
Banja Luka
Balkana Lake
Balkana Lake is a true gem of western Bosnia, set on the slopes of Mount Lisina, just four to five kilometres from Mrkonjić Grad. The complex consists of two artificial lakes – the Small and the Large – covering about…
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Banja Luka
Balkana Lake is a true gem of western Bosnia, set on the slopes of Mount Lisina, just four to five kilometres from Mrkonjić Grad. The complex consists of two artificial lakes – the Small and the Large – covering about…

Kupres
The Janj Primeval Forest, located on the western slopes of the Stolovaš massif near Šipovo, is a true natural gem and the first natural heritage site in Bosnia and Herzegovina to be inscribed on the UNESCO World…

Šipovo
Janjske Otoke is the most attractive excursion spot in the municipality of Šipovo and one of the most beautiful natural retreats in western Bosnia. It lies along the Janj River, which in this part spreads into a…

Jajce
The Pliva Lakes – Veliko (Great) and Malo (Small) Pliva Lake – are among the most beautiful and largest natural lakes in Bosnia and Herzegovina, set in the valley of the Pliva River just five kilometres from the royal…

Šipovo
The Pliva Springs are one of those places that leave you speechless—and then compel you to return. Located in the village of Pljeva, just 15 kilometers from Šipovo, these beautiful springs emerge from beneath the…

Jajce
Vaganska Cave is one of those places that surprises you right at the entrance—and doesn't stop surprising you until you leave. Located on the Šipovo–Kupres highway, just 20 kilometers from Šipovo's center, this cave,…