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Your First 48 Hours in Belgrade: Arrival Essentials

First steps

Your First 48 Hours in Belgrade: Arrival Essentials

A practical, step-by-step guide to your first two days in Belgrade - airport transfers, cash and cards, a local SIM, the city's free public transport, and the 24-hour registration rule every foreigner must follow.

5 min read

Belgrade Nightlife Decoded: Splavovi, Clubs and Kafanas

Food & nights out

Belgrade Nightlife Decoded: Splavovi, Clubs and Kafanas

Belgrade runs three nightlife scenes at once: floating summer splavovi, indoor techno clubs, and old-school kafanas. Here's how each one works - what to wear, what to pay, and how to get home.

4 min read

Belgrade Nightlife Decoded: Splavovi, Clubs and Kafanas

Food & nights out

Belgrade Nightlife Decoded: Splavovi, Clubs and Kafanas

Belgrade runs three nightlife scenes at once: floating summer splavovi, indoor techno clubs, and old-school kafanas. Here's how each one works - what to wear, what to pay, and how to get home.

4 min read

Running in Belgrade: Race Calendar 2026-27

Things to do

Running in Belgrade: Race Calendar 2026-27

Every race open to recreational runners in Belgrade from October 2026 to October 2027, from the half marathon to the 40th Belgrade Marathon, with dates, distances, fees and the best places to run on your own.

7 min read

Running in Belgrade: Race Calendar 2026-27

Things to do

Running in Belgrade: Race Calendar 2026-27

Every race open to recreational runners in Belgrade from October 2026 to October 2027, from the half marathon to the 40th Belgrade Marathon, with dates, distances, fees and the best places to run on your own.

7 min read

Start here

New in Belgrade? Read these in order.

6 guides, about 30 minutes

  1. 1
    Your first 48 hours5 min read
  2. 2
    Register and get your white card4 min read
  3. 3
    Get a local SIM or eSIM4 min read
  4. 4

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Belgrade's Green Markets (Pijaca): Kalenić, Zeleni Venac and How to Shop Them

Living here

Belgrade's Green Markets (Pijaca): Kalenić, Zeleni Venac and How to Shop Them

Belgrade's green markets, the pijace, are where the city buys its food. This guide covers Kalenić and Zeleni Venac, what to look for and how to shop like a local.

3 min read

Best Rooftop Bars in Belgrade (2026): 15 Terraces by Area

Food & nights out

Best Rooftop Bars in Belgrade (2026): 15 Terraces by Area

15 rooftop bars and high terraces in Belgrade, grouped by neighbourhood, with floors, views, opening hours, cocktail prices and the ones that stay open in winter.

7 min read

Ada Ciganlija: Belgrade's River Beach and How to Enjoy It

Things to do

Ada Ciganlija: Belgrade's River Beach and How to Enjoy It

Ada Ciganlija is Belgrade's river beach, a forested peninsula on the Sava that locals call their sea. Here is how to get there, what to do, and when to go.

3 min read

A Walking Guide to Zemun: Belgrade's Old Austro-Hungarian Quarter

Things to do

A Walking Guide to Zemun: Belgrade's Old Austro-Hungarian Quarter

Zemun is Belgrade's old Austro-Hungarian quarter, a riverside town of baroque streets, a hilltop tower and Danube fish taverns. This walking guide covers the route and the history.

3 min read

Gyms and fitness in Belgrade for newcomers

Living here

Gyms and fitness in Belgrade for newcomers

Belgrade has a strong fitness scene at prices that surprise newcomers. This guide covers the FitPass all-access membership, joining a single gym, pools and studios, and free outdoor training by the river.

3 min read

Best Time to Visit Belgrade: Weather and Seasons Month by Month

First steps

Best Time to Visit Belgrade: Weather and Seasons Month by Month

The best time to visit Belgrade, season by season and month by month, covering weather, temperatures, river beaches, festivals and quiet low-season travel, so you can pick the right dates.

3 min read

Freelancer and paušal tax in Serbia: a simple guide for foreigners

Paperwork

Freelancer and paušal tax in Serbia: a simple guide for foreigners

Serbia is friendly to independent workers, but the paušal and freelancer tax systems confuse newcomers. Here is a plain-language guide to both, with realistic monthly costs and how to choose.

3 min read

Belgrade in 3 Days: The Perfect Itinerary

Things to do

Belgrade in 3 Days: The Perfect Itinerary

A practical three-day Belgrade itinerary covering the fortress, the old town, both rivers and Zemun, built around free public transport and easy walking, with tips on where to eat and when to go.

3 min read

International schools and kindergartens in Belgrade

Living here

International schools and kindergartens in Belgrade

Belgrade offers IB, British, French, German and bilingual schooling, mostly in the southern districts. Here is what the main international schools and kindergartens cost, and how to choose and apply in time.

3 min read

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EXPO 2027 in Belgrade

Dates, visas, the Surčin site, where to stay and what changes for residents. Everything confirmed so far, in one place.

9 guides

Start with the visitor guide
  1. 01EXPO 2027 Belgrade: The Complete Visitor Guide (Dates, Tickets, Travel)
  2. 02Do I Need a Visa for Serbia for EXPO 2027? Entry Rules Explained
  3. 03Inside the EXPO 2027 Site: Zones, Pavilions, National Stadium, Legacy
  4. 04What to Do in Belgrade During EXPO 2027: A Summer City Guide
  5. 05EXPO 2027 for Belgrade Residents and Expats: Traffic, Rents and What Changes
  6. 06EXPO 2027 Volunteer Programme (Expo Playmakers): How to Apply
  7. 07EXPO 2027 Belgrade Tickets: Prices, Types and Where to Buy
  8. 08How to Get to EXPO 2027 Belgrade: Train, Bus, Taxi and Airport
  9. 09Where to Stay for EXPO 2027 in Belgrade: Best Areas and Booking Tips
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