Landmark
Newborn Monument
The typographic monument unveiled the day Kosovo declared independence. Repainted every year, so it never looks the same twice.
City centre
From your hosts
Explore Prishtina & Kosovo
Here are the places we genuinely recommend if you are staying with us. A short list, not a directory.
In the city
Explore Prishtina
What we would show you if you had one day in the city.
Architecture
National Library of Kosovo
Domes and a metal net over concrete. People either love it or hate it, which is exactly why it is worth walking past.
City centre, next to the university campus
Historic quarter
The Old City
The oldest part of Prishtina, best seen as one slow walk rather than a list of stops. Everything below is within a few minutes of each other.
- • Old Bazaar
- • Clock Tower
- • Historic mosques
- • Ethnological Museum, Emin Gjiku
Old town, walkable from the centre
Museum
Reporting House
A museum about how Kosovo and the war were reported by international media, using journalism, photographs and media material. Exhibitions can change, so there may be something different when you visit.
City centre
City life
Mother Teresa Square
The main pedestrian boulevard and the easiest place to understand the city: cafés, people walking, and most sights a few minutes away.
City centre
Local culture
National Theatre of Kosovo
Performances are mainly in Albanian and the programme changes, with occasional ballet performances. If something interests you during your stay, it can be a nice way to experience local culture.
City centre
Something different
Prishtina Observatory & Planetarium
A small observatory and planetarium in the city. Contact us on WhatsApp and we'll help you check if it is open during your stay.
Prishtina
Our picks
Where we send guests to eat
Restaurants we recommend ourselves, plus the casual places locals actually go.
Italian
Basilico
Pizza and pasta done properly. A safe choice for a relaxed dinner, and one we send guests to often.
Traditional Albanian
Princesha Gresa
Traditional local food, generous portions. Good if you want to eat what people here actually grew up eating.
Taverna & grill
Trock Taverna
Taverna style, grilled meat and mezze, better with a group and a bit of time.
Modern kitchen
Toks
A more modern menu and a nicer setting, good when you want dinner to feel like an occasion.
Mediterranean
Casa Rita
Mediterranean plates in a warm space, works well for couples and small groups.
Pasta
Pastatore Eatery
Fresh pasta, small menu, quick and casual. Easy lunch or an unfussy dinner.
Local favourites
Not fancy, not complicated, just places locals go when they want something good.
Burgers
Skenda
The other half of the burger debate. Long-standing local favourite, busy for a reason.
Local debate
The Prishtina Burger Debate
Aba vs Skenda
Ask a local where to get the better burger and you may get two different answers. Try both and decide for yourself.
With kids
Family days
Easy days out that work when you are travelling with children.
Nature & animals
Bear Sanctuary Prishtina
A sanctuary for rescued brown bears with walking paths through the woods. Calm, easy, and good with kids.
Best reached by car or taxi
Farm day
Lazdrohu n'Fermë
A farm with animals and outdoor activities in the countryside. A favourite with families travelling with children.
Best reached by car or taxi
Nature & food
Kasollet e Zanave
A village-style spot in the mountains with walking, horse riding, playgrounds and traditional restaurants. Easy to spend half a day there.
Best reached by car or taxi
Nature & open space
Germia Park
An easy escape into nature just outside the city. A good place for families to walk, enjoy the fresh air and spend a few relaxed hours outdoors.
Prishtina, Germia
Outside the city
Day trips from Prishtina
Three places that genuinely work as a day out from the city.
Historic city
Prizren
The one day trip we recommend to almost everyone. Walk up to the fortress for the view, then take the old town slowly.
- • Fortress above the city
- • Old Town and historic centre
- • The river and the Shadervan area
- • Historic mosques
About 1 hour 15 minutes from Prishtina
Nature
Radac | White Drin Waterfall & Radac Cave
The White Drin waterfall and the Radac Cave, also called the Sleeping Beauty Cave, are next to each other, so they work well as one stop.
- • White Drin Waterfall
- • Radac Cave, Sleeping Beauty Cave
Near Peja, best reached by car
Cave
Gadime Cave
A marble cave with unusual crystal formations, visited on a short guided walk. An easy half day, and a good option in bad weather.
Near Lipjan, about 30 minutes from Prishtina
From your hosts
Our hiking trails
Trails we have walked ourselves. Full routes and GPS tracks are on the hiking page.
We are not licensed hiking guides. These are simply routes we have walked ourselves and enjoy sharing.
DifficultFull day
Jazhinca Lake | Prevalla
Prevalla, Sharr Mountains
Hiking to Jazhinca Lake (Liqeni i Jazhinces) above Prevalla in the Sharr Mountains, one of the highest glacial lakes in Kosovo. A demanding full day mountain hike, best from June to October, roughly a 1 hour 30 minute drive from Prishtina.
ModerateDay hike
Kuqisht Village | Liqenat Lakes
Rugova valley near Peja
The Liqenat trail starts in Kuqisht village in the Rugova valley near Peja and climbs through pine forest to the Liqenat lakes in the Accursed Mountains (Bjeshket e Nemuna). One of the most popular hiking trails in Kosovo, about 2 hours drive from Prishtina.
View trail & GPS
Snowy version
This route was recorded in May while the area was still covered in snow. Due to the snow-covered terrain, there may be deviations from the usual summer trail.
View snowy trail
EasyAround 600 m walk from the car
Junik Canyon
Junik, western Kosovo
Junik Canyon (Kanioni i Junikut) is an easy nature walk near Junik in western Kosovo, with turquoise water and mossy limestone walls, ideal for families and short day trips from Prishtina. The road is now paved almost all the way to the canyon. From where you leave your car, the walk to the canyon is approximately 600 metres. For a longer hike, you can start from Restaurant Trofta in Junik.
Adventure
Via Ferrata
Three separate Via Ferrata areas in Kosovo, each run locally.
Via Ferrata
Via Ferrata Peja
The best known routes in Kosovo, in the Rugova canyon, with several difficulty levels and zip lines.
Rugova, near Peja
Via Ferrata
Via Ferrata Deçan
Routes above Deçan in the Accursed Mountains, quieter than Peja.
Deçan
Via Ferrata
Via Ferrata Prizren
Climbing routes close to Prizren, easy to combine with a day in the city.
Prizren
Useful resources
Not our personal recommendations, just things guests often ask about: sport, activities, transport and practical information.
More things to do
Karting near Prishtina
Outdoor activitySeveral outdoor tracks around the city, usually €10 to €25 depending on session length. Indoor karting is available at Prishtina Mall.
Tennis & padel
SportPublic courts at Taukbahçe during the day, clubs in the evening. Padel is popular and usually needs a booking.
Morning running groups
RunningGermia Park is the running hub of the city and local groups organise regular morning and group runs.
Taukbahçe
Park & sportA calm park area with public tennis courts you can usually use freely during the day.
Getting around & essentials
Certified local tour guides
Guided toursGuideKS connects visitors with licensed guides for city tours, cultural experiences and day trips.
Weekend hiking communities
Group tripsActive local communities organise weekend hikes and mountain trips across Kosovo. Many more can be found on Instagram and Facebook.
Buses across Kosovo & the Balkans
Getting thereSchedules and tickets for routes around Kosovo and to Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro.
Everyday shopping & delivery
EssentialsViva Fresh, Maxi, Vipros, Golden Market and smaller local shops for groceries. Royal Mall covers supermarkets, cafés and shops in one place. Wolt delivers from most restaurants and supermarkets.
Need a local recommendation?
Tell us what you like and we'll be happy to recommend a place.