13 Things You Didn't Know About Amazing Serbia in Europe

Read the 13 things you definitely didn’t know about amazing Serbia – an amazing underrated country in the Balkan that is waiting for you to experience it! I bet you either heard of Serbia or did not hear – it is a terrific gem, one of those still untouched, underrated European countries.

Besides five national parks, Serbia also has 120 nature reserves, 20 nature parks and 470 natural monuments. To put it another way, Serbia is incredibly rich in natural sites! From Rtanj, Balkan mountains, Eastern Serbia, Homolje mountains, Djerdap National Park and Kopaonik– Serbia has so many epic locations to discover.

Djerdap National Park is a perfect blend of history and nature, full of cliffs, caves, greenery, and many more! Also, if you come to Djerdap you will see a medieval Golubac Fortress is here and Lepenski Vir – the cradle of European civilization. Or, you can hike here via the E4 European long-distance walking path.

Kopaonik became a national park in 1981. It covers around 11,810 hectares which means it is huge for you to explore. On Kopaonik you will encounter plenty of endemic species. That fact makes Kopaonik one of the most important natural sites in Serbia. Come to Kopanik and explore 11 nature reserves and 26 natural monuments. Besides, twelve geomorphological, six geological, eight hydrological, and fifteen buildings are classified here as immovable cultural property!

To see Shar Mountain, you shall visit the southern part of Kosovo and the northwestern part of Northern Macedonia. Shar Planina is one of the most important protected areas in the central Balkans! It is a spectacular place for all nature and outdoor lovers! Why? Here is why – it has more than 1,500 vascular plant species, of which about 20% are endemic and relics of the Balkans.

Vegetation and ecosystems are very diverse, from sub-Mediterranean communities at the foot of the mountain, subalpine forests of endemic Balkan pine. Fauna is the richest, with many rare species in the entire Balkan Peninsula. Did I already convince you to visit Shar Planina? I think so! 

Tara National Park is not only a captivating natural wonder but a delicacy for outdoor and sports lovers. Everybody knows Tara, and I think you do the same! But Tara’s general information is probably some of the things you didn’t know about Serbia! So here is what you probably did not know: Tara is the deepest canyon in Europe and the second deepest canyon in the world.

With a depth of up to 1333 meters, this canyon is imposing and scary at the same time. People call this UNESCO site – A tear of Europe. To fully experience it, try rafting on the Tara river.

Fruska Gora is a spectacular mountain located in Vojvodina and one of the most developed tourist destinations in the country. This mountain is perfect for hiking through the forests and religious buildings of gorgeous architecture. There are plenty of hiking trails here suitable for all ages and all fitness conditions!

I think the wealth of Serbian history is also one of the things you didn’t know about Serbia. And that is fine because many have no clue what Serbia has to offer. It is worth mentioning that of all the Roman emperors who were born in Serbia, the most crucial, and well-known emperor – Constantine the Great. He was born in Niš. Explore fund things to do in Nis, Serbia.

In other words, you cannot come to Serbia and skip trying their delicious raspberries!

I bet you didn’t know about this fact and Serbia’s watchmaking history!

Here are some of the best mountain peaks in Serbia for you if you like hiking and for all who are ready to embark on a hiking journey here:

-Šiljak viewpoint – Rtanj mountain – 1565 m

-Trem viewpoint – Suva Planina – 1810 m

-Dupljak viewpoint – Stara Planina – 2032 m

-Babin Zub viewpoint – Stara Planina – 1758 m

-Tri čuke viewpoint – Stara Planina – 1937 m

Have you ever flown with AIR Serbia, one of the first civil airlines?

Saint Sava was an important figure in medieval Serbia, and he founded the Serbian Orthodox Church. No wonder why people dedicated this church to the Sava. The church has the form of a Greek Cross. The church has a long and turbulent history, with many ups and downs but still magnificent and unfinished. Yet, the exterior looks like Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. In my view, it is pretty impressive and worth visiting when in Belgrade, Serbia.

Obedska bara is a special nature reserve that covers an area of ​​9,820 hectares. This place is home to more than 30 different aquatic, wetlands, and forests. It has a rich fauna: 220 bird species, 50 species of mammals, 13 species of amphibians, 11 species of reptiles, and 16 species of fish. But also, there is the rich flora with even 500 species of plants, 180 species of fungi, and 50 species of mosses. Indeed, this is one of the richest and best-preserved wild habitats in the Pannonian Plain. You definitely should visit it!

I bet this is one of the most surprising things you didn’t know about Serbia! Deliblato sandstone, or Deliblatska peščara in Serbian, is a one-of-a-kind desert in the middle of Europe! Come to Serbia, the Northwest, and feel the soft sand that is 12,000 years old! The European Sahara is a natural wonder created by the wind that brought the sand.

So, who is ready to experience a proper Siberian winter in Serbia!?

Western Serbia has its perks. Many would agree that Western Serbia makes the best region of this beautiful underrated country. On the other hand, others would have a hard time deciding! But I can tell you two things you didn’t know about Serbia – if you come here, you will have the chance to see the second deepest canyon in Europe and the first deepest canyon in Europe – the Tara river canyon!

Many know the Djerdap or Đerdap Gorge by this name: Iron Gate of the Danube. This place will blow your mind, and you must see it in Serbia! Djerdap national park is one of the best places to explore, it bursts from history!

Amongst all the things you didn’t know about Serbia, I cannot forgive you for not knowing about Lepenski Vir – the cradle of European civilization! What you will see here, you will not see anywhere in the world! You will be face to face with an extraordinary and mystical civilization of some past times. It is hard to describe it. Words or photos cannot describe the energy you will feel there. Thus, pack your bags and embark on a journey to Serbia! Come with a family and experience proper family bonding trips, team-building trips or romantic trips!