Sarajevo Tunnel Сарајевски тунел
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Sarajevo Tunnel is a museum and former smuggling tunnel located in the Novi Grad and Ilidža municipalities of Sarajevo. Opened in 1993, this 800-meter site is one of the most looked-up sights in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Planning a visit
The warmest time to visit is from June through August, when daily highs reach between 23 °C and 26 °C. If you prefer cooler weather, spring and autumn offer mild temperatures, though October and November are the rainiest months. The tunnel is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00 between April and October, and from 09:00 to 16:00 from November through March.
Sarajevo International Airport is located just 1 kilometer from the site, and the tunnel is 7 kilometers from the center of Sarajevo. You can combine a visit with nearby locations such as Sniper Alley, which is 7.3 kilometers away, or the Latin Bridge and Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, both approximately 8.5 kilometers from the tunnel.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 72 | 74 | 77 | 81 | 71 | 90 | 73 | 77 | 89 | 100 | 103 | 96 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
