8 Reasons to Visit
Sarajevo Light Festival
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A MUST-VISIT ATTRACTION
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A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
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A MAGICAL NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
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EVENT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
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100+ SITES FOR PERFECT PHOTOS
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ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL GENERATIONS
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PERFECT IDEA FOR
A DATE NIGHT
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MAGICAL LIGHT INSTALLATIONS
The most beautiful winter attraction in Sarajevo.
During the winter, the magnificent Botanical Garden of the National Museum of BiH becomes a magical place full of dazzling light and a must see attraction for Sarajevo citizens and visitors of all generations.
The Sarajevo Light Festival brings attractive light installations inspired by the ambiance of the Botanical Garden and the natural but also cultural and historical treasures that are stored in the National Museum of BiH.
Installations & Artists
The magical light installations are created by the renowned Austrian-based MK Illumination Company, and for the first time in Sarajevo our guests will be some internationally acclaimed artists, who showcase their works at a number of other major events of this kind worldwide.
Map
Plan Your Visit
Working hours:
Tuesday - Sunday: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Location:
The Botanical Garden of the National Museum of BiH
Zmaja od Bosne 3, Sarajevo
Tickets
You can buy the tickets at the National Museum ticket office or online at www.tixbase.com.
ADULTS
WITH DISCOUNT
10 KM
50% DISCOUNT FOR ADULTS, RESIDENTS OF BIH, WHO MUST SHOW AN IDENTITY DOCUMENT
CHILDREN
WITH DISCOUNT
5 KM
50% DICSOUNT FOR A CHILD AGED 3 TO 14, ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT RESIDENT OF BIH, WHO MUST SHOW AN IDENTITY DOCUMENT
FAMILIES
WITH DISCOUNT
20 KM
50% DICSOUNT FOR FAMILIES, TWO ADULTS WITH MAXIMUM THREE CHILDREN, BIH RESIDENTS, WHO MUST SHOW AN IDENTITY DOCUMENT
ADULTS
20 KM
FOR PERSONS AGED
14 OR OLDER
CHILDREN
10 KM
A CHILD AGED
3 TO 14
FAMILIES
40 KM
TWO ADULTS WITH MAXIMUM
THREE CHILDREN
AGED 3 TO 14
Free admission for children under 3 years of age.
Important information: The Sarajevo Light Festival takes place in all weather conditions, whether rain or snow.
More information about the tickets:
What are the working hours of the ticket office at the National Museum of BiH? The ticket office of the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina is open from 10:00 to 21:30 from Tuesday to Sunday, except on 25 November and 1 and 2 January, when it will be open from 18:00 to 21:30.
Till what time can the tickets be purchased at the Museum, and till what time is admission to the Sarajevo Light Festival possible? Tickets can be purchased at the museum's ticket office until 21:30, which is also the deadline for admission to the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina for the Sarajevo Light Festival.
What happens if the weather deteriorates once we have already purchased tickets online? We believe that a little snow adds to the beauty of the event. Of course, if the weather conditions get extremely bad and pose a threat to the safety of visitors, the decision to cancel the event for that day will be made no later than two hours before the start of the event, or by 16:30. Please follow our social media profiles (Facebook, Instagram) to stay in the loop.
Who are family tickets intended for? Family tickets are valid for two adults plus three children. Children must be 12 years old or younger to be eligible for a family ticket. Admission for children under 3 years of age is free.
Is it possible to get a refund for a ticket purchased online? No. Refunds for tickets purchased online are not possible. However, the innovative platform TixBase, with which we collaborate, allows for ticket resale.
Do you offer discounts on group tickets? We offer a 10% pass discount when 20 or more adult tickets are purchased in bulk. Group ticket purchases need to be announced in advance at kontakt@festivalsvjetlasarajevo.ba
Parking
From Monday to Saturday, parking is available in front of and next to the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The hourly ticket costs 1.00 KM, and the daily ticket is 10 KM.
Several paid parking lots are also available around the Holiday Hotel, situated across from the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
It's possible to park at the Importanne, Alta, and Sarajevo City Centre shopping malls, which are a few minutes' walk away, as well as at two large parking lots near the Suada and Olga Bridge (Vrbanja) and near the BiH Parliament building.
Public Transport
In front of the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, there is a public transportation station for tram line no. 3, which runs from Ilidža to Baščaršija, as well as for Bus line #31E, operating on the Vijećnica-Dobrinja route.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of experience can I expect at the Sarajevo Light Festival? You will enjoy the experience of taking a walk through the beautiful space of the Botanical Garden of the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is wonderfully illuminated. During the walk, you will enjoy light sculptures, light elements and effects, beautifully decorated and light-lit trees of the Botanical Garden, illuminated monumental stećak tombstones, representative architecture, tailor-made music, and sounds...
Is the festival space accessible to persons with disabilities? Unfortunately, the space of the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina is not fully adapted for persons with disabilities. Nevertheless, our team will remain at the disposal of all persons with mobility difficulties to assist them in enjoying the installations of the Sarajevo Light Festival.
I plan to visit the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the day. Do I have to leave the Museum building before entering the space where the Sarajevo Light Festival is staged? Yes. In order to ensure that only those with tickets for the Sarajevo Light Festival have access to the event, all daily visitors need to leave the Museum premises. During the Sarajevo Light Festival, the Museum will close at 18:00 and reopen at 18:30 for the guests with the festival tickets.
Is access allowed for pets? No. Entry with pets is not allowed into the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Am I allowed to take photos and make video recordings of the exhibition? Of course, photos and videos are allowed, and we would love very much if you shared photo and video contents made at the Sarajevo Light Festival. Everyone who wants to capture their experience with a video camera, photo camera, or mobile phone camera is more than welcome. For safety reasons, the use of drones is not allowed. When posting your photo and video materials, please tag them with @festivalsvjetlasarajevo and please use #festivalsvjetlasarajevo and #zemaljskimuzejbih.
Is the event safe for children? Yes, the entire event is completely safe for children and tailored to their needs.
Is it possible to get into the Botanical Garden of the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina with strollers? The newly built walkway around the Botanical Garden provides the opportunity for a pleasant stroll with strollers, while descending and walking with strollers inside the garden may require some effort.
Is there a souvenir shop available on-site? At the ticket office, you can purchase some very interesting souvenirs from the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Am I allowed to bring in food and drinks with me? No. The consumption of food and drinks is not allowed.
Is there a place in the Museum where food and drinks can be purchased? There is a vending machine available in the Botanical Garden of the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where you can purchase non-alcoholic beverages, hot drinks, and snacks.
Are there toilets on-site? Yes, toilets are situated in the foyer of the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Are organized guided tours available? It is possible to organize guided tours, including those in English. For organization of guided tours, inquiries should be sent at least 24 hours in advance to kontakt@festivalsvjetlasarajevo.ba
Gallery
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National Museum of BiH
The National Museum of BiH is the most important cultural and scientific institution in BiH.
For full 110 years the museum has been operating as part of an impressive museum compound, which was constructed in the neo-Renaissance style for the specific purpose of accommodating this edifice, and which is one of the most beautiful structures erected during the Austro-Hungarian rule in BiH.
Most of the Sarajevo Light Festival installations are staged in the Botanical Garden of the National Museum of BiH, which is situated in the heart of the museum compound and occupies an area of over 14,000 square meters, and which is overgrown with about 3,000 different plant species, but which also hosts some of the most representative medieval tombstones – stećaks.
MK Illumination
The general sponsor of the Sarajevo Light Festival is an Austrian-based company and a global leader in decorative lighting production.
MK Illumination creates genuine light experiences that transform spaces into landscapes of unique light-filled atmosphere.
Their unique approach to creating light concepts guided by decorative design attracts visitors to spaces where they experience moments of true happiness.
They are present in 120 countries worldwide and implement over 4,000 projects annually.
