Things to Do in Jajce
Jajce, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Complete Travel Guide
Top Things to Do in Jajce
Jajce Fortress and Royal Complex
The hilltop fortress offers Bosnia's best views. Medieval walls frame the river confluence below while the royal complex includes palace remains where Bosnia's last king held court. Underground catacombs are accessible. You can walk through chambers where Bosnian royalty was buried centuries ago.
Pliva Waterfall
This waterfall is among the few worldwide flowing directly through a town center. It creates an almost fairy-tale atmosphere as water crashes 17 meters into the Vrbas River below. Best viewpoints are from the fortress above or the small park at the base where you feel mist and hear the roar.
Pliva Lakes and Watermills
These pristine mountain lakes sit 5 kilometers from town. Traditional wooden watermills surround them, still grinding grain using centuries-old methods that create gentle wheel-turning sounds. Crystal-clear water reflects surrounding forests. The area feels like stepping into a Balkan fairy tale.
Mithraic Temple
This underground Roman temple honors Mithras. Original stone carvings and altar remain intact in one of the Balkans' best-preserved examples, offering insight into religious practices of Roman soldiers stationed here 2,000 years ago. The underground chamber creates mystical atmosphere.
Bear's Cave
This cave system extends deep underground below the fortress. Impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations get illuminated by subtle lighting while local legend claims bears once hibernated here. You're more likely to find interesting rocks. And the occasional bat.