Biogradska Gora National Park
Old forest, a still lake at about 1,094 m and trails into the Bjelasica mountains, in northern Montenegro.
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Biogradska Gora is a national park in northern Montenegro, close to the town of Kolašin and the Bjelasica mountains. Its core is a primeval forest that has been protected since the late nineteenth century. Biogradsko Lake, a glacial lake at 1,094 m, sits inside the park, with tall trees along much of its shore. The lake is the main reason most people come.
A walk around the lake takes a few hours, and marked trails climb toward higher lakes and summits for hikers who want more. Give the lake a half day, or a full day if you hike. Summer is the practical season for trails, since high ground can hold snow into late spring. Bring layers, because mountain weather can change quickly. Durmitor National Park lies northwest of here, and people often pair the two.
Biogradska Gora National Park in five
- Pay the 4 EUR day ticketThe park price list shows 4 EUR per person per day, including the Visitor Center and educational trails. The park's fee decision exempts children up to age 15.Park price list
- Walk the lake trail, then rent a boatThe park recommends the educational trail around the lake. It rents wooden boats at 10 EUR per hour and kayaks at 3 EUR per hour single or 5 EUR per hour double.
- Climb to a viewpoint if you have the dayThe park lists six marked hiking trails and viewpoints at Bendovac (1,774 m), Zekova glava (2,117 m) and Crna glava (2,139 m). Weather turns fast at height, so start early.
- Ask the park about bungalows and tentsThe park has 12 lakeshore bungalows with 32 beds and tent places, arranged through the park. Ask about dates before you plan an overnight.
- Stop for kačamak at an eco katunThe tourism board notes eco katuns, seasonal mountain huts, are popular in summer for kačamak and homemade sour milk. Check which are open before you drive up.
Need to know
- Entrance
- 4 EUR per person per day (park price list); children up to 15 free
- Permits
- No extra permit; fishing needs a daily permit (20 EUR)
- Season
- Best in summer; check snow and hut dates outside it
- Nearest town
- Kolašin
- Getting there
- Drive from Kolašin; Podgorica to Kolašin is about an hour
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Best
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuarySnow14 rainy days7 snowy daysHigh2°Low-6°Snow, quietJanuarySnow
Poor
- High
- 2°
- Low
- -6°
- Precipitation
- 196 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 7
- Days with storms
- 0
Snow, quiet
- FebruaryRain13 rainy days4 snowy daysHigh5°Low-3°Snow, quietFebruaryRain
Poor
- High
- 5°
- Low
- -3°
- Precipitation
- 184 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 4
- Days with storms
- 0
Snow, quiet
- MarchRain13 rainy days4 snowy daysHigh7°Low-2°Snow meltsMarchRain
Poor
- High
- 7°
- Low
- -2°
- Precipitation
- 187 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 4
- Days with storms
- 0
Snow melts
- AprilRain12 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh12°Low2°Spring, coolAprilRain
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 108 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 2
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, cool
- MayRain16 rainy daysHigh16°Low6°Green, coolMayRain
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 117 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Green, cool
- JuneRain12 rainy daysHigh22°Low11°Warm, lakeJuneRain
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 76 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, lake
- JulyPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh25°Low13°Warm, hikingJulyPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 48 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, hiking
- AugustPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh25°Low13°Warm, hikingAugustPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 39 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, hiking
- SeptemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh20°Low9°Autumn lightSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 96 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Autumn light
- OctoberPartly cloudy10 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh15°Low5°Autumn colorOctoberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 129 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Autumn color
- NovemberRain14 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh9°Low1°Cold, wetNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 9°
- Low
- 1°
- Precipitation
- 300 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 2
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, wet
- DecemberRain13 rainy days6 snowy daysHigh4°Low-3°Snow, quietDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 4°
- Low
- -3°
- Precipitation
- 237 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 6
- Days with storms
- 0
Snow, quiet
Average daily high and low in Kolašin, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Biogradska Gora National Park
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Biogradska Gora National Park
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- Thu5°2°8%Thursday: Drizzle. High 5°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Fri5°1°0%Friday: Fog. High 5°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat10°-1°3%Saturday: Rain. High 10°, Low -1°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sun8°4°17%Sunday: Rain. High 8°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 17%.
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Day trips by train
- Durmitorby road through the northern mountainsBlack Lake, peaks and the Tara canyon.Read the guide
- Podgoricaabout 65 km to Kolašin, then onThe capital, airport and wine cellars.Read the guide
- Tara canyon bridgeshort drive on the panoramic roadThe board lists the Đurđevića Tara bridge on this route.
Before you go to Biogradska Gora National Park
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Rules for Biogradska Gora National Park, checked
- Biogradska Gora NP price list: ticket 4 EUR per person per day, including the Visitor Center and educational trails; car parking 1 EUR/h.Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source
- Lake boats 10 EUR/h; kayaks 3 EUR/h single, 5 EUR/h double; bicycle 3 EUR/h or 8 EUR/day.Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source
- Fishing in Biogradsko Lake: daily permit (20 EUR), one rod, artificial lures, max five trout of at least 25 cm.Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source
Plan around Biogradska Gora National Park
Peaks, Black Lake and the Tara canyon
Read the guidePodgoricaThe capital and nearest airport
Read the guideLake SkadarMontenegro's other lake park
Read the guideGetting around EuropeRoads, buses and rental cars
Read the guideTravel insuranceCover for hiking days
Read the guidePhones and eSIMData and offline maps
Read the guideAll of MontenegroEntry rules, coast and mountains
Read the guideBiogradska Gora National Park FAQ
How much does Biogradska Gora National Park cost?
A day ticket is 4 EUR per person and covers the Visitor Center and the educational trails. Children up to 15 pay nothing; boats, kayaks, bikes and parking are charged separately.
How big is Biogradska Gora?
The tourism board gives 5,650 ha, with a primeval forest reserve of 1,600 ha and elevations from 832 m to 2,139 m. Forest protection dates from 1878.
Can you swim in Biogradsko Lake?
The tourism board mentions swimming, but this guide quotes no water conditions. Check signs and park advice on the day, and expect cold water at 1,094 m.
How long do you need at Biogradska Gora?
A lake walk takes a morning. Add a boat or kayak hour, or a full day for a viewpoint hike. Many trips combine it with Durmitor the next day.
Can you fish at Biogradsko Lake?
Only with a daily permit, one rod and artificial lures, with a maximum of five trout of at least 25 cm, according to the park. Check current rules at the Visitor Center.