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
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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.
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Local goods and makers
Cheese, flour, preserves, pasta and crafts. You buy directly from the person who makes them.
- 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.
- Behka Slivo Stay · Sinanovići / Tušila, Trnovo
A guesthouse in Sinanovići with home food production: fruit and berry jams, syrups, wild-apple pekmez and fermented preserves.
- 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.
- Poljoprivredno gazdinstvo Sladojević Maker · Dragoraj, Ribnik
A family farm in Dragoraj: cheeses from its own cows’ milk, stone-ground wholegrain flour and grains.
- Domaća radinost Naturgeist Maker · Jajce, Jajce
Homemade pasta from Jajce, with eggs, nettle and mushrooms.
- Podrumi Andrija Winery · Paoča, Čitluk
A family winery in Paoča near Čitluk, with wine and brandy tastings served with a Herzegovinian platter.
- Carska vina Grgo Vasilj Winery · Međugorje, Čitluk
A winery in Međugorje with about 20 hectares of vineyards, and tastings that come with the story of the region’s wine tradition.
- Obiteljski podrum Marijanović Winery · Služanj, Čitluk
A cellar in the middle of the vineyard at Služanj near Čitluk, with guided tastings.
- Podrum Ostojić Winery · Potpolje, Čitluk
A family estate at Potpolje near Čitluk: Žilavka, Blatina, Vranac and Merlot, with tastings and a cellar tour.
- 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.
- Obiteljska vinarija Škegro Winery · Radišići, Ljubuški
Wine and olive oil from Radišići near Ljubuški, with a small tasting room for fifteen guests.
- 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.
- Agroturizam Bohorina Maker · Borina, Kiseljak
Cider from old apple varieties, fruit brandies and herb macerates, on a hill above Kiseljak.
- Sobe Ilić Stay · Kaluđerica, Petrovo
Ten beds in the village of Kaluđerica on Ozren, about 200 metres from the monastery of St Nicholas.
- 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.
- Pekara Guča Gora Maker · Guča Gora, Travnik
Bread, pastries and flour from buckwheat, corn, barley and wheat.
- UŽOK Kakanj Restaurant · Kraljeva Sutjeska, Kakanj
A women’s association that cooks traditional home meals for groups, by arrangement.
- Agro domaćinstvo Ibrišimović Stay · Mijakovići, Vareš
A farm household in Mijakovići, the village below the royal fortress of Bobovac.
- Vuk tartufi Maker · Krupa na Vrbasu, Banja Luka
Truffles from around Krupa na Vrbasu: hunts with trained dogs, tastings and products.
- 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.
- Domaćinstvo Ziličina Stay · Ziličina, Rogatica
A guesthouse for ten beside a river, in the village of Ziličina near Rogatica.
- Zlatni sir Stay · Zlatni Bor, Foča
Mountain huts and farm cheese on a plateau above the Tara canyon, at about 1,200 metres.
- Podrum Anđelić Winery · Gorica, Trebinje
A family cellar at Gorica near Trebinje, cut seven metres into the rock. Žilavka and Vranac.
- Podrumi manastira Tvrdoš Winery · Tvrdoš, Trebinje
A monastery cellar on the bank of the Trebišnjica, four kilometres from Trebinje. Vranac ages in hundred-year-old oak barrels.
- Podrum Vukoje Winery · Trebinje, Trebinje
A winery in Trebinje with a restaurant above the town and a cellar eight metres underground.
- Vinarija Knebu Winery · Tomislavgrad, Tomislavgrad
A small winery on the Duvno plain, with a vineyard reaching 965 metres above sea level.
- Vinarija Matić Winery · Bodenik, Čapljina
The sixth generation of growers on the Bodenik hills above the Trebižat. Žilavka and Blatina.
- 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.
- Bijele vode Stay · Prača, Pale-Prača
A hunting and holiday centre near Prača, with bungalows, a restaurant and a small ski lift.
- Farma Milo Selo Restaurant · Milino Selo, Lukavac
A farm with a restaurant and picnic grounds near Lukavac. Goats, sheep, cheese and programmes for children.
- Hercegovačka kuća Maker · Trebinje, Trebinje
A shop for local produce in the centre of Trebinje: cheese, prosciutto, honey, wine and medicinal herbs from the area.
- Lav farma Restaurant · Lisovo, Visoko
A lavender farm with a café and restaurant at Lisovo near Visoko. Check seasonal visiting dates before travelling.
- Budi zdrav ko dren Maker · Drvar, Drvar
The Sabljić family of Drvar makes rakija, jam, syrup and liqueur from cornelian cherries.
- PG Dunjica Maker · Donja Piskavica, Banja Luka
Seasonal fruit, vegetables and preserves from Donja Piskavica near Banja Luka.
- Herbalrefresh Maker · Čardačani, Laktaši
Natural cosmetics and teas from herbs grown on a holding at Čardačani, ringed by forest.
- PG Mijatović Maker · Šušnjari, Laktaši
A pear and plum orchard at Šušnjari near Laktaši. The Williams pear rakija is also bottled with a whole pear inside.
- PG Tomić Maker · Dragočaj, Banja Luka
Stanko Tomić's organic orchard at Dragočaj, below Gradina hill, 17 kilometres from Banja Luka.
- Farma Eko DM Maker · Debeljaci, Banja Luka
The Tripić family farm at Debeljaci near Banja Luka: goats, cows, hens and vegetables from polytunnels.
- Berry Tale Maker · Gornji Podgradci, Gradiška
A blackberry plantation on the slopes of Kozara, turned into Trn wine, Lepa liqueur, brandy and cold-pressed juice.
- Gazdinstvo Gavrić Maker · Ostruža Donja, Stanari
A family apiary of 90 colonies with an orchard of old varieties at Ostruža Donja near Stanari.
- B3 čaj od šipka Maker · Osojci, Derventa
Organic rosehip from Osojci near Derventa, hand-packed as tea under the B3 name.
- PG Pržulj / Organic Romanija Maker · Smrtići, Sokolac
Potatoes, onions, carrots, beetroot and rosehip from a family field at Smrtići on Romanija.
- PG Mališević Maker · Dragaševac, Vlasenica
A 15-hectare mixed farm near Vlasenica: dairy, eggs, cold-pressed juices and dried fruit.
- Angel’s Rose Maker · Velika Obarska, Bijeljina
Rose-petal juice made to grandmother Anđa's recipe, from a family rose garden at Velika Obarska.
- Lavanda Semberija Maker · Međaši, Bijeljina
A family field of organic lavender at Međaši near Bijeljina, with products sold as Devana.
- Pčelarstvo Mlakić Maker · Rastovci, Novi Travnik
A family apiary at Rastovci near Novi Travnik, with a sales kiosk and talks for schools.
- Eko Etna Maker · Perin Han, Zenica
A home workshop at Perin Han near Zenica: teas from its own medicinal and culinary herbs.
- OPG Živković Maker · Kostrč, Orašje
Apple cider vinegar from old apple varieties in a family orchard at Kostrč near Orašje.
- Zadruga Hercegovka Maker · Stolac, Stolac
A women’s cooperative in Stolac making jams, preserves, herbal oils and gift packs.
- OPG Veselčić Maker · Špionica Srednja, Srebrenik
A family holding at Špionica near Srebrenik: luffa soap, pumpkin preserve and herbal oils.
- Samo zdravo Maker · Bašče, Cazin
Edita in Cazin makes preserves, juices and syrups from fruit and vegetables she mostly grows herself.
- Sir iz mijeha Samardžić Maker · Srednji Bratač, Nevesinje
Novica Samardžić of Srednji Bratač makes cheese aged in a sheepskin, the product this area is known for.
- Potkivanje jaja Stjepan Biletić Activity · Polje, Kreševo
A Kreševo craftsman who nails tiny horseshoes onto an eggshell, following an old local custom.
- Domaćinstvo Ban Maker · Kojsina, Kreševo
A household at Kojsina near Kreševo: cow's milk, cheese and jams.
- Agrofood Maker · Konjević Polje, Bratunac
Seasonal fruit, vegetables and seedlings from Konjević Polje. Arrange collection or delivery with the producer.
- OPG Gučogorka Maker · Guča Gora 15A, Travnik
Herbal products, liqueurs and crafts from Guča Gora.
- EKO IVA Maker · Prokos, Fojnica
Cheese and traditional pasta from Prokos, with group tastings.
- Dijana Medić Maker · Vranci, Kreševo
Goat cheese, milk, eggs and painted bottles from Vranci.
- Hedija Šehić Restaurant · Vranduk, Zenica
Traditional Bosnian meals in Vranduk, arranged in advance.
- Vinarija Čitluk Winery · Čitluk, Čitluk
Wine tastings linked to the Stone Vineyards and Romanca restaurant.
- Vinarija Nuić Winery · Crnopod, Ljubuški
A Crnopod winery offering guided cellar visits and tastings.
- Vinarija Rubis Winery · Vionica, Čitluk
A family winery in Vionica with a tasting room in an old stone cellar.
- Vinarija Puntar Winery · Neum, Neum
A family boutique winery in Neum.
- Agro-plan Maker · Bijeljina, Bijeljina
A Semberija producer of vegetables, strawberries, ajvar and tomato juice.
- Blueberland Maker · Memići, Banja Luka
Blueberry growing in Memići near Banja Luka.
- Prodavnica Mljekare Livno Maker · Livno, Livno
A Livno cheese factory shop at Sirarska 3.
- Sirarna Eko-Vran Maker · Lipa, Tomislavgrad
A cheese-making cooperative in Lipa near Tomislavgrad, producing cow’s-milk cheeses.
- Topić Sokić Maker · Šipovo, Šipovo
Biljana and Goran Topić make small batches of pressed fruit juices in Šipovo.
- Melem · porodica Tošić Maker · Baraći, Mrkonjić Grad
Goat cheese and milk from the Tošić family in Baraći near Mrkonjić Grad.
- Med Željka Simića Maker · Pecka, Mrkonjić Grad
Honey from local beekeeper Željko Simić in Pecka.
- Varcar · Jugoslav Župić Maker · Mrkonjić Grad, Mrkonjić Grad
Craft beer by Jugoslav Župić from Mrkonjić Grad, available through the local Pecka network.
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