Reka Vrbas

Vrbas River - the most important information

Welcome to Banja Luka, the largest city on the Vrbas River! This river divides Banja Luka into 2 parts and represents its main watercourse. During the construction of buildings along the banks of the Vrbas, the popular rule of "river view" was maintained, which visitors will especially enjoy. This river is mentioned in numerous songs about Banja Luka, such as the song by Miroslav Janjanin - a kind of anthem of the city "My City".

Characteristics of the river and rafting trails
The Vrbas River has a special place in the heart of all Banja Luka citizens. It is the only river in Europe where there is a night rafting trail. The average summer water temperature is 17 degrees. In addition to rafting, numerous international kayak and canoe competitions are held on the Vrbas. The most popular rafting trails are: Zvečaj, Ada and Bijeli Buk. The time required to descend the mentioned trails is from 30 minutes to 3 and a half hours. The 2009 World Rafting Championship was held on the Vrbas River.

Krupa na Vrbasu - special curiosity
Krupa na Vrbasu is a popular tourist destination, located on the main road M-16. It is about 30 km away from the center of Banja Luka. This is a place with exceptional natural and cultural values, so you can expect here:

Waterfalls, mills and springs of Krupa,
Uncle's Cave - where Paleolithic traces of human population were found,
Monastery of St. Elijah - presumed to date from the 13th century, endowed by Stefan Nemanja,
The log cabin church is located on the site of Rastik, and is dedicated to Saint Nicholas, as well as
Medieval town Greben (1192).

Krupa na Vrbasu is an ideal place for excursions. At the mouth of this river in Vrbas, there is a car camp, while one of the best equipped football stadiums in the city is nearby. At this popular tourist location, you will be able to notice the well-maintained easy and medium-difficult hiking trails, which connect all the famous places in the area. Krupa na Vrbasu is a very popular attraction because of its catering facilities, where you can relax and enjoy the rich flavors of traditional cuisine. There are: 5 smaller restaurants (Ranch, Sana, Oskar, Ada and Miha), 2 restaurants (Canyon and Krupska Voda), as well as the Čukura barbecue, with the most delicious barbecue in town.

How to get to Krupa na Vrbasu?
Krupa na Vrbasu is about thirty kilometers away from the center of Banja Luka, so it is best to get to this interesting place:

by car - you will travel for about half an hour via E661 / M16 or
by taxi - more carriers will be at your disposal (Big Taxi +387 66 211-511, Patrol Taxi +387 51 229-500 or Lux Taxi +387 66 925-926). Call any of the listed carriers and enjoy a safe ride!