Parks & nature · 9 of the best in Skopje
Mount Vodno
Skopje’s home mountain
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About Mount Vodno
Mount Vodno rises to 1,066 metres right above the southern suburbs. Trails lead up through the forest from several points; the most popular start is Sredno Vodno, where the cable car begins. Bring water and good shoes.
Why it's on our list
- Hiking and biking
- Cable car
- Views
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Mount Vodno before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Mount Vodno 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.
Key sights
- Vodno cable car1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Museum of the City of Skopje2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Memorial House of Mother Teresa2.8 kmWalk 36 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Macedonia Square3.0 kmWalk 38 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Archaeological Museum of North Macedonia3.3 kmWalk 41 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Stone Bridge3.3 kmWalk 41 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Kale Fortress3.5 kmWalk 44 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Church of the Holy Saviour3.6 kmWalk 45 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Old Bazaar3.7 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
- City Park3.7 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
Getting around
- Transport Centre (trains & buses)3.7 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Skopje International Airport18 kmCar or taxi 57 min