Novi Sad
Petrovaradin Fortress
Vast fortress across the river, with tunnels and the famous clock whose hands run the ‘wrong’ way.
Quick answer
This large bastion fortress on the right bank of the Danube is the best viewpoint in Novi Sad. Its present southern part dates from 1692, and more than 16 km of underground corridors survive beneath it.
Quick facts
- Type
- Fortress
- Where
- Novi Sad
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Entry
- Free
- Last checked
- 1 Nov 2026
What to see
- The clock tower, whose big hand shows the hours so boatmen could read it from the river
- Walls and terraces looking back across the Danube to the city
- The tunnels, which you can only see on a guided visit
Map
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Getting there
Walk from the city center across Varadin Bridge, which takes about 20 minutes, or take a taxi to the upper level.
Good to know
The grounds host EXIT Festival every July, so expect closures and crowds around those dates.
Stay nearby
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See hotelsSources
- Wikipedia: Petrovaradin Fortress (facts, CC BY-SA)
- Serbia SuperFan: Novi Sad guide
Checked online 1 Nov 2026. Prices, hours and access change; confirm before you travel.
