Zlatibor is one of those places whose beauty will make you say – wow – many times! Its attractions and activities, such as horse riding, ranches, beautiful mountains, and charming villages are well worth visiting in this fairy-tale-like place!

Well, every place has its perks, its charm, its beauty. But Zlatibor has so many adventures to provide for every visitor. This part of Western Serbia is situated amongst the captivating mountains and Tara National Park. Perhaps Zlatibor is not as popular as some other places in Serbia, but please do not let that fool you! If something is unpopular, that does not mean it is not pretty – on the contrary! Less popular places tend to be even more beautiful because they provide tranquility and relaxation like no other hustle and bustle location can give you!

Zlatibor is a place with a favorable climate and clean mountain air. Here you will find beautiful nature with excellent conditions for recreationists. In Zlatibor, active tourism is as much popular as slow tourism. Come to Zlatibor and try some adrenaline activities and extreme sports. But also come and enjoy traditional hospitality! And at the end of the day, delicious Serbian cuisine awaits your hungry palate!

Dino Park in Zlatibor is an amusement park perfect for people of all ages! This theme park is of an entertaining and educational character. Many consider it one of the most fun things to see in the fantastic Zlatibor area.

Enjoy cycling in many cycling paths on Tornik mountain.

Mećavnik is a hill on the top of which Emir Kusturica built his Drvengrad, a cultural and tourist complex in ethno style. From here you can enjoy captivating views.

Mokra Gora is an interesting village to visit together with the Kremna village.

Spomenik’s viewpoint is not so hard to reach and is worth it. After the highest one, this is the second-best viewpoint from where you can enjoy the surroundings.

The third best viewpoint in this area!

Tornik ski resort is the highest point of Tornik mountain. You can learn to ski as a beginner or enjoy skiing as a professional. Indeed, this is the best viewpoint in the Zlatibor region, with over 1100 m above sea level. The ski center Tornik also offers other adrenaline content: cycling, tubing trail, bobsleigh, zipline, panoramic cable car ride, adventure park, etc. All these activities, except those related to snow, make Tornik visit both in winter and summer.

El Paso City is a theme park located in nature, only 14 km from Zlatibor. It is named after the eponymous border town in the United States, and it offers visitors many attractions divided into ambient and thematic units. The complex also has a gym, restaurant, coffee shop, and accommodation facilities such as tents, log cabins, caravans, and hotel!

Zlatibor Gold gondola was the longest panoramic gondola in the world! Zlatibor’s “golden” gondola connects the center of Zlatibor with the Tornik ski resort, the mountain’s highest peak. With a capacity of 600 passengers per hour in 55 separate cabins with ten seats each, the gondola provides many tourists with an unforgettable experience and 25 minutes of enjoying the picturesque landscapes of Zlatibor as long as they ride in one direction.

This cave is a must if you come to a fantastic Zlatibor. The cave is on the river Prištavica. It is 1600 km long and full of the most beautiful limestone ornaments. These limestone shapes are created by a lake that was once in a cave. The biggest attraction is the so-called Bigrene tubs, where water is concentrated, and the excess flows out in cascades, making waterfalls. In the rainy periods of the year, when Bigren reaches more water, creating a scene to remember – a waterfall almost 9.5 m high!

Horse riding is one of the best activities and ways to spend time in Zlatibor. Experience horseback riding through the unspoiled nature of the Zlatibor mountain, and ride your imposing horse to the memorial fountain Oko. Also, enjoy amazing views of Bosnia & Herzegovina, Tara mountain, and Mokra Gora and meet numerous wild and domestic animals. And fill yourself with great energy! The horseback riding adventure is suitable for everyone regardless of riding experience. Grab your friends or family and enjoy ranch Zlatibor.

On Zlatibor, you can see many pine trees, and from there is its name. Locals call this Serbian mountain “Golden Pine Mountain.” Nature is gorgeous in Zlatibor, and many choose to hike here. There are trails suitable for both beginners and experienced hikers. However, Zlatibor mountain is very popular amongst active hikers due to its many high peaks, such as:

– Tornik with 1496m

– Brijach on Murtenica with 1480 m

– Chigota with 1422 m

– Konjoder with 1337 m)

With just a 20-kilometer drive to Gostilje village, you will find an impressive creation of Mother Nature. Here you will find Gostiljski waterfall, the most prominent hydrological landmark on the mountain and one of the most popular Zlatibor attractions.

The Vodice site is about 10 km from the center of Zlatibor and has impressive landscapes. Trust me, Vodice will be your favorite spot if you fancy untouched natural beauty, so do not skip it. This locality is a great place to walk and enjoy nature and the fresh air of Zlatibor.

A few kilometers from the locality of Vodice is Dobroselica, a famous village in Zlatibor. Going there, you will see the sixth-largest stone bridge in Serbia! At the location of Točkovica, two large rocks are connected by a stone bridge forming a natural tunnel. This natural site is challenging to describe in words; you have to see it! But it is a genuine rarity and a natural pearl of Zlatibor tourism! This is one of the most beautiful natural Zlatibor attractions.

Dreams do come true for many. But especially for those who always wanted to fly and be a bird. With a 2 hours drive from Zlatibor, you will come to Rajac where a professional paragliding instructor will greet you and prepare you for a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Book a paragliding on Zlatibor and experience the view from a unique perspective! Here are the top 10 reasons to try tandem paragliding in Serbia!

Zlatibor is famous for its local cuisine. You see, everyone knows about the Zlatibor complete bun! However, on this beautiful mountain and its rural households and restaurants, you can enjoy many other specialties of the Zlatibor region. That is all that the Serbian host puts on the table for a guest: cheese, sour milk, pies, proja, salads, various dried meat products, and of course, plum brandy. The purple trout is very famous here as a roasted lamb. And if you like dried meat products, the Zlatibor Prosciutto Festival in the village of Macak is the time to be here! Thus the traditional culinary event is held every year in late January or early February and welcomes everyone!

If your curiosity leans towards tradition and culture, the best place to visit is indeed Sirogojno. Here you can discover the only open-air museum in Serbia called Staro Selo. Staro Selo has 40 buildings transferred from various parts of Zlatibor. There are wooden houses made of precise wood processing and placed on stone foundations for all architecture lovers. If you visit this place, you can see how an average household on Zlatibor functioned in some older times.

Zlatarsko or Zlatar Lake is in the Uvac, a Special Nature Reserve. This area is a well-known natural habitat for griffon vultures with a wingspan of about 3m and over 100 species of birds and other animals. An emerald lake and untouched nature like the one in Zlatar lake will steal your heart! The Belgrade-Montenegro road passes next to the lake, allowing you to stop on this road and take a break, perhaps even book a Zlatar lake cruise and experience something different! 

In other words, this cruise is a perfect stopover for the Adriatic coast!

If you are ready for the cruise, explore the part of Uvac and the canyon valley of the river Uvac, specifically for the so-called trapped meanders. These meanders create a stunning scene of nature. Also, enjoy many karst forms in this area: sinkhole bays, ditches, pits, and caves. The Ušačka cave system is the largest in Serbia, with a total length of 6,185 m. It consists of a few caves!

The area of ​​the Uvac reserve is indeed one of the main Zlatibor attractions, and the cruise ride is a must. End your perfect day in a fantastic Zlatibor with traditional food and see the famous Uvac meanders – the most popular photo of Serbia.