After Belgrade, Zlatibor is the most popular tourist destination in Serbia. This tourist center is located on the mountain of the same name, which is located in Western Serbia. You can easily get to Zlatibor from Belgrade by car.
This post is the ultimate guide for anyone thinking of visiting Zlatibor. We will help you decide, depending on what kind of places you like, whether it is worth visiting Zlatibor. And if you decide to visit this mountain resort, this post will certainly help you plan your trip to Zlatibor and find out what to see and do in Zlatibor.
Read this post, and find more helpful tourist information about this mountain.
Of course, if you are planning to come to Serbia, don't forget to book your transfer from the airport to Belgrade first and avoid any possible inconveniences with local taxi drivers.
Zlatibor is 225 kilometers from Belgrade, of which 155 kilometers is an excellent highway, and the other 80 kilometers is a regional road loaded with freight traffic. If you are traveling by car, make sure that there is only one gas station on the highway, and that is at the very end.
You can travel from Belgrade to Zlatibor by rented car (about 3 hours), by bus (about 4 and a half hours), or by train (about 5 hours). But by far the most comfortable way to travel to Zlatibor is to simply rent a vehicle with a driver in Belgrade. If you want to visit Zlatibor for just one day, a private day trip is also a possible option. Below are links to all transport options from Belgrade to Zlatibor:
You may have heard from someone that Zlatibor is like a small town on a mountain and that it is not worth visiting. You will only hear that from someone who went there without a good travel plan and the correct information about what to visit in Zlatibor.
If you just want to walk around the tourist center, it's better to stay in Belgrade or to choose a closer place for sightseeing. For example, you can go on a day trip from Belgrade to Novi Sad
Western Serbia, where the Zlatibor mountain is located, is probably the most beautiful part of Serbia, but it is not so close to Belgrade. Therefore, if you are already coming here, make sure to make a good travel plan. Visit at least some of the attractions and exciting places at Zlatibor that we will recommend.
We present to you all the interesting places on Zlatibor that you can reach on foot or by cable car (Gold Gondola) from the tourist center:
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The main square and the pedestrian street leading to the market are considered the center of Zlatibor. There is also a small lake, and a park is on the other side. The pedestrian zone has many souvenir shops, cafes, and restaurants. The center of Zlatibor is inevitable for even a short walk if you are already visiting any part of this mountain.
Not far away is an open market where local vendors sell authentic souvenirs, food, and other products that this part of Serbia is known for. At night, the center of Zlatibor can be quite lively, as many cafes have live music and become nightclubs. Various concerts and events are interesting to tourists are often organized on the main square.
The Center of Zlatibor is great for children too. Near the center, you can find Dino Park and Adventure Park. Also, ski schools, horse riding, and rent a quad and snowmobiles you'll find easily close to the center of Zlatibor.
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Next to the center of Zlatibor is the Panoramic Wheel, built in 2022. If you don't have time to ride the Gold Gondola, enjoy the view from the Ferris Wheel of the mountain expanses and the center of Zlatibor.
With an area of about 11 hectares, Ribničko Lake is the lake in Zlatibor. The lake was created artificially in 1972 as part of the hydropower project on the Crveni Rzav River. The lake's depth ranges from 4 to 15 meters, and the water is extremely clear and clean. This lake is a favorite place on Zlatibor for sport fishing, where trout, chub, and carp are most often caught. It is about 6 kilometers from the center of Zlatibor, so getting here by Gold Gondola is better unless you like long hikes.
Suppose you like hiking through nature and want to try more accessible mountaineering. In that case, the climb to Vrh Cuker - Cigota (1422m) is significantly easier and shorter than the climb to Tornik, which is slightly higher. From the top, there is a panoramic view in all directions because no trees block the view. If you decide to go on this hike, count on about 5 kilometers of walking in one direction.
The Zlatibor Monument, also known as the "Eternal Flame," is a memorial monument built to commemorate the fallen soldiers and civilians from Zlatibor who lost their lives during World War II. It is connected with the center of Zlatibor by 2 kilometers long asphalted trail. You can there enjoy the view of Cigota and other peaks around. Like at Tornik, there is also a wooden bar where you can find refreshments after a long walk.
Stopića cave is a real pearl of nature near Zlatibor. It was opened to visitors in 2009, and since then, it has attracted numerous tourists who enjoy its impressive cave formations.
The cave extends to 1,691 meters, and the Trnava Stream flows through it, making it a river cave. There are five speleological units in the cave, of which the Light Hall, the Dark Hall, and the Hall with bathtubs are arranged for tourist tours. The rest of the cave is still not open to the public, and only Czech speleologists managed to pass through the entire cave system on two occasions.
The approach to the cave and the plateau in front of the entrance were decorated in 2009. The complex was reconstructed in 2018, which added even more comfort and convenience to visitors who can enjoy the beauty of this natural attraction.
Your stay in Zlatibor can be a great experience if you plan your trip well. We hope that we have helped you by suggesting attractions in and near Zlatibor that you could visit. For a day trip or transfer from Belgrade to any of the mentioned points of interest near Zlatibor, you can rent a vehicle with a driver and enjoy your trip with Serbia Transfers.
If you wish for a comfortable trip with a chauffeur-driven car, all you need to do is contact us and tell us which place you are interested in. We will offer a price for transportation which includes stopping at the sites you choose, waiting, and driving back to Belgrade.
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