Mountain town at 954m — ski resort and summer mountain centre
Kolašin is a mountain town in northern Montenegro, situated at an altitude of 954 metres, at the foot of the Bjelasica and Sinjajevina mountains. It is known as the country's leading winter tourism centre, with two ski resorts — Kolašin 1450 and Kolašin 1600 — which together offer 45 km of groomed slopes between 1,420 and 2,072 metres above sea level. In summer, the town becomes a starting point for hiking, cycling, fishing and rafting on the Tara River, while Biogradska gora National Park, just a few kilometres away, attracts nature lovers with its primeval forests and glacial lakes. Excellent transport connections — by motorway from Podgorica in just 41 km and by the Belgrade–Bar railway line — make Kolašin accessible year-round.
Location
Northern Montenegro
Altitude
954 m
Population
approx. 2,400
From Podgorica
41 km
Ski slopes
45 km
Railway
Belgrade–Bar Line
Highlights
Two interconnected ski resorts on Bjelasica mountain form the backbone of Kolašin's winter tourism. Together they offer 45 km of groomed slopes between 1,420 and 2,072 metres above sea level, catering to all levels of skiers — from beginners to advanced. Kolašin 1450 is the older resort, opened in 1991 under the name Jezerine, while Kolašin 1600 was built in 2019 and connected to the neighbouring resort in the 2021/22 season via the six-seat K-7 chairlift. The ski resorts have a ski school, equipment rental and parking for 500 vehicles.
Biogradska gora National Park is located about ten kilometres from Kolašin and preserves one of the last primeval forests in Europe, protected since 1878. At the heart of the park lies Biogradsko jezero — a glacial lake surrounded by centuries-old forest, around which a circular hiking trail of approximately 3.5 km leads. In the surrounding area there are 5 more glacial lakes. The park is home to numerous plant and animal species, and in summer offers boat rentals on the lake and organised ecological tours.
The Tara River flows west of Kolašin and forms the deepest canyon in Europe after the Grand Canyon — in some places reaching depths of up to 1,300 metres. The Tara Canyon is protected by UNESCO as part of Durmitor National Park. From Kolašin it is easy to organise a rafting or kayaking trip on the Tara — Restoran Dobre Vode, located at the tenth kilometre of the road towards Biogradska gora National Park directly on the riverbank, is a popular rest stop on the way to the canyon.
Bjelasica is a mountain massif that directly surrounds Kolašin, with an average elevation of around 1,600 metres and its highest peak Crna Glava at 2,139 metres. In summer, the katuns of Bjelasica — traditional mountain homesteads — are a popular destination for organised and independent hiking. The Kolašin Tourist Organisation offers guided walking tours to the katuns, and marked trails depart directly from the town centre at the Vodenica site towards Bašanje brdo and beyond. The mountain is rich in forest fruits and mushrooms during summer and autumn.
What to do
45 km of groomed slopes at Kolašin 1450 and 1600, for all levels from beginners to advanced.
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Organised and independent tours on Bjelasica and Sinjajevina with experienced guides.
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Marked cycling routes around Kolašin, including trails towards Bašanje brdo and Barutana.
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The Tara River, flowing west of Kolašin, offers rafting and kayaking in a UNESCO-protected canyon.
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Fishing on the Tara and Morača rivers around Kolašin, rich in trout.
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Where the mountains meet every season
Nestled at 954 metres among the peaks of Bjelasica and Sinjajevina, Kolašin is Montenegro's mountain heart — a place where winter slopes give way to summer trails, and ancient forests border glacial lakes.
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Did You Know?
Biogradska gora National Park, just a few kilometres from Kolašin, is home to one of the last primeval forests in Europe — protected since 1878. one of the last primeval forests in Europe
Plan Your Visit
Phone
+382 20 865-140Website
www.kolasin.meGrad je dostupan tokom cijele godine. Ski-centri rade u zimskoj sezoni (decembar–mart), obično 09:00–16:00.
Ulaz u grad besplatan. Ski pass za Kolašin 1450/1600 dostupan po dnevnim i sezonskim cijenama (provjeriti na kolasin1450.com).
Besplatan parking na ski-centru Kolašin 1450 — kapacitet 500 vozila.
Centar grada je relativno ravan i pristupačan. Ski-centri imaju moderne žičare prilagođene različitim korisnicima.
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