SOKO high-speed train to connect three cities, exploring fortresses, a Baroque wine town, and Art Nouveau arch…
• Eastern Serbia Route: Danube Iron Gates and Niš – Drive east along the Danube to explore fortresses, gorges, and a Roman palace, returning to the capital via Niš.
• Western Serbia Route: Zlatibor and Tara Mountains – Drive through western Serbia to see the Uvac Canyon, the Šargan Eight railway, and the Drina River House.
• Four-Country Balkan Loop: Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia & Montenegro – Travel from Belgrade through Sarajevo and Mostar to the coast, then cross Durmitor back to Serbia.