Local bus visits

Places you can visit yourself using local public bus transport

Sremski Karlovci

Sremski Karlovci were mentioned in the records for the first time in 1308 as the Fortress named Karom. This small town is very important for the history of the Serbs because it was the seat of the Serbian Metropolitanate and the founding place of the Seminary, the second one in the Orthodox world, as well as the Grammar School of Sremski Karlovci, the first school of this type among the Serbs. It is known after monuments of culture and institutions that were founded mainly during the 18th and the 19th century: Patriarch’s Residence – the monumental building from the 19th century, Grammar School of Sremski Karlovci – the oldest Serbian grammar school, Orthodox Cathedral – a Baroque temple  dedicated to St. Nicholas, Chapel of Peace – erected at the  site where Karlovci peace treaty was signed in 1699, Karlovci Theological School – the boarding school for students of the Seminary, Fountain “Four Lions” – erected to commemorate the completion of the  first public water pipeline in Karlovci. The town has a long tradition of grapevine growing and wine production. Information and booking of the guide service at http://www.karlovci.org.rs/

 

Monasteries of Fruška Gora

The monasteries of Beočin and Rakovac can be visited most easily by local buses that leave from Novi Sad.
According to the legend, the Serbian Orthodox Monastery Rakovac was built by Raka Milošević, a Great Chamberlain of Duke Jovan Branković. Its name appeared for the first time in 1545. It was restored by the end of the 17th century. The monastery church is dedicated to  Saints Cosmas and Damian. You can reach the monastery Rakovac by local bus no. 77 to Stari Rakovac. Information about the bus schedule at http://www.gspns.co.rs/red-voznje/prigradski.
The first written records on the Serbian Orthodox Monastery  Beočin date back to the 16th century. The present monastery church, dedicated to Christ’s Ascension dates back to the 18th century.  The iconostasis is of great value and it is the work of Teodor Dimitrijević Kračun,  Janko Halkozović and Dimitrije Bačević. The park surrounding the monastery is the protected example of landscape and garden architecture. You can reach the monastery Beočin by local bus no. 78 to Beočin Selo. Information about the bus schedule at http://www.gspns.co.rs/red-voznje/prigradski

 

Čenej “salaš” farmsteads

 

“Salaši” (traditional Vojvodina farmsteads) are houses with economic facilities scattered in the sea of Vojvodina flatland. Today they preserve the spirit of the past times, slow life style, homemade food, wine and horses running around the flatland. If you book in advance you can visit:

Salaš 137, Međunarodni put 137, +381 (0)21 714 497, www.salas137.rs; Closed on Mondays.

In the kingdom of silence, pleasant and relaxed atmosphere you will enjoy in horse riding and fiacre rides, as well as in rich offer of Vojvodina specialities.

Pajin salaš, Međunarodni put 325, +381 (0)21 714 704, www.pajinsalas.wordpress.com

Pajin salaš is known after good food (Mangulitsa ham hock, chicken pillows, etc.) and good tamburitza players.

Brkin salaš, Međunarodni put 312; www.brkinsalas.rs
Brkin salaš is the estate of the family Matić where you can feel the charms of the life at a salaš with good food and wine.

Mitin salaš, Vuka Kardžića 53; +381 (0)21 714 712

The following services are available to tourist: good food, wine, playroom with the facility for birthdays organising, riding lessons, visit to the museum and overnight stay.

Salaši at Čenej can be visited by local bus number 35 to Čenej. The bus to Čenej leaves from the Inter-municipal bus station in Novi Sad, Bulevar Jaše Tomića 6. Information about the bus schedule at: http://www.gspns.co.rs/red-voznje/prigradski

 

Begeč, Kovilj, Sremska Kamenica and Ledinci

 

Begeč

Begečka jama is a nature park and popular picnic resort created on the old Danube riverbed. It spreads across the surface of 379 hectares. The place is known after its fishing sites, beach, weekend resort, fishermen’s centre and catering facilities.

There are famous čarde (traditional riverside restaurants) in the vicinity: “Kod Braše” (Begečka Jama 56, +381 (0)21 299 9111, www.cardakodbrase.rs) and “Čarda na jami” (Begečka Jama, +381 (0)21 299 9618).

In Begeč, there is also Vojnović Winery, a small family winery. Its tasting room can accommodate up to fifteen people. Next to the winery, there is a vineyard that makes the whole area feel like a pleasant place to enjoy the wines.

Vojnović Winery, Partizanska 76; +381 (0)69 226 0026. Announcement is mandatory.

The bus to Begeč number 56 leaves from the Inter-municipal bus station in Novi Sad, Bulevar Jaše Tomića 6. Information about the bus schedule at: http://www.gspns.co.rs/red-voznje/prigradski

Kovilj

Kovilj is an old settlement in Bačka with two churches and a monastery. According to the legend, the Serbian Orthodox Monastery Kovilj with the church dedicated to St. Archangels Michael and Gabriel was founded by St. Sava.  Its name was mentioned in the records for the first time in the 17th century.
The monastery has had its current outlook since the middle of the 18th century. The iconostasis was painted by Aksentije Marodić, while wood carved pieces were made by Jovan Kistner. The information and announcing of visits: Monastery Kovilj, Duška Vickova Street 51; +381 (0)21 298 8020, kovilj@eunet.rs. Group visits should be announced a day in advance.
Serbian Orthodox Church of Christ’s Ascension (Upper Kovilj Church) was built in 1829. Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Thomas the Apostle (Lower Kovilj Church) was built in 1845 at the site of an older church. The information and announcing of visits: Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Thomas the Apostle (Lower Kovilj Church) at Laze Kostića Street 16; father Stevan Lukić – mobile phone +381 (0)64 800 4221. It is possible to visit the church upon previous announcement (mandatory in case of group visits).

Upon previous announcement the tourists can also visit:
Agricultural holding of Sava Graorac: Vojvodjanskih Brigada Street 57; +381 (0)21 298 8558, (mandatory announcement).

The bus to Kovilj no. 24 leaves from the Inter-municipal bus station in Novi Sad, Boulevard of Jaša Tomić 6. The information about the bus schedule at: http://www.gspns.co.rs/red-voznje/prigradski

 

Sremska Kamenica

Its centre is dominated by churches Serbian Orthodox Church of Holly Mother’s Birth (1758) and Roman Catholic Church of Discovery of the Holly Cross (1811). Nearby is the Jovan Jovanović Zmaj Museum, a memorial collection dedicated to the renowned Serbian poet, www.museumns.rs.

We recommend you to visit Podrum Šukac, a family winery and taste excellent wines.

Podrum Šukac: Karađorđeva 4, +381 (0)63 720 1307, office@podrumsukac.rs, https://podrumsukac.rs/

Located at the exit from Sremska Kamenica, on the bank of the Danube, there is čarda Sremac, a traditional riverside restaurant with a garden overlooking the Bačka side, which complements the relaxed and homely atmosphere that is nurtured here.

Čarda Sremac, Karađorđeva 16, Sremska Kamenica, +381 (0)63 761 4425, cardasremac@gmail.com

 

Ledinci

The estate of the family Miljević is in Stari Ledinci. The family is involved in wine growing and cattle breeding. They produce Burgundy and Traminer wines and homemade goat cheese. In addition to domestic cuisine they also offer to tourists the accommodation (in original home resembling facilities and in authentic rural tourist households) categorised with 3*. Make sure to book in advance. Information and booking: “Miljević” Wine Cellar, Stari Ledinci, Sime Šolaje Street 41; +381 (0)21 298 6781, www.podrum-miljevic.co.rs

The Antonijević Family Winery is in Ledinci, Fruškogorska Street 1, +381 (0)60 142 0211, vinarija.antonijevic@gmail.com

The bus for Stari Ledinci number 76 leaves from the Inter-municipal bus station in Novi Sad, Bulevar Jaše Tomića 6. Information about the bus schedule at: http://www.gspns.co.rs/red-voznje/prigradski