Serbia
Discover the magic of the Danube in Serbia, where every bend of the river reveals new adventures and timeless beauty. Where nature, history, and culture intertwine to create a truly enchanting experience.
Whether you’re an avid cyclist, a history enthusiast, a nature lover, or a wine connoisseur, the Danube in Serbia offers something special for everyone.
Photo: Luka Šarac
Discover the Upper Danube Special Nature Reserve
Immerse yourself in the enchanting wilderness of the Upper Danube Special Nature Reserve, Serbia’s hidden gem. This pristine sanctuary along the Danube River is a haven for nature lovers, birdwatchers, and adventurers alike.
Navigate through serene wetlands and dynamic floodplains. Enjoy guided kayak tours or peaceful strolls, surrounded by lush landscapes and tranquil waterways.
Home to over 250 bird species, the reserve offers unparalleled birdwatching opportunities. Spot majestic white-tailed eagles, colorful kingfishers, and graceful herons as you explore this biodiverse paradise.
Discover traditional villages where local customs thrive. Engage with friendly locals, sample regional delicacies, and explore traditional crafts.
By visiting, you support conservation and sustainable tourism, helping to preserve this precious environment for future generations.
Explore Serbia on EuroVelo 6
Unforgettable adventure along the EuroVelo 6 route in Serbia will take you on a journey filled with stunning landscapes, historical treasures, and rich cultural experiences. This scenic cycling path, part of the iconic route connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Black Sea, offers breathtaking views and diverse landscapes.
Pedal through picturesque villages, lush vineyards, and along the serene banks of the Danube River. The well-marked trails provide a smooth and enjoyable ride for cyclists of all levels.
Experience the beauty of Serbia’s countryside, from the rolling hills of Fruška Gora to the dramatic cliffs of Djerdap National Park. Discover ancient fortresses like Golubac and Petrovaradin, each offering a glimpse into Serbia’s rich history.
Along the way, immerse yourself in local culture. Taste exquisite wines from the Fruška Gora vineyards, savor traditional Serbian dishes made from ingridients growth on banks and from Danube , and engage with friendly locals who warmly welcome cyclists.
Belgrade
Proudly named the City of Culture, City of Inspiration, City of Sports and Festivals, Belgrade develops and changes fast, protecting its tradition within the mixture of culture, architecture and urban spirit. In many ways, Belgrade is unique European destination. It is a city renowned for its rich and exotic flavors, from food and wine to remarkable history, from cultural offerings to famous nightlife that is the talk of Europe.
Belgrade is a hip dynamic city. With some of the most attractive locations, Belgrade Fortress – the oldest cultural and historical monument, Skadarlija – the bohemian quarter in the city centre, Knez Mihailova street; Old and New Royal Court, Parliament building, Temple of St. Sava, Zemun and many others, Belgrade makes the cultural centre of South East Europe.
Belgrade Fortress
The Fortress overlooks the confluence of Sava and Danube rivers and represents an open-air museum of Belgrade history. The Victor monument, the symbol of Belgrade, is the favorite photo point of hundreds of thousands of tourists in the Serbian capital.
Zemun
Zemun represents a city within the city. Old Zemun attracts many visitors with its narrow streets and old buildings from Austro-Hungarian period, traditionally hospitable people, authentic cuisine and cozy atmosphere in its restaurants. The symbol of Zemun is the Millennium Tower on Gardoš Hill.
Ada Ciganlija
One of the most beautiful city islands in, Ada on Sava river, is the most visited swimming place and playground in Belgrade. This green oasis near the center of Belgrade, known as the “Belgrade sea”, is surrounded by forest, countless cafes, restaurants, cycling tracks and sports fields, and it is lively throughout the year. Walk the round path around the lake even during winter, visit the open ice rink, and then warm up with a hot beverage in one of many cafes and restaurants.
Great War Island kayaking
Explore the mighty Danube in the heart of the city. The Great War Island is a protected area of untouched nature which you can experience from another perspective and make unforgettable memories!
Vojvodina
Discover Vojvodina Along the EuroVelo 6 Trail
Cycling along the EuroVelo 6 route through Vojvodina offers a unique blend of breathtaking nature, rich culture, and warm hospitality. Starting near the town of Sombor, the route follows the Danube through the pristine wetlands of the Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, a paradise for birdwatchers and nature lovers. Further along, travelers can enjoy wine tasting and baroque charm in the historic town of Sremski Karlovci, or relax in the thermal spa of Vrdnik, nestled in the heart of Fruška Gora National Park. The route continues to Novi Sad, a vibrant cultural hub known for the EXIT music festival and the majestic Petrovaradin Fortress. Along the way, visitors can explore medieval fortresses like Bač, discover rural traditions in ethno villages, and savor local specialties in family-run farms and wineries. EuroVelo 6 in Vojvodina is more than a cycling route—it’s an unforgettable journey through heritage, flavors, and landscapes.
The Pearls of Banat – Belocrkvanska Lakes
Scattered like pearls, the Belocrkvanska Lakes captivate visitors with their unique charm. Each lake offers something special—quiet beaches for relaxation, lively spots for fun, giant fish for anglers, and perfect winds for surfers and sailors. Kids never want to leave the water! Formed in the early 1900s through gravel excavation, these artificial lakes have become a major attraction in Bela Crkva, often called the “City of Lakes.” Their stable shores and favorable water conditions support recreation, sports, fishing, and birdwatching. Rich biodiversity includes numerous fish species and diverse birdlife, making the lakes a paradise for nature lovers. Popular lakes like Gradsko, Vračevgajsko, Šaransko, and Šljunkara offer great activities, while the more secluded ones appeal to divers and passionate anglers. Together, they form the “Pearl Necklace of Banat,” perfectly complementing the nearby Deliblatska Peščara nature reserve.
Into the Wild: Explore Vojvodina’s Outdoor Wonders
Discover the pristine wilderness of Vojvodina through its remarkable protected areas, ideal for hiking, cycling, wildlife watching, and nature photography. The Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, a mosaic of wetlands and floodplain forests, offers encounters with deer, wild boar, storks, and herons along the EuroVelo 6 cycling route. Nearby, the Karađorđevo Reserve shelters rare birds like the white-tailed eagle and black stork, amidst centuries-old oak and ash forests. Junaković Forest, near the spa of the same name, provides tranquil trails under towering oaks, home to foxes, pheasants, and even the elusive ermine. Finally, Tikvara Nature Park blends wetlands with leisure—offering lakeside cycling, birdwatching, and kayaking along the Danube. With scenic paths and rich biodiversity, these natural treasures invite every outdoor enthusiast to connect with nature and experience Vojvodina at its most vibrant.
Sremski Karlovci
A Body and Soul Adventure
SREMSKI KARLOVCI is a place of romantic encounter with culture and history that enchants you the moment you step into the historic old town of an unspoiled atmosphere in baroque setting. At first sight, your attention will be captured by the magnificent buildings in the square and you will not be able to resist taking a few photos beside the Four Lions Fountain. In the same square, in the centre, there are charming restaurants where you can recharge yourself with their delicious dishes, have coffee or glass of a famous wine.
Hiking, Cycling and Sailing
From early spring to late autumn, you can visit Sremski Karlovci with the intention of exploring part of the Kovilj-Petrovaradin Marsh, home to a rich variety of birds, insects, and fish. You can enjoy a ride along the quay by bicycle or take a catamaran cruise on the Danube. By bike or on foot, you can reach the popular picnic area of Stražilovo, where you’ll find a peaceful natural setting, as well as a trail leading to the Mountaineering Lodge, where various sports and educational activities are held throughout the year.
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„Karlovci Grape Picking“
During the grape harvest season, you are welcomed by three days of celebration in honor of the wine at the popular “Grožđebal” (Karlovci Grape Picking). The tradition of viticulture in the Fruška Gora region of Srem dates back to Roman times. Over the centuries, Karlovci became a renowned wine center whose wines gained international acclaim. Today, there are 24 registered wineries in this small town. During festival, winemakers offer their wines in the town square, but they are also happy to welcome you into their cellars year-round and share fascinating stories from the world of wine.
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Cultural Tourism Festival “KULTFEST”
On weekends during the summer in Sremski Karlovci, you can enjoy a variety of engaging cultural events as part of “KultFest.” The festival features programs in music, visual arts, film, dance, and theater. What makes this festival unique is that the events take place at various locations throughout the town. In doing so, it promotes the town’s cultural heritage as well as the local community—including associations of visual artists, youth, musicians, and others—while highlighting the authenticity of the local culture.
Gastronomy
In the very center of the town of Sremski Karlovci and on the Danubes bank, there are lively restaurants where you can freshen up with excellent gastronomic selections. Among the most famous specialties are kuglof, a typical local cake whose tradition is proudly kept here, as well as Bermet, the famed Karlovci dessert wine of unique and irresistible aroma. The quality and beauty of this wine is perhaps best exemplified by the fact that bermet was included on Titanic’s wine list.
Požarevac
There is an exit on highway E-75 eighty kilometres away from Belgrade which leads to the city of Pozarevac. Good communication and interesting events make this city luring to visitors. Once here, they will want to come again. It would be a pity not to come and visit these parts of Serbia.
Although each part of the city has its own peculiar charm, it is the street called Stari Korzo that has a special meaning to the locals, much the same as Skadarlia has to Belgradians, Plaka to Athenians and Montmartre to Parisians. Every corner and every lane brims with new tourist attractions: museums, galleries, remains of the past and 19th century buildings all immersed in the city’s contemporary way of living.
Wherever you go in Eastern Serbia, from the Danube to the mighty Djerdap, and further on to the enchanting villages deep in the Homolje Mountains, you will encounter a lot of interesting things. One of those is the city of Pozarevac, a place where reality merges into legends, and it is sometimes difficult to make the distinction between the two…
WELCOME TO THE CITY OF GOOD WISHES!
Milena Pavlovic – Barilli Art Gallery
This art gallery is situated in the house where famous artist Milena Pavlovic-Barilli was born. It is in the city centre, right next to the Museum. In 1962 the artist’s mother Danica donated this house to the City of Pozarevac, and later it was turned into a commemorative gallery. The majority of Milena’s paintings are exhibited here. Milena lived and worked between the two world wars. Milena was born over a century ago, in 1909, as the only child of Danica and Bruno, an Italian composer. She lived both in Pozarevac and Rome, as her parents were separated. The separation of her parents had a great impact on Milena and her later work. Her restless spirit took her to Spain, London, Paris, Venice and the US, where she died in 1945. In the US, Milena worked as an illustrator for the most prestigious woman fashion magazines, such as Vogue, Charm and Glamour. She was also a costume designer for ballet performances.
Ljubičevo Stables
Ljubicevo is one of the oldest horse farms in Serbia. It was established in 1860, by the Prince Milos Obrenovic at his “Morava” estate located next to the Great Morava River, 5 km away from the city. Its purpose was to enhance equestrian sports by breeding pure breed horses. Later on, his son Mihailo, in honour of his mother, princess Ljubica, named this 300-hectare estate “Ljubicevo”. A residence built on this estate was named Ljubica’s residence. There are also several stables in which the prince kept his horses. In the beginning of the 20th century, this horse farm with its 500 horses became one of the most respectable institutions of its kind in Europe. Some of its most famous horses were: Ljubicevac, Kastor, Ramoz and Hajdzan. A monument honouring Ljubicevac (the horse that won Triple Crown and was known as “the unbeatable galloper”) is located in the center of this oasis of peace, among its many lanes which are perfect for taking strolls. Closely related to Ljubicevo is a tourist and sport event known as “Ljubicevo equestrian games “.
Ljubicevo Equestrian Games
This festival for all the citizens of Pozarevac and especially for those who love equestrian sports, has been held each year since 1964, in the beginning of September. At that time, the symbolic opening of the Pozarevac city gates marks the beginning of the tourist and sport event called “Ljubicevo equestrian games”. Starting with the ceremonial parade of all the participants, and all the way until the last competition, the racecourse is filled with spectators cheering their favourites on.
The program of these games is filled with local customs, tradition and culture, and includes the following events: unique Ljubicevo multi-disciplinary tournament (locally known as “viseboj”), children initial exercise in overcoming equestrian skills, horse exhibition, endurance riding, hurdle horse races, gallop and trotter races. Ljubicevo multi-disciplinary tournament is a unique and most dynamic competition of brave young men who are riding specially selected horses and competing in five traditional disciplines: saber-cutting, hitting target with a spear, courier riding, hitting target with an arrow and hitting target with a mace.
The Archeological Site of Viminacium
Viminacium is an archaeological site located in the vicinity of Stari Kostolac, 12 km away from Pozarevac. Military camp from the Roman era, which was established in the 1st century A.D. lasted up until the 7th century. Tens of thousands of inhabitants lived in Viminacium, while the military camp around which the town was originally founded, was the headquarters of Claudius 7th Regiment. Viminacium was destroyed in 441 by the Huns, and although it never fully recovered from such a serious destruction, it was rebuilt as the frontier settlement in the times of Justinian the First, in 535. A.D. It continued to exist as such, all the way until its end. Archaeological excavation conducted at this place revealed 14.000 graves and 50.000 objects, 1000 of which were made of gold. All the movable artefacts, marble sculptures, gravestones and sarcophagus, as well as the jewelry and vessels, are kept in the National Museums in Pozarevac and in Belgrade.
National Park Djerdap
Iron Gate, a masterpiece that Danube has created, is the longest, the biggest and the most beautiful gorge in Europe. This impressive natural phenomenon offers our visitors to explore the landscapes that were created by water over centuries. Linking adrenaline and the feeling of freedom with breath-taking natural beauties, cycling through Iron Gate becomes ideal adventure for enthusiasts who love active holidays and exploration of untouched nature. Seize the opportunity to pedal your way through discovering magical landscapes of this natural diamond and let go into an adventure that will leave you breathless.
Photo: Sara Stankovic, PE ,,Djerdap National Park”
Cycling through Iron Gate
EuroVelo 6 is a cycling route that connects the Atlantic ocean with the Black sea. The total length of this route in Serbia is around 667km. The important point on this route is Iron Gate, which is the home of popular Danube cycling route that takes you through 110km long collection of natural treasures and culturally historical monuments.
Photo: PhD Dusan Mijovic
Cycling through first and only geopark in Serbia
Cycling route Kozica-Boljetinska reka canyon is 18km long. This route goes through real natural phenomenon and finally takes you to picturesque canyon of Boljetinska reka river, which is the first protected geoheritage site in Djerdap area. This canyon lets visitors peek into the fascinating geological past of this region, that dates from more than 150 million years ago.
Photo: Ksenija Turnić
Ploče viewpoint
Ploče viewpoint, the place that takes your breath away with its impressive landscape. Visitors that dare explore this magical viewpoint will be rewarded by the incredible panoramic view of Danube river which is considered the most beautiful along entire river course. This location represents the absolute peak activity, offering visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy in one of the most remarkable places on Danube.
Photo: MSc Nenad Radaković PE ,,Djerdap National Park”
Kovilovo viewpoint
Kovilovo viewpoint offers incredible view of Danube river, from which you are able to see former locations of Donji Milanovac, two that had changed through time and its current location. Observers are presented with exquisite landscape that reveals history and evolution of this Danube riverside city, offering distinctive insight into past and present of the region.
