Biogradsko jezero

The park is reached by car on the E65 road or by bus from Podgorica or Bijelo Polje, and a visitor centre, hiking trails, a restaurant and campsites are available. From the entrance, an open-air train runs to the lake, where rowing boats and bicycles can be rented. Wooden cottages along the trails, once used by shepherds as summer homes, can be rented, and lookouts at Crna Glava, Zekova Glava and Bendovac give wider views.

Tickets and boats

The day ticket is about 4 euros per person, and there is an annual ticket covering all five Montenegrin national parks. Boats and kayaks can be hired by the hour in the season, and a park guide can be booked for half or a whole day. Opening follows conditions: in winter the park can be closed by snow and ice.

Walking

The official circuit around the lake is 3.3 km with six information stations, easy enough for families, though roots and wet timber can be slippery. Bendovac is the best-known viewpoint over the lake. The higher routes to the glacial lakes and to Crna Glava (2,139 m) need mountain navigation and a weather check, and beginners should take a guide.

Season and practical tips

Autumn, from September to mid-October, is possibly the most beautiful time, and July and August weekends are busier, though never as crowded as the coast. The forest is humid, so bring suitable shoes and clothing. The restaurant by the lake is the only place to buy food, so bring supplies, and allow a day for the lake and a day or two for the wider area. Drones and commercial filming need the park’s approval.