Novi Sad
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At a glance
- Country
- Serbia
- Region
- Vojvodina
- Population
- 370,000
- Best time to go
- May to September
- Main airport
- None — nearest is Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG)
- Coordinates
- 45.27°N, 19.83°E
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Overview
Novi Sad is Serbia's second city, a relaxed university town on the Danube with an Austro-Hungarian centre of pastel façades and pedestrian streets. It has long been a meeting point of Serbian, Hungarian and other cultures.
Across the river, the massive Petrovaradin Fortress looks down on the town. Beyond lie the vineyards and monasteries of Fruška Gora, making Novi Sad a lovely base for a few slow days.
Things to see
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Photo: Pudelek (Marcin Szala), CC BY-SA 3.0 rs Petrovaradin Fortress
A vast 18th-century fortress above the Danube with tunnels, galleries and a clock whose hands are reversed.
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Photo: Tournasol7, CC BY-SA 4.0 Freedom Square
The main square, framed by the City Hall and the neo-Gothic Name of Mary Church.
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Photo: Imeao, CC0 Novi Sad Synagogue
An elegant art nouveau synagogue, now also used as a concert venue.
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Photo: Tournasol7, CC BY 4.0 Dunavska Street
One of the oldest streets in town, with cafés and a leafy park at its end.
Things to do
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Photo: Ванилица, CC BY-SA 4.0 Day trip to Sremski Karlovci
A small baroque town with a fine cathedral and wine cellars, 20 minutes away.
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Photo: Jovancavic, CC BY-SA 4.0 Explore Fruška Gora
Forested hills dotted with Orthodox monasteries and family wineries, great for hiking and tasting.
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Photo: I would appreciate being notified if you use my work outside, CC BY 3.0 Swim at Štrand
A sandy city beach on the Danube, packed with locals in summer.
Where to stay
Old Town
The pedestrian centre, close to cafés, restaurants and the main square.
Hotels in Old TownPetrovaradin
At the foot of the fortress, quieter with river views.
Hotels in PetrovaradinLiman
Residential area near the Danube and Štrand beach.
Hotels in Liman
Getting around
The centre is easy on foot, and city buses cover the rest. Cycling along the Danube is popular.
Fast trains from Belgrade take around 40 minutes; Belgrade airport is about an hour away by car.
When to go
Late spring and summer are warm and lively, with river beaches open and café terraces full. Autumn is harvest time in Fruška Gora. Winters are cold and quiet.
Plan your trip to Novi Sad
Guide last checked October 2026. Opening times and prices change, so check before you go.