Biogradska Gora is a famous national park, a Montenegro’s pearl. It’s one of the last three huge virgin rainforests in Europe & today you’ll learn all about it!

Biogradska Gora is on the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves because it has significant landscapes of mountain ridges, temperate forests, and glacial lakes. In other words, it is a rare nature paradise worth exploring. Thus, please continue reading to learn a lot more about it!

Going back to the 19th century, you meet King Nikola Petrović. He worked on preserving this area so future generations could enjoy its beauty. Before, this area was called “king’s shelter” and has been under state protection ever since. Later, in 1952 the Park became a National Park. After that, from 1977, it also became under UNESCO protection within the (MAB) – Man and the Biosphere Programme.

Believe it or not, Biogradska Gora is the smallest of all five Montenegro national parks. Yet, it has some of the most beautiful flora and fauna diversity. In this natural paradise, you can find 26 different habitats of plants and 220 unique plants. On top of that, you can admire 150 kinds of birds. Then, ten kinds of mammals live in Biogradska Gora National Park and its magical forest. The forest is the story for itself – it has 86 kinds of trees! Imagine that! Experts say that 20% of these trees are endemic to the terrific Balkan Peninsula. The most common tree types here are spruce, fir trees, and beech. Most of these trees are as old as 500 years and more than 50 meters tall – giants!

Biogradska Gora National Park offers 54 km2 of stunning nature. Come here to admire six terrific, clear glacial lakes but also high mountain tops and slopes, then centennial forests, and green pastures together with clear streams.

Indeed, the most popular attraction in this fairy-tale area is Biograd lake, located on mount Bjelasica, 1.094 meters above sea level. The surface of this clear lake Biograd has the reflection of the blue-green colors of the mystical forests. People who come here come primarily for this beyond-words lake.

Besides lake Biograd, you can admire beautiful Sisko, Mali Sisko, Pesica, Ursulovacko, and Sevarina glacial lakes. The beforementioned lakes make Biogradska Gora National Park Montenegro’s Pearl for a reason! The beauty of these lakes is breathtaking. It will not leave you disappointed, that is for sure!

The best thing about Biogradska Gora is the large mountain slopes and tops over 2,000 meters high. For that reason, this area is great for outdoor adventures. Thus, if you are an outdoors lover and seek outdoor activities in mesmerizing surroundings, the Biogradska Gora tour is your way to go! From less demanding to more demanding outdoor activities, those less adventurous suitable for the youngest and oldest to adventures pumped up with adrenaline, National Park Biogradska Gora offers something for everyone!

Biogradska Gora hiking is one of the most popular outdoor activities to explore the hidden corners of its extraordinary rainforest. The weather here is always suitable for hikes during any time of the year due to reasonable temperatures – not too cold or warm. 

However, during the winter, Kolašin and the Biogradska Gora National Park become the heart and center of winter tourism in Montenegro. Kolašin 1450 is the name of a ski center with a new ski resort called Ski Center Kolašin 1600. It offers 11 km of fun, snowy trails. There are also works going on to provide another 10 km of trails.

Besides hiking, you can enjoy fun activities such as mushroom hunting, split-boarding, ski or snowboarding classes, mushroom hunting, bird watching, etc. 

One of this area’s most fun and popular activities is the ATV tour in Biogradska Gora! This adventure is perfect for you if you seek adrenaline while admiring the natural beauties around you, all with the professional guidance of Svood.co outdoor tour guides!

Make sure to gather your team! Call your friends, family, or colleagues from work for an epic team-building adventure and ride those 4×4 off-road trails while exploring the untouched areas and charms hidden in Biogradska Gora National Park – Montenegro’s Pearl. What can be better than an adrenaline adventure in an unspoiled nature? The terrific thing about the ATV tour in Montenegro is the lunch included in this outdoor activity. You will try local gourmet and traditional delicacies of Balkan cuisine. Adventurous, tasty, and entertaining, who can say no to this?

Besides, you will also hear some exciting stories and legends from this region. And everyone knows legends, stories, and myths add a special touch and a sense of mystery to everything, right?

The easiest way to reach Biogradska Gora, without complications, is to reach it from amazing Podgorica – the capital city of Montenegro. Podgorica has an airport too, so it is handy to land in this capital city and continue via E65/E80 in less than 2 hours and 90 kilometers to Montenegro’s Pear. I advise you to rent a car and get a stunning chance to explore other Montenegrin beauties along the way – you will not regret it! If it is summertime or springtime – you can have fun in canyoning activity in canyon Nevidio in Montenegro for some extra adrenaline fun!

If you would like to choose the easier way without driving, you can take a bus/train: The closest train and bus stops, in this case, will be in Mojkovac and Kolasin. Here are some guidelines on how to do it:

• Get off the train/bus in Mojkovac and then get a taxi for around 5€ or continue hiking for 5 kilometers
• The taxi fare you take from Kolasin will be around 10€ from your pocket

Indeed, you can reach Biogradska Gora from other places, but we always recommend the easier route for your needs! Svood.co is here to help you out decide what your needs are!

All in all, if you have not been yet to Biogradska Gora – Montenegro’s Pearl – you definitely should! As seen above, this place will blow your mind! It will leave you speechless with its beauty and many choices of outdoor activities in the palm of your hand. On top of that, delicious, traditional food will make you return for more and more. Let Svood.co take you on this fantastic journey!