THINGS TO DO
Raft the Una river
The signature experience of Una National Park: a guided raft run down the river’s rapids, from splashy warm-summer stretches to bigger spring white water, with licensed local operators based in Bihać and the park.
Nature & Hiking
Una National Park
Emerald cascades and rafting on the river named “the one”.
QUICK INFORMATION
- COUNTRY
- Bosnia & Herzegovina
- REGION
- Northwest Bosnia / Krajina
- BEST TIME TO VISIT
- May to September
- DURATION
- 1–2 days
ABOUT THE DESTINATION
The Romans are said to have called the river Una — “the one” — because no other river compared. The national park protects its finest stretch: a sequence of travertine waterfalls, emerald pools and clear rapids cutting through a forested canyon between Bihać and the Croatian border. It is the country’s great river park — a place built around water, where the headline sight is a cascade you can stand beside, and the headline experience is getting onto the river itself.
MAP & LOCATION
Una National Park
THROUGH THE LENS
From the road
HISTORY & CULTURE
The Story Behind the Place
Declared a national park in 2008, Una protects a river that has drawn travellers since Roman legions marched its banks. Its travertine barriers, built by moss and time, are still growing today.
TOP THINGS TO DO
Experiences Not to Miss
TOP ATTRACTIONS
Sights & Highlights of Una National Park
FOOD & DRINK
WHERE TO EAT
01
Park restaurants at Štrbački Buk — trout and ćevapi
02
Bihać — full restaurant choice, 40 minutes away
HOTELS & STAYS
WHERE TO STAY
01
Camp Buk at Kulen Vakuf — 200 riverside pitches, bungalows and a restaurant inside the park
02
The quiet riverside camps toward Martin Brod
03
Bihać hotels for comfort near the gates
ITINERARIES
Keep Driving
Routes
Routes & rides
scenic-road
Una Valley Ride — Bihać to Štrbački Buk via Martin Brod
A quiet northwest ride along the upper Una: from Bihać through the Una National Park to the Martin Brod meadows and the terraced falls of Štrbački buk near the Croatian border.
101 km
VIEW ROUTEcycling
Čukovi–Štrbački Buk MTB Trail
A short mountain-bike trail from the Čukovi entrance across the Kliševića plateau towards the Štrbački Buk visitor area, combining forest terrain, cultural interpretation and a rough final descent.
5 km · 1.25 h · easy
VIEW ROUTEPaddling / Rafting
Štrbački Buk–Loskun Una Rafting Section
A guided white-water descent below Štrbački Buk through one of the most powerful and technically demanding rafting sections of the Una.
7 km · 2.5 h · challenging
VIEW ROUTESEASONS
Best time to visit Una National Park
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Rafting peaks in late spring on snowmelt-high water; July and August bring the busiest river days.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Practical Information
Getting There
Bihać is the practical regional base for Una National Park. Štrbački Buk, Martin Brod, Kulen Vakuf and Ostrovica are separated visitor areas rather than one walkable park centre, and a car or arranged transport is normally required between them. Entrance 3 at Ćelije is the official passenger-vehicle approach to Štrbački Buk; the final access section includes narrow asphalt and macadam road. Check current official park maps and access information before departure, as access arrangements can change.
What to Wear & Bring
Shoes with good grip for boardwalks and potentially wet surfaces, drinking water, and seasonal sun, rain or warm layers. Carry BAM cash for small local services. Bring swimwear only when you intend to use an officially designated and currently open swimming area.
Accessibility & Mobility
Štrbački Buk includes boardwalks, steps and potentially wet surfaces. Martin Brod paths may be wet and uneven. Ostrovica Fortress requires a steep forest climb. Rafting suitability depends on the provider, the conditions and individual mobility. Visitors with particular access needs should verify the relevant visitor zone in advance rather than assume blanket access.
NEARBY ESSENTIALS
Services & practical stops nearby
Practical services and stops along the way — fuel, food, parking, campsites, medical and motorcycle services. Listings are compiled from published sources; confirm current opening dates, prices and facilities directly with each operator.
BP Čavkunović
8.7 kmFuel
Gečet bb Kulen Vakuf, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Fuel stop for una national park. About 17 km from the park.
Sources checked: 6 Nov 2026
Camp Buk
Campsite
Zamošće 1, Kulen Vakuf
Riverside pitches for tents, motorhomes and caravans near Kulen Vakuf. The operator also offers bungalows, shared sanitary facilities and a restaurant, and welcomes pets. Confirm opening dates, prices, electricity and motorhome service facilities directly.
Sources checked: 19 Sep 2026
Ideal market
19 kmSupermarket
Supermarket for self-catering in una national park. About 17 km from the park.
Sources checked: 6 Nov 2026
Intesa Sanpaolo
24 kmATM / Cash
Cash point for una national park — BiH is still a cash-heavy country, carry marks (KM/BAM). About 21 km from the park.
Sources checked: 6 Nov 2026
WEATHER
Una National Park — Current conditions & forecast
Forecast data from Open-Meteo. Updated regularly.
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