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Things to see in Novi Sad (Serbia): 75 places and when to go
Novi Sad is a city in Serbia with around 225,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 75 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (27), Nature (26), History (18). The best known are Petrovaradin Fortress, Krušedol Monastery and Novi Sad Synagogue. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November to December. In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Serbia · 45.2504, 19.8499
- Population
- About 225,000
- Places
- 75 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (27) · Nature (26) · History (18) · Temples (15) · Mountains (11) · Food and drink (8)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- March, July to August and November to December.
- Nearest airport
- BEG Belgrade, 60 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Crveni Čot, at 539 m.
What to see in Novi Sad
The places in and around Novi Sad, 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.
- Petrovaradin FortressFortress in Novi Sad, Serbia1.3 km
- Krušedol MonasteryMonastery in Serbia16 km
- Novi Sad SynagogueArchitectural structure775 m
- Name of Mary ChurchRoman Catholic parish church in Novi Sad, Serbia670 m
- Beška BridgePair of bridges in Serbia20 km
- Liberty Bridge, Novi SadCable-stayed bridge on the Danube river in Novi Sad, Vojvodina, Serbia1.7 km
- Fruška Gora National ParkNational park in Serbia21 km
- Saint George Cathedral, Novi SadOrthodox cathedral in Novi Sad823 m
- Grgeteg MonasteryMonastery in Serbia13 km
- Mala Remeta MonasteryMonastery on Fruška Gora mountain, Serbia18 km
- Varadin BridgeBridge on the Danube river in Novi Sad748 m
- Gallery of Matica srpskaArt museum in Novi Sad, Serbia402 m
- Novo Hopovo MonasteryMonastery in Irig, Serbia14 km
- Vrdnik-Ravanica MonasteryMonastery in Srem, Vojvodina, Serbia15 km
- Kovilj MonasteryMonastery15 km
- Museum of VojvodinaArt and natural history museum in Novi Sad, Serbia691 m
- Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Sremski KarlovciChurch building in Sremski Karlovci, Serbia8.5 km
- Velika Remeta MonasteryMonastery in Serbia13 km
- Bešenovo MonasteryMonastery19 km
- ŠtrandBeach on the Danube in Novi Sad, Serbia1.6 km
- Iriški Venac TowerBuilding in Novi Sad, Serbia10 km
- Koviljsko-Petrovaradinski RitNature reserve in Serbia16 km
- Crveni ČotNature · Mountains15 km
- Church of Saint Sava, ČerevićChurch building in Čerević, Serbia15 km
And the other 51, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Church of St. George, Banoštor, Tower of Vrdnik, Crkva Sv. Nikole, Dunđerski Castle in Kulpin, Špicer Castle, Platan u Sremskim Karlovcima, Vidikovac Sremski Karlovci, Grgurevacka pecina, Orlovo bojište, Perina pecina, Suljamska glavica, Vranjas
- History: Arsenal building (Petrovaradin)
- Hiking: Bukovacki maraton – Osnovna staza, Bukovacki maraton – Srednja staza, Bukovacki maraton – Velika staza, Cortanovacka magija, Dom lovaca, E7-04: Bač – Petrovaradin, E7 European long distance path, Fruskogorska transverzala, Obalom Jegricke, ST324 Fruška Gora - Stari Ledinci, ST325 Stari Ledinci - Novi Sad, ST326 Novi Sad - Sremski Karlovci, ST327 Sremski Karlovci to Beška (bridge), ST328 Beška (bridge) - Stari Slankamen, ST341 Sremski Karlovci - Krusedol, Sultans Trail, Sultans Trail, Sultans Trail
- Mountains: Dr Radivoj Simonovic, Iriski venac, Kozarica, Planinarska kuca „Orlovo gnezdo-Jugodent”, Planinarski dom „Crveni Cot”, Planinarski dom „Zanatlija”, Planinarski dom „Zeleznicar”, Planinarski dom „Zmajevac”, Strazilovo
- Food and drink: Dzervin, Komuna, Perun Distillery, Podrum Stojkovic, Salaxia, Vinarija Sokolov zamak, Vinarija Urosevic, Vinarija Veritas
- Temples: Hermitage of Rakovac
- Beaches: Mackov sprud
- Stargazing: Opservatorija
When to go to Novi Sad
The best time to visit Novi Sad is April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November to December. 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.
- JanBetter not8:55
- FebBetter not10:10
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBest time13:17
- MayBest time14:41
- JunBest time15:26
- JulPossible15:07
- AugPossible13:55
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:41
- NovPossible9:16
- DecPossible8:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34. In June, 74 of the 75 places are at their best.
When to go to Serbia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Novi Sad
The nearest main airport is Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG, Belgrade), 60 km as the crow flies. How to get around Serbia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Serbia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Novi Sad?
The best known: Petrovaradin Fortress, Krušedol Monastery, Novi Sad Synagogue, Name of Mary Church, Beška Bridge. In all, 75 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Novi Sad?
April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November to December. In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34.
How do you get to Novi Sad?
The nearest main airport is Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG), 60 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Novi Sad as the destination and these 75 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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