Belgrade
Visit Kalemegdan fortress, explore Orthodox landmarks and museums, and see how the Sava and Danube shape Serbia’s capital.
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Belgrade is Serbia’s capital and largest city, where the Sava meets the Danube. Its historic core centers on Kalemegdan, a fortress and park above the Sava, with some of the city’s oldest architecture. Nearby, Knez Mihailova Street and Republic Square lead into central neighborhoods. The Church of Saint Sava is one of the world’s largest Orthodox church buildings. Museums include the National Museum, with more than 400,000 exhibits, and the Nikola Tesla Museum, which holds Tesla’s personal items and around 160,000 original documents.
A visit can combine history, museums, Serbian food and evenings out. Skadarlija is known for its traditional kafanas and old Belgrade music. Along the Sava and Danube, river barges host clubs that stay open until dawn. Across the rivers, Zemun has a Central European look. Ada Ciganlija, a former river island joined to the mainland, has about 7 km of beaches, sports facilities and bars; swimming is popular in summer. Belgrade has four seasons and hot summers. The riverside districts, museums and outdoor recreation areas each give you a different reason to spend time beyond the historic center.
Belgrade in five
- Ask a private host about police registrationHotels register you automatically, but an apartment host has to do it within 24 hours of your arrival. Serbia's foreign ministry names the Department for Foreigners as the Belgrade police office for status questions.Where to stay in Belgrade
- Bring dinars for the Tesla MuseumThe museum accepts cash in local currency only, no cards. Individual visits need no booking, but English tours run only at certain hours, so check the day's schedule on its site first.Belgrade tickets and hours
- Use the free city transport and registered taxisThe city's public transport secretariat says fares were abolished from 1 January 2025. For a taxi, pick a registered cab with a municipal registration number, or phone a radio taxi instead of hailing one.Belgrade in 2 days
- Match Kalemegdan buildings to the seasonThe fortress and park are one complex of over 60 hectares. Ticketed buildings such as Nebojša Tower and the Roman Well change hours on 1 October and 1 April, and several take only organized visits from November to March.
- Take the train to Novi Sad from Belgrade CentarTrains from Belgrade Centar run to Petrovaradin, where free shuttle buses link the station with the center, so a day trip needs no car.Novi Sad travel guide
Things to do in Belgrade
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Need to know
- Airport
- Nikola Tesla (BEG), about 18 km from the center; fixed-price taxi vouchers from e-kiosks
- Getting there
- Air, rail to Belgrade Centar, or coach
- Getting around
- Walk the core; city transport and registered taxis
- Best base
- Stari Grad for sights, Vračar for the church and Tesla
- Time needed
- 2 days; 3 with Zemun or Novi Sad
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy11 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh5°Low-1°Cold, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 5°
- Low
- -1°
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 2
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh10°Low2°Cold, grayFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, gray
- MarchPartly cloudy10 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh14°Low5°Cool, early springMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 59 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, early spring
- AprilPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh18°Low8°Mild, springAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 50 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, spring
- MayRain13 rainy daysHigh22°Low12°Warm, terracesMayRain
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 90 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, terraces
- JuneRain12 rainy daysHigh28°Low17°Warm, long daysJuneRain
Good
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 94 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, long days
- JulyClear10 rainy daysHigh30°Low19°Hot, river barsJulyClear
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 77 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, river bars
- AugustClear7 rainy daysHigh31°Low19°Hot, dryAugustClear
Good
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 63 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry
- SeptemberClear8 rainy daysHigh26°Low15°Warm, easySeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 55 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, easy
- OctoberPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh19°Low10°Mild, autumnOctoberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 42 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, autumn
- NovemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh13°Low6°Cool, foggyNovemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 64 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, foggy
- DecemberPartly cloudy10 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh7°Low2°ColdDecemberPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 7°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold
Average daily high and low in Belgrade, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Belgrade
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 8°
- Humidity
- 89%
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 27%
Belgrade
09:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today10°9°27%Monday: Drizzle. High 10°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 27%.
- Tue9°7°60%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 9°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 60%.
- Wed10°6°52%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 10°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 52%.
- Thu11°4°9%Thursday: Cloudy. High 11°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 9%.
- Fri10°2°0%Friday: Fog. High 10°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat11°3°1%Saturday: Fog. High 11°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 1%.
- Sun14°3°12%Sunday: Cloudy. High 14°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 12%.
Updated 07:23 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 105.2 RSD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
Day trips from Belgrade, the full guide- Novi Sadby train from Belgrade Centar to PetrovaradinPetrovaradin Fortress above the Danube and a pedestrian Old Town; the day-trip guide explains which station to use.Read the guide
- Sremski Karlovcia short trip beyond Novi SadA small museum town on the Danube slopes of Fruška Gora; a walk through it takes about two hours.Read the guide
- Avala16 km from the centerA wooded mountain with a tall tower and a viewing cafe, used by Belgraders for outings.
Before you go to Belgrade
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Rules for Belgrade, checked
- Border officers may ask for proof of EUR 50 per day, a return ticket, a hotel booking and health cover of at least EUR 20,000.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
- Carry your passport at all times, and do not photograph police or military installations, personnel or vehicles; it can lead to arrest.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
- Airport taxis: four e-kiosks issue a fixed-price voucher by city zone, valid for up to 4 passengers with luggage; the driver may charge only the voucher fare.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
- Complaints about an airport taxi: [email protected], or 11-0-11 from local networks only (Secretariat for Inspection, Supervision and Communication).Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
Plan around Belgrade
Petrovaradin Fortress, an easy trip by train
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How many days do you need in Belgrade?
Two days cover the fortress, Knez Mihailova, the Temple of Saint Sava, the Tesla Museum and an evening by the rivers. Add a third day for Zemun, the Avala viewpoint or a train trip to Novi Sad.
Is public transport in Belgrade really free?
The city's public transport secretariat says service in the integrated tariff system has been free since 1 January 2025, under a decision of the city's mayor. It is a city decision, so check bgprevoz.rs before you travel.
How do you get from Belgrade airport to the center?
The airport is about 18 km from the center, and the Tourist Organization of Belgrade lists bus line 72. For taxis, four airport e-kiosks issue a fixed-price voucher by city zone, valid for up to four passengers; take the first cab in the queue at Arrivals.
Can you visit the Nikola Tesla Museum without booking?
Yes for individuals, according to the museum's site. Tours start on the hour, last about 45 minutes and run in English only at some hours, and payment is cash in dinars. Groups of more than 10 must reserve.
When is the best time to visit Belgrade?
May, June, September and October suit walking and terraces. Midsummer is hot. Kalemegdan buildings keep shorter hours from 1 October, and several take only organized visits from November to March.
Can you rent a car at Belgrade airport?
Yes. The airport lists rental brands on its transport pages, including Europcar, SIXT, AVIS, Hertz, Enterprise National Alamo, GOLDCAR, Dollar, Green Motion with Mega Rent, AR rent a car EFEX, AutoUnion, Carwiz and Menadžer Express. Compare terms and your return time before you book.