Podgorica
Podgorica surroundings
One of the most important tourist resources of Montenegro and Podgorica. The wealth of flora and fauna, the crypto depression and the habitat of rare endangered bird species such as the curly pelican make it unique in the region and beyond. It offers visitors many pleasures and opportunities for recreation. These are hiking and biking trails, boat and boat cruises, beach vacations, and visits to island churches and monasteries. There is also Vranjina, an island and a unique village on Lake Skadar. It is known as Montenegrin Venice, due to its natural environment and specific atmosphere. There is a Visitor Center in Vranjina, where there are relief representations of all the national parks in Montenegro, information about the natural and cultural heritage of each of them, as well as exhibits of animal species. Near the Center there is the island and the fortress Lesendro from the 18th century.
How can I get to Lake Skadar?
If you want to visit the national park and e.g. rent an excursion boat on the lake, the small town you need to reach is Virpazar, only 800 meters from the main entrance to the national park and the visitor information center.
Places that you can still consider as an entrance to the national park are Vranjine and Rijeka Crnojevića, but in Virpazar you have the most choices if you want to explore the national park.
By car: the easiest way to get to Lake Skadar is by car.
Podgorica - Virpazar 29 km and 30 to 35 minutes drive.
By train: Trains depart 5-10 times a day, tickets are cheap, costing only a few euros. The Virpazar train station is 800 meters from the entrance to the national park. Arriving by train is an option you should consider if you don't have a car. You can find information about ticket prices and timetables on the official website of the Railways of Montenegro.
By bus: it is definitely possible to get to Lake Skadar by local buses. When you buy a ticket, ask for a ticket to Virpazar, never to Shkodra, so that they don't mishear you and think that you want to travel to Shkodër in Albania. ADVICE: On the bus, tell the driver that you are going to the Skadar Lake National Park and ask him to stop near the entrance so that you don't have to walk an additional 800 meters from Virpazar. Approximately 10 buses run daily from Podgorica to Virpazar. Travel time by bus is about 30-40 minutes; You can buy tickets at Podgorica Bus Station and on the bus . You can find the timetable and ticket prices on the website of the Podgorica bus station. The ticket price is around 3e.
Useful information when visiting Lake Skadar?
The entrance fee for Skadar National Park, as well as for Durmitor National Park, is quite cheap, €4 per person, including entry to the visitor center in Virpazar and Vranjine.
If you want to rent a kayak you have to pay an additional €2 for a permit.
Camping, fishing and berry picking also require a permit. You can buy all permits at the entrance, the prices are not excessive.
Hiking is also popular in this park; there are approximately 10 marked hiking trails, a detailed map can be purchased at the entrance.
You can also rent bicycles at the exit; there are 5 marked bicycle paths and 2 paths intended for mountain biking.
Excursions by traditional wooden boats are possible from Vranjin, Virpazar and Plavnica. Most tours are available from Virpazar, you can go on a boat trip alone or in a group of up to 5 people.
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Skadar Lake National Park
One of the most important tourist resources of Montenegro and Podgorica. The wealth of flora and fauna, the crypto depression and the habitat of rare endangered bird species such as the curly pelican make it unique in the region and beyond. It offers visitors many pleasures and opportunities for recreation. These are hiking and biking trails, boat and boat cruises, beach vacations, and visits to island churches and monasteries. There is also Vranjina, an island and a unique village on Lake Skadar. It is known as Montenegrin Venice, due to its natural environment and specific atmosphere. There is a Visitor Center in Vranjina, where there are relief representations of all the national parks in Montenegro, information about the natural and cultural heritage of each of them, as well as exhibits of animal species. Near the Center there is the island and the fortress Lesendro from the 18th century.
How can I get to Lake Skadar?
If you want to visit the national park and e.g. rent an excursion boat on the lake, the small town you need to reach is Virpazar, only 800 meters from the main entrance to the national park and the visitor information center.
Places that you can still consider as an entrance to the national park are Vranjine and Rijeka Crnojevića, but in Virpazar you have the most choices if you want to explore the national park.
By car: the easiest way to get to Lake Skadar is by car.
Podgorica - Virpazar 29 km and 30 to 35 minutes drive.
By train: Trains depart 5-10 times a day, tickets are cheap, costing only a few euros. The Virpazar train station is 800 meters from the entrance to the national park. Arriving by train is an option you should consider if you don't have a car. You can find information about ticket prices and timetables on the official website of the Railways of Montenegro.
By bus: it is definitely possible to get to Lake Skadar by local buses. When you buy a ticket, ask for a ticket to Virpazar, never to Shkodra, so that they don't mishear you and think that you want to travel to Shkodër in Albania. ADVICE: On the bus, tell the driver that you are going to the Skadar Lake National Park and ask him to stop near the entrance so that you don't have to walk an additional 800 meters from Virpazar. Approximately 10 buses run daily from Podgorica to Virpazar. Travel time by bus is about 30-40 minutes; You can buy tickets at Podgorica Bus Station and on the bus . You can find the timetable and ticket prices on the website of the Podgorica bus station. The ticket price is around 3e.
Useful information when visiting Lake Skadar?
The entrance fee for Skadar National Park, as well as for Durmitor National Park, is quite cheap, €4 per person, including entry to the visitor center in Virpazar and Vranjine.
If you want to rent a kayak you have to pay an additional €2 for a permit.
Camping, fishing and berry picking also require a permit. You can buy all permits at the entrance, the prices are not excessive.
Hiking is also popular in this park; there are approximately 10 marked hiking trails, a detailed map can be purchased at the entrance.
You can also rent bicycles at the exit; there are 5 marked bicycle paths and 2 paths intended for mountain biking.
Excursions by traditional wooden boats are possible from Vranjin, Virpazar and Plavnica. Most tours are available from Virpazar, you can go on a boat trip alone or in a group of up to 5 people.
At 4 km from the center of Podgorica on a wide plateau between the rivers Morača, Zeta and Širalija, are the remains of ancient Doclea, from the first decade of the first century AD. From the 4th century, on the east side of the city, the area where Christians live stands out, churches and a large episcopal basilica were built. Some valuable specimens of the found grave inventory – pottery and glass vessels, pieces of jewelry, tools, weapons and money, form part of the permanent exhibition of the City Museum. Ancient Duklja was introduced to world archeology with the discovery of the famous Podgorica glass, which is kept today in the Russian Hermitage Museum. The first archaeological excavations began at the end of the 19th century and are still ongoing.
You can get there by foot or by city bus lines. You can find information about the timetable and the bus departure stations on the Internet.
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Duklja Ruins
At 4 km from the center of Podgorica on a wide plateau between the rivers Morača, Zeta and Širalija, are the remains of ancient Doclea, from the first decade of the first century AD. From the 4th century, on the east side of the city, the area where Christians live stands out, churches and a large episcopal basilica were built. Some valuable specimens of the found grave inventory – pottery and glass vessels, pieces of jewelry, tools, weapons and money, form part of the permanent exhibition of the City Museum. Ancient Duklja was introduced to world archeology with the discovery of the famous Podgorica glass, which is kept today in the Russian Hermitage Museum. The first archaeological excavations began at the end of the 19th century and are still ongoing.
You can get there by foot or by city bus lines. You can find information about the timetable and the bus departure stations on the Internet.
Šipčanik, a majestic wine cellar and former military airport, has been transformed into an impressive space for aging wine, located in the heart of the vineyard. The basement is positioned at an average depth of over 30 meters below ground. In the form of a spiral tunnel, 356 meters long, with an average width of 13.5 meters and height of 7 meters, it extends to over 7000 square meters. The temperature is almost constant and is between 17 and 19 degrees, while humidity is 80%. Šipčanik represents a real treasure for the Plantaže company and all our visitors, where at any given time, two million liters of wine are left to age.
In order to visit the Sipcanik cellar, it is best to contact the company "13-jul Plantaze" through their official website.
Šipčanik
Šipčanik, a majestic wine cellar and former military airport, has been transformed into an impressive space for aging wine, located in the heart of the vineyard. The basement is positioned at an average depth of over 30 meters below ground. In the form of a spiral tunnel, 356 meters long, with an average width of 13.5 meters and height of 7 meters, it extends to over 7000 square meters. The temperature is almost constant and is between 17 and 19 degrees, while humidity is 80%. Šipčanik represents a real treasure for the Plantaže company and all our visitors, where at any given time, two million liters of wine are left to age.
In order to visit the Sipcanik cellar, it is best to contact the company "13-jul Plantaze" through their official website.
Niagara Falls are located near Podgorica and represent the right place for enjoyment and rest. The waterfalls are located on the Cijevna River, only 4 km away from the capital, and the name Niagara Falls was given to it by the local population due to the similarity with the famous waterfalls. The waterfalls were "built" 150 years ago for the needs of an active mill. The river destroyed the waterfalls twice, because of the mills that were installed there.
The torrent carried everything before it during the winter months, and the locals did not know how to solve the problem. Legend has it that during the third construction, an old woman appeared and advised the builders to put sheep's wool between the stones they were laying. After listening to the old woman's advice, the waterfalls remained in the same place until today, although the mills have long since disappeared. In the summer months, when the power of the river decreases, it is possible to see the stone slabs from which the waterfalls were built.
The waterfalls are part of the Cijevna canyon, and visitors who visit the waterfalls are delighted. The canyon of the river Cijevna is one of the most beautiful in Montenegro, thanks to the beautiful nature, narrow passages, large stones and the plain that surrounds it.
Niagara Falls are only 4km away from Podgorica. You can reach them by car, city bus or taxi. On the Internet, you can find information about bus lines that drive to the "Kuce Rakica" station, which is located near the waterfall.
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Restoran Niagara
Niagara Falls are located near Podgorica and represent the right place for enjoyment and rest. The waterfalls are located on the Cijevna River, only 4 km away from the capital, and the name Niagara Falls was given to it by the local population due to the similarity with the famous waterfalls. The waterfalls were "built" 150 years ago for the needs of an active mill. The river destroyed the waterfalls twice, because of the mills that were installed there.
The torrent carried everything before it during the winter months, and the locals did not know how to solve the problem. Legend has it that during the third construction, an old woman appeared and advised the builders to put sheep's wool between the stones they were laying. After listening to the old woman's advice, the waterfalls remained in the same place until today, although the mills have long since disappeared. In the summer months, when the power of the river decreases, it is possible to see the stone slabs from which the waterfalls were built.
The waterfalls are part of the Cijevna canyon, and visitors who visit the waterfalls are delighted. The canyon of the river Cijevna is one of the most beautiful in Montenegro, thanks to the beautiful nature, narrow passages, large stones and the plain that surrounds it.
Niagara Falls are only 4km away from Podgorica. You can reach them by car, city bus or taxi. On the Internet, you can find information about bus lines that drive to the "Kuce Rakica" station, which is located near the waterfall.