Things to Do in Belgrade

Cobblestone bohemian street with old taverns, art galleries and street musicians. You don't need to eat at the pricey restaurants to enjoy the atmosphere.

🕐 Open 24 hours; street itself always accessible

💡 Walk through around 6 pm when musicians start setting up but before the dinner rush. Buy a slice of burek from a bakery on the parallel street instead.

Small museum dedicated to the inventor. Free on the first Sunday of each month. Original Tesla exhibits, including a working coil demonstration.

🕐 Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (closed Mon); free first Sunday of month 10:00-14:00

💡 Arrive at least 30 minutes before the free-entry opening. The waiting line can take over an hour otherwise. The demo show is worth it.

Free entry every Wednesday. Modern Serbian and Yugoslav art from the 20th century onwards, housed in a brutalist building on the Sava riverbank.

🕐 Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (closed Mon); free on Wednesdays only

💡 The cafe terrace has excellent, cheap coffee and a direct view across the river to the fortress. Go on a sunny day.

Massive fortress at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. Walk the ramparts, see military museums from outside, watch sunsets over the river.

🕐 Open 24 hours; park and grounds accessible all day

💡 Go through the north gate at dusk to avoid the main tourist crowds. The view from the lower plateau is better than the upper.

River island turned into a city beach and park. Free entry to the whole area, with swimming beaches, walking and cycling paths. Cheap cafe kiosks throughout.

🕐 Open 24 hours; beach areas accessible in summer months (June-September)

💡 Rent a bike near the entrance bridge for about 2 euros per hour. The far end of the lake is quieter and has wilder swimming spots.