Jajce

Jajce is a small 14th-century walled town in nortwestern Bosnia and Herzegovina, well known in former Yugoslavia for its waterfalls, fortress and old town.

Understand
Jajce is situated in a mountainous valley at the confluence of the Pliva and Vrbas rivers. The scenic waterfall is one of the town's main landmarks. The town was an important place in previous centuries, and 24 national monuments bear witness to its vibrant history.

Jajce is in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Get in


Jajce is located at the crossroads between Banja Luka (North), Mrkonjic Grad (Northwest) or Donji Vakuf (South).

Get around
The easiest way to get around Jajce is by foot. All main sites are located within a short distance of each other.

See
Many of the sights inside Jajce are not constantly manned, so if it is not a busy day you may need to hang around outside for a few mins or follow a note to find the keyholder.



Do



 * 5 km up the Pliva from the town is the Pliva Lake, where you can go swimming or fishing, or go camping beside its little watermills. The "money shot" for a dedicated photographer is from across the other side of the river, which can capture the falls, city, and fortress in one shot.

Eat
A number of reasonably priced restaurants and cafes are in the town centre along H.V.Hrvatinića.



Drink
A series of bars/clubs are located just outside the south side of the city walls along H.V.Hrvatinića.

Go next
Banja Luka is about an hour and a half's drive up the Vrbas river through some fantastic gorges and rural scenery.