10 things you need for a trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦✨
Bosnia and Herzegovina is not a country that you simply visit – you experience it with all your senses. Between turquoise-blue rivers, steaming cevapi grills and warm encounters, an adventure awaits that will change you.
So that you are well prepared, here are the ten things you absolutely need for your trip.
1. an open heart – for the country and its people ❤️🤝
Bosnia is not a place for superficial travel. If you are prepared to listen, laugh and share stories, you will be rewarded with honest encounters.
The people here open doors and hearts, often without knowing you. A stranger becomes a friend before the second coffee has been served. Of course there are contradictions and challenges – also in dealing with nature and the environment. But if you travel with an open mind, you will experience what makes Bosnia so special: the warmth, humor and quiet strength of its people.
2. good hiking boots – and swimwear! 👟🩱🌊
From the mystical mountains of Sutjeska to the villages of Lukomir and Umoljani and the old cobbled streets of Mostar – your feet will experience a lot. Invest in comfortable, weatherproof shoes.
But don’t forget your swimsuit: Bosnia is a country of rivers, lakes and waterfalls – and even has around 20 kilometers of Adriatic coastline near Neum. Wherever you travel, you will find water in its purest form: crystal clear, refreshing, wild. Spontaneous jumps into the Neretva, Drina or Una are just as much a part of it as an evening dip in the Adriatic while the sun sinks behind the Dalmatian hills.
3. a dose of adventurousness 🚙
Here, roads don’t always lead where Google Maps says they do. Instead, you’ll find waterfalls, secret lakes and spontaneous invitations for coffee.
4. cash (BAM – and sometimes also euros) 💸
Credit cards do not work everywhere – especially not in small villages or family restaurants. The official currency is the convertible mark (BAM), but euro banknotes are often accepted in small stores, guesthouses or by private hosts.
Tipping is not expected, but very much appreciated – and almost always reciprocated with an honest smile or a fresh coffee.
5. a good camera eye 📸
Whether you are a professional or just taking photos with your cell phone – Bosnia has a magical light. Especially in the evening gold over Sarajevo or in the morning mist over the Drina gorges.
6. curiosity about history 🏰
Bosnia is a history book made of stone. Every bridge, every mosque, every church tells of centuries of coexistence, tragedies – and new beginnings.
7. big appetite and desire for real cuisine 🍲
In Bosnia, people cook as if the happiness of the world depended on it – and perhaps it does. From hand-rolled
Here, food is shared, not served. And if you’re invited, you’d better be hungry – otherwise it’s almost considered an insult.
8. love of coffee culture ☕️
Coffee is not a wake-up liquid in Bosnia, but a ritual. It is brewed slowly, served in small copper pots
A Bosnian coffee is an invitation: to talk, to be silent, to linger. Anyone who drinks it hastily has not yet understood the country.
9. a good rain jacket – and something warm to wear ☔️🧥
The weather in the mountains can be unpredictable. A sunny morning can be followed by a downpour and the nights can be chilly, even in summer.
So pack a warm jacket or sweater as well as a rain jacket – especially if you are staying at higher altitudes or want to admire the starry sky in the evening.
10. time. A lot of time. ⏳
Bosnia does not want to be discovered in a hurry. Let yourself drift. Stay a day longer. Have another coffee. The country rewards patience with stories you’ll never forget.
Conclusion:
If you travel to Bosnia with open eyes and an open heart, you will find more than beautiful landscapes – namely the feeling of having arrived.
Want to be on the road with your e-car? No problem! ⚡️🚗
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a wonderful place to travel electrically. The charging infrastructure is growing rapidly and you can now find modern fast charging stations along many routes – from Sarajevo to Mostar, Bihać and Banja Luka.
Smaller hotels, restaurants and guesthouses are also increasingly offering their own charging points – often with a view of rivers, forests or old towns. Click here to find out how your trip through Bosnia can not only be unforgettable – but also sustainable.
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