Vrnjačka Banja is a town in Serbia and the seat of the municipality of the same name in the Raška District with a population of just over 9,200. It is located in central Serbia, between Mount Goč (1,216 m) and the West Morava River. It is the largest spa in Serbia, as well as one of the most visited tourist destinations in the country. It is connected via Kraljevo and Kruševac to all other areas in Serbia by highway and railway.
The climate of Vrnjačka Banja is moderately continental with the influence of the mountain climate. Summers are with cool mornings and evenings due to the wind blowing from Goč towards the West Morava River, and winters are snowy and without sharp frosts. There are seven mineral springs in Vrnjačka Banja.
Vrnjačka Banja has a very long tradition of health resorts. Between the 2nd and 4th centuries, the Romans built the AQUAE ORCINAE recovery spa on the Vrnjačka hot mineral spring. The development of modern Vrnjačka Banja began in 1868 with the work of the Founding Society, the oldest tourist organization in the Balkans.
The main economic branch of this place is tourism. As one of the leading tourist destinations in Serbia, Vrnjačka Banja is at the forefront of introducing innovations in the presentation of tourist potential, and is one of the rare tourist destinations in Serbia where there is a tourist card called the Serbian Tourist & Shopping Card, through which it is possible to obtain a whole range of discounts when purchasing goods or services.
The central place in the life of Vrnjačka Banja belongs to the beautiful spa promenade that stretches along the Vrnjačka River on one side, while on the other side there are cafes, restaurants, shops and much more that can attract the attention of walkers.
Nightlife
Nightclub "Podroom"
Restaurants
"Kod Koče", Kruna, Dukat, 3eM, Savka, Gočko, Vuk, Kraljica, Kuća, San, Snežnik, "Kod Kumova", Horizont
Cafes
Boss, Kralj, In, Paris, Lido, Art, La Vida, Teatar cafe, Trokadero
Events
International Vrnjačka Carnival, "Lovefest", "Kiss Me" event, "Na Desanka Dan", "Flower and Old Crafts Fair", "Zlatne niti"
Accommodation
Popular hotels and motels
Hotel Tonanti, Fontana Vrnjačka Banja, Pegaz Holiday Resort, Mini Hotel Vienna, Villa Emilia, Apartments Passage
Shopping
Vrnjačka Banja Shopping Center, "Zepterme", Brđović Shopping Center, New Shanghai Department Store
Important Phone Numbers
Bus Station 036 612 446
Post Office 036 611 887
Emergency help 036 611 124
Pharmacy 036 616 010
Fire department 036 611 123
Police 036 611 122