Una River and Una National Park: Bosnia Travel Guide
The Una River winds through northwestern Bosnia and Herzegovina for 214.6 km with emerald-green water, forming the border with Croatia along parts of its course. The surrounding Una National Park, next to Bihać, is known for its waterfalls and rafting. Current schedules, prices and opening hours are not stated without source verification; for missing details we say we don't know. (Source: Wikipedia, Wikivoyage)
## Why does the Una River run emerald green?
The Una rises near the village of Donja Suvaja in Croatia and joins the Sava near Jasenovac; along much of its course it forms the border between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. The Krka, Unac, Krušnica and Sana are among its right tributaries. Its clear turquoise-green is so distinctive that the 'Una bluebell' (Campanula unensis) was named after it. How the shade shifts with the seasons is not stated without source verification; for missing details we say we don't know. (Source: Wikipedia, Wikivoyage)
## What is there to see in Una National Park?
Established on 29 May 2008, Una National Park is the largest in Bosnia and Herzegovina at 350 km² and protects the Upper Una, Krka and Unac rivers. Visitors can raft, fish, cycle, hike and camp; alongside 30 fish and 130 bird species, the park shelters lynx, wolf, bear and chamois. It has six entrances. Seasonal opening hours, entry fees and event dates are not stated without source verification; for missing details we say we don't know. (Source: Wikipedia, Wikivoyage)
## Where is the Štrbački buk waterfall?
Štrbački buk is the highest waterfall on the Una: the water drops about 25 metres and sits at 296 metres elevation, right on the border between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. It lies in the Una-Sana Canton near Bihać and the settlements of Doljani and Celije; according to Wikivoyage it is roughly 3 km from the park's main entrance. Access routes, parking and guided-tour terms are not stated without source verification; for missing details we say we don't know. (Source: Wikipedia, Wikivoyage)
## What awaits visitors at Martin Brod?
The village of Martin Brod is known for cascades formed over travertine (calcareous sinter) barriers. Its Milančev buk is a roughly 800-metre-long waterfall complex with a total height difference of 54 metres; the largest single step is about 10-12 metres according to sources. The International Una Regatta canoe race also starts at Martin Brod; the village lies about 2 km from the main entrance. Race dates and travel details are not stated without source verification; for missing details we say we don't know. (Source: Wikipedia, Wikivoyage)
## How do you get to Bihać?
Bihać sits on the banks of the Una in the Bosanska Krajina region and is the centre of the Una-Sana Canton; the 2013 census recorded 56,261 inhabitants. First mentioned in 1260, taken by the Ottomans in 1592 and besieged for three years in 1992-1995, it makes a natural base for park trips. According to Wikivoyage, Zagreb Airport is about 170 km away and Sarajevo 350 km. Bus and train times and lodging prices are not stated without source verification; for missing details we say we don't know. (Source: Wikipedia, Wikivoyage)
FAQ
Is there an entry fee for Una National Park?
Una National Park has six entrances, and some hiking trails can be used without a ticket. However, seasonal entry fees, opening hours and closing days are not stated without source verification; for current rates it is best to ask the park administration. For missing details we say we don't know. (Source: Wikipedia, Wikivoyage)
When can you go rafting on the Una?
Within the national park the Una is considered suitable for rafting, and the area hosts water activities such as canoeing and bridge jumping. Rafting season, tour times and prices depend on water levels and operators, however; these details are not stated without source verification, and for missing information we say we don't know. (Source: Wikipedia, Wikivoyage)