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Sunrise

Sunrise over the Olympic Stadium

Beat the crowds and the cold with an early morning walk to the stadium, where the sun rises over the WSW.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 06:33

    Yellow Fortress

    Walk to the Yellow Fortress for the best view of the sunrise.

  2. 07:17

    Yellow Fortress

    Watch the sun rise over the WSW horizon from the bastion.

  3. 07:47

    Pijaca "Ciglane"

    Head down to Pijaca "Ciglane" to see the local market before the tourists arrive.

  4. 08:02

    Restoran Stadion

    Stop at Restoran Stadion for a hot breakfast or coffee as the stadium opens.

Local tip

The walk from the fortress to the market is steep. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a jacket, as it is chilly before sunrise.

Check before you go

  • Restoran Stadion opens at 07:00, so it will be ready for you after sunrise.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sarajevo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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