Kolasin
Kolasin is town and seat of the municipality of the same name in northern part of Montenegro, which covers 894 km² and has a population of 12.000 inhabitants. It is situated between Rivers Tara and Moraca, surrounded by mountains Sinjavina, Bjelasica, Komovi and Vucje.
Near Kolasin located Jezerine ski centre with 15 kilometres of trails for comfortable skiing for day and night as they are illuminated by floodlights and the National Park Biogradska Gora, one of the three preserved virgin forests in Europe, at an altitude of 1.094 meters, with one of its beautiful lakes – Lake Biograd.
Kolasin is located at 954 meters above sea level and offers a great vacation, both in winter and summer.
There are two international airports in Montenegro:
– the Golubovci Airport in Podgorica, in the heart of the country, 80 km from Kolasin,
– the Tivat Airport in Tivat, the Bay of Kotor, 160 km from Kolasin,
– also, Cilipi Airport in Dubrovnik, Croatia, 220 km from Kolasin.
Main landmarks in Kolasin:
- Partisan Memorial Cemetery: a historic memorial complex, dedicated to fallen
patriots that were imprisoned in the Kolasin during World War II, on Breza hill; - Morača Monastery: significant Orthodox monastery from the 13th-century, on the bank of the River Moraca;
Bjelasica Mountain: a major hub for skiing, hiking, and panoramic views, including the Bendovac viewpoin;
- Sinjajevina Mountain: a vast mountain range popular for hiking and outdoor activities;
- Biogradska Gora National Park: famous for one of Europe’s last three primeval forests and stunning glacial lake – Biogradsko Lake surrounded by hiking trails.
Main annual cultural and entertainment events in Kolasin:
- Tango Workshops & Music Festivals: Tango workshops, rock concerts, and DJ parties at the1450 Ski Centre, held in July/August;
- Ethnic Games & Songs: cultural events celebrating local tradition at the1450 Ski Centre, held in July/August;
- Active Tourism Events: downhill mountain bike races and paragliding jumps at the1450 Ski Centre, held in July/August;
- Montenegro Ski Fest: featuring various skiing and snowboarding competitions at the Bjelasica ski slopes, held in January/February.
More details on official tourism sites and event calendars:
Things to do in Kolasin:
- Boat tours: scenic boat rides on Biogradsko Lake;
- City walking tours: sightseeing of the town Kolasin;
- Nature & Adventure tours: skiing on Bjelasica Mountain and exploring National Park Biogradska Gora, famous for its glacial lakes, peaks, and hiking trails;
- Specific landmarks tours: exploring interesting areas, focusing on history, culture or hidden gems (Ostrog Monastery);
- Food experiences tours: tasting local Montenegrin delicacies and wines.