Bus from SOMBOR to BANJA LUKA

Sombor is a city in Serbia with about 50,000 inhabitants, and is the administrative center of the West Bačka District. Novi Sad is located about 100 km southeast of Sombor, Belgrade is 175 km away, and Budapest is 220 km north.

It is believed that the city was founded in the 14th century, under the influence of the Hungarian noble family Cobar.

Sombor is one of the most beautiful cities in Vojvodina, a place that preserves and cherishes all important cultural and historical landmarks and the memory of famous people who lived and created in that city. The pleasant city atmosphere and rich amenities make Sombor a very attractive tourist destination today. The symbol of the city is the carriage, which is still active in the 21st century, and is reminiscent of old town songs about Sombor and the people of Sombor.

The rich history of the city has left a legacy of a series of fabulously beautiful buildings and unique facades. Buildings, churches and palaces of Baroque, Gothic and Romantic-Neo-Gothic styles are intertwined, each of which carries a part of the city's history.

For lovers of good food, Sombor offers numerous ethnic restaurants, where you can enjoy the top specialties of Vojvodina cuisine.

Sombor rightfully bears the title of the greenest city in Europe. The city's territory includes the protected area of ​​SRP "Gornje Podunavlje", also known as the "European Amazon".

Nightlife

Modena Night Club Sombor, Club Loreto, Cabaret Sombor

Restaurants

Ethno Restaurant Fijaker, Stari slon, Godo

Taverns

Dalmatinski Podrum, Kafe Tri Šešira, Sedam Dudova – Salas

Most important events

International Children's Festival "Smile of Sombor", Sombor Half Marathon, Sombor Cultural Summer, Fijakerijada, Oldtimer Meetings

Accommodation

Hotel Barcode Wellness & Spa, Garni Hotel Andric, Guest House LILA, Apartments TEMA

Shopping

STOP SHOP Sombor, Home Park Sombor, KTC Shopping Center

Important telephone numbers

Police 192

Fire Department 193

Ambulance 194

General Hospital "Dr Radivoje Simonović" 025 / 467 – 700

Post Office 025 / 465 - 113

Bus station 025 / 441 - 166

Banja Luka is the largest city of the Republika Srpska entity and second largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina after the capital Sarajevo. The city lies on the River Vrbas and is well known in the countries of the former Yugoslavia for being full of tree-lined avenues, boulevards, gardens, and parks. According to the 2013 census the City of Banja Luka, has 185,042 inhabitants.

Banja Luka has a moderate humid subtropical climate which borders a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. The warmest month of the year is July, with an average temperature of 21.3 °C. The coldest month of the year is January, when temperatures average near freezing at 0.8 °C.

Due to its long history, Banja Luka is rich in culture. There are several museums including the Museum of Bosanska Krajina, the Ethnographic Museum established in 1930, and the Museum of Modern Art of Republika Srpska which is also called MSURS the Museum of Contemporary Art. Banja Luka is also the home of the national theatre and library, both dating from the first half of the 20th century, and of numerous other theatres. The headquarters of the Archives of Republika Srpska is situated in the building known as Carska kuća or Imperial House, build around 1880. It has been in continuous public use longer than any other structure in Banja Luka.

The natural beauties of the surrounding area guarantee the city of Banja Luka a good position in tourism. he city and surrounding area boast a number of popular tourist attractions. Among the most famous are the pools, thermal springs, and spas in the region. Due to its parks and over 10 000 trees Banja Luka was once nicknamed the "Green City".