Discover Golubac on the Danube

Golubac lies on the Danube, which is more than 6 km wide here. A cycling route, medieval fortress, historic buildings and cultural attractions offer different focuses for planning your trip. If you are looking for a hotel in Golubac, you can start by asking whether you are particularly interested in the river landscape, a cycling route or the town’s history. The following places and attractions offer some specific points of reference.

The Danube and cycling routes

A developed cycling route runs 8,790 m from Vinci to Golubac along the Danube and forms part of the EuroVelo 6 route. The stated endpoints and length provide a specific framework for planning your ride. As infrastructure can change, check local conditions before cycling.

The Path of Sumac and Lilac Bushes connects Golubac Fortress with the “Zmajev vrt” viewpoint. It runs through the “Golubac Fortress” tourist area and Đerdap National Park. If you plan to take this path, check access and conditions locally. This keeps the cycling route between Vinci and Golubac clearly distinct from the path to the fortress as two different ways to experience the area.

Tourist boat trips along the widest stretch of the Danube near Golubac are another way to experience the river. Before planning a specific trip, check whether it is available on your travel dates. The cycling route and boat trips offer different experiences: one follows the Danube between two places, while the other is a journey on the river.

The fortress and traces of history

Golubac’s medieval fortress stands on the banks of the Danube, 4 km from Golubac. It was first mentioned in historical records in 1335. Above Golubac is the Roman fortress of Kupe, built between the 2nd and 4th centuries AD. The two dates refer to different things: the first historical mention of the medieval fortress and the construction period of the Roman fortress.

The Golubac Museum presents the region’s history in its permanent exhibition, “A Walk Through the History of Golubac.” Its timeline extends from prehistory and antiquity through the Middle Ages and Ottoman period to modern history. The exhibition title thus brings together different eras rather than focusing on a single century or building.

The townscape also features specific historical points of interest. The Church of St. Nicholas stands near the centre of Golubac. It was built in 1840 on the site of an older church dating from the 18th century and was declared a cultural monument in 1983. Kosač House on Golubac Square dates from 1890/91 and was built for grain merchant Aleksa Popović. The church and the house thus represent different building periods and uses.

Art, events and local cuisine

The Gallery of Modern Art in Golubac is part of the “Veljko Dugošević” National Library and was founded in 2022. Its work includes promoting, presenting and producing contemporary visual art. Every year, the National Library marks International Danube Day with various cultural events. “Zmajevo Selo” is part of the Danube Fair in Golubac. These attractions complement the historical perspective with contemporary art and cultural events.

Golubac’s gastronomic offerings include specialties made with freshly caught Danube fish, meat and locally grown vegetables. These ingredients give an impression of the different products that feature in local cuisine. When planning your trip, you can consider regional cuisine as a focus in its own right, alongside the cycling route, the Danube and historical sites.

Discover more destinations: Žagubica, Brzohode, Malo Crniće, Veliko Gradište, Požarevac, Kučevo, Ždrelo, Opština Petrovac Na Mlavi.

For the overview of the wider region: Braničevo District.