8 Easy Things to Do in Novi Sad, Serbia, Novi Sad, Serbia

The city of Novi Sad in Serbia’s north can be a tricky one to unpack. Lying on the banks of the Danube River, the city manages to somehow juggle a bunch of opposing characteristics. Novi Sad is Serbia’s second biggest city and yet seems mostly overlooked by tourists. Day to day city life seems quite calm and casual, but when summer rolls around it’s home to one of the best music festivals in Europe.

All of these points may be paint an intriguing picture of Novi Sad, but they don’t immediately convey what it is that visitors can do there. And the truth is that what may be most appealing about a trip to Novi Sad is the city’s atmosphere and complexity. However, it does also have a number of things to do if you want to make the most out of your visit. Take a look below to see what there is to do in Novi Sad.

An ever-present staple of the Balkans, cafe culture is alive and well in Novi Sad. Throughout the city centre and its pedestrian streets, you’ll find dozens and dozens of cafes to choose from. In the warmer months, each has ample outdoor seating areas which are rarely empty. The pedestrian street of Zmaj Jovina is the centre of all this and a cafe there offers a perfect vantage point to people watch. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).