Mountain Flower Days (Dani planinskog cvijeća)
Guided flower hikes in Durmitor NP plus folklore, concerts and local products in Žabljak.
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It returns every year — dates for the next edition haven't been announced yet.
Žabljak sits high on the Durmitor plateau, a small town of timber roofs and pine-scented air that serves as the base for Montenegro's most famous mountain landscape. In July the snow has retreated to the shaded gullies of the peaks, and the meadows between the town and Black Lake turn into a brief, extravagant carpet of colour — the very moment this festival is built around.
The heart of the programme lies out on the mountain: guided flower-themed hikes lead visitors into Durmitor National Park, where the plateau's famously rich mountain flora spreads across meadows, slopes and lake shores. Back in town, folklore performances and concerts take over the stage, while stalls of handicrafts and local products fill the streets. Children's activities and sports events round out the schedule.
The atmosphere is that of a small mountain town celebrating its own landscape — locals, hikers and families mingle between the park trails and the town programme, and the timing catches the Durmitor plateau at its most colourful point of the whole year.
For visitors, the festival is an easy way to experience the plateau with local company: the guided walks remove the guesswork of where the bloom is best, and the evenings back in town add music and a fair to what would otherwise be a quiet mountain resort. It is Žabljak at its most welcoming, celebrating the landscape it lives from.
The festival runs over several days in mid-July, with hikes departing into the national park and the cultural programme centred on Žabljak's town venues. All events are free of charge, making it an easy addition to any summer stay on Durmitor.
What to expect
Guided flower hikes
Walks into Durmitor National Park led by guides, timed to catch the plateau's mountain flora at peak mid-July bloom.
Folklore and concerts
Folklore ensembles and live concerts bring the celebration back into Žabljak's town centre each evening.
Handicrafts fair
Stalls of local handicrafts and products from the Durmitor highlands line the festival streets.
Family programme
Children's activities and sports events keep all ages busy between the hikes and concerts.
Free for everyone
The entire festival — hikes, concerts and fair — is free of charge.
What happens when
July 12 – 15, 2026
- On the mountainGuided flower-themed hikes into Durmitor National Park, timed for peak bloom
- In townFolklore performances and concerts on the Žabljak stage
- FairStalls of handicrafts and local products through the town centre
- For familiesChildren's activities and sports events across the festival days
Where it takes place
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Plan your stay
Žabljak — where to stay and how to get around
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More events
What else is on in Montenegro around the same time.
Dan širuna — Horse Mackerel Day
1,500 kg of free grilled fish and flowing wine close Budva's season each October.
Njegos Day
Montenegro's holiday of culture on Njegoš's birthday — ceremonies, awards and programmes centred on Cetinje.
Camellia Days (Fešta kamelija)
Stoliv celebrates its camellia bloom with flower exhibitions, concerts and the Camellia Ball.
