Discover Zlatibor 2026

The gentle, tree-covered hills of the Zlatibor mountains at around 1,000 meters elevation have been considered a therapeutic climatic resort since the 19th century and, with their clear mountain air, offer a popular destination for Serbian families to relax.

The nostalgic narrow-gauge railway winds in a characteristic figure-eight loop through spectacular tunnels and over viaducts of the surrounding mountains and ranks among the Balkans' most impressive tourist railway lines.

The traditional wooden village, built by Serbian director Emir Kusturica for his film Life Is a Miracle, now houses cafés, a cinema and small museums, attracting film fans and culture enthusiasts alike.

The region is famous for its tangy Zlatibor cheese and creamy kajmak clotted cream, produced on traditional farms and available for direct tasting at numerous farms along the surrounding pastures.

From Belgrade, Zlatibor is reached by car or bus via a winding mountain road in about three and a half hours, with regular bus connections running several times daily.

The gentle, tree-covered hills of the Zlatibor mountains at around 1,000 meters elevation have been considered a therapeutic climatic resort since the 19th century and, with their clear mountain air, offer a popular destination for Serbian families to relax.

The nostalgic narrow-gauge railway winds in a characteristic figure-eight loop through spectacular tunnels and over viaducts of the surrounding mountains and ranks among the Balkans' most impressive tourist railway lines.

The traditional wooden village, built by Serbian director Emir Kusturica for his film Life Is a Miracle, now houses cafés, a cinema and small museums, attracting film fans and culture enthusiasts alike.