Budapest to Novi Sad: Entering the Balkans

PART 3: LOWER DANUBE (Serbia, Romania)

NOVI SAD, SERBIA [QR-170]

Coordinates: 45°15'N, 19°51'E

Marina: Limited facilities

Berth Cost: €20-40/night

Character: Serbia's second city, Petrovaradin Fortress, EXIT Festival (July), friendly people

Petrovaradin Fortress [QR-171] - "Gibraltar of the Danube," massive fortress, views over river. Free.

EXIT Festival [QR-172] - If you're here in July, one of Europe's biggest music festivals. Wild.

Provisioning: Good supermarkets.

Dining:

🍴 Projekt 72 [QR-173]

• Wine bar, small plates
• €20-40

🍴 Traditional Serbian:
Ćevapi (grilled meat), rakija (fruit brandy), river fish

Stay 1-2 nights