Suggested length of stay
5-7 Days to get a good overall highlights of the country.
Modes of transport
Roads
Road travel is possible throughout most of the country, but many roads are poorly maintained and are sometimes blocked because of landslides, de-mining activity, and traffic accidents. Bosnia and Herzegovina has fewer than forty kilometres of four-lane highways. The existing two-lane roads between major cities are quite narrow in places, lack guardrails, and are full of curves. Travel by road can be risky because of poorly maintained roads and morning and evening fog in the mountains. Driving in winter is hazardous because of fog, snow, and ice.
Air
Because of the size of the country, domestic flights aren’t needed. Driving is far better.
Rail
Trains do operate in Bosnia & Herzegovina, however, they are outdated and extremely slow. I do not recommend using them.
Food
Traditional food in Bosnia & Herzegovina is very cheap and filling (and meat-heavy). Beef and lamb are popular staples, and influences from the Middle East and the Mediterranean are common. Sarma (meat and rice in pickled cabbage leaves), cevapi (a pita filled with cream and sausage), and burek (a flaky pastry with meat, cheese, and spinach) are some of the popular traditional choices. Common ingredients include potatoes, tomatoes, onions, garlic, cabbage, and plums.
Drinking water
Tap water in Bosnia and Herzegovina is safe to drink.
Visas
Australian passport holders, you don’t need a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Money
The currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the Bosnian Mark (KM or BAM). You’ll find ATMs in major centres. While credit and debit card use is increasing, you’ll still need cash outside Sarajevo.
Inoculations & health precautions
Ticks in forests and country areas can carry encephalitis. Ticks are active from spring to autumn.
Embassy Contacts for Bosnia
Australian Consulate, Sarajevo
Strossmayerova 1/1
71000 Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tel: +387 33 209 202
Fax: +387 33 214 634
Email: consular.vienna@dfat.gov.au
Electricity
In Bosnia and Herzegovina the power plug sockets are of type F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz.
Getting there
From Australia fly to Belgrade or Istanbul first, both cities have direct flights to Sarajevo.
Time Zone
Time zone of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Central European Summer Time UTC+2
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