Kolašin: Mountain Lake, Ski Resorts and History
Accommodation in Kolašin
Kolašin offers travellers a wide range of attractions: a high-altitude mountain lake, designated ski resorts, summer outdoor activities and a history dating back to the 17th century.
Mountain Lake, National Park and Canyons
Parts of the Opština Kolašin area belong to Biogradska Gora National Park. The municipality is also home to Lake Biograd: at an altitude of 1,094 metres, it is Montenegro’s largest mountain lake. The Biogradska River and the Bendovac stream flow into the lake; the Jezerštica flows out of it. The lake can be reached by motor vehicle. Make Lake Biograd a focus of your exploration of Kolašin’s natural attractions.
Canyons are also part of the municipality’s natural landscape: there are dozens, seven of which are designated as particularly attractive. However, the canyons described for Kolašin are not yet generally accessible for commercial excursions; only a small number of adventurers make an exception. If you are planning such experiences, bear this restriction in mind when choosing your activities, rather than assuming that regular excursions are available.
Active Days in Different Seasons
Summer outdoor activities in Kolašin include hiking, cycling and rafting. These offer different ways to spend time outdoors: you can plan a trip with activities on land or consider rafting as a separate focus. The activities listed describe options in Kolašin, not a specific route or fixed itinerary—you can choose the right mix based on the interests of your travel group.
For winter sports, there are the Kolašin 1600 and Kolašin 1450 ski resorts. Kolašin 1600 is at an altitude of 1,600 metres. In addition to skiing, activities offered there include snowboarding, sledging, hiking and snowmobiling. Kolašin 1450 has 26 kilometres of ski slopes and four modern ski lifts. These details offer different points of reference: the altitude is provided for one ski resort, while the length of the slopes and number of lifts are given for the other. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can first decide whether winter sports or a broader nature and culture programme will shape your trip.
City History and Collections
The town of Kolašin adds historical insights to its nature and activity offerings. Its fortifications were built in 1651 and initially served military purposes. Later, Kolašin was Montenegro’s wartime capital from November 1943 to August 1944 and hosted the ZAVNO sessions in 1944. These different historical connections reflect different periods and functions and should not be reduced to a single era.
The Kolašin Museum is in the town centre and has historical and ethnographic collections as well as a painting collection. The Partisan Memorial Cemetery is in Brezina, in the northern part of Kolašin. Those interested in history can consider these as separate ideas for planning their trip. The education centre in Kolašin offers informative and interactive displays about the national park’s wildlife, with a focus on bear biology and ecology.
Getting There and Choosing a Focus
Kolašin can be reached by train, bus or car. The town is served by the Belgrade–Bar railway line; the station is 1.5 kilometres from the town. Road connections are listed via Podgorica, 75 kilometres; the Princeza Ksenija motorway, 41 kilometres; and Bijelo Polje, 54 kilometres. These details can help you include your travel options in your plans; the right one depends on your starting point and chosen route.
The sub-areas of Opština Kolašin offer further guidance as you search: Kolašin, Moračko Trebaljevo, Sela.
For the broader travel overview: Montenegro.
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