A traditional Bosnian village in the middle of beautiful nature

At a first glance, Ethno Begovo's village looks like a fortress surrounded by an old wooden fence to any visitor from a distance, but upon entering Ethno Begovo's Village, memories and the Bosnian past are felt. Everything that the past has left behind can certainly be found in this ethno village which is in the deep forest of the Nišić plateau, in a region rich in natural and cultural diversity, 40 km away from Sarajevo.

Ethno Begovo's village was created out of a great desire to present the cultural heritage of Bosnia in the most beautiful way to locals and tourists, and in the original environment in a special way. The owner of this authentic ethno village certainly succeeded, creating the first Bosnian village in a place with a fairytale-like rural atmosphere, clean air, and beautiful landscapes.

Comfortable accommodation in the spirit of antiquity and authentic Bosnian cuisine

Ethno Begovo's village is built of natural and original materials, some of which are even a few hundred years old. It has magical double and quadruple apartments and rooms. It offers a wide variety of activities that will greatly interest every guest; an unlimited number of vacation opportunities, a restaurant that offers delicious traditional Bosnian cuisine prepared in an authentic way, locally produced Bosnian drinks, and various local products from surrounding villages. Everything is made from home-grown ingredients, grown nearby, prepared according to original recipes.

A range of activities: from hiking and working with domestic animals to picking herbs and knitting

Ethno Begovo village offers a special range of activities for children who come with their parents such as: picking herbs, mushrooms, hiking, hiking tours, training grounds, visits to farms and volunteer participation in their work, rafting, cycling, sledding, and knitting.

Ethno Begovo village also has an animal farm, where every visitor can be in the presence of domestic animals and participate in the work. Everything that is created in this village you have the right to not only see but also volunteer and participate in their work and explore the peculiarities of this place and live in antiquity for at least a moment.

This rural household offers you an active or restful vacation, beautiful nature, Bosnian history, local specialties, organic food, nature training and everything else you could want you can find here.

Old exhibits – where history is not forgotten

The owner, a passionate collector of antiquities and the cultural heritage of Bosnia, decided to present his collection to the public in the original ambience of this Bosnian village. Old cobblestones connect a dozen Bosnian houses built on traditional materials used hundreds of years ago, and this is mostly reflected in the exhibits along the stairs that belong to antiquity and show the improvisation of the first tools and weapons used to build houses at that time.

The most interesting and first seen object is a small village mosque of almost 12 square meters with a wooden minaret where the path leads to the stone steps. Its purpose is not only to show the antiquity and culture of this area, but its doors are open to all visitors who want to perform their regular prayer while on the road and enjoy its hospitality. Within the village there are 12 shops with old crafts, and a museum that displays antiquities and gives the impression that time has stopped in the most beautiful period of antiquity.

Traditional accommodation in Ethno Begovo village - fairytale houses

If you ever imagined what fairytale houses in the heart of natural landscapes look like, you imagined Ethno Begovo's village. After enjoying traditional Bosnian specialties and numerous activities, it will surely be time to relax.

You can spend the night in the originally decorated Bosnian double or quadruple apartments and rooms. The accommodation is built of traditional materials, mostly wood that is a few hundred years old, but also stone and brick that create thermal insulation. Everything is built from environmentally friendly materials to the highest standards. Even a short stay in the Ethno Begovo Village leaves a lifelong memory and the impression that you were, at least for a short period of time, part of a special fairy tale.

Restaurant Ethno Begovo selo - the best of traditional Bosnian cuisine

In addition to the clock tower and a small museum, the restaurant has also found its place, with its overall decoration and abundance of details reminiscent of antiquities and traditions. On the high beams, the first thing you will notice are the beautiful old toys that can no longer be found in any shop window.

Restaurant Ethno Begovo selo is a paradise for gourmets. The food is made in the traditional Bosnian way from local products and products from the surrounding villages, served with local drinks.

It is recognized that Nišići is well known for growing the old buckwheat plant, and this rural household boasts numerous local specialties from this plant, including its famous buckwheat donuts.

The hosts leave nothing to chance. They use all the benefits provided by the fertile environment of Nišići for their own agricultural products, such as fruits, vegetables, meat, honey, homemade juices, and other foods from which they prepare delicious specialties for their guests.

The interior walls of the restaurant consist of covers and clippings of magazines and dailies that have operated in BiH for hundreds of years, and include photographs and names of BiH writers, actors, politicians, and artists. A unique atmosphere for unique enjoyment.

Bijambara's protected landscape - a real gem for nature lovers

For all nature lovers, 3.6 km from the rural household is a real gem - the legally protected natural area of Bijambara. You can choose the way you want to enjoy exploring this natural landscape. You can start your tour with a slow-moving train to enjoy the exploration of the ambience, you can rent a bike, or simply enjoy the scenery on your own.

Whichever option you choose, you will enjoy being surrounded by untouched nature, fresh air, and greenery of the coniferous forest and beautiful pastures, through two streams flow creating small lakes that sink underground.

Within the protected area there are several beautiful pastures, sinkholes, abysses, two streams and 8 caves. Visitors are provided with a tour through the arranged and illuminated middle Bijambar cave, which consists of a 420 m long tourist trail decorated with cave jewelry.

The area is equipped with tables and benches for staying in nature and has a playground for children, as well as bicycle and forest paths. Visitors to Bijambara can also see the necropolis of tombstones.

Nišićka plateau - fragrant fields of buckwheat and medicinal herbs

All visitors to the Ethno Begovo Village can enjoy the benefits of the Nišić Plateau. On the way from Sarajevo to Tuzla, at an average altitude of about 1000 meters, the Nišić plateau is recognizable by its fragrant buckwheat fields. It is estimated that over a thousand dunams of land have been sown in this area. The quality of buckwheat from the Nišić plateau is impeccable. In addition to buckwheat, the Nišić plateau has exceptional potential for the cultivation of medicinal plants. When the road takes you to the Ethno Begovo village, be sure to stop on the Nišić plateau, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and enjoy the benefits that this place offers.

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