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Pliva lakes & watermills
Mills on the water
Twin lakes above Jajce, linked by a stream lined with tiny wooden watermills.
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About Pliva lakes & watermills
Just a few kilometres from Jajce, the Pliva widens into the Great and Little Pliva lakes, and on the travertine barrier between them stand around twenty small wooden watermills, the mlinčići. Dating back to the Middle Ages, they show off the local tradition of carpentry and are one of the loveliest sights in Bosnia. The lakes are made for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, pedalos and fishing, with walking and cycling along the shores. Bring a picnic, as the area by the mills is a favourite spot for a lakeside barbecue.
Our take
- Wooden mlinčići
- Lakeside walks
- Swimming and boating
- Address
- Jajce, the Balkans
- Our city guide
- On our Sarajevo guide
- Price guide
- € (beaches & lakes price guide)
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Pliva lakes & watermills before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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