Fruška Gora National Park

Fruška Gora National Park covers the Serbian part of Fruška Gora, a low mountain range in Syrmia whose westernmost edge reaches into eastern Croatia. It is the oldest national park in Serbia. The mountain is sometimes called the Serbian Mount Athos because of the large number of historical Serbian Orthodox monasteries on it. Its name means "Frankish mountain", after a historical event in which the mountain served as a natural border for Frankish campaigns; in Roman times it was called Alma Mons, the "fertile mount".

Visiting Fruška Gora

The mountain is called the "Serbian Holy Mountain" because of its 16 monasteries, with hardly another place so dense in them; Krušedol and Novo Hopovo are noted for their frescoes. A popular day hike joins Grgeteg, Velika Remeta and Krušedol in a loop, and an easy loop from Popovica reaches the Iriški Venac television tower. Iriški Venac is the information hub, where you can pick up park maps. Many monasteries are active, so keep quiet and dress respectfully. A car is recommended for the large area, although some monasteries can be reached on foot from a bus from Novi Sad. Spring and autumn are ideal, snow is common from November to March, and repellent helps in summer. Leashed dogs are generally allowed.