Parks & nature · 9 of the best in Skopje
Gazi Baba Forest Park
Woods on the north side
About Gazi Baba Forest Park
Gazi Baba is a forest park on the hill north-east of the Old Bazaar, with paths through the pines that are popular with walkers and runners.
Why it's on our list
- Pine woods
- Walking and running
- Views over the city
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Gazi Baba Forest Park before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Gazi Baba Forest Park are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Koce Metalec600 m8 min walk
- Taxi rank, Remzi Hodža950 m12 min walk
Key sights
- Old Bazaar1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Church of the Holy Saviour1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Kale Fortress1.9 kmWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Stone Bridge2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Archaeological Museum of North Macedonia2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Macedonia Square2.3 kmWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Memorial House of Mother Teresa2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Museum of the City of Skopje2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
- City Park3.2 kmWalk 40 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Vodno cable car6.9 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 24 min
Getting around
- Transport Centre (trains & buses)2.0 kmWalk 26 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Skopje International Airport15 kmCar or taxi 47 min