Montenegro

Podgorica is often called the most boring capital of Europe. Of course, this is not true, you just have to have the right interests! Fans of socialist architecture definetely came to the right place. And even in recent times, spectacular buildings such as the Toranj na Dajbabskoj Gori and the Resurrection Cathedral have been built. And there is also much to discover in the surrounding countryside, for example an idyllic canyon on the Morača River or the famous Ostrog Monastery, which looks as if it has been carved into a rock.

The north and west of the country have only a few tourists on the note. This is a pity, but good for you, since you can hike undisturbed by others here. In the predominantly Serbian region north and west of Nikšić, the country's second largest city, you can experience the magic of the Orjen Mountains, hike in the Durmitor National Park, or admire medieval tombstones on the Bosnian border.

When people think of Montenegro, the beautiful Adriatic coast usually comes to mind. And indeed, the landscape here resembles a fairy tale. If you have had enough of beach vacations, you can experience a lot here from a cultural point of view. Bar, for example, is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city looks like a picture book, where Illyrians, Serbs, Venetians and Ottomans have left their traces over the course of time.

Actually, the Bay of Kotor could also be counted among the Adriatic coast, but we want to highlight it separately here. The landscape around Kotor is one of the most beautiful in Europe. Here the mountains fall directly into the bay, where salty and fresh water mix. In the middle of the water, small islands stand out, sometimes even with small churches on them. And the small towns on the shore have almost continuous historic buildings and are festively illuminated in the evening. What more could you want?