Bosnia and Herzegovina

Types of trips: Snowsports, Geographical, Relaxation, Exploration, Hiking, Historical

Best known for: Unique food recipes, Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferndinand, Bosna River, Winter Sports

Why Go?: Bosnia and Herzegovina has a warm charm to it - the rugged mountains combined with the antique towns scattered throughout makes this country a lovely destination for people of all ages. The winter provides opportunities for snowsports while the summer sees bright, warm days to fill with scenic walks and visits to medieval castles; a beautiful slice of European life.

Fact File

Population: 3,800,000

Capital: Sarajevo

Language(s): Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian

Ties to the UK?: Increasingly popular holiday destination

Landscape: Mountainous in the centre of the country and flatter in the north, with a short coastline in the south and numerous rivers.

Climate/Seasons: Hot summers and cold winters - the higher regions can get very snowy

When to Go: The winter period is great for snowsports with the naturally mountainous terrain, but the summer months have lovely weather and will reveal some astounding scenery.

Reasons to Visit: The cheap skiing, stunning scenery and charming towns of Bosnia and Herzegovina are just some of the reasons to come here - it's a country filled with modernized historical buildings and cultural points of interest, and will be a great place for a school trip.

How to Get There: There are a number of international airports in various cities around Bosnia and Herzegovina, so travelling into the country should be relatively easy!

Places to Go: Stanisici National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Svrzo's House, Sarajevo Synagogue

Famous People: Ivo Andric, Edin Dzeko, Lepa Brena, Asmir Begovic

Natural Wonders/Wildlife: Vrelo Bune, Sutjeska National Park, Vrelo Bosne, Bjelasnica, Kravice Falls

History: Civil War in the 1990s

Architecture: Stari Most, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, Sebilj

Culture: Literature, traditional Bosnian and Herzegovinian music, diverse selection of festivals

Sport: Football, Winter Sports, Handball, Basketball, 

Events: Film Festival

Watch Out For: Flooding from the mountains can cause problems - there is good up to date advice on this website to check for any current issues

Medical Issues: No specific vaccinations required, but check here for some good up to date info and always check with your doctor!