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Kolasin Travel Guide: 18 reviews and 53 photos

Kolašin is a 3,000 inhabitants town at an elevation of 954 m. The district (municipality) of Kolašin has 9,000 inhabitants.

In the past, Kolašin was the place for bloody battles, first for the independence from Turkey, later (WWII) to free Montenegro from any foreign occupation. It has been almost completely destroyed several times and thus has no ancient buildings.

The city stands at the foot of Mount Bjelasica (elevation 2,139 meters) and of the Sinjajevina massif that tops at 2,277 meters with Mount Babji Zub. It is the main city of the Morača valley. It is a ski station and one of the centers of Montenegro's mountain tourism Žabljak is a more attractive destination, but Kolašin has the advantage of being easily accessible by road (E65, E80).and even by rail (Belgrade - Bar railway). Podgorica Airport is 80 km (50 mi) away, and has regular flights to major European destinations.

Last visit to Kolasin: May 2009
Intro Updated Jul 29, 2009
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Reviews (9)

Hotel Čile Hotels (1)

Hotel Cile hDSC00333.jpg Hotel Čile stands in a small, quiet alley. It was built 16 years ago and fulfills all... more travel advice

Vodenica restaurant Restaurants (1)

Vodenica restaurant is set in an ancient water mill, hence the name. They have kept a part of the mechanism on the... more travel advice

Morača monastery Off The Beaten Path (2)

Morača monastery stands along the Morača river and along the main road, between Podgorica and Kolašin, 19 km... more travel advice

Morača river Off The Beaten Path (2)

Morača river is not very long as it is only 113 km. It flows from Rzača mountain to Shkoder Lake, almost at... more travel advice

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HORSCHECK Jul 16, 2010 at 2:35 PM

Jean-Louis, lovely little page about Kolasin. We are currently planning our upcoming trip to Montenegro and Kolasin is a possible option for a stop.
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Trekki Feb 28, 2010 at 4:15 AM

Oh wow, the valley of Morača river is something for me!! looks like during low water one can even hike at water level! And your restaurant - dishes tip made me hungry :-)
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Kuznetsov_Sergey Aug 14, 2009 at 10:01 AM

The name of this town reminded me the name of old Russian town Kalayzin on the Volga with the famous belfry standing in the water (Tverskaya Oblast'). I would pet your wonderful dog as well if I could, haha!
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volopolo Aug 10, 2009 at 3:30 AM

Great new page
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Bwana_Brown Aug 2, 2009 at 9:44 AM

I can't blame the kids for wanting to pet your Silky Terrier - very cute! That is nice rugged scenery you enjoyed in the Moraèa area. Interesting food tips re the Vodenica restaurant too!
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Andrew_W_K Jul 29, 2009 at 12:13 AM

Great tips. Thanks for sharing.