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Trebinje

Explore the Ottoman-era Old Town, then follow the Trebišnjica to a 16th-century stone bridge in southeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Trebinje is a city in southeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the East Herzegovina region. It sits beside the Trebišnjica River, below Leotar Mountain and about 30 km by road from Dubrovnik, Croatia. The walled Old Town, also called Stari Grad or Kastel, is its historic core, with Ottoman-era walls, a square and stone buildings. About 1 km north of the town centre, the 16th-century Arslanagić Bridge is also known as Perovića Bridge. Trebinje is nicknamed the city of the sun and plane-trees.

In the centre, visit the Ottoman-era mosque and the Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Birth of Mary. On Crkvina Hill above the city are the Serbian Orthodox cathedral and Hercegovačka Gračanica monastery. Tvrdoš Monastery is about 2 km southwest of Trebinje; Duži Monastery is about 10 km west. The Trebišnjica floods every winter, and the region has a humid subtropical climate with heavy precipitation. Music & More SummerFest runs for about two weeks in August, with venues including Amphitheater Crkvina and the Museum of Herzegovina. These sights give you a mix of Ottoman architecture, religious sites and river scenery to explore in and around the city.

Trebinje in five

Allow border time on the way from DubrovnikThe UK government says the EES may add waiting time at Schengen borders, which includes the Croatian side of the crossing. Carry your passport and plan a buffer.EES explained
Walk the old town and the green marketThe Trebinje tourist board points to the Kastel old town with the Osman-Pasha and Emperor mosques from the 18th century, and the green market under plane trees on Freedom Square.
Go up to Hercegovačka Gračanica near sunsetThe regional tourist board calls the Crkvina hill the best view of Trebinje, and it holds the church and the tomb of the poet Jovan Dučić.
See the bridge that was movedThe Perović or Arslanagić bridge was built in 1574 by Sokollu Mehmed Pasha and moved in 1966 when the Trebišnjica hydro system flooded its site. It now stands between the Gradina and Police quarters.
Taste Žilavka and Vranac at a wineryThe regional tourist board names Žilavka and Vranac as local wines and lists Tvrdoš monastery, 5 km west of town, among places with a long winemaking tradition.

Things to do in Trebinje

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Museum · TrebinjeHerzegovina Museum

Church · TrebinjeHercegovačka Gračanica

Bridge · TrebinjeArslanagić Bridge

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Need to know

Airport: Dubrovnik (DBV) is 28 km away
Getting there: Car or bus from Dubrovnik; 120 km from Mostar, 90 km from Kotor
Getting around: Old town on foot; car or taxi for monasteries
Best base: Near the old town and the plane-tree squares
Time needed: A day trip, or one night with the wineries

Weather by month

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JanuaryRain13 rainy daysHigh11°Low5°Mild, quiet
FebruaryRain10 rainy daysHigh12°Low7°Mild
MarchRain12 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°Spring
AprilPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°Mild, green
MayPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh20°Low15°Warm, ideal
JuneClear7 rainy daysHigh26°Low19°Hot
JulyClear3 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°Very hot
AugustClear5 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°Very hot
SeptemberClear8 rainy daysHigh25°Low19°Harvest, warm
OctoberRain10 rainy daysHigh20°Low15°Autumn color
NovemberRain15 rainy daysHigh16°Low11°Cool, wet
DecemberRain12 rainy daysHigh13°Low8°Cool

Average daily high and low in Trebinje, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Right now in Trebinje

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Feels like: 11°
Humidity: 59%
Wind: 19 km/h
Chance of rain: 58%

Trebinje

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Today16°11°58%Tuesday: Rain. High 16°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 58%.
Wed17°10°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 0%.
Thu17°9°0%Thursday: Partly cloudy. High 17°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 0%.
Fri16°7°2%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 16°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 2%.
Sat15°6°17%Saturday: Rain. High 15°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 17%.
Sun14°10°28%Sunday: Rain. High 14°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 28%.

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Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 1.752 BAM

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What's on in Trebinje

Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city

Events calendar

Every year

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Day trips by train

Before you go to Trebinje

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Rules for Trebinje, checked

Your passport must be issued less than 10 years before arrival and expire at least 90 days after you plan to leave.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
The 90-day visa-free stay is counted within a 6-month period.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source

Plan around Trebinje

Dubrovnik

28 km away, the usual starting point

Read the guide Kotor

90 km away on the Montenegrin coast

Read the guide Mostar

The Old Bridge, 120 km north

Read the guide EES at Schengen borders

What the border queue looks like now

Read the guide The 90/180 rule

How Bosnia's 90 days are counted

Read the guide All of Bosnia & Hercegovina

Sarajevo, Mostar, Neretva valley and entry rules

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Trebinje FAQ

Is Trebinje worth visiting from Dubrovnik?

Yes if you want a calm Herzegovina town with an Ottoman bridge, a plane-tree market and wine, 28 km from the coast. It is a half day or a full day, and a night suits the wineries.

How do you get from Dubrovnik to Trebinje?

By car, taxi or bus across the border; the distance is 28 km. Allow extra time at the crossing, where the UK government notes EES waits at Schengen borders.

Do you need a visa for Trebinje?

UK passport holders can stay up to 90 days in a 6-month period without a visa, as tourists. Check the rule for your own passport with the Bosnian authorities.

What is Trebinje known for?

Plane trees, a sunny Mediterranean-style climate, the Kastel old town, the Perović bridge, the Hercegovačka Gračanica church and Žilavka and Vranac wines.

Can you do Trebinje on the way to Mostar?

Yes, it is 120 km between them. Give Trebinje the morning, then drive on to Mostar for the evening and a night there.