Serbia is not a coastal country, and that shapes what travel here looks like: Belgrade at the confluence of the Sava and Danube, Novi Sad with its fortress upriver, and monasteries and spa towns spread through the interior. Belgrade's nightlife and river barges are as much a draw as its historic center.
The guides on this page cover Belgrade and Serbia overall. The city works year-round, with summer hot and the shoulder seasons more comfortable for walking. Serbia sits outside the Schengen zone and the EU, so border crossings by road can be slow in peak season, particularly on routes toward Hungary and toward the Greek coast in July and August.