About Jahorina

Mountain Jahorina, an Olympic beauty, is located in the heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the Balkan Peninsula, in southeastern Europe. The highest peak of Jahorina, Ogorjelica, is at an altitude of 1,916 meters.

Ideal for vacation

Suitable for vacation and tourism.

diverse offer

Potentials of Jahorina

On Jahorina ends the warm Mediterranean climate and begins colder continental climate, so every season is ideal for a holiday on Jahorina. In summer, Jahorina is overgrown with thick grass and forest, and in winter the height of snow reaches up to three meters. Jahorina was discovered in 1878. as a mountain suitable for rest and tourism, when Austria-Hungary built the first hunting lodge there. From then until today, the potentials, accommodation capacities and diverse offer are constantly improving and increasing. In 1912, the first forest railway was built from place named Pale to Poljice on Jahorina, primarily for the export of wood, but it was connected with the road Visegrad – Sarajevo.

Ski slopes

Numerous hotels

Hotel construction on Jahorina started back in 1923. and since then numerous hotels and mountain lodges have been built, which were eventually demolished or burned in war conflicts, but then new, better and bigger ones were built on their foundations. The first independent ski organization, founded in 1933. under the name Ski Club Sarajevo, organized an international competition in alpine disciplines on Jahorina before 1941. Immediately after the Second World War, roads to Jahorina were built, and in 1947. there was also and electricity – an underground cable for electricity transmission and telephone connection was built, and the construction of numerous hotels began.

The first cable car on Jahorina was officially opened on November 29th, 1952. The departure station was located at in that time hotel “Jahorina” at an altitude of 1,660 m and went to a height of 1,885 m on Gola Jahorina. The length of the cable car, with 102 single seats, and a capacity of 360 passengers per hour, was 1,050 m. The ride from the departure station to the top took eight minutes. The ski slopes at that time were 3,660 meters long. In 1957. Jahorina hosted the Third Youth Championship of the Alpine countries.

The second cable car was opened in 1965., from Poljice, at an altitude of 1,530 m, to the “Zacarani Dvori” below Ogorjelica, at 1,908 meters above sea level. The third cable car was opened on January 14th, 1971.

Thirteen years later – Jahorina got label “Olympic beauty” because in 1984. Sarajevo was chosen to host the Winter Olympic Games, and a competition in alpine skiing for women was held on Jahorina, in three disciplines – downhill, slalom and giant slalom. That year and the Olympic event marked a historical turning point in the development of this mountain. In addition to the Olympic Games, numerous ski competitions in various disciplines at the local, European and world level have been held on Jahorina so far, and will remain so.

Today, Jahorina is one of the most modern ski centers in the Balkans, which greets all visitors with Olympic rings right at the entrance to the mountain complex, and the mascot “Vucko” can be seen at every step.

The ski resort consists of 45 km of Alpine and 10 km of Nordic trails. The mountain has a modern snowmaking system with more than 45 cannons, which covers all trails, so even in winters with light snow, skiing is possible. All slopes are connected by a modern and safe system of lifts, with a total capacity of about 17,000 skiers / boarders / visitors per hour, the slopes are covered with one gondola, three six-seater cable cars, one two-seater cable car and three ski lifts.

Ski slopes for everyone

Jahorina has ski slopes just for everyone – those who are for light skiing, fans of medium difficult trails or those who are experienced, skilful and extreme skiers and athletes. But that’s not all. On Jahorina, night skiing is organized for those who adore adrenaline, adventure and all-day skiing, and special attention is paid to the youngest through the program of ski kindergartens.

In addition to enjoying the charms of winter, Jahorina abounds in beauty during the remaining three seasons. The awakening of nature in the spring is magnificent. Untouched nature, crystal blue sky at your fingertips, the endless hilly landscape of green and blue scenes, fresh and healthy air of coniferous forest, the murmur of mountain springs, wild horses, endemic plants and berries, are just a part of the rich offer from spring to autumn.

For those who prefer to spend the summer on the mountain, or combine mountain and sea, Jahorina offers walks on marked and safe trails, mountain biking, panoramic sightseeing, bobsled rides and many other attractions for all ages. For those who prefer to enjoy and relax, the recommendation is a rich and healthy gastronomic and wellness offer. Jahorina is also a frequent host of cultural and entertainment events and concerts of famous music performers.

As soon as the winter magic on Jahorina is over, an unforgettable summer adrenaline adventure begins. On this mountain you may enjoy 365 days a year and each season has its own charms.

Jahorina is located 220 km from Belgrade, 300 km from Banja Luka, 430 km from Zagreb, 570 km from Ljubljana, 250 km from Podgorica – but also only 30 km from Sarajevo Airport, 12 km from the main city bus station and 28 km from the main railway station in Sarajevo.

Jahorina has reasonable prices for accommodation, ski passes and summer facilities, and can meet the wishes and needs of every visitor.