Fruška Gora
Sremski Karlovci
Baroque town at the foot of the hills: Patriarchate, Four Lions fountain and bermet wine.
Quick answer
Sremski Karlovci is a small baroque town on the Danube, 8 km from Novi Sad. It was once the seat of the Serbian Orthodox Church in the Habsburg Monarchy, and it is still the most elegant stop near Fruška Gora.
Quick facts
- Type
- Historic town
- Where
- Fruška Gora
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Entry
- Free
- Last checked
- 1 Nov 2026
What to see
- The Patriarchate and the Four Lions fountain
- The Chapel of Peace, linked to the 1699 Treaty of Karlowitz
- Wine cellars serving bermet, the local dessert wine
Map
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Getting there
It is 8 km from Novi Sad, about 15 minutes by car or a short local bus ride.
Good to know
Stay for lunch and a tasting, and start early on summer weekends, when tour buses arrive.
Stay nearby
Compare places to stay around Fruška Gora.
See hotelsSources
- Wikipedia: Sremski Karlovci (facts, CC BY-SA)
- Serbia SuperFan: Fruška Gora guide
Checked online 1 Nov 2026. Prices, hours and access change; confirm before you travel.
