The Tourist Association of Sarajevo Canton continues to record growth in arrivals, revenues, and international recognition. In 2025, the number of tourist arrivals increased by 8.4% compared to 2024, while overnight stays rose by 14.3%.
The one-millionth overnight stay was achieved as early as July, a whole month earlier than the previous year. This success…
Sarajevo
A rich and diverse festival scene, along with numerous events held throughout the year, has transformed the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina into a must-visit destination for travelers from around the world. The festival scene in Sarajevo Canton has long outgrown its cultural framework and now represents a powerful strategic direction for tourism development.
The…
Sarajevo shone on the global tourist map in 2025, which was confirmed by the readers' choice of the best destination by National Geographic Travel. The Tourist Association of Sarajevo Canton, through strategic initiatives, projects for tourism development and improvement, and promotion of the rich tourist offer, continues to attract visitors from around the world, offering…
Many Sarajevans are not even aware of the existence of the restaurant "Žara iz duvara", although it has been located in the capital of BiH since 2014, and in a quite prominent and attractive location, across from the Music School. The reason lies in its inconspicuous exterior; the restaurant is housed in an Austro-Hungarian building,…
Sarajevo, a city where two cultures and four monotheistic religions intertwine, has been a meeting point of Islam, Orthodox Christianity, Catholicism, and Judaism for centuries. Today, it attracts tourists from all over the world who want to experience and explore its rich spiritual and cultural heritage.
Religious tourism, as a specific form of tourism focused…
Sarajevo is not exactly rich in "real" restaurants with traditional Bosnian cuisine, there are more classic “aščinica“ places that, admittedly, offer quality "basic" Bosnian food. However, if you want something more demanding, as well as an atmosphere where you can take someone out and treat them nicely, the choice usually comes down to "Inat kuća/The…
Berlin's most famous street is called "Unter den Linden" (Under the lime trees). Since 1959, Sarajevo has had its own place "Under the lime tree“. First it was a tavern, and later a restaurant, which is one of the most famous and recognized places in Baščaršija, a famous place in Sarajevo's catering offer. It is…
Kazandžiluk, 500 years long tradition
Kazandžiluk is one of the oldest streets in Sarajevo's Baščaršija. It starts at Baščaršija square and leads to the east, then turns sharply to the south and ends in Bravadžiluk. Traditional copper objects are made and sold there. A special copper engraving technique called filigree is used in the process.…
Ancient Sarajevans used the location of Mošćanica Spring and its beauty as a picnic spot during the Ottoman era. It is much smaller than Vrelo Bosne, but there is no difference in beauty. Vrelo Mošćanice can be reached via Faletići; pass the lodge Dom Faletići and the turning towards the cemetery and turn right towards…
The Bistrik Railway Station was located on the former narrow-gauge "Eastern railway" (Ostbahn), from Sarajevo to Višegrad and Vardište, with branches to Foča/Miljenina and Uvac/Priboj. It was built in 1906, when it was put into operation. The project for this building was made by the Technical Department of Bosnia and Herzegovina State Railways.
The Station…

