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Tara National Park

The house on the Drina

Tiny wooden house on a rock in the river near Bajina Bašta.

House on a rock in the Drina

Quick answer

This tiny wooden house on a rock in the middle of the Drina is one of the most photographed sights in Serbia. Swimmers built the first one in 1968 as a shelter, and it has been rebuilt after high water many times.

Quick facts

Type
Landmark
Where
Tara National Park
Time needed
30 min
Entry
Free
Last checked
1 Nov 2026

What to see

  • The house on its rock, seen from the riverbank
  • The clear water of the Drina around it
  • Bajina Bašta, the nearest town

Map

Map of the area around The house on the Drina

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Getting there

It is near Bajina Bašta, a short drive from town. A car or taxi is easiest.

Good to know

Visit in the morning for softer light. You see it from the bank, as it is not open as an attraction.

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Sources

Checked online 1 Nov 2026. Prices, hours and access change; confirm before you travel.

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Photo credits

Photos without a credit below are from Unsplash, used under the Unsplash License. Wikimedia Commons: MarijaN82 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ванилица (CC BY-SA 4.0).