3 Great Places in Serbia Outside of Belgrade

If you’re up for an unusual vacation, a trip to Serbia might be just what you’re looking for. While the capital Belgrade is known for exciting nightlife and great cafes and chilling spots for the day, a short ride will take you to many other exciting places that you never knew existed.

Novi Sad

Head around 100km north and you’ll find Novi Sad, the second-largest city in Serbia. It’s much more relaxed than Belgrade and not too big in size, which makes it perfect for walking around. Find many cafes, shops, and bars in Dunavska, one of the oldest streets in the city. Don’t miss Petrovaradin Fortress, also known as “Gibraltar on/of the Danube.”

Sremski Karlovci

Sremski Karlovci is a town close to Novi Sad where you can see incredible architecture and one of the most important buildings in Serbia—the Karlovci Gymnasium, the oldest secondary school in the country.

Tara

Mountain and national park Tara is something you shouldn’t miss while visiting Serbia. Tara is proof that Serbia has incredible nature. Just one look at the lake Perucac will make you forget about the rest of the world. Another mountain and a popular tourist destination Zlatibor is close to Tara, so you can check it out, too.