Pancevo is a lively city set at the junction of the Danube and Timis Rivers. Visit a pair of historic riverside lighthouses and sip ale at one of the oldest breweries in the Balkans. Easy access to Belgrade makes Pancevo an excellent base to explore the Serbian capital.
Things to do in Pančevo
Rent a bicycle and enjoy a scenic ride along the Danube Cycle Path. The path stretches along the banks of the iconic waterway and connects Pancevo with Belgrade. Head downriver to discover picturesque forests and countryside.
Brush up on local history at the National Museum Pancevo. The museum was founded in the 1920s and showcases artefacts from Serbia and around the world. See bronze swords from Ancient Greece, centuries-old musical instruments and paintings by celebrated Serbian realist artist, Paja Jovanovic.
Follow the overgrown trail to the Svetionici Pancevo Lighthouses. The historic red-brick lighthouses are more than 150 years old and set where the Timis flows into the Danube. They’re some of the only lighthouses in Europe set at the junction of two rivers.
Sit down for a hearty meal and a pint of ale at Weifert's Brewery. It was founded in the 1700s and is one of the oldest breweries in the Balkans. Claim a table in the cosy beerhall or sit outside in the sunny garden. Learn more about the centuries-old brewery at the small museum.
Pancevo is an ideal base to sightsee in Belgrade, the upbeat Serbian capital. The city is a melting pot of architecture, with grand Art Nouveau landmarks, Ottoman mosques and Jewish synagogues standing alongside Brutalist concrete towers and Soviet-era blocks. Explore iconic attractions like the Belgrade Fortress and learn about the country’s turbulent past at the Museum of Yugoslavia.
Getting around Pančevo
Pancevo is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The city is a 30-minute drive from Belgrade and 40 minutes from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport.