Bosnia and Herzegovina, beyond the towns
Villages, hosts, trails and local produce across the country. Find a place, arrange it directly with the host and take something home.
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Approximate village elevation, Bjelašnica
A place up close
Lukomir, where the road ends
Stone houses with shingle roofs and a tradition of woollen handwork. Lukomir is a place to learn how life on the mountain works.
What to see
Before you go
Local goods and makers
Take something home
Cheese, flour, preserves, pasta and woollen socks. You buy directly from the person who makes them: call, agree, then collect or order.
Plan your visit
How this works
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Check the road locally
Snow, trails and phone signal change quickly. Look for current local information before you set off.
Where to eat in the countryside
Rural restaurants and households that cook for guests. For a meal at a household, call ahead.
- Bobića Konak Stay · Gornji Lukomir, Konjic
Accommodation and meals in Gornji Lukomir itself. Check access to the village and arrange your arrival with the host before travelling.
- Motel restoran Čardak Umoljani Stay · Umoljani, Trnovo
Accommodation and a restaurant serving rural Bosnian food: pita, homemade bread and pastries, buckwheat uštipci and corn pura.
- PG Bešlagić / Herbal HIKE Activity · Elezovići / Umoljani, Trnovo
Guided walks that combine hiking, herb gathering and local food, plus plant workshops at an excursion spot in Umoljani.
- Restoran Visočica Restaurant · Tušila, Trnovo
A rural restaurant in Tušila serving local cuisine, to eat in or take away.
- Visitor centar Pecka Visitor centre · Gornja Pecka, Mrkonjić Grad
The visitor centre in Gornja Pecka, in the old school building. The starting point for trips, climbing, cycling and hiking.
- Outdoor Resort Pecka Stay · Gornja Pecka, Mrkonjić Grad
Ten cabins beside the visitor centre in Gornja Pecka, open all year.
- Seosko domaćinstvo Grabež Stay · Gornja Pecka, Mrkonjić Grad
Accommodation and home-cooked meals in a family house in Gornja Pecka.
- Poljoprivredno gazdinstvo Simetić Restaurant · Rastoka, Ribnik
Trout from the farm’s own pond and home cooking beside the Rastoka river near Ribnik.
- Domaćinstvo na kraju svijeta Stay · Pljeva, Šipovo
Two apartments, a local-food restaurant and bicycle hire in Pljeva, in the Pliva valley.
- Podrumi Andrija Winery · Paoča, Čitluk
A family winery in Paoča near Čitluk, with wine and brandy tastings served with a Herzegovinian platter.
- Vinarija Tolj Winery · Blatnica, Čitluk
A farm at Blatnica, in the north-west of Čitluk municipality: tastings, a seasonal lunch and work on the land.
- Podrum Begić Winery · Prolog, Ljubuški
A winery in the village of Prolog near Ljubuški: Plavac Mali, Žilavka and house brandies.
- Obiteljski podrum Sušac Winery · Cerno, Ljubuški
A cellar and tavern in the village of Cerno near Ljubuški, with vineyards on a plateau looking towards Međugorje.
- Marića Gaj Stay · Ružići, Grude
A 40-hectare farm estate at Ružići, on the Grude–Ljubuški road, with eight rooms and a swimming pool.
- Kuća za odmor Gloria Stay · Guča Gora, Travnik
A holiday house with twelve beds in Guča Gora near Travnik, on the slopes of Vlašić.
- Farma Malak Stay · Brežani, Kakanj
A farm with a guesthouse for about thirty in the village of Brežani near Kakanj, with a riding school.
- Gajina kuća Stay · Strica, Vareš
Bed and breakfast in the village of Strica near Vareš, on the slopes of Zvijezda, above 1,000 metres.
- Seosko domaćinstvo Šadrvan Stay · Ravne, Vareš
A farm household for fifteen guests in the village of Ravne, at about 1,000 metres on Zvijezda mountain.
- Ergela Fojnica Stay · Fojnica, Fojnica
A horse farm near Fojnica combining countryside stays, riding and glamping.
- Agroturizam Bohorina Maker · Borina, Kiseljak
Cider from old apple varieties, fruit brandies and herb macerates, on a hill above Kiseljak.
- Domaćinstvo Roman Stay · Boljanić, Doboj
A farm household on the northern slope of Ozren, below Gostilj peak, known for paragliding.
- Seosko domaćinstvo Marušić Stay · Gornja Paklenica, Doboj
The upper floor of a house, with a kitchen, for four guests in Gornja Paklenica on the slopes of Ozren.
- Etno selo Kotromanićevo Stay · Šešlije, Doboj
Wooden cabins with twelve beds and a restaurant on the bank of the Veličanka river near Doboj.
- UŽOK Kakanj Restaurant · Kraljeva Sutjeska, Kakanj
A women’s association that cooks traditional home meals for groups, by arrangement.
- Ribnjak Bašća Restaurant · Vranduk, Zenica
A fish pond and restaurant on the Vrandučka river, below the fortress.
- Agro domaćinstvo Ibrišimović Stay · Mijakovići, Vareš
A farm household in Mijakovići, the village below the royal fortress of Bobovac.
- Ribnjak Mrestilište Restaurant · Pogar, Vareš
A fish pond at Pogar near Vareš, with food and rooms.
- Hotel Una-C Stay · Martin Brod, Bihać
A hotel with a restaurant and café in Martin Brod, by the Una falls.
- Kod Zore Restaurant · Martin Brod, Bihać
A restaurant and guesthouse for up to ten guests in Martin Brod.
- Restoran Dva bećara Restaurant · Ostrožac, Cazin
A restaurant in Ostrožac itself.
- Konoba Pastir Kanjon Restaurant · Karanovac, Banja Luka
Konoba Pastir Kanjon in Karanovac, in the Vrbas canyon area.
- Hotel Stanica Ravno Stay · Ravno, Ravno
A hotel and restaurant in Ravno’s restored railway station.
- Gostionica Zavala Restaurant · Zavala, Ravno
An inn and apartments in Zavala’s restored railway station, beside the Ćiro trail.
- Panorama Gornji Srebrenik Restaurant · Gornji Srebrenik, Srebrenik
A place to eat in Gornji Srebrenik, below the fortress.
- Domaćinstvo Pećanin Stay · Zalin, Bosanska Krupa
A farm household for about fifteen guests in the village of Zalin near Bosanska Krupa.
- Etno selo Dodig Stay · Podovi, Drvar
Cabins in the village of Podovi near Drvar, on the Via Dinarica green trail.
- Domaćinstvo Radoja Stay · Pljeva, Šipovo
A farm household with a restaurant at Pljeva, seven kilometres from Šipovo, near the springs of the Pliva.
- Etno kuće Miljevići Stay · Lubovo, Šipovo
Ethno cottages in the village of Lubovo, three kilometres from Šipovo, surrounded by forest and springs.
- Agroturizam Matuško Stay · Moševići, Neum
A farm household for ten guests at Moševići, in the hinterland of Neum.
- Etno naselje Kum Stay · Taline, Sokolac
An ethno village with a restaurant a kilometre from Sokolac, on the Sarajevo–Belgrade road.
- Domaćinstvo Ziličina Stay · Ziličina, Rogatica
A guesthouse for ten beside a river, in the village of Ziličina near Rogatica.
- Pansion Baša Stay · Ustikolina, Foča-Ustikolina
A guesthouse with twenty rooms and a pool at Ustikolina, where the Kolina meets the Drina.
- Zlatni sir Stay · Zlatni Bor, Foča
Mountain huts and farm cheese on a plateau above the Tara canyon, at about 1,200 metres.
- Makadam Tjentište Stay · Tjentište, Foča
Accommodation and an ethno-style restaurant at Tjentište, in the Sutjeska National Park area.
- Etno selo Remić Stay · Menjik, Prozor-Rama
Five cottages with a restaurant at Menjik, at about 940 metres, in the Prozor-Rama area.
- Podrum Anđelić Winery · Gorica, Trebinje
A family cellar at Gorica near Trebinje, cut seven metres into the rock. Žilavka and Vranac.
- Podrum Vukoje Winery · Trebinje, Trebinje
A winery in Trebinje with a restaurant above the town and a cellar eight metres underground.
- Vinarija Domano Winery · Domanovići, Čapljina
A winery on the Dubrava plateau, on the Mostar–Čapljina road. Known for its sparkling Žilavka.
- Vinarija Pajić Winery · Bukvik Gornji, Brčko
A winery with a restaurant at Bukvik Gornji near Brčko. Tastings Monday to Saturday, by reservation.
- Simovića kuće Stay · Vlaholje, Kalinovik
A village household at Vlaholje, five kilometres from Kalinovik, on the way to Treskavica.
- Planinski kamp Izgori Stay · Izgori, Gacko
Four bungalows at 1,180 metres in the village of Izgori, inside Sutjeska National Park.
- Bijele vode Stay · Prača, Pale-Prača
A hunting and holiday centre near Prača, with bungalows, a restaurant and a small ski lift.
- Odmaralište Zeleni Vir Stay · Zeleni Vir, Olovo
Five cottages in the woods near Olovo, beside the spring that gave the place its name.
- Farma Milo Selo Restaurant · Milino Selo, Lukavac
A farm with a restaurant and picnic grounds near Lukavac. Goats, sheep, cheese and programmes for children.
- Domaćinstvo Milijada Restaurant · Popovo Polje, Brčko
A six-hectare property with fish ponds at Popovo Polje near Brčko. The house dish is "drunken carp".
- Seosko domaćinstvo Spasojević Stay · Pridjel, Doboj
A family house turned guesthouse with a tavern, five kilometres from Doboj towards Ozren.
- Kuća za odmor Jasik Stay · Grabovica, Kotor Varoš
A house with five rooms and a tavern at Grabovica, on the upper Vrbanja, 22 kilometres from Kotor Varoš.
- Seosko domaćinstvo Milošević Stay · Dobrak, Srebrenica
A working farm at Dobrak near Skelani, close to the Drina. Guests can join the family in the fields and the barn.
- Restoran Luka Restaurant · Deževice, Kreševo
A village restaurant with rooms at Deževice, beside the cave spring of St James.
- Ribnjak Semešnica Restaurant · Semešnica, Donji Vakuf
A fish pond with a restaurant and bungalows on the Semešnica stream, three kilometres from Donji Vakuf.
- Lav farma Restaurant · Lisovo, Visoko
A lavender farm with a café and restaurant at Lisovo near Visoko. Check seasonal visiting dates before travelling.
- Etno selo Usora Restaurant · Milan Polje, Teslić
A restaurant and six rooms of wood and stone on the bank of the Usora, 15 kilometres from Banja Vrućica.
- Etno selo-muzej Ljubačke doline Heritage · Ljubačevo, Banja Luka
An open-air museum at Ljubačevo, 17 kilometres from Banja Luka, with some thirty old farm buildings.
- Restoran Bukvica Restaurant · Žiljevo, Nevesinje
A restaurant at Žiljevo near Nevesinje, known for spit-roast lamb.
- Eko zona Zelenkovac Heritage · Zelenkovac, Mrkonjić Grad
A gallery, a small ethno-museum and bungalows in the forest below Lisina, 15 kilometres from Mrkonjić Grad.
- Nataša Džebić Restaurant · Gornja Pecka, Mrkonjić Grad
Home-cooked food in Gornja Pecka, by prior arrangement.
- Hedija Šehić Restaurant · Vranduk, Zenica
Traditional Bosnian meals in Vranduk, arranged in advance.
- Ruralna kuća Polutan Stay · Prokoško Jezero, Fojnica
Family accommodation and local food near Prokoško Lake.
- Etno selo Stanišići Stay · Pavlovića put bb, Bijeljina
An ethno-themed complex near Bijeljina with houses, hotels and restaurants.
- Begovo etno selo Stay · Nišićka visoravan, Ilijaš
Cottages, rooms and Bosnian cooking on the Nišići plateau.
- Hostel Vodopad / Orhideja Stay · Stolac, Stolac
A small Stolac guesthouse by the Bregava, linked to local crafts and food.
- Kamp Stari Brod Stay · Đurevići, Ristići, Višegrad
Accommodation and local cooking beside the Drina in Đurevići near Višegrad.
- Etno selo Babići – Rostovo Stay · Rostovo, Bugojno
Ethno-style accommodation on Rostovo between Bugojno and Travnik, within the Hotel Rostovo complex.
- Japodski otoci Stay · Račić, Bihać
Accommodation, a restaurant and river activities on islands in the Una near Bihać.
- Natura Art Stay · Lohovo, Bihać
A riverside resort in Lohovo with several accommodation styles.
- Turističko naselje Čardaci Stay · Vitez, Vitez
A visitor complex on the Lašva river in Vitez.
- Eko selo Grabovica Stay · Grabovica, Tomislavgrad
Accommodation near Buško Lake, in Grabovica.
- Dolina Sreće Stay · Nadioci, Vitez
Holiday cottages, a restaurant and a riding trail in Nadioci near Vitez.
- Domaćinstvo Bošnjak Stay · Prisoje, Tomislavgrad
Family lodging in Prisoje, below Tušnica and near Buško Lake. Arrange meals before arrival.
- Farma Smiljanić Stay · Ovčarnica–Bunarić, Tomislavgrad
A farm below Ljubuša with lodging and a tavern serving local cheese, lamb and rakija.
- Ski centar Pridolci Activity · Pridolci, Busovača
A small ski area on Vranica’s slopes near Busovača, with ski-equipment rental and lodging nearby.
- Sportsko-rekreativni centar Ajdinovići Visitor centre · Ajdinovići, Olovo
A recreation complex offering day admission without an overnight stay, meals and activities, alongside separate accommodation.
- Villa Neretva Glavatičevo Stay · Glavatičevo, Konjic
A guesthouse in Glavatičevo with local cooking and summertime introductions to making cheese, kajmak and pies.
- Grand River Ranč Stay · Ribari, Glavatičevo, Konjic
A rural ranch in the upper Neretva valley, with local food, accommodation and farm activities.
- Rafting kamp Highlander Activity · Bastasi, Foča
A camp on the Drina near Foča, offering day and multi-day rafting, meals and accommodation.
- Kamp Sutjeska Stay · Popov Most, Tjentište, Foča
A camp beside the Sutjeska, with bungalows, tent and camper pitches, and organised outings.
- Restoran U matere Restaurant · Peć Mlini, Drinovci, Grude
A restaurant at the entrance to Peć Mlini park, serving seasonal dishes and Herzegovinian wines.
- Semberski Salaš Visitor centre · Dvorovi, Bijeljina
A complex near Bijeljina with an ethno-style restaurant, apartments, pools and the INTERGAJ stables.
- Restoran i pansion Pogled Restaurant · Han Pogled, Han Pijesak
A restaurant and rooms at Han Pogled, with traditional food and access to forest trails.
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