Mostar
Mostar is known for its Ottoman-era Old Bridge over the Neretva River and the historic center around it. Walk the stone streets and visit the old bazaar.
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Mostar is a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, set along the Neretva River. Its best-known landmark, the Old Bridge, was built in the 16th century during Ottoman rule. The bridge was destroyed during the 1990s conflict and rebuilt in 2004. It connects parts of the historic center, where stone lanes and the old bazaar make a walk through the city a natural way to explore. The river and bridge are central to a visit, with the surrounding streets giving you more to see on foot.
You can visit Mostar on a day trip or stay overnight to spend more time in the historic center. The center is compact, though the approach to the bridge is steep in places. Allow time to cross the bridge and explore the streets on both sides. Mostar’s history is present in the rebuilt landmark and the older architecture around it. If you are planning a regional itinerary, decide whether a short visit is enough for your interests or whether you want a slower walk through the center.
Mostar in five
- See the Old Bridge from both banksUNESCO inscribes the Old Bridge area of the Old City, and the Herzegovina Museum says the bridge was built from 1557 to 1566 and listed in 2005. It was rebuilt in 2004 after being destroyed in the 1990s conflict.Mostar in 1 day
- Climb the Tara tower for the viewThe Old Bridge Museum and its observation deck sit in the Tara tower on the left bank. The museum lists daily hours from 1 April to 1 November and organized visits in other months.
- Take the train from Sarajevo, then check the timesThe 2025/2026 timetable lists trains between Sarajevo and Čapljina through Mostar, two in each direction on regular days. Check the operator page before you plan the day.Sarajevo to Mostar
- Stay one night if you canDay-trip groups concentrate around the bridge at midday. A night in town gives you the old lanes in the early morning and evening.Day trip or overnight
- Add Blagaj, Počitelj or Kravica by car or tourThese three sit a short drive from town and are the usual add-ons to a Mostar day. Check current opening times and fees with the operator before you go.Tours and tickets
Things to do in Mostar
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Need to know
- Airport
- Sarajevo or Dubrovnik are the usual gateways
- Getting there
- Train or bus from Sarajevo (130 km); bus or car from Trebinje or Dubrovnik
- Getting around
- Compact; the old town is on foot
- Best base
- The old town edge, or near the stations for early trains
- Time needed
- 1 day; overnight for the evening; 2 with Blagaj and Počitelj
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Festival
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain13 rainy daysHigh8°Low0°Mild, quietJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 8°
- Low
- 0°
- Precipitation
- 169 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- FebruaryRain11 rainy daysHigh11°Low2°CoolFebruaryRain
Mixed
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 169 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool
- MarchRain12 rainy daysHigh14°Low4°SpringMarchRain
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 218 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring
- AprilRain12 rainy daysHigh18°Low7°Mild, greenAprilRain
Best
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 147 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, green
- MayRain15 rainy daysHigh22°Low10°Warm, idealMayRain
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 189 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, ideal
- JunePartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh28°Low15°HotJunePartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 81 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- JulyClear4 rainy daysHigh32°Low17°Very hotJulyClear
Best
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 50 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- AugustClear6 rainy daysHigh32°Low17°Very hotAugustClear
Good
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 84 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- SeptemberRain9 rainy daysHigh26°Low13°Warm, quieterSeptemberRain
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 187 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quieter
- OctoberRain10 rainy daysHigh20°Low9°Autumn lightOctoberRain
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 192 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Autumn light
- NovemberRain14 rainy daysHigh14°Low6°Cool, wetNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 347 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, wet
- DecemberRain13 rainy daysHigh10°Low3°CoolDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 224 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool
Average daily high and low in Mostar, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
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Right now in Mostar
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- Wind
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- Chance of rain
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Mostar
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Monday, November 2
- Today18°12°58%Monday: Rain. High 18°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 58%.
- Tue17°13°38%Tuesday: Rain. High 17°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 38%.
- Wed17°11°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu18°9°0%Thursday: Clear. High 18°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri18°7°1%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 18°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 1%.
- Sat16°9°10%Saturday: Rain. High 16°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Sun14°12°26%Sunday: Rain. High 14°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 26%.
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Money
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Every year
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Day trips by train
- Blagajshort drive south-eastA village at the Buna spring with a dervish tekke under a cliff.
- Počiteljshort drive southAn Ottoman-era stone village stepped up a hillside above the Neretva.
- Kravica waterfallsby car or tourA wide limestone waterfall on the Trebižat river, used for swimming in summer.
Before you go to Mostar
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Rules for Mostar, checked
- The Old Bridge Museum in the Tara tower is open 10:00 to 18:00 every day from 1 April to 1 November; other periods are organized visits.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
- The MuM Interpretation Center is open 08:00 to 16:00 from 1 April to 1 November, Sundays excluded; other periods are organized visits.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
Mostar FAQ
Is Mostar worth visiting?
Yes for the Old Bridge, the bazaar lanes and the setting on the Neretva. It is small, so one day covers the sights and a night adds the quiet hours.
Is Mostar a good day trip from Sarajevo?
It works if you leave early. The road is 130 km and trains call at Mostar on the Sarajevo to Čapljina line. A single day leaves little room for the evening, so many travelers stay a night.
How much time do you need in Mostar?
About half a day for the bridge, the Tara tower museum and the bazaar, a full day with a meal and a slow walk, and two days with Blagaj and Počitelj.
When is the Old Bridge Museum open?
The Herzegovina Museum lists the Old Bridge department as open 10:00 to 18:00 daily from 1 April to 1 November, with organized visits in other months. Check its page before a winter trip.
Is Mostar safe to walk at night?
The old town is a normal tourist area. The UK government advises care with pickpockets in tourist areas and staying on paved roads in the countryside because of old landmines.