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Things to see in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina): 62 places and when to go

Mostar is a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina with around 163,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 62 places in and around it, mainly History (26), Nature (22), Temples (13). The best known are Stari Most, Karađoz Bey Mosque and Blagaj, Mostar. 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 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. 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 · 43.3505, 17.82
Population
About 163,000
Places
62 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (26) · Nature (22) · Temples (13) · Mountains (12) · Museums and art (9) · Wildlife (8)
Best time
April to June and September to October.
Also possible
March, July to August and November.
Nearest airport
OMO Mostar, 7.9 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Kontejner Poljice, at 1,460 m.

What to see in Mostar

The places in and around Mostar, 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 38, by what you come to do:

When to go to Mostar

The best time to visit Mostar 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 not9:08
  2. FebBetter not10:17
  3. MarPossible11:39
  4. AprBest time13:12
  5. MayBest time14:30
  6. JunBest time15:12
  7. JulPossible14:55
  8. AugPossible13:47
  9. SepBest time12:17
  10. OctBest time10:47
  11. NovPossible9:27
  12. DecBetter not8:48

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. In April, 62 of the 62 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 Mostar

The nearest main airport is Mostar International Airport (OMO, Mostar), 7.9 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.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Mostar?

The best known: Stari Most, Karađoz Bey Mosque, Blagaj, Mostar, Daorson, Stećak necropolis Radimlja. In all, 62 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Mostar?

April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48.

How do you get to Mostar?

The nearest main airport is Mostar International Airport (OMO), 7.9 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Mostar as the destination and these 62 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.