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Voykit pocket guide · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bihać
Spend 1–2 days in Bihać to see the Una waterfalls and historic town centre; add a day trip to Una National Park if you have extra time.
Bihać sits on the Una River in north‑west Bosnia, a short drive from the Croatian border. Its main draws are the Štrbački buk and Martinbrod waterfalls, the nearby Una National Park and a relaxed riverside town vibe. With a compact centre, a single night’s stay covers the highlights; a second day lets you hike to the falls or join the summer regatta.
- Country
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Best months
- May–September
- Avoid
- January–February (cold, limited services)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- BAM
- Money
- Currency is the convertible mark (BAM, KM). Cards work in hotels and larger restaurants; bakeries, markets, taxis and guesthouses often want cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget 30–45 KM excl. bed · Mid 45–70 KM excl. bed · High 70 KM+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- BH Telecom, m:tel and HT Eronet sell prepaid SIMs at kiosks and shops; passport needed.
- Emergency
- Police 122 · Fire 123 · Ambulance 124 · General 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European two-pin.
- Tipping
- Café: Round up.; Restaurant: About 10% for good service.; Taxi: Round up.; Guide: 10–20 KM per person for a day tour.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in cities; Sarajevo's public fountains (česma) are drinkable. Ask in rural areas.
- Toilets
- Cafés for customers; mosque ablution areas are not public toilets. Bring coins (0.50–1 KM) for bus station toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | 2–3 KM |
| Beer (Preminger) | 1.5–2 KM |
| Bus ticket within town | 0.5 KM |
| Una park entry | 2–3 KM |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SJJ · Sarajevo International Airport
- ≈350 km (217 mi), 4 h drive≈217 mi (350 km), 4 h drive
- ZAG · Zagreb Airport
- ≈170 km (106 mi), 3 h drive via Croatian road≈106 mi (170 km), 3 h drive via Croatian road
Typical fares
- Bihać ↔ Cukovi bus
- ≈5–6.5 KM, 15‑30 min each way (check schedule)
- Bihać ↔ Sarajevo train (once daily)
- ≈30 KM, 4 h travel (check timetable)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Local bus runs frequently (07:10‑19:30) to nearby villages; tickets 5–6.5 KM. Train: one daily service from Sarajevo. Walking in the centre is easy.Local bus runs frequently (7:10 AM‑7:30 PM) to nearby villages; tickets 5–6.5 KM. Train: one daily service from Sarajevo. Walking in the centre is easy.
See and do
Known for
- Štrbački buk waterfall
- Martinbrod waterfall
- Una National Park
- Preminger beer
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Una National Park – Štrbački buk | Bus to Cukovi (≈15 km (9.3 mi)) then hike; total ≈1 h each wayBus to Cukovi (≈9.3 mi (15 km)) then hike; total ≈1 h each way | ≈2 h |
| Martinbrod waterfall | Bus to Kulen Vakuf, then local taxi or hike (≈20 km (12 mi) total)Bus to Kulen Vakuf, then local taxi or hike (≈12 mi (20 km) total) | ≈2.5 h |
Sleep
- Accommodation Hanka
- 14 KM double, 8 KM single; minutes from bus and railway station.
- Hostel Una Rosa
- Dorm 24 KM, Double 50 KM; riverside hostel, only one in town.
- Hotel Park
- 60 KM double, 35 KM single; central, bar and restaurant.
- Hotel Opal Exclusive
- 76 KM double, 51 KM single; upscale, terrace on the Una.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Izvinite |
| Thank you | Hvala |
| How much is it? | Koliko košta? |
| Where is the bus stop? | Gdje je autobuska stanica? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; 'dobar dan', 'merhaba' or 'selam' in Sarajevo; avoid: Assuming everyone is Muslim or everyone is Serb
- Coffee invitation: Accept and sit; it is hospitality; avoid: Rushing off after one sip
- Home visit: Shoes off; bring sweets or coffee; avoid: Refusing all food
- Mosques: Cover up, shoes off, quiet; avoid: Walking in front of people praying
- Politics: Ask about daily life and let people lead; avoid: Declaring who was right in the war
Scams and watch-outs
- Train service is limited to one per day; check schedule in advance.
- Park entrance fees vary (2–3 KM) and some trails are free; verify opening hours in summer.
Bihać is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of traffic on bus routes and keep valuables secure in crowded areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Bihać yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Štrbački buk waterfall
- Martinbrod waterfall
- Una National Park
- Preminger beer
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Bihać: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1173215
- Wikivoyage: Bihać, revision 5206179 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5206179
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/bihac). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.