Central Bosnia Canton/Central Bosnia: Hotels and Accommodation

Central Bosnia Canton/Central Bosnia is very hilly and mountainous, ranging from 300 to 1,922 metres in elevation. Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Central Bosnia Canton/Central Bosnia can include this destination directly in their travel plans.

Nature and Water

The Vrbas and Lašva are the largest rivers in Central Bosnia Canton/Central Bosnia. A distinctive landscape feature is Prokoško jezero: the natural lake is located on Mount Vranica at an elevation of 1,636 metres and was declared a natural monument by the Assembly of Central Bosnia Canton/Central Bosnia in 2005. It is also a natural glacial lake containing an endemic species of newt.

At Kozica, 11 kilometres from Fojnica, there are several smaller waterfalls and two larger ones, ranging in height from 5 to 20 metres.

Culture and History

The Memorijalni muzej Rodna kuća Ive Andrića has a permanent exhibition on the life and literary work of Ivo Andrić. The Stari grad fortress was built in the second half of the 14th or the first half of the 15th century and is open to visitors all year round. Permanent exhibitions are presented in the Kula and the Baruthana of the fortress.

In Jajce, Jajce trout is considered a characteristic speciality and is recommended for tasting. The Catacombs of Jajce are an underground church or burial site carved into the natural rock. The Pliva Waterfall is located in the centre of Jajce, and the Fortress of Jajce is part of Jajce's medieval town complex.

The Guča Gora Franciscan Museum comprises five permanent exhibitions. These include collections on ethnology, archaeology, sacred art and numismatics, as well as a valuable collection of old books and manuscripts. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stećci comprises medieval tombstones dating from the 12th to the 16th century, featuring characteristic decorative motifs and inscriptions.

Recreation and Sports

Reumal Fojnica is a modern, specially equipped facility for rehabilitation, recreation, active leisure and planned sporting activities. Night skiing is available at the Vlašić ski centre.

The area around Plava Voda in Travnik is suitable for walking. The Staza stare pruge – Old Rail Trail route runs through the five municipalities of Busovača, Vitez, Travnik, Donji Vakuf and Jajce in central Bosnia.

Geographical Location

Central Bosnia Canton/Central Bosnia has 173 kilometres of major roads and 337 kilometres of regional roads.

More local pages: Milanovići, Travnik, Kiseljak, Fojnica, Novi Travnik, Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje, Čardaci, Bugojno, Kreševo, Vitez, Jajce, Nova Bila, Ćemalići, Busovača.

To the higher-level travel overview: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.