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Are you thinking of visiting Peja, or are you in Peja now? This page offers the necessary information to organize your trip in the best possible way and with the whole experience. But, even if you have other specifications, you need help finding on this page, such as traffic up to Peja or even within Peja, any emergency service, or information about other services, contact us anytime via email or social media. At the same time, we will offer you opportunities from our local experience in the fastest time possible.
About Peja
Peja is a destination with significant cultural and natural diversity, so your trip will encounter many evocations and experiences.
During the time you will spend in Peja, you will have the opportunity to learn about different experiences of history, cultures, and traditions that have developed in various periods from Illyrian times to the present day. In contrast, for you nature lovers, your experiences will benefit from visiting the most untouched areas of the Rugova mountains and the Bjeshkët e Nemuna (Accursed Mountains), the acquaintance with the culture and traditions of the local inhabitants and the tremendous natural diversity up to the conquest of the peaks above 2000m will offer the pleasure. We are convinced you would share it with family, friends, and others through your stories. Peja is also known as a place of recreation, so it is impossible to come to Peja and not accomplish any of the recreational activities offered in this destination. You can start with educational walks along the cultural path, gaining knowledge and experience about our country,
to continue with walks in the parks and excursion walks or recreational walks that offer the hills of Peja, and then continue with weekend mountain walks for and up to 12-day excursions are offered, which include crossing the state borders “Balkan Peaks, Via Dinarica or Accursed Mountains Tours.” For all adrenaline lovers, Peja is a paradise that offers experiences of outdoor adventures such as Via Ferrata, Rock Climbing, Zip Line, Speleology, Kayak, Adventure Park, mountain and plain cycling, paragliding, and hiking, winter hiking, and skiing. These are just some of the activities you can experience while staying in Peja. But it is also the nightlife which offers opportunities for you to have beautiful times with a lot of fun and enjoyment with your friends or even by joining other local societies. The bars are located in different parts of the city and offer beautiful facilities.
So being in Peja is not just a visit, but is an experience, experience, pleasure, and benefit of new experiences which will always remain in your memories.
We wish you a lovely stay in Peja.
The City of Peja
Peja – the flower of Dukagjin, ranks among the big cities in Kosovo. Still, compared to the cities of Europe, it is relatively small but adored and easy to move around for all ages in the town and its surroundings. The picturesque view of the mountains of Rugova and the river “Lumbardhi”, which passes through the city and brings fresh air from the Rugova Gorge, where residents spend their free time walking on the riverside promenade, are two values that make Peja a unique city in Kosovo. Peja lies west of Kosovo, the gateway to the Bjeshket e Nemuna national park. It is otherwise known as the “Green and Vital” city, as 75% of the territory is covered with green areas. The entire region of the municipality is 603 km2, while only the city has 20 km2. Montenegro borders it on the state and municipal borders with Deçan, Istog and Klina. The population of Peja is very active and full of youth, while sports and recreation in parks and nature are a unique value of this city. Peja is a city of sports and 3 Olympic medals, namely in the sport of Judo, while in the field of art, it offers excellent names who have left their mark in Kosovo and the world.
Rugova
Rugova Gorge is the beauty of the mountainous region of Rugova and the pearl of Peja, which begins only 2 km away from the city center of Peja. It has a length of 12 km from where it begins to open in the mountains of Rugova. The Lumbardhi River, which originates in the Bjeshkët e Nemuna Mountains (Accursed Mountains) and is also created by the springs and streams of the Rugova rivers and streams, divides this mountainous area into two parts and at the same time winds along the gorge to then pass through the city center and connect with the river Drini i Bardh, which also has its source in Peja.
THINGS TO SEE
The City of Peja
Peja: The Dukagjini Flower is ranked among the big cities in Kosovo. Compared to the cities of Europe, it is relatively small but very loving and with a slight movement for all ages in the town and its surroundings...
Rugova Gorge
Rugova Gorge is the beauty of the mountainous region of Rugova and the pearl of Peja, which begins only 2 km away from the city centre of Peja....
Rugova Mountains
The mountains in the region are gorgeous, but the mountains of Rugova stand out with their unique characteristics. This mountainous region has an indescribable potential that offers tourism opportunities for all ages...
Rugova Lakes
If you are interested in Kosovo and Peja to find information on the Internet, then first you will be presented with the mountainous area of Rugova (Bjeshkët e Nemuna- Accursed Mountains National Park), with a nature full of beauty and natural landscapes, mountain vegetation, vibrant flora and fauna, waters, waterfalls, springs, rivers, etc...
Drini i Bardhe Watrfall
The natural beauty and tourist attraction of the Peja municipality is another destination you should visit is the "Drini i Bardhë Waterfall". It is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Kosovo ...
Karagaq Park
Karagaq Park (from Turkish-Black Mountain) is an attractive natural beauty created by man and complemented and energetic for years by nature itself..
Cultural Trail
Peja – the flower of Dukagjin, ranks among the big cities in Kosovo. Still, compared to the cities of Europe, it is relatively small but adored and easy to move around for all ages in the town and its surroundings. The picturesque view of the mountains of Rugova and the river “Lumbardhi”, which passes through the city and brings fresh air from the Rugova Gorge, where residents spend their free time walking on the riverside promenade, are two values that make Peja a unique city in Kosovo. Peja lies west of Kosovo, the gateway to the Bjeshket e Nemuna national park. It is otherwise known as the “Green and Vital” city, as 75% of the territory is covered with green areas. The entire region of the municipality is 603 km2, while only the city has 20 km2. Montenegro borders it on the state and municipal borders with Deçan, Istog and Klina. The population of Peja is very active and full of youth, while sports and recreation in parks and nature are a unique value of this city. Peja is a city of sports and 3 Olympic medals, namely in the sport of Judo, while in the field of art, it offers excellent names who have left their mark in Kosovo and the world.
Things to do
Climbing
To visit Peja and Rugova Gorge, it is necessary to try recreational climbing activities, which will give you adrenaline and unforgettable experiences.
Cycling
Peja is known as a not very big city, but it is a very attractive city and offers a beautiful environment through which the river runs along the centre.
Via Ferrata
Via Ferrata is also an activity that offers experience and adrenaline and is highly demanded by visitors who visit Peja.
Hiking
Mountain hiking is one of the most popular activities in Kosovo's western region. Peja stands out as it is the gateway to the Bjeshkët e Nemuna (Accursed Mountains) National Park.
Speleology
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Paragliding
Flying over the city of Peja is an entirely different experience from other recreational experiences offered in the town of Peja. Experiencing Peja from the ground is a unique experience,
Zip Line
To perform this activity, you do not need to have great physical strength or strong muscles; all you need is psychic preparation to convince yourself that you will complete this activity and experience
Ski / Snowshoeing
In addition to Peja, which during the winter is covered with snow and particularly the nights that become an attraction for citizens and visitors is the mountainous area of Rugova which
MUSEUM
The Museum of Peja is a cultural-informative institution that operates within the Municipality of Peja, i.e. the DKRS, following its development policies and by the Law on Cultural Institutions, the activity of which is research, collection, preservation, presentation and promotion of the Cultural Heritage of the Dukagjin Plain.
Publications
You can download all publications published by the tourism sector, all printed materials are part and responsibility of the tourism sector, and the authorship and copyright are more fully copyrighted.
Tourist Information Guide
Turistic trails map of Rugova
Peja Museum
Cultural trail map of Peja
Peja Outdoors
The traditional games of Rugov
ATTRACTIVE PEAKS
Guri i Kuq - 2522m
GURI KUQ is the highest peak in the municipality of Peja, which reaches a height of 2522m and is also the most attractive peak in Peja. It is located in the central part of Bjeshke i Nemuna or the north-south the mountains of Rugova.
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Çfërla - 2461m
ÇFËRLA ranks among the most spectacular and attractive mountain peaks of Peja. This peak reaches the Mediterranean height of 2461m and is the second highest peak in the Peja municipality. It is located on the southwestern side of Peja and, together with other mounts, creates the crown and the stunning landscape of Peja
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Hajla- 2403m
HAJLA: Located in the north-west of Peja or in the north of the mountain area of Rugova, the peak of Hajla, which reaches a height of 2403m, is one of the most fascinating and attractive peaks to climb in all seasons of the year.
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Maja e Vjellakut- 2014m
MAJA E VJELLAKU, or trail number 7166, is part of the mountain ranges that form the crown of the city of Peja and are one of the most attractive peaks for hiking. At the same time, to reach this trail, one must follow the panorama road that crosses the winding road in the hills to Maje e Zeze.
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Hasan's Peak - 1900m
Maja e Hasani is also a beautiful peak located in the northern part of the city of Peja. The part of the rocky face seen from the town of Peja made this peak even more attractive and stimulated the curiosity of many mountaineers and visitors to climb it. This peak reaches a height of 1900m while its ascent can be done from two sides.
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Rusolia Peak - 2381m
Bjeshka e Rusolis: is one of the attractive mountains of Kosovo, which lies in the northern part of Peja on the borders with Montenegro. The highest point of this mountain is the peak with the same name as “Maja e Rusolis,” and it ranks among the peaks that reach a height of more than 2000m.
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Trophies won by the municipality
The “Peaks of the Balkans” Trail, a long-distance hike between Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo, is one of the last hiking adventures in Europe. This transnational trail leads192 km through one of the most remote and wild mountainous regions of the Western Balkans
Model municipalities of the European Green Belt
Municipalities are of special importance for the practical implementation of activities on the ground. The European Green Belt Association awards model municipalities as “Model municipality of the European Green Belt” every year. It is assigned to municipalities with outstanding commitment for the European Green Belt as outlined in the criteria for selection.
A maximum of one municipality per year and region (Fennoscandia, Baltic, Central and Balkan) may be awarded as “Model municipality of the European Green Belt”. The respective Regional Coordinator may suggest municipalities or may accept proposals.
The Regional Coordinator examines the proposals according to the undermentioned criteria and informs the Board of the European Green Belt Association of the intention to grant the award. The Board of the European Green Belt Association approves the assignment of the award and the Regional Coordinator implements the actual awarding.
In 2015 the award was presented for the first time to the municipality of Haidmühle in Germany. In 2017 the municipality Leopoldschlag in Austria was awarded. In 2018 the first municipality was awarded at the Balkan Green Belt, the municipality of Peja in Kosovo.
The award does not imply any financial support.
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