Sarajevo's mountain resorts shift focus from snow sports to summer fun

Sarajevo News

Sarajevo's mountain resorts shift focus from snow sports to summer fun
Bosnia And HerzegovinaTravel And TourismWeather

Mountain resorts near Sarajevo are shifting from snow sports to summer tourism. Haris Fazlagic, president of the Sarajevo tourism board, says snow is now likely only at higher altitudes, which their mountains don't reach. Since 2017, resorts like Jahorina and Bjelasnica have expanded summer activities, including hiking and biking.

The Afternoon WireRepublican Winsome Earle-Sears is on the defensive in Virginia's race for governorAP Entertainment WireA photo that appears to show Trump's ear with no damage after the attempted assassination is actually from 2022Israel euthanizes crocodiles after repeated escapes and inhumane treatmentWhy the search for meaning can cause ‘purpose anxiety,’ and what to do about itGot the sniffles? Here's what to know about summer colds, COVID-19 and more'Why? Why? Why?' Ukraine's Mariupol descends into despairFeel sticky this summer? That's because it's been record muggy East of the RockiesUS ice cream makers say they'll stop using artificial dyes by 2028The world nearly beat polio.

But fake records, an imperfect vaccine and missteps aided its comebackNew study sheds light on ChatGPT's alarming interactions with teensOne woman set out to visit every museum in New York City. Here's what she's learned so farMueren cerca de 12 recién nacidos en hospital público de Ecuador; autoridades aducen varias causasHaití declara estado de emergencia de 3 meses ante aumento de violencia de pandillasWhitmer dijo a Trump que empleos automotrices en Michigan dependen de cambio de rumbo en aranceles But fake records, an imperfect vaccine and missteps aided its comebackNew study sheds light on ChatGPT's alarming interactions with teensOne woman set out to visit every museum in New York City. Here's what she's learned so farMueren cerca de 12 recién nacidos en hospital público de Ecuador; autoridades aducen varias causasHaití declara estado de emergencia de 3 meses ante aumento de violencia de pandillasWhitmer dijo a Trump que empleos automotrices en Michigan dependen de cambio de rumbo en arancelesA Bosnian Muslim woman prepares wool that she later knits into sweaters or socks and sells to tourists in Umoljani village on Bjelasnica mountain near Sarajevo, Bosnia, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. Tourists enjoy a giant swing overlooking the city on Trebevic mountain near Sarajevo, Bosnia, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. Flock of sheep stop the traffic as they cross the road in Umoljani village on Bjelasnica mountain near Sarajevo, Bosnia, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. An aerial view of trail and hiking routes on Bjelasnica mountain near Sarajevo, Bosnia, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. A Bosnian Muslim woman prepares wool that she later knits into sweaters or socks and sells to tourists in Umoljani village on Bjelasnica mountain near Sarajevo, Bosnia, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. A Bosnian Muslim woman prepares wool that she later knits into sweaters or socks and sells to tourists in Umoljani village on Bjelasnica mountain near Sarajevo, Bosnia, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. Tourists enjoy a giant swing overlooking the city on Trebevic mountain near Sarajevo, Bosnia, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. Tourists enjoy a giant swing overlooking the city on Trebevic mountain near Sarajevo, Bosnia, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. Flock of sheep stop the traffic as they cross the road in Umoljani village on Bjelasnica mountain near Sarajevo, Bosnia, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. Flock of sheep stop the traffic as they cross the road in Umoljani village on Bjelasnica mountain near Sarajevo, Bosnia, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. An aerial view of trail and hiking routes on Bjelasnica mountain near Sarajevo, Bosnia, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. An aerial view of trail and hiking routes on Bjelasnica mountain near Sarajevo, Bosnia, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. Despite Bosnia’s notoriously poor record-keeping, tourism officials in the mountainous Balkan country of 3.3 million say a clear trend is emerging. “We used to rely on snow, but there is no escaping the fact that snow is now likely to fall and accumulate at altitudes above 2,500 meters and our mountains are simply not that high,” said Haris Fazlagic, the Sarajevo tourism board president. Fazlagic believes that by expanding their summer offerings, mountain resorts can lure tourists away from the scorching heat and high costs of traditional seaside vacations along the Adriatic coast of Croatia and Montenegro. He said increasing the area’s year-round appeal is “the future of tourism,” but acknowledged it’s a long-term strategy.7 newly identified Srebrenica victims will be buried on the Bosnian massacre anniversaryThey now operate ski lifts year-round for scenic views and are steadily adding new hiking, biking and ATV trails and tours. “The weather here is fantastic — it’s not hot at all,” said Dusko Kurtovic, a visitor from the Bosnian town of Doboj, while on a walk during a short vacation in Jahorina last week. Like other visitors exploring the forest trails and riding ski lifts around Sarajevo, Kurtovic was dressed for balmy summer weather. Temperatures here typically stay between 24 and 30 degrees Celsius . The weather is a welcome change for tourists, as coastal regions in Central and Eastern Europe have experienced increasingly frequent and prolongedVasilije Knezevic, who leads quad tours of Jahorina’s highest peaks, noted that while the ski season was “bleak” because of the snow shortage, they are “having a fabulous summer so far.” Business might be growing in the mountains of Sarajevo, but it remains far less profitable than seaside destinations in neighboring, limiting the number of tourists from cruise ships in the city to 4,000 at any one time during the day and restricting traffic around the Old Town to local permit holders. Despite these restrictions and extreme summer heat, Dubrovnik recorded nearly two million overnight stays in the first seven months of 2025, almost double that of the Sarajevo region.is driving Bosnia and Croatia toward different tourism strategies, both countries share a common objective: to “extend the season” and become “year-round tourist destination,” in the words of Aida Hodzic of the Dubrovnik tourism board.The nation’s capital waits for Trump’s next move as a federal takeover threat loomsWhitmer told Trump in private that Michigan auto jobs depend on a tariff change of course

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

AP /  🏆 728. in US

Bosnia And Herzegovina Travel And Tourism Weather Croatia General News International News Aida Hodzic Hospitality And Leisure Industry Croatia Government Climate And Environment Heat Waves World News Climate World News

 

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Sarajevo Film Festival Names Ukraine Director Sergei Loznitsa Jury PresidentSarajevo Film Festival Names Ukraine Director Sergei Loznitsa Jury PresidentJoining him as jury members are Dragan Mićanović, Emanuel Pârvu, Ena Sendijarević, and Tricia Tuttle.
Read more »

Sarajevo Film Festival Unveils Lineup Exploring Life and Survival in “Unstable Social Frameworks”Sarajevo Film Festival Unveils Lineup Exploring Life and Survival in “Unstable Social Frameworks”The four competition sections of the 31st edition of the fest in Bosnia and Herzegovina will feature 15 world, six international, 28 regional, and two national premieres.
Read more »

Stellan Skarsgard to Receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at Sarajevo Film FestStellan Skarsgard to Receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at Sarajevo Film Fest“The Sarajevo Film Festival remains unwavering and driven in its aim to highlight subjects of great consequence, underscored by an intense lust for life. I love going there.”
Read more »

British Tough Guy Ray Winstone to Receive Sarajevo Festival AwardBritish Tough Guy Ray Winstone to Receive Sarajevo Festival AwardThe 'Sexy Beast' and 'Gentlemen' star will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival.
Read more »

Willem Dafoe to Receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at Sarajevo Film FestivalWillem Dafoe to Receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at Sarajevo Film Festival'His body of work is something to which every actor aspires,” says Jovan Marjanović, director of the Sarajevo festival.
Read more »

‘Dreams,’ ‘Sentimental Value’ Among Sarajevo Film Festival’s Open Air Lineup‘Dreams,’ ‘Sentimental Value’ Among Sarajevo Film Festival’s Open Air LineupThe 31st edition of the fest will present two sections, Open Air and the new Open Air Premiere, the latter of which will showcase films from the former Yugoslav region.
Read more »



Render Time: 2026-05-08 09:51:24