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Jahorina is a mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina and it forms a part of the Dinaric mountain system. The highest peak of the mountain is Ogrojelica with 1,916 meters above sea level. Jahorina Mountain is one of the largest ski resorts and winter tourist centres in the Balkans, and in 1984, Sarajevo and Jahorina hosted the Winter Olympics. Jahorina has over 25 kilometres of perfectly prepared ski slopes, and the average number of snow days per year is 175.
The first visitors to the Jahorina Mountain were Austro-Hungarians, who came for organized hunting and hiking. The Austro-Hungarian bourgeoisie built the first large building on Jahorina in 1878. The first hunting lodge was burnt down, as was the Romania home built in the same place. In 1923, the first hotel, now called the Hotel Šator, was built, and in the same year the first pair of skiers set off a row of Jahorine trails. After the Second World War, the burnt-out objects were restored, and in 1947 Jahorina received electricity. The first lift on Jahorina was built and opened on 29.11.1952, and Jahorina reached the peak of prosperity during the Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo when the competition in alpine disciplines for women was held. After the Winter Olympic Games, the entire mountain infrastructure, including tracks and accommodation was modernized.
Jahorina Mountain is very popular not only among top athletes but also among all fans of winter sports. Jahorina has over 25 kilometres of ski trails, which are divided into blue, red and black, depending on your abilities and preferences. Jahorina boasts 3 six-seater, 4 ski lifts and 3 two-seaters that can transport over 10,000 skiers per hour. Jahorina spends an average of 175 days in the snow and the snowfall that remains on the mountain from October to May is around 106 centimetres.
On Jahorina, night skiing on illuminated tracks takes place, and the World Ski Federation verified three slalom, giant slalom and downhill slopes that meet the requirements for international competitions.
In addition to winter riches and beauty, Jahorina is a popular destination in the spring and summer months. When the snow melts and the countryside blooms, this mountain beauty provides opportunities for many new experiences and adventures. Due to the very favourable geographical position and healthy climate, Jahorina has become a very popular destination for health tourism. For those who suffer from chronic lung diseases, closed TB or anaemia, the fresh and clean mountain air, rich in oxygen and ozone, provides healing and soothing remedies.
During the hot summer months, visitors can enjoy hiking, cycling along the alpine track, driving quads, then cable car to the mountain peak, medicinal herbs, wellness, and spa centres and many other amenities.
Exclusive restaurants on Jahorina, pizzerias, bars will make your stay complete. At Jahorina you will have the opportunity to sample the best specially selected culinary specialities, which are prepared with traditional culinary elements and ingredients that nature and the environment itself offer. To enjoy in the afternoon, we recommend a warm and pleasant atmosphere of local restaurants and bars and the best flavours of traditional cuisine – prosciutto, cheese, sausages, and other local specialities.
Jahorina stands out in many ways from other ski centres, especially when it comes to nightlife. Everyone knows about the great parties Jahorina hosts in various clubs, discos, and cafes at its disposal. If you are not a fan of a club atmosphere and you are a more traditional type, you have no reason to worry, because you can enjoy taverns and log cabins with a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. After a day spent in the open, visitors can enjoy pools, saunas, steam baths, solariums, and jacuzzis.
Jahorina offers a range of accommodation capacities in the winter and summer months. There are several hotels on Jahorina as well as apartments, cottages and boarding houses. It also has many facilities that will make your stay more enjoyable and interesting, such as various fields for football, basketball, volleyball and handball, suitable for recreational and professional guests. Jahorina has taken care to ensure every visitor has everything they need, and in the complex, you will find shops, bookstores, pharmacies, hairdressing salons, and free parking.
