Bijambare

Bijambare

When you climb from the valley of the river Ljubina on the main road Sarajevo - Tuzla for about 150 meters above sea level, the traveler finds himself at the beginning of the vast Nišićka plateau. To the west and north are rolling mountain meadows, and to the south and east are large and dense forests. Rocky limestone ridges also appear in several places, which give the whole landscape the characteristics of a unique natural complex.

There are 8 caves in the area of Bijambare

Traces of human presence were found in the upper cave - tools and weapons from the Stone Age, which are in the National Museum in Sarajevo. Out of these caves, only the middle Bijambare cave is arranged, lit and open to visitors. It is about 500 meters long and consists of four halls, which can be seen moving along the paved path. The fourth hall is especially interesting, which was called the "concert hall" due to its exceptional acoustics. The middle Bijambare Cave is known for its rare and unusual jewelry - stalactites, stalagmites, cave draperies or curtains, as well as cave baths or bigren created by pulling water over deposits of calcium carbonate and clay. It is interesting to note that stalactite takes 100 to 150 years to grow by 1 centimeter.

The departure dates of the tourist vehicle for the period June, July, August, September are on working days (starting point from the parking lot) from 10.30, 11.20, 12, 12.40, 14, 14.40, 15.30, 16.10 and 16.50, and from the info-point from 10.55, 11.40, 12.20, 13, 14.20, 15.10, 15.50, 16.30 and 17.30.
On weekends, departures are (starting point from the parking lot) from 10, 10.40, 11.20, 12, 12.40, 14, 14.40, 15.20, 16, 16.40 and 17.20 hours, and from the info-point from 10.20, 11, 11.40, 12.20, 13, 14.20, 15, 15.40, 16.20, 17 and 17.40 hours.
The departure dates of the tourist vehicle for the period April, May, October and November are on weekdays (starting point from the parking lot) from 10.30, 11.30, 12.50, 14, 14.50, 15.50 and 16.40 hours , and from the info-point from 11, 12, 13.10, 14.30, 15.20, 16.20 and 17.10 hours.
On weekends in this period, departures are (starting point from the parking lot) from 10, 10.40, 11.20, 12.10, 13.30, 14.10, 14.50, 15.40, 16.20 and 17 hours, and from the info-point from 10.20, 11, 11.40, 12.30, 13.50, 14.30, 15.20, 16, 16.40 and 17.30 hours.

Notes:

The following categories are exempted from paying entrance fees to the area of the Protected Landscape "Bijambare":
1. Children without parental care with companions;
2. Children with developmental disabilities with companions;
3. Children up to 6 years;
4. Scientific and educational institutions, and non-governmental organisations that are involved in environmental protection with prior notice and written consent of the Director of the Cantonal Public Institution for Protected Natural Areas.

Additional privileged categories of visitors include:
1. Population residing in the territory of the municipality where the area of Protected Landscape "Bijambare" is located with obligatory ID presentation;
1. War invalids with the presentation of the appropriate document;
2. Families of martyrs and families of fallen fighters with presentation of the appropriate document.

Privileged categories of visitors get a discount only on entrance fees to the Protected Landscape “Bijambare”.
The dates for entering the Middle Bijambare Cave for the period April, May and October are on weekdays at 11.15, 13.15, 15.15 and 16.30 hours, and on weekends at 11, 12.30, 14, 15.15 and 16.40 hours.
The maximum number of visitors in one term is limited to 30 people. Buying tickets for the cave is only possible at the info-point.

The middle Bijambare cave is closed to visitors from December to April.

How to reach Bijambare Protected Area

The protected landscape "Bijambare" is 40 km away from Sarajevo. It can be reached by car from the direction of Sarajevo on the main road M-18 leading to Tuzla. The distance to the entrance to the area from the Vogošća loop is 31 km. Bijambara can also be reached by intercity bus on the route Sarajevo - Tuzla. Departure is from the Sarajevo Bus Station (info: 00 387 33 21 31 00).