2025 Zabljak Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Montenegro Attractions-Wooden Frame with Mt.Sedlo Mountain road leading to Bosnia in the back mountains of Durmitor National Park There is an oversized wooden picture frame Any photo taken from here will be a super beautiful photo for the Internet But this mountain road is a bit narrow and not easy to pass by. Be careful when driving over here There will be many sheep on the road. Recommended: A road trip to Montenegro is a must when visiting the Balkans It is definitely a rewarding journey💕💕 Montenegro Attractions-Wooden Frame with Mt.Sedlo Mountain road leading to Bosnia in the back mountains of Durmitor National Park There is an oversized wooden picture frame Taking pictures from here is a super beautiful net beauty photo But this mountain road, the road is a little small, so it's not easy to drive. be careful when driving over There will be a lot of sheep on the road It is recommended to take a road trip to Montenegro when you come to the Balkans Definitely a rewarding journey 💕💕

Montenegro Attractions - Durmitor National Park There are 48 peaks over 2,000 meters above sea level. Its highest peak is Mount Cook, Bobotov, at 2,522 meters above sea level. It is also the highest peak in Montenegro. This national park has also been listed as a World Natural Heritage Site by the United Nations. This time we only went to Donja Alisnica, which is 1931m high. The entrance is 7.3 km away. It took us about 5 hours to get here. If you want to reach the top, you must camp deep inside before continuing. So we didn’t go any further. The entire route only goes to the last section, Donja Alisnica There is a relatively large climb, but the rest of the trail is pretty easy. You only need to pay one ticket for the entire mountain area, 2 euros But there will be people checking tickets along the way. So be sure to keep your ticket safe💪🏽💪🏽 The round trip takes about 10 hours and is about 15 kilometers.

Visa-free benefit: Chinese citizens with ordinary passports can stay visa-free for 30 days! 🛫 1. How to Get There ✈ Flight Options Direct: Beijing/Shanghai → Belgrade, Serbia (transit) → Tivat Airport (TIV), Montenegro Connecting: Fly via Istanbul/Vienna to Podgorica Airport (TGD) 🚗 Land Route Recommendation: Drive from Dubrovnik, Croatia (only 1.5 hours! Rental cars require "Green Card" insurance) 🏨 2. Accommodation Comparison by Area Area Features | Best For Kotor Bay 🌊 | Fjord castles + yacht marinas | Photographers/culture lovers Budva 🏖 | Beaches, nightclubs + Venetian old town | Young adults/partygoers Žabljak ⛰ | Durmitor National Park cabins | Hikers/summer retreats ✅ Money-Saving Tips: Stay in guesthouses outside Kotor's city walls for half the price with fjord views! Choose breakfast-included cabins in Žabljak to avoid mountain meal hassles. 🏞 3. Must-Do Experiences 1. Conquer Kotor City Walls 🏰 Hike duration: 1.5 hours (1,350 steps) Golden hour: Arrive before 7 AM for free entry💰 + avoid midday heat Secret spot: Halfway up, photograph fjord yachts from church ruins. 2. Sveti Stefan Island Magic 🔮 Access: Only Aman Resort guests can enter, but the mainland bridge offers free panoramic shots. Pro tip: Drone shots + pink sunset skies. 3. Durmitor National Park Hike 🧙♂ Black Lake Loop: Easy 1-hour wooden trail with mountain-forest reflections. Wild route: Bobotov Kuk Peak (5-hour summit, guide required). 4. Tara Canyon Rafting 🚣 Europe’s deepest canyon: Kayak through *The Bridge* movie filming location. Thrill-seekers: Zipline across the canyon (€35/person). � 4. Hidden Gems Perast Ghost Ship 👻: Boat to Our Lady of the Rocks Island (€10), touch 17th-century shipwreck anchors. Cetinje Royal Secrets 👑: Former capital’s museums showcase diamond-encrusted crowns + Tesla’s original manuscripts. Herceg Novi Oyster Feast 🦪: Fjord-fresh oysters paired with local Vranac wine. � 5. Food Hits & Misses Recommended | Avoid Njeguški pršut 🥓: Smoked ham with goat cheese | Supermarket "Montenegrin steak" (tough meat) Kotor Cat Gelato 🐱: Old town’s Cattaro pistachio flavor | Overpriced tourist seafood platters Burek 🌯: €3 street meat wraps | So-called "Montenegrin hotpot" (bland broth) 📅 6. 5-Day Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Tivat → Kotor Old Town sunset → Stay near walls Day 2: Hike walls → Boat tour to Perast islands → Drive to Budva nightlife Day 3: Sveti Stefan photos → Cetinje museums → Stay in Žabljak Day 4: Durmitor Black Lake hike → Tara Canyon zipline → Return to Kotor Day 5: Herceg Novi oyster lunch → Departure ⚠ 7. Key Tips Currency: Euros only! Visa/Mastercard accepted, but carry cash in towns. Transport: Rental cars: Look for "ZETAPASS" stickers (auto-toll payment). Buses: Check Blue Line schedules online. Safety: Kotor walls are unlit at night—bring a flashlight! Beware old town "cat donation" scams. Attire: Churches ban shorts/sleeveless tops—carry a scarf. Mountain areas have big summer temperature swings—pack a light puffer. 💎 Local Secrets: Buy Kotor’s "Three-City Pass" (€20/3 days, covers Kotor/Budva/Cetinje attractions). Budva’s Thursday Fish Market auction sells €5 tuna sashimi platters! 🌐 Guide based on 2025 Montenegro Tourism Bureau policies—verify visa-free updates with embassies. Pack this guide and unlock the *Lonely Planet*-rated "future of European vacations"! ✨

⛰【Attractions Guide】 📍Detailed address: Žabljak is located in the north of Montenegro. Starting from Budva or Kotor, there are beautiful scenery along the way. 💓💓 🚗Transportation strategy: Take a bus from Budva to Žabljak. There is no ticket window here. The driver said you can just pay the money when you get on the bus. If you want to go to Kotor from here, you can refer to the time. It is very punctual. Most people who come here drive or take a taxi, and there is no recommendation for public transportation. 🔆🔆 🕙Opening hours: Open all day. ❣️🔆🔆 💰Ticket price: Tickets are free. ❤️🔆🔅 🌟Highlights: It’s not Switzerland, but a small town in the north of Montenegro - Zabljak! ! ! The oxygen absorption here is perfect. It is surrounded by the Durmitor Mountains and has glacial lakes, canyons, virgin forests and karst landforms...you can experience the real natural scenery of Montenegro. ❗️❗️💓❣️

Spring is coming, it's time to change places to graze! Come to Balkan Montenegro National Park and awaken your adventurous spirit through hiking! Glacier lakes, primeval forests, canyon waterfalls, every scene will make you exclaim "Wow! Recommended hiking routes: 1. Black Lake Loop (Easy Mode): The entire route is about 3.5 kilometers and is suitable for beginners. The Black Lake is Durmitor’s star attraction, beautifully known as the “Eye of God”. The water is crystal clear and as beautiful as a painting. You can also go boating in the lake and enjoy the entire lake to yourself! 2. Tara Canyon Expedition (Hard Mode): The whole journey is about 8 kilometers and is suitable for hikers with certain experience. Hike along the Tara River and feel the shock of the deepest canyon in Europe. You will also pass several suspension bridges on the way. You can swim, raft and camp. It is exciting and fun! 3. Bobotov Kook Peak Challenge (Hell Mode): The whole journey is about 15 kilometers and is suitable for experienced players. After reaching the top, you can overlook the entire national park. The magnificent scenery will make you forget your fatigue! You can also encounter antelopes and foxes occasionally, but it is best not to encounter Montenegrin brown bears [Akward][Akward][Akward] Accommodation recommendations: Žabljak Town: The base camp for hikers. It is recommended to stay in the local wooden house B&B, sit around the fireplace at night and drink mulled wine, and you can also make some foreign friends. Camping by the lake: If you want to get closer to nature, you can choose to camp near Black Lake, fall asleep listening to the chirping of insects at night, and be awakened by the sound of birds in the morning to experience the real "wild life". Note: * Spring weather can be unpredictable, so bring a waterproof jacket and warm clothing. * Hiking shoes are a must! Don't wear white shoes, or you will regret it! * Bring enough water and dry food, as there are no convenience stores on the road. * It is recommended to download offline maps or hire a local guide to avoid getting lost. Durmitor Park allows you to stay away from the company's KPI. Employees, why not go somewhere else to eat some grass? Feel what it's like to be alive!

#2024TravelReview #Montenegro #DurmitorNationalPark Zabliak, it takes four hours to get there by bus from Kotor. It is located near Durmitor National Park and is a very beautiful town😊. The town has good living facilities and many supermarkets. Any country road is beautiful😍. We used Google map to check hiking trails and came to a beautiful countryside. It is good to take pictures everywhere💕. It is recommended to stay here for two nights and enjoy the quiet and leisurely country life😊. If you want to go to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia, it is also very close from here, about a four-hour drive. Along the way, you will see the Tara Canyon and the magnificent scenery of Durmitor National Park✨️. 😍😍 #travelcoolexperience #coupletravel #outingflowerviewingtime

We flew from Belgrade to Tivat, then got on a car and headed north. We arrived at the cabin in 3 hours. The next day, we opened the door and saw the golden mountain in the sunshine. The cabin was very comfortable, with a fireplace so it wasn't too cold, and the hot water was enough for a shower. We hiked back from the Black Lake and cooked hot pot, saving us from a bad white meal.

Montenegro Attractions - Zmijinje Jezero This is the first rest area on the hiking trail in Durmitor National Park. It takes about an hour to get here from the entrance at the bottom of the mountain. We had lunch here before continuing to climb up. There are many tables and chairs next to the lake where you can stop and rest Some people also burn wood to make coffee here. But be careful to avoid fire The lake is calm, clean, and close to the ground. If you are not careful, you may walk directly into the lake. Find the highlights 😂 Montenegro Attractions - Zmijinje Jezero This is the first rest area of ​​the Durmitor National Park climbing route It takes about an hour to get here from the entrance at the foot of the mountain. We finished our lunch here before continuing our climb There are many tables and chairs next to this lake to stop and rest There are also people burning wood to make coffee here But still be careful of fire The lake is calm, clean and close to the ground If you are not careful, you may walk directly into the lake Find the highlights 😂

#travelinspiration Heaven on earth. If you are visiting Montenegro, Zabljak is on your list for sure. With amazing nature, breathtaking views, delicious food, you have no reason not to visit this place.