The most famous Novi Sad specialty, which has existed for over four decades, is the legendary “index sandwich.” You can find it all over the city, in specialized shops such as Index Vanessa, Index Mirjana, Index Maja, and others.
Local specialties can be enjoyed in restaurants like Balkan Ekspres 021, Lazin Salaš, Plava Frajla, or Salaš 137 in Čenej, just outside Novi Sad. Some of the famous Vojvodina dishes you must try while in Novi Sad include fish stew (riblji paprikaš), meat delicacies such as goulash, kulen, sausages, pork cracklings (čvarci), and for those with a sweet tooth, well-known treats like dumplings (gomboce), sweet poppy seed noodles, šnenonkle (Bird’s Milk) and strudels of various flavors.
Coffee lovers can start their morning in one of the many cafés in the city center, such as Loft, Kafeterija, and Frida.
After a good gastronomic indulgence, Novi Sad offers various ways to burn calories efficiently—without spending much money, as many activities are very affordable or even completely free. The city is known for its cycling culture, so you can explore its beautiful surroundings on your own or on a rented bicycle. Locals love playing basketball, and you can enjoy this popular sport on the Danube Quay (Dunavski kej), where tournaments are often held, or challenge your friends in one of the many outdoor gyms that have sprung up across the city in recent years. The city is also perfect for hiking enthusiasts—you can explore it in detail with a guide. The best place for this is the Quay of the Victims of the Raid (Kej žrtava racije), where you can enjoy a unique view of the Danube and the Petrovaradin Fortress.
For those who like to observe the Vojvodina plains from above, there is the Zemlja čuda Adrenaline Park (Wonderland), while the main gathering spot for extreme sports fans is the Skate Park. Bowling alleys, such as Žabac, are becoming increasingly popular, and every winter in Danube Park, the well-known Ledena šuma (Ice Forest)—one of the largest ice rinks in the region—opens its doors.
