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Zlatibor
A pine-covered mountain resort with a long gondola, villages and a heritage railway nearby
A pine-covered mountain resort with a long gondola, villages and a heritage railway nearby
Opened in 2021, this gondola runs about 9km from the town centre to Tornik peak, making it one of the longest panoramic gondolas in the world.
Check weather before riding; it can close in strong wind.
Photo: Pears34love, CC BY-SA 4.0
In Mokra Gora, a restored narrow-gauge railway loops through tunnels and bridges in a figure of eight. Trains run mainly in the warmer months.
Photo: Darren Foreman, CC BY 2.0
This open-air museum preserves wooden houses and farm buildings from the region. The village is also known for hand-knitted woollens.
Photo: BrankaVV, CC BY-SA 4.0
A river cave with a series of travertine pools, reached on a short walkway. Guided visits run most of the year.
Photo: Cedomir Zarkovic, CC BY-SA 4.0
Try zlatiborski pršut (smoked ham), kajmak (clotted cream), komplet lepinja (bread with egg and kajmak) and lamb roasted under a lid.
Mountain restaurants serve hearty food at good prices.
Buses from Belgrade take about 3.5–4 hours. The nearest railway station is in Užice, about 30km away.
A car is useful for reaching villages, caves and Mokra Gora.
Serbia uses the dinar (RSD). Cards are widely accepted in cities; carry cash for villages and markets.
Mountain air and village life.
Walk around the lake and ride the gondola to Tornik.
Visit Sirogojno and Stopića Cave.
Ride the Šargan Eight and visit the wooden village of Drvengrad.
Hiring a car makes day trips much easier.
Bring layers; mountain weather changes fast.
Book the Šargan Eight in summer, when it is busy.
Try kajmak and smoked ham from local producers.
Quick answers for planning time in Zlatibor.
About 9km, among the longest panoramic gondolas in the world.
By bus in about 3.5–4 hours, or by car.
A heritage narrow-gauge railway in Mokra Gora that loops in a figure of eight.
Yes, at Tornik, in winter.
June to September for walking, December to February for snow.
Planning a wider trip? Our Serbia travel guide covers getting there, costs, when to go and more.