Biogradska Gora National Park lies near Kolašin in northern Montenegro, a mountain town in the country's central highlands. It protects one of the last remaining primeval forests in Europe, wrapped around the calm waters of Biogradsko Lake.
What the park offers
The forest is the main attraction. Among its trees are some specimens more than 500 years old, and the wider area holds a range of mountain ecosystems, so the landscape changes as you walk through it. Biogradsko Lake sits at the heart of the park and is a natural focal point for a visit, with the surrounding woodland reflected in its water.
Planning a visit
- Setting: a national park in the mountains of Kolašin, reached from the town.
- Best suited to: unhurried walks, nature watching and anyone interested in old-growth forest.
- Contact: +382 20 864 232 for information before you travel.
- Address: Kolašin 81210, Montenegro.
Kolašin itself makes a practical base, giving visitors a place to stay and eat before or after time in the park. Because the forest and lake are the reason to come, it is worth allowing enough time to walk slowly and take in the setting rather than rushing through on a single stop.