Things to Do

Things to Do in Serbia

There are so many activities to do and breathtaking places to see in Serbia. The rich cultural and historical heritage of the country makes sure that you will have an amazing time during your trip.  

• Visit Kalemegdan Park & Belgrade Fortress: The history of Belgrade dates as far as to the 4th century BC. The remnants of old times are still visible in certain places including the Belgrade Fortress which has become the most famous symbol of Belgrade. Kalemegdan area consists of Belgrade Fortress and city’s central park. Although it was destroyed but rebuilt many times, Belgrade Fortress stands still on a hill above the Danube and Sava Rivers. You can spend a nice day exploring museums, cafes and restaurants located nearby. Belgrade Zoo is also located in Kalemegdan Park.
• Visit Temple of Saint Sava:  Serbian-Byzantine style built Temple of St. Sava is known to be among the largest Orthodox churches in the world and especially in the Balkans, sometimes referred as Sagrada Familia of Eastern Europe. It constitutes an important part of the city skyline with its white marble structure. Temple of Saint Sava is situated on the Vračar plateau in Belgrade. It continues to be an important place of worship even today.
• Take a Cruise on Danube River:  You should definitely consider taking a cruise along the River of Danube or Sava when in Belgrade and discover the beauty of the city from a different angle. There are various tours available for tourists that includes an audio commentary as well. You can see the main attractions of the city during the tour.
• Go to Knez Mihailova Street: Knez Mihailova is one of the major streets in Belgrade where the heart of the city beats. It is also the most prominent area with lots of famous brand stores, restaurants, cafes and hotels. Some of the cities’ major highlights including Zepter Museum is situated here. Republic Square is reached at the end of Knez Mihailova where Serbian National Theatre and National Museum can be found. You should definitely take a stroll around Knez Mihailova and get to know the local streets of Belgrade.
• Go to Nikola Tesla Museum: A must see attraction in Belgrade, Nikola Tesla Museum deserves your time and attention. It is not famous only among science fans but is visited by thousands of people every year. The museum offers guided tours as well as some electric experiments during your visit. It is open to visits every day except for Mondays from 9.45 am until 8 pm in Vračar.
• Visit St. Mark’s Church:  Marble framed St. Mark’s Church is a significant place of worship for the Orthodox community. Situated in Tašmajdan Park right next to the Parliament of Serbia, St. Mark’s Church was completed in 1940.

 Do not forget to have a look at our Belgrade Travel Guide for further recommendations on things to do in Belgrade.   You can benefit from specially curated tips and suggestions available in our Serbia Travel Guide.

Accommodation

Where to Stay in Serbia?

Finding an accommodation in Belgrade is never a problem since the city is filled with options. However local apartments and rental rooms are usually cheaper selections which are widely available in the city center.

If you would like to organize your trip with ease you can choose to book your hotel through Pegasus Airlines.

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Car Rental

Car Rental in Serbia

You can also rent a car with Pegasus privileges if you want to consider a more comfortable option for city transportation when you arrive in Serbia for business or leisure.

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Airports

Serbia Airports

Pegasus Airlines provides flights to Nikola Tesla Airport in the Republic of Serbia:

Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport:

Nikola Tesla Airport is located approximately 18 km away from Belgrade city center. It can be accessed easily by taxi or public transportation. Bus line 72 and 607 as well as minibus A1 are available public transport options to the city center. The express minibus provides service on route Slavija Square (Kralja Milutina Street) ‒ Airport within 30 minutes and the tickets can be purchased on board. On the other hand, line 72 runs to Zeleni Venac Square and line 607 to Surčin – New Belgrade with tickets bought from the kiosks.

Useful Information

We brought together the most practical information that will help you organize your trip.  

Things to Know Before Visiting Serbia

• Although Belgrade is the top tourist destination in Serbia, there are many other interesting cities to discover including the rural areas with distinctive characteristics.
• Serbia is centrally located within quick access from countries such as Hungary, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro and Bulgaria at the heart of Balkans.
• It is important to remind that Serbia is not in the European Union which means that applies its own rules regarding the visa policies and domestic roaming preferences. You may want to get detailed information on these issues before travelling to Serbia.

Essential Numbers

Below you can find some contact numbers that might be useful during your trip in Serbia.

• Country code: +381
• Belgrade area code: 11
• Nikola Tesla Airport: +381(0)11 209 4000
• Police: 192
• Fire Service: 193
• Ambulance: 194