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    • Climate

      Banja Luka has a continental climate, with harsh winters and warm summers. The warmest month of the year is July, with an average temperature of 21.3 C (70 F). The coldest month of the year is January, when temperatures average near freezing at 0.8 C (33 F). Annual precipitation for Banja Luka is about 988 mm. Banja Luka has an average of 143 rainy days a year. Due to the city's high altitude, it snows in Banja Luka almost every year as well. Strong winds come from the north and northeast.

  • filter_dramaTalk
    In Banja Luka, the capial of the Republika Srpska the local language is Serbian. In Republika Srpska official languages are also Croatian and Bosnian. Although, these languages are virtually the same.
  • filter_dramaGet in
    • By bus

      There are direct bus connections from the main bus station to

      * [wiki=d16bb7789462885bf85c28d368c64395]Bosnia[/wiki]: [wiki=45cb61a48b985856d8bf1cb545661858]Sarajevo[/wiki], [wiki=75ff47736df9f04928d5df2f2314c7f9]Šipovo[/wiki], [wiki=103cc0f4e9e4e7e45aa076215b5c7e91]Prijedor[/wiki], [wiki=4af8c0e2e4e826667a9a80ed9a15a821]Bosansko Gradiška[/wiki], [wiki=7110b60bd1a67d093824c0f9bbbfbed4]Bosansko Grahovo[/wiki], [wiki=b12a0e9159fe1e9b6525109e15f9d45c]Trebinje[/wiki], [wiki=103cc0f4e9e4e7e45aa076215b5c7e91]Prijedor[/wiki], [wiki=018ce8c2e87c0b09f3e2db05c5171be6]Teslić[/wiki], [wiki=16b3d1f1d7894d5238b7725e7eccfe22]Banja Vrućica[/wiki], [wiki=530078e62ed328e4c36ae31284c9ad0f]Novi Grad[/wiki], [wiki=adb7011d338dd4199b4f8ad63fe528a6]Gornji Graci[/wiki], [wiki=203f5c2955518ac0476e603bf926d112]Višegrad[/wiki], [wiki=cc250f23a2e0288095b55fd00ebd6030]Bihać[/wiki], ...

      * [wiki=9891739094756d2605946c867b32ad28]Austria[/wiki]: [wiki=601f9226a92f0a314068aa4395f65528]Vienna[/wiki], [wiki=443befbacdaa99c161dd11495b82b99b]Linz[/wiki]
      * [wiki=560d4c6ff431c86546f3fcec72c748c7]Croatia[/wiki]: [wiki=b827d268b3e75abe3c4419d959d93998]Zagreb[/wiki], [wiki=f06193f640e5297430adc2048009c0c9]Makarska[/wiki], [wiki=341ab1941b97352bf4883a5c5479b347]Pula[/wiki], [wiki=8a9e64d86ed12ad40de129bc7f4683b2]Split[/wiki], [url=http://www.cazmatrans.hr/zd-bih.html]Zadar[/url], [wiki=c2c2749de595f2c9ff8d9f5cac51dfb5]Rijeka[/wiki]
      * [wiki=424214945ba5615eca039bfe5d731c09]Denmark[/wiki]: [wiki=2da3c827ccabc4855cb9921b4f1addfa]Copenhagen[/wiki]
      * [wiki=0309a6c666a7a803fdb9db95de71cf01]France[/wiki]: [wiki=e20d37a5d7fcc4c35be6fc18a8e71bfa]Paris[/wiki], [wiki=debecab907ccabee0bc672b9fa1cab8a]Lyon[/wiki], ... see [wiki=0d0322b065aa6e904b25d7934bd4d4e9]Eurolines[/wiki].
      * [wiki=d8b00929dec65d422303256336ada04f]Germany[/wiki]: [wiki=34de6132f13e62a0c803d12062324ad6]Cologne[/wiki], [wiki=2728451089b9149bad7b106a792e51f9]Dortmund[/wiki], [wiki=f53da95e5700ca1e7d12b7a833d62663]Duisburg[/wiki], [wiki=c25fa34ca987da7badf27ae2882c4979]Dusseldorf[/wiki], [wiki=c421f40033caf1cdc102e879a1e73869]Essen[/wiki], [wiki=28c0b9ba9ac674bc514453543f413f2c]Frankfurt am Main[/wiki], [wiki=185456cb2692bd95473ececf017bbd83]Ingolstadt[/wiki], [wiki=4d3e0acd6166e7434bc37196cd875740]Karlsruhe[/wiki], [wiki=bd2b145b873049a539012fea08bfa71a]Mannheim[/wiki], [wiki=7b88a4aca50f33c258efc438d098c9f4]Munich[/wiki], [wiki=baa993ff1d0f2fccb0573468522a2a4a]Nuremberg[/wiki], [wiki=2741a169a9beb20a95f66bcbd39399cd]Pforzheim[/wiki], [wiki=a330ac6c48198545d4d2f9ff2cb0fc05]Stuttgart[/wiki] and [wiki=70bc242a14c37ebf22a19d11c3b61015]Ulm[/wiki]
      * [wiki=4e92f9d2cdf0b8eb493ae3a19709d121]Montenegro[/wiki]: [wiki=a2adc3edc9bd6bf0a6390d93fc9a2a9e]Igalo[/wiki], [wiki=bc8ead33389619cc05222e0315e41216]Podgorica[/wiki]
      * [wiki=a67d4cbdd1b59e0ffccc6bafc83eb033]Netherlands[/wiki]: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Maastricht: [http://www.semi-tours.com]
      * [wiki=2ff6e535bd2f100979a171ad430e642b]Serbia[/wiki]: [wiki=c87f42a2ab4a24074411dfd55ca71450]Belgrade[/wiki], [wiki=6bd8380fb771a1de7d1a921a172c48fc]Novi Sad[/wiki] [url=http://www.smiljic.com/index.php?id=55],][[Kragujevac[/url]], [wiki=e291dec83a4166f803fcefebbe90c019]Sombor[/wiki], [wiki=28743f14d05155fe5d69be214edaa983]Zrenjanin[/wiki], [wiki=93b17e7be3647a36e0538101686466e2]Niš[/wiki], [wiki=6e9dcc64c89488ab97b4eb79b7418f94]Subotica[/wiki]
      * [wiki=c8f4261f9f46e6465709e17ebea7a92b]Sweden[/wiki]: [wiki=fcfff492e00727b63cf5dff9f59bc2a4]Stockholm[/wiki]
      * [wiki=3ad08396dc5afa78f34f548eea3c1d64]Switzerland[/wiki]: [wiki=2b29c5739ec4158573c66d2124e2c7e9]Zurich[/wiki], [wiki=cceafad713406bc4d8421dbdd142523a]Luzern[/wiki]

      See [http://www.autobusni-kolodvor.com/en/terminal.aspx?k=148&d=070]

      Please note that international bus companies driving for instance from Zagreb via Banja Luka to Sarajevo (Croatia Bus) are not allowed to take passengers for a domestic route. You won't be able to buy tickets for these buses, no exceptions made.

      Buses to Sarajevo leave from the main bus station approximately four times a day. The journey takes approximately 5 hours, and costs around 31 KM.

    • By plane

      Banja Luka International Airport [url=http://www.banjaluka-airport.com/]] , 23km (14.3 miles) from the city. Flights from [[Zurich[/url]] with BH Airlines [url=http://www.bhairlines.ba/]]four per week and from [[Belgrade[/url]] with Air Serbia [http://www.airserbia.com/] daily. Both companies offer connecting flights to other cities in Europe. Ars Tours has charter flights to Tivat in summer period.

      As there are just one or two flights a day, there is no public transport from Banja Luka to the airport. A taxi to Banja Luka will cost around 40-50KM. As an alternative you can take a minibus transfer from the old bus staton (stare autobuske), leaving at 13.30. The minibus transfer from the airport to the old bus station leaves daily at 15.30. The journey takes about 20 minutes and cost 10KM.

      Please note: There is no ATM on the airport. Wireless Internet is free of charge.

    • By train

      The train (and bus) station is located about 2 km southeast of the center. Connections to: [wiki=f07d9a2b86251b915f01b51ab8706b17]Doboj[/wiki] and [wiki=45cb61a48b985856d8bf1cb545661858]Sarajevo[/wiki] (5h), [wiki=b827d268b3e75abe3c4419d959d93998]Zagreb[/wiki] (5h) and [wiki=6447b909b1fe90bc67b42af1154a47a4]Ploče[/wiki] (Croatia) and to [wiki=c87f42a2ab4a24074411dfd55ca71450]Belgrade[/wiki] (Serbia). There are only a few trains passing the station each day..

      As per May 2014, the train from Banja Luka to Sarajevo does not run anymore due to flooded tracks. The train from Banja Luka to Zagreb will not be affected.

  • filter_dramaGet around
    • By bike

      You can have your bike fixed á la minute at the [mailto:cyclingshop.bl@gmail.com Bike Servis Shop] [http://www.cyclingshop-banjaluka.com], in the Ul. Gundulićeva 104 - next to the football stadion. Tel. 051/301-470. Another bike shop is 5 doors down in the row of buildings.

      The tourist office owns fifteen rental bicycles, which are maintained by the above bike shop. Rental: 1 KM/hour, or 15 KM/day.

    • Car rental

      [mailto:omega@blic.net Rentacar Omega]: Ul. 1 Krajiškog Korpusa 58, tel. 065/610-040 or 065/777-888, http://www.rentacar-omega.com. 60KM per day, 55KM if longer then 3 days, etc.

  • filter_dramaSee
    There are many historic things to see in the city of Banja Luka.

    *Cathedral of Saint Bonaventure Built in 1887, the 1969 earthquake leveled the church. The Roman Catholic cathedral was built in 1974.

    *Christ the Saviour Cathedral This Orthodox Christian church was originally built in 1929 is in the city's center. After being destroyed in the 2nd World War, it has been reconstructed in 2004 and it is one of the most beautiful churches in the region.

    * Banski Dvor (Governor’s Palace) in center of the city. Built in 1930's. A concert hall and gallery. This is the main cultural center [http://www.banjaluka-tourism.com/index.php?view=venueevents&id=2:kulturni-centar-qbanski-dvorq&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=53&lang=en].

    * Monastery of Gomionica built before 1536 near Banja Luka. Monastery has the collection of ancient icons from 18th century.

    *Ferhat-Pasha Mosque (Ferhat-pašina džamija), (also called Ferhadija mosque) This example of Islamic 16th century architecture was built during the time of the Ottoman rule. Built in 1579 it has a central fountain called Shaderwan, stone and iron fence. It is built in the classical Ottoman style. Ferhadija was listed as a cultural heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1950. Later it was protected by [wiki=24a0ef0a6269be289db4de9570763de3]UNESCO[/wiki] until destroyed in 1993 and reconstructed in 2015.

    *Kastel fortress on the bank of the Vrbas river with history up to Roman ages.

    * The Trapist monastery, close to Pivara Banjaluka. The monastery is the only trapist monastery in the Western Balkans and it was reopened in 2008. It is known for its home-made wines and cheese.
    Address: Slatinska 1 (on the road to Slatina) [http://www.trapisti-banjaluka.org/]

    * Gospodska street Actually Veselin Masleša street, is the main street of city with shops, offices and cafes (on bottom) alongside. Recommended time to visit, because of its liveliness, is during day on Saturdays whole day, and between 12h and 14h on workdays. During evenings visit on Fridays and Sundays or each day in the case of nice weather.

    * Dom Omladine [http://osbl.info/], Đure Danićića 1. The "youth centre" run by the local youth council, with regular concerts, performances, expo's, workshops, etc.
  • filter_dramaDo
    Banja Luka is a city with the rich night life. The best place for night occasion is Kruna club [url=://dajak.org [https://groups.google.com/group/stranci-u-banjaluci/attach/d181d2e2c98ad3a3/DAYAK+BOAT.pdf?part=6[/url]url=://groups.google.com/group/stranci-u-banjaluci and[/url]url=://www.facebook.com/groups/211524665639643/

    *Cinema Palas with your fair amount of blockbusters and smoe local movies.

    *In a town where folk music is a general trend,Boom Boom Room is the first club in Banja Luka offering unique,world-like atmosphere,playing exclusively DJ electronic music. Located in the very heart of the city,open W-Sa

    *offers a colourfull programme with diverse music, live gigs from various bands, all genres of music except folk, decent afterparties and average drink prices.

    *The market, close to the bus- and train station is worth your while. Seems to be coming straight from the countryside, each day of the week in the morning you can buy everything you need there, from vegetables to hardware to second hand frezers. On Sunday cars are on sale - and an occasional French-plated Mercedes, on Tuesdays livestock.

    * Take a Dajak tour over the Vrbas from ("Zeleni most" - Prvi mlin - Kastel - "Zeleni most"), 20 KM/ one person; 25 KM/two persons, 30 KM/three persons, (maximum: three persons for one boat) Contact numbers: 065/517-261 or 065/566-139.[/url]

    * See for current events the English archive of the email list "foreigners in Banja luka":[/url]" phone="" url="http://slapbl.net/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Restuarant Slap (Waterfall) lies next to a small barrage in the Vrbas and it is excellent swimming there on summer days if the water is not too high.

    *If you are interested in the traditional arts and crafts of the region, Duga can offer fantastic learning opportunities to you. Contact Duga and arrange a visit where you can watch and learn from local craftspeople as they conduct live demonstrations of a wide range of handicrafts including weaving, crocheting, embroidery and knitting. You will be able to have a “hands on” experience and a chance to learn new skills in the process.
    • Events

      [url=http://demofest.org/]Demofest[/url] - festival of alternative music, usually lasting three days, consisting of two different parts: each evening there is a contest of demo bands, with two semifinal nights and the finals, which are held on the third day of the festival, and concerts of bands with more reputation following each part of the contest.
      * [url=http://www.banjalukanima.org/]Banjalukanima[/url] - Animaton films, October
      * [url=http://kratkofil.org/]Kratkofil[/url] - Festival of short films in summer
      * [url=http://www.neofest.org/]Neofest[/url] - Pop music, organised from Dom Omladine

  • filter_dramaBuy
    The local currency is the Convertible Mark (KM), which is tied to the Euro at a rate of 1KM to 0.51129E (at the time of press). Convertible Mark coins come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50 pfenings and 1, 2, 5 Marks while banknotes come in 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 Marks. Many establishments (especially hotels) accept Euros (notes only). ATMs are all over the place with MasterCard, Visa and other offshoots being accepted. Credit Cards such as Visa, MasterCard and Diners Club are readily accepted by larger establishments all over the country. When changing money, it is best to ask for small bills as shops often are hard-pressed for change. Traveler cheques can be readily changed at Raiffeisen and Zagrebačka Banks.

    Near the fortress in the center of the city there is a market, where you will be able to find every kind of products.
    In the main town square there is a big shopping mall, Boska, which has a wide variety of stores. Also, in the main pedestrian street you will find a lot of renowned stores, from food to clothing designer and sports stores.
    • Tipping

      It is not compulsory to tip in Banja Luka, though a reward of about 10% for good service in restaurant or bar is always appreciated.

    • Souvenirs

      You can get local, handicraft souvenirs for example at the shop of association "Duga". All items there are made of natural materials by traditional technologies, and are decorated with ornaments from original traditional clothing from the area of Dinara. Their collection contains: ethno souvenirs, decorative products and clothing. Address: Etnoradionica "Duga", Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića 88 (the same street as the city hall) [http:/www.etnosuveniri.com] All of the handicrafts are produced in an ethical manner and by purchasing them you will help Duga to continue providing aid to all of its beneficiaries and support to other local humanitarian projects.

  • filter_dramaEat
    • Traditional Food

      If you like meat, you'll love Banja Luka. Meat is a standard for any meal. However, there is still lots of interesting meals you can make do if you are a vegetarian.

      Serbs generally eat their largest meal, "ručak," in the late afternoon, often as a family, so foreign travelers seeking something approximating a western "lunch" may have to look a little harder for an establishment serving mid-day meals.

      Here is a list of the most popular traditional dishes:

      Ćevapi - small meat sausages from beef. They are usually served with fresh onions and a bun called Lepina. Ćevapi usually come in pointer finger size sausages and are offered by five or ten pieces, although the variety commonly found in Banja Luka (Banjalučki ćevap) usually consists of quadrangular pieces of meat.

      Teletina - is veal, usually served in cutlets. Veal in B&H is not produced by locking calves in a cage to ensure softer meat.

      Janjetina - lamb grilled over an open fire.

      Musaka - a meat pie made of minced beef, very similar to shepherds pie.

      Filovane paprike - fried peppers stuffed with minced meat and spices.

      Pršut - air dried ham, similar to Italian proscuitto.

      Suho Meso - smoked beef.

      Sarma - meat and rice rolled in cabbage or grape leaves.

      "Ispod Sača" - similar to Dutch oven. A metal dish is placed on hot coals, the food is placed in the dish and covered by a lid which is then completely covered in hot coals and left to bake.

      Vlašićki Sir - similar to Travnički cheese. It is a highland cheese from the mountain villages on Vlašić Mountain in central Bosnia.

      Mladi Sir - Cottage cheese. It has a soft texture and is unsalted. Often times it is served with a cream sauce on top. It is very healthy.

      Kajmak - is analogous to clotted cream in the UK. The top layer of fat skimmed from milk, it is creamy and extremely tasty. Kajmak and Uštipak (doughnut type roll) is a wonderful appetizer.

      Iz mjeha - sheep milk poured into a specially sewn sheep skin 'bag'. After a time the dry cheese is taken out of the skin container and the result is a strong, dry cheese that resembles real Parmesan.

    • Restaurants

      "Restoran-Bar Mala stanica" KRALJA PETRA I KARAĐORĐEVIĆA bb, Next to the Government building. +387051326730. http://www.malastanica.com

      *Restoran Master, [url=http://www.restoran-master.com/].]Mexican Food.

      *Restoran Sirano

      *Restoran Ognjište, Josifa Pančića br.2, tel/fax: 00387 (0)51 436 333, [url=http://ognjiste.rs.sr/stranice_ENG/3d/3dtura.htm[/url].] Ethna Food, Serbian National Food, Ethno Shop.

      *Restoran Borac, Vidovdanska 53 at Football stadium, tel: +387 51 328 530, [url=http://www.catering-r.com/[/url].]

      *Restoran Lovački Bar, Slatinska 37, [url=http://www.lovackibar.com/uvod.htm[/url].]

      *Restoran Obala,Jesenjinova 26 on the River Vrbas, tel: 051/219 652, [http://www.restoran-obala.com/[/url].

      *Kod Muje, grill near Kozara cinema, is by many, the place with best ćevapčići in city.

      *a moderate selection of pasta and Mexican-inspired dishes, with several salad options as well

      *basic pasta dishes with various sauces and accompaniments

  • filter_dramaDrink
    • Alcohol

      Rakia or Rakija is considered to be a national drink. Its alcohol content is normally 40%, but home-produced rakia can be a tongue burner, typically 50 to 60%!
      Frequently used as a common drink at all celebrations, birthdays, holy holidays, slava (Orthodox christian custom of honoring a patron saint) and even funerals.
      Common flavors are slivovitz, traditionally made from plums and lozova, which is made from grapes. But, you can also distill from pears, peaches, apricots, apples, figs and cherries.
      Plum and grape rakia are sometimes mixed with other ingredients, such as herbs, honey, sour cherries and walnuts after distillation.

      Nektar pivo is the local beer, brewed in Banja Luka.

  • filter_dramaSleep
    Hotel Cezar Banja Luka, Mladena Stojanovića 123, tel: 00387 51 326 400, [http://www.hotel-cezar.com].

    *Hotel Palace , Karadjordjevića 60, tel: 051 218 723, [url=http://www.hotelpalasbl.com/index-e.html].]

    *Hotel Bosna, Karađorđevića 97, tel: +387 51 215 775, [http://www.hotelbosna.com[/url].

    *Hotel Atina, [http://www.atinahotel.com].

    *Hotel Grand, Subotička bb, tel: +387 51 380 105, [http://www.hotelgrandbanjaluka.com].

    *Hotel Talija, 9 Srpska Street, tel: +387 51 349 200, [http://www.hoteltalija.com/english/].

    *Hotel Vidovic, Ul. Jevrejska, +387 51 211 100, [http://www.hotelvidovic.com/indexe.html].

    *Elit Motel Dragana, [http://wwww.moteldragana.com].

    *

    *Free internet access, comfortable rooms. Pizzeria next to the hostel. 15 minutes walk to bus station and city center.

    *Comfortable ambiance and friendly staff. Restaurant and free Internet.
    *Free internet access, free coffee in the café Hertz, quiet place to rest.
    : Possibility to pitch a tent in their huge backgarden

    *
    *mobile phone: +387 65 404 666. Right across Kod Nane-restaurant
    *new, nice big rooms, I was in a huge single with terrace for KM 20 (~ €11 / US$ 13,50), 3 rooms in my floor for 2 WCs and 1 shower. Air conditioning and cable TV in rooms. Staff speak English.
  • filter_dramaStay Safe
    Banja Luka, despite its first appearance, is an extremely safe city, both for locals and tourists. You have nothing to worry about if you use your common sense, and even if you don't, there is practically no chance something will happen to you. As soon as you stroll around the city, you will notice how friendly and kind locals are.

    Just remember that there are still some unexploded land-mines in the fields in the whole country. So if you are trekking or hiking in the hills nearby, DO NOT go away from the marked pedestrian paths.
  • filter_dramaGet out
    Ex-Yu Rocks Festival[url=http://www.exyurocks.info/]]This is the Woodstock of Banja Luka taking place on the banks of the beautiful Vrbas river at "Krupa na Vrbasu", about 4 km out of that town, 20 km south of BL. Strictly punk, rock and heavy metal bands, one can enjoy a possibly painful head-banging experience or just chill out at the festival's camp-site with a beer and a bonfire.
    * Climbing: 24km south of Banja Luka and 5km north of [[Krupa na Vrbasu[/url]] is a nice climbing site; the 'stone bridge' (Kameni Most, Камени мост). More information you can for example get at "Extreme Banja Luka [url=http://www.extremebl.com/?language=en]"]climbing club.
    * Rafting: At Karanovac, 15 km south on the main road from Banja Luka is rafting club "Kanjon" from where you can go rafting in the Vrbas canyon [url=http://www.guidelinebl.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=2&Itemid=16&lang=en[/url].]On the Vrbas, together with the Tara near [[Foča[/url]], the world championships of rafting were held in 2009.
    * Not far from Karanovac is the canyon of the Svrakava river, a small canyon where it is nice to try to climb through. Its a wild spot, it is not being commercially exploited. You can reach the canyon by going on the road towards Kneževo. After you pass the bridge over the Vrbas to Karanovac, there is a small road going on your left with an indication of Svrakava. That is just before the main road goes uphill into the forest. After that indication there are no others, so you'll have to find it from there on yourself. Its about 3 km further that road.
    * If you really want to go [wiki=6136e5e107e50727a4a7a0096ccc6306]canyoning[/wiki], ask a local person to take you to Cvrcka canyon (Цврцка). Around 40 km south-east of town, between [wiki=55f1206ccae17c785c8101bb7b056498]Kotor Varoš[/wiki] and [wiki=a162af18c0940df80febb7c341a22ecf]Kneževo[/wiki]. On hot summer days you can track up to 18km through the canyon wading through the fresh water of the Cvrcka river. Not very difficult.

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