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Things to see in Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina): 34 places and when to go

Banja Luka is a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina with around 222,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 34 places in and around it, mainly Temples (20), History (5), Museums and art (4). The best known are Ferhat Pasha Mosque, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Banja Luka and Arnaudija Mosque. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Bosnia and Herzegovina · 44.7804, 17.18
Population
About 222,000
Places
34 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Temples (20) · History (5) · Museums and art (4) · With kids (3) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1)
Best time
April to June and September to October.
Also possible
March, July to August and November.
Nearest airport
BNX Mahovljani, 20 km as the crow flies

What to see in Banja Luka

The places in and around Banja Luka, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 10, by what you come to do:

When to go to Banja Luka

The best time to visit Banja Luka is April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBetter not8:58
  2. FebBetter not10:12
  3. MarPossible11:38
  4. AprBest time13:16
  5. MayBest time14:38
  6. JunBest time15:22
  7. JulPossible15:04
  8. AugPossible13:53
  9. SepBest time12:18
  10. OctBest time10:43
  11. NovPossible9:19
  12. DecBetter not8:37

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. In June, 34 of the 34 places are at their best.

When to go to Bosnia and Herzegovina in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Banja Luka

The nearest main airport is Banja Luka International Airport (BNX, Mahovljani), 20 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bosnia and Herzegovina (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Banja Luka?

The best known: Ferhat Pasha Mosque, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Banja Luka, Arnaudija Mosque, Kastel Fortress, Cathedral of Saint Bonaventure, Banja Luka. In all, 34 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Banja Luka?

April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37.

How do you get to Banja Luka?

The nearest main airport is Banja Luka International Airport (BNX), 20 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Banja Luka as the destination and these 34 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.