Travel info
Before you go
The practical things visitors ask us most, with detailed guides below.
Guides
Plan the details
Longer guides to the questions that need more than a paragraph.
Getting there and around
Airports, borders, trains, buses and driving rules.
Where to stayWhere to stay
The best areas in each city, prices and what to book ahead.
Food and drinkFood and drink
Ćevapi, pies, coffee rituals, wine and halal food.
EventsFestivals and events
The year in festivals, from film to bridge diving.
FAQFrequently asked questions
Safety, money, visas, Ramadan, tap water and more.
Essentials
At a glance
Convertible mark (KM)
Pegged to the euro at 1 EUR = 1.95583 KM. Cards work in cities; carry cash for villages, bakeries, parking and entrance fees.
Visa-free for many
Citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada and Australia can stay up to 90 days in 180 without a visa. Check the rules for your passport before booking.
Car for nature, train for Mostar
The Sarajevo–Mostar train follows the Neretva canyon. Buses link most towns. National parks and mountain villages need a car or a tour.
Stay on marked paths
Bosnia and Herzegovina is safe for visitors, but some rural areas still hold landmines from the 1992–95 war. Keep to roads and marked trails.
Local SIM or eSIM
Bosnia and Herzegovina is not in the EU, so EU roaming rules may not apply. Prepaid SIMs from BH Telecom, m:tel and HT Eronet are sold at kiosks.
May–June and September
Warm days and fewer crowds. July and August are hot in Herzegovina. Ski season runs roughly December to March.
Three names, one language
Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian are mutually understood and written in Latin and Cyrillic. Younger people often speak English.
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Police 122, fire 123, ambulance 124.
Lights on, winter tyres
Dipped headlights are required during the day all year. Winter tyres are compulsory from 15 November to 15 April.