Vares
This compact mountain town in central Bosnia and Herzegovina, Vareš sits alongside a river and is known for its iron mining and production heritage. The surrounding highland terrain makes it a base for exploring the mountains of central Bosnia, with several UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.
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- Population7,193
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Vares: quick answers
Where is Vares?
Vares is in Bosnia & Herzegovina, about 34 km21 miles in a straight line from Zenica.
How do you get to Vares?
The nearest airport is Sarajevo (SJJ), about 1 hr 11 min away by road. The nearest train station is Bradina, about 1 hr 15 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Vares?
The warmest month is August, averaging 18°C64°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -2°C29°F. The wettest month is May, with about 129 mm5.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Vares?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.