Winter is fun in B&H

Mostar

WHEN THE COLD WINTER COMES AND IT SNOWS, IT DOES NOT MEAN WE HAVE TO GIVE UP ANYTHING. WHAT MATTERS IS THAT WE GO TO THE RIGHT PLACES, IN THE CITY OR IN NATURE, WHERE WE CAN FEEL THE CHILDLIKE JOY OF LIFE THAT ONLY COMES WITH WINTER.

Every year in Sarajevo, the famous ski resorts on the Olympic Mountains entice people to have fun in the snow, while the city itself hosts the Winter Magic at Skenderija event, which has the largest open ice rink in BiH, as well as the “Winter on Wils” event by Sarajevo Holiday Market. LED lighting has been installed along Wilson’s Promenade, leading to this winter theme park with holiday decorations, an amusement park, and an ice rink of over 500 square meters. The “Winter Garden” is closed, and after-work parties will be held there every day, starting at 5 PM, while live concerts will be held every evening. The “Winter on Wils” event will last until January 15, 2022, while the rink on Wilson’s Promenade will continue to operate until the end of February. Some real holiday magic awaits you in front of the Importanne Centre. Transparent bubble tents, which have become quite common in B&H, are gaining popularity because they create an intimate and magical winter atmosphere. This is the place to be if you want to enjoy spending time in not just one, but in 15 bubble tents. Each is thematically different and each features a different design. While some of these bubble tents allow you to have a drink, listen to your own music, hang around with friends, organise a business or social event in some of them, others allow you to test new fragrances. Fragrant Winter Lounge by Orbico will be open until 10 March 2022. Feel the magic of moments this creative setting brings.

THE WINTER IN TUZLA

Tuzla has also got its own festive ice rink. When the evening falls, Panonika Tuzla Ice Rink becomes a magical place to skate on. Covering an area of 550 m2, it is open for everyone. The locals and guests alike will be able enjoy the festive season and a rich culinary offer created by small business owners from the Tuzla area at Trg slobode until 9 January 2022. All this is part of the Winter in Tuzla event, set up by the Tuzla Tourist Board and the City of Tuzla, which includes a music and entertainment programme featuring Tuzla-based performers.

THE ADVENT IN MOSTAR

Even though the Mediterranean climate prevails in the south of B&H, that does not mean that Herzegovinians will be deprived of the opportunity to enjoy the joys of winter. When we think of Mostar, we think of the sun, the Neretva River, and the Old Bridge, but only 18 km north of Mostar, on the outskirts of the Prenj Mountain, is the Rujište picnic area. Skiers and boarders are really happy when it is winter season because that is when Rujište is in its full glory.

Bihać

Tuzla Sarajevo

Sarajevo

Rujište is home to Snježna kuća (Snowy House) Motel, a mountain lodge, a scout lodge, and private weekend homes. The prices are relatively affordable and the offer is good. The festive atmosphere has been spreading throughout the city of Mostar since the beginning of December. The central part of Mostar and Zrinjevac City Park are decorated with thousands of beautiful lights. It is a sign that it is time for the Advent in Mostar, which began with the lighting of the first Advent candle on 28 November 2021 at Rondo. The event offers an entertaining programme for all ages, but mostly for children who are especially looking forward to the holidays and winter joys. Many interesting activities and the most beautiful winter outdoor activity—a skating rink at Zrinjevac City Park—have been prepared for them. The surface of the ice rink and ice rink span more than 500 square metres. As a central entertainment spot in the city, on the occasion of Advent, the Promenade hosts wooden huts offering a wide selection of souvenirs, handicrafts and the most diverse culinary offer so far. The people of Mostar and city guests will enter the year 2022 to the voice and music of Indira Levak and The Twist. The fun festivities will continue well into the following day. With their performance, Josip Palameta and his band will create a feel-good mood at the after party.

THE WINTER PARK IN BIHAĆ

The fifth New Year’s winter festival— “Winter Park”—will last until January 1, 2022, at the City Square in Bihać, while the rink will be open until the end of January. Almost every night until the end of the year, the people of Bihać and their guests will enjoy local performances and other Bosnian bands. The young Bosnian music star, Džejla Ramović, and an accompanying band will perform at the New Year’s Eve event, which will be held on Gradski trg (Town Square). A two-day festival of performing arts will also be organised, joined by guests Zijah Sokolović and Studio Teatar Zenica. Also, on 31 December, a New Year’s Eve event for children will be held, organised by the Bihać Youth Theater.