Balkanology :: Explore Southeast EuropeDisclaimer: These pages are not actively maintained, and some of the practical information on the site is out of date. I am working on a new version of the site that will focus more on my photos and memories of travel in Southeast Europe, and less on practical details that too easily become obsolete. In the meantime, please treat the information here with caution.
Serbia :: Links
The sites listed on this page are specifically about Serbia. Many of the more general sites listed in the Overview of the Balkans are also useful for planning a trip to Serbia.
Travel Information
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National Tourism Organisation of Serbia
Glossy tourist board site with some good photos.
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Visit Serbia
This guide to Serbia invites you to "take a new look at your old neighbour", with information about all regions of the country and news about cultural and other events. There are versions in both English and French.
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Serbia Travel Club
This excellent site has a huge amount of information for independent travellers in Serbia. They are in the process of translating it into English; at the moment detailed destination information is in Serbian only. It may be worth looking at the destinacije section to get an idea of the places to see in each of Serbia's regions - even if you can't understand a word, you can always look at the fotki.
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Serbia In Your Pocket
After an absence of several years, Belgrade has made a very welcome return to the In Your Pocket lineup of city guides in 2008. There is a also a guide to Novi Sad.
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Tourist Organisation of Belgrade (TOB)
This comprehensive tourist guide to Belgrade wisely doesn't overdo the descriptions of the city's architectural beauty, instead dwelling on more nebulous attractions such as "charm" and "spirit". There is also plenty of more practical information. Until recently the TOB asserted that "more than half the city's inhabitants are beautiful, clever, and unpredictable women". Don't believe them? Go and see for yourself.
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Belgraded
An insider's guide to Belgrade. As well as advice about what to see, how to get around, and where to go out, there is a blog about current events in Serbia.
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Belgrade Sightseeing
This site advertises personalised guided tours of Belgrade and Serbia. There is a lot of information here, so it is worth a look if you are planning a visit to Belgrade, even if you aren't looking for a guide.
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Vojvodina Online
Tourist Organisation of Sremski KarlovciWhat to see in the northern region of Vojvodina, including the historic town of Sremski Karlovci.
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Kopaonik
Detailed guide to one of Serbia's mountain resorts.
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A.C.E. Adventures
Walking and cycling holidays, from two-day breaks near Niš to longer tours in Serbia and Montenegro. The site describes their trips in detail, and is well worth a look if you are considering an active holiday, whether you want to travel independently or with a tour.
Transport and Practicalities
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ŽS - Serbian Railways
Timetable information (but no fares); international and domestic trains are covered by the same timetable enquiry. The site also has details of the historic Romantika and Sargan Eight trains.
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Belgrade bus station (BAS)
Timetables for domestic and international buses from Belgrade's main bus station. Note that accented characters must be entered correctly - it's usually easiest to type the first few letters and then choose from a drop-down list. If you enter "Sarajevo" you will get information about the very limited services to the main Sarajevo bus station; services to Srpsko Sarajevo (Lukavica) are listed under "Istočno Sarajevo". See also the Bosnia FAQ.
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JGSP Novi Sad
Information about public transport in Novi Sad - in Serbian only, but very comprehensive. The timetable covers local (gradski) and suburban (prigradski) buses - the latter may be useful if you want to get to Fruška Gora. You can also check the intercity/international timetable.
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Lasta - Eurolines
Niš-EkspresLASTA is the largest Serbian long distance and international bus operator; Niš-Ekspres has a large network of routes in southern Serbia and beyond.
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Automotive Association of Serbia
A small site with news of current traffic conditions and delays.
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JAT Airways
Belgrade AirportYugoslavia lives on in the name, or at least the initials, of Serbia's national airline. You can check flights operated by other airlines at the airport site, if you don't mind waiting for the complicated front page to load.
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Visit Serbia Reservations
Online reservations for hotels throughout Serbia, with instant confirmation for about 50 hotels and an enquiry facility for many others. The site also includes sightseeing information for the various regions of Serbia.
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Tourism Portal Serbia (Telenet Holidays)
Accommodation listings and reservations throughout Serbia, including mountain resorts and spas as well as the main cities.
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Youth Hostels Association of Serbia
Information about the handful of HI hostels in Serbia.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Consular Affairs section has information about entry requirements for visitors.
From the Travel Pages
48 hours in Belgrade
The Independent, 17 July 2010Greetings from Belgrade as low-cost flights route opens
The Telegraph, 17 July 2010A land soaked in sunshine ... and sorrow
The Independent, 02 May 2010Belgrade: from our correspondent
The Observer, 13 December 2009Europe's wildest party (Guča Trumpet Festival)
The Guardian, 23 May 2009Belgrade has risen from the ashes to become the Balkans' party city
The Independent, 22 March 2009Europe's best nightlife in buzzing Belgrade
The Times, 4 November 2008Serbia: a side we haven't seen
The Telegraph, 16 May 2008Instant Weekend: Belgrade
Sunday Times, 27 January 2008A style all of its own (Belgrade and walking in Eastern Serbia)
The Guardian, 08 August 2006Back to the Balkans (Belgrade and Montenegro)
The Independent, 04 March 2006Heading for new heights (Skiing in Kopaonik)
The Independent, 03 February 2006Belgrade Rocks
The New York Times (free registration required), 16 October 2005Shout it from the rooftops (Zlatibor)
The Telegraph, 05 September 2005The heritage trail (Cycling tour)
The Independent, 30 July 2005The best of Belgrade
The Independent, 10 April 2005Can Balkans hit the big time? (Skiing in Kopaonik)
The Observer, 28 November 2004Laughter reigns, war memories fade (Guča Brass Band Festival)
The Boston Globe, 27 June 2004Why I love battered Belgrade
The Observer, 10 August 2003
Background
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Cruiser
Useful web portal for all things Serbian, with an impressive amount of information in English.
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EXIT Festival
Information about Novi Sad's annual summer music festival.
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B92
Regularly updated news from Serbia.