Serbia With Kids: Trains and Fortresses

October 18, 2026

Serbia suits families who like trains, cable cars and castles. Many attractions have child fares, and several are free for the youngest. Prices are in dinars (RSD), at about 117 RSD to the euro, and Belgrade’s city buses, trams and trolleybuses are free for everyone, children included. The US rates Serbia Level 2 for crime, and the UK Foreign Office warns that demonstrations can turn violent at short notice, so keep children away from any crowd and check local news.

Rides that children remember

The Šargan Eight heritage train near Mokra Gora covers 15.5 km through 22 tunnels and across 5 bridges, and the round trip takes about an hour. Children aged 6 to 14 pay 750 RSD against 1,500 RSD for adults, and under-6s ride free without a seat. The summer season runs to about 30 October. The Zlatibor tourist site lists the timetable.

The Gold Gondola on Zlatibor rises 9 km in about 25 minutes to Tornik at 1,496 m. A return ticket is 1,000 RSD for ages 6 to 11, and under-6s travel free with an adult. From 12 years the adult fare of 2,000 RSD applies. In October and November the last ride up is at 15:00, and wind can stop the cabins, so check goldgondola.rs .

Fortress and ancient village

Golubac Fortress, on the Danube, has a Green Zone with the palace and three towers. Children aged 7 to 18 pay 250 RSD, under-7s go free and adults pay 950 RSD. The Blue and Black zones are for adults only, so families stay in the Green Zone. The fortress is closed on Mondays, and October hours are 10:00 to 16:00. See the fortress site .

At Lepenski Vir, a child with a parent pays 150 RSD against 600 RSD for an adult. The Mesolithic village has a replica house and an exhibition, and a visit takes 60 to 90 minutes. The site is closed all of February. The official visit page has monthly hours.

Earth pillars at Đavolja Varoš

Đavolja Varoš near Kuršumlija has 202 earth figures between 2 and 15 m tall. Entry is 350 RSD, and the site is closed from December to March. Two springs there are strongly acidic, at pH 1.5 and 3.5, so keep children well back from the water. It is 288 km from Belgrade, so plan it as part of an overnight trip.

Belgrade with children

Belgrade Zoo is inside Kalemegdan Park and was founded in 1936. It is known for Muja, an American alligator that arrived in 1937. Tickets were reported at about 600 RSD for adults and 400 RSD for children, so check the day’s price at the gate. The Museum of Science and Technology on Skender-begova has a hands-on science playroom upstairs in a former power station, with entry reported at about 300 RSD. At the Nikola Tesla Museum, a guided tour of about 45 minutes ends with a coil demonstration, and the English tour is 800 RSD, paid in cash. The Aeronautical Museum beside the airport shows around 50 aircraft under a glass dome.

Ada Ciganlija is a river island turned lakeside park, with an 8 km lake and a 7 km traffic-free loop that families can cycle, from about 300 to 500 RSD an hour for bike hire. Swimming is a summer pastime. Mini-golf, pedal boats and playgrounds are on site. For guided outings, compare Belgrade family tours .

Palić

Palić Zoo, near Subotica, is listed by the Subotica tourist board as a family attraction. Opening hours and prices were not confirmed, so check on visitsubotica.rs .