Bač

Bačka Fortress is one of the main reasons why tourists visit this interesting place, as it truly allows you to experience the spirit of old times.

Located about an hour's drive from the Special Nature Reserve of Gornje Podunavlje, a protected natural asset of Category I, Bač offers the chance to stay either here or at one of the many nearby farms. You will have the opportunity to explore the channels and meanders of floodplain forests, rare species, enjoy a boat ride on the Danube, and be in the company of the last Danube fishermen.

You might have a bit of trouble pronouncing Turoš čusa, flute, Ćušpajz, šmarne, cicvara, but you will remember Bač precisely for all these flavors of local specialties.

As your partner in the Upper Danube Region, at ISerbia Travel, we have created a range of offerings in Bač and its surroundings that provide opportunities for both a peaceful and active vacation with family, friends, or work colleagues.

How do we know what's best in Bač? We were born in this region and chose to live here.

What to Visit in Bač

Bačka Fortress

Don't miss the fantastic view from the top of the Bačka Tower, especially if you visit in the afternoon when the sun sets over the Vojvodina fields. It is the best-preserved medieval fortress and one of the most significant in Vojvodina.

Franciscan Monastery

In the very center of Bač, you'll find the Franciscan Monastery with its courtyard and the Church of the Assumption of Mary. It was established nearly 900 years ago during the Crusades as a stopover for those traveling to Jerusalem. During the Ottoman period, it was converted into a mosque, but from the Austro-Hungarian era until today, it has been a monastery for over 300 years. Its rich archive, library with books from the 15th to the 20th century, old artifacts, ecclesiastical vestments, and numerous other testimonies reflect a continuity that dates back to the time of the Holy Roman Empire. The monastery also houses one of the oldest organs in Vojvodina.

Šiljak Tower

The City Gate - Šiljak Tower, which retains one floor and is connected to a modern bridge, also reflects the encounter of the old and new that Bač presents in all aspects.

Didina Ethno House

In the very center of the town, yet in a peaceful location, the famous ethno house with the charming name "Didina kuća" has been around for 100 years. Under one roof, it preserves old furniture, the warmth of a brick stove, and numerous specialties from the grandmothers of the area. You can try your hand at traditional crafts, weaving, silk and glass painting, gold embroidery, or pottery in this quaint and unique house.

Children can play old, almost forgotten games such as sack races, horseshoe throwing, ring toss, and tug-of-war.

Hamam in Bač

In the very center of Bač, you can also visit the hamam, partially ruined but with some preserved walls and artifacts from that era. It is the only building of this type of Islamic culture in Vojvodina.

Calvary

At the end of the Bačka Fortress Street, near the canal and the city gate, is the Catholic shrine of Calvary, a pilgrimage site for believers during Easter Week. It features 14 Stations of the Cross that symbolize Christ's suffering on the way to the crucifixion.

Farms Around Bač

You can only truly say you've experienced Vojvodina once you’ve stayed at a farm. Behind their gates, these farms faithfully preserve the tranquility of bygone times and the simplicity of living. Who wouldn’t enjoy that? Here’s our selection:

(We’ll include the specific ones that Dijana wants to highlight with or without external links)

In the vicinity of Bač, you can also see the Fric-Hristić Castle, the Šokačka Ethno House in Vajska, and the Bođani Monastery dating from the 15th century.

Nature Around Bač

The area around Bač includes special nature reserves, forest ecosystems, and habitats for natural rarities that protect many endangered species. You will find the largest population of European deer in our country, over 60 species of day butterflies, 248 species of birds, 50 species of fish—countless reasons to become a true adventurer and create truly unforgettable memories.

Near Bač, in Vajska, there is also the beautiful Provala Lake, suitable for swimming. The beach is beautifully maintained, and nearby there are forests and plenty of camping spots. The lake is a true paradise for fishing enthusiasts. There are restaurants along the shore where you can enjoy the specialties of this region.

What to Eat in Bač

The rich gastronomic offer, along with the traditional tamburica music of the region, will be a delight that will make you want to return to Bač. Thanks to the proximity of the Danube, you can learn to cook a traditional fish stew (kotlić) with the locals and discover the difference between their version and those from Apatin or Sombor.

Fish soup with homemade pasta is something you must try. In this beautiful Vojvodina town, they will also gladly teach you how to prepare winter preserves. In Bač, you have the opportunity to experience the flavors of all the local cultures intertwined here. It’s like flipping through your grandmothers’ cookbooks as they eagerly exchanged recipes with neighbors of different nationalities.

Thus, you’ll have the chance to try buhle, learn what ajmokac is and undoubtedly come to love it, enjoy indijaneri, valjuške, eclairs, stews, Grenadir march, and žganci. You’ll discover what a true Damen kapric looks like, taste homemade kuglofs, gnocchi, langoš, and of course, nasuvo with poppy seeds.

How to Get to Bač

Bač is 62 km from Novi Sad, 140 km from Belgrade, 120 km from Subotica, and 40 km from Sombor.

Our Tours in Bač and the Surroundings

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