Sarajevo's Most Beautiful Parks And Green Spaces

Mountains and valleys surround Sarajevo, and locals are never more than a short drive away from nature. The Ottoman’s built terraced hamlets rising in the hills, and the Austro-Hungarians developed parks and green areas. Kids play and Sarajevians of all ages relax in these attractive parks, some of which have a sad story to tell.

1. Park Betanija

Park

The large nature reserve covers 7 hectares to the northwest of Central Sarajevo. Sports and recreation facilities, including a 1.2 kilometre (0.75 miles) running and cycle path, attracts locals of all ages. Few tourists venture this far from the city centre to stroll amongst the various types of trees. Come along in the summer for a few refreshing drinks and a BBQ or picnic.

A Sad Beauty

Many of the beautiful green spaces in Sarajevo have a sad story to tell, masked by the trees, flowers and smiling Sarajevians. When you’re relaxing and enjoying the views and serenity in the parks, spare a thought for those who lost their lives there.