Novi Sad Traveler Essentials
- Safety rating
- 8.1/10
- Best time to visit
- Late spring and early autumn are pleasant, while July draws crowds for the EXIT Festival at Petrovaradin.
- Population
- 0.3M
Overview
Serbia's relaxed second city charms with a pastel Habsburg-era center, the riverside Petrovaradin Fortress, and a youthful, cultured vibe as a former European Capital of Culture. Each July it hosts the massive EXIT music festival inside the fortress walls.
Getting around
The flat, compact center is highly walkable, with cheap buses and taxis for outlying areas and the fortress.
Local etiquette
The Vojvodina region has a laid-back, multicultural feel; greet warmly and enjoy long, leisurely coffee breaks.
Safety
Novi Sad is calm and very safe for visitors, with only minor petty theft during big events. Standard precautions are enough.