9th International Conference

ABOUT KOLAŠIN

LOCATION AND CONNECTIONS

The area of the municipality of Kolašin mostly stretches in the middle part of the Republic of Montenegro, in the middle and upper flows of rivers Tara and Morača, on the total surface of 900 km2. There are about 12.000 citizens in this municipality. Kolašin, the centre of the municipality, has about 6.000 citizens. 

The good geographical position of Kolašin is seen in its great connection with the rest of Montenegro. Kolašin is one hour away (by car) through the canyon Platije from the capital city Podgorica, in the south. Towards the north, to the border with Serbia, it takes about 1h 30min of a ride (65 km) to border crossing Dobrakovo or 2h 15min of a ride (110 km) to border crossing Dračenovac. The railway of the greatest importance for this region (Belgrade-Bar) goes through Kolašin, connecting it with the Adriatic Sea. 

Distances from Montenegrin airports: Podgorica airport – 80 km, Tivat airport – 150 km. The closest airports out of Montenegro are Dubrovnik, Croatia and Tirana, Albania, both around 220 km away. 

Kolašin is 300 km away from Skopje, 400 km away from Belgrade, as it is from Sarajevo, 740 km from Zagreb, 950 km from Ljubljana.

For additional information, please visit https://kolasin.me/en/ and https://www.visit-montenegro.com/.

NATURE

Various forms of relief make this area one of the most picturesque and most beautiful in this part of Balkan Peninsula. Mountain crags of Sinjajevina, Bjelasica, Ključ, Kapa Moračka etc stretch over this area. These are the mountains which abound in richness and diversity of surfaces, above which appear summits mostly above 2.000 meters of height. Rivers Tara, Morača and their tributaries, mostly of canyon type, took care of the special richness of this area related to nature. River Tara and its canyon are known worldwide for their beauty and uniqueness.

National Park Biogradska Gora is a pearl of European natural heritage. Almost the only European rainforest, which surrounds the fantastic Biogradsko Lake, is located in the near proximity of Kolašin. Above the lake, which is 20 km away from Kolašin, at an altitude of 1.094 m, raise huge mountain wreaths, which for millenniums have been reflecting in its calm water surface. People say that for a long time under the protection of rulers of these areas, not a single tree has been cut in the National Park Biogradska Gora. Today, this natural reservation preserves dozens of plants and hundreds of animal species, which can only be found in this place in entire Europe. 

SKI-PARADISE

Kolašin is located at 954 m of altitude and offers an excellent vacation in winter as well as in summer. Because of its altitude and favourable climate, it is considered to be an air spa. Thanks to its natural predefinition, Kolašin is a paradise for winter tourism.

The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 1,420 and 2,070 m. For skiing and snowboarding, there is 45 km of slopes and 8 lifts available.

There are two ski-centres, Kolašin 1.450 and Kolašin 1.600 (http://www.kolasin1450.com/en/https://kolasin.me/kolasin-1450-ski-resort/ and https://kolasin.me/kolasin-1600-ski-resort/), far famous for the quality of its service.

A new six-seater chairlift K7 which connects both ski resorts has been put into operation on February 14! It is equipped with seat heating, a sound system, wi-fi…

SKI MAP 1600