The Clock Tower as your first landmark
The famous Clock Tower is known for its reversed hands: the big hand shows the hours and the small one the minutes. When you reach it, stop and take in the wider view instead of rushing off to the next spot. From here you can photograph the city, pick out the Danube and compare the view with what you saw earlier from the centre.
Allow time for walking
Unlike a level stroll along the pedestrian streets, a visit to the fortress can involve a climb, steps and uneven ground. If you are with children or with someone who finds walking harder, adjust the length of the tour and the way up. Don’t make the whole group go at the same pace just because you set off together. Comfortable shoes make the day easier, especially if you also plan to carry on through the city.
The museum and the underground galleries need a plan of their own
The fortress is home to parts of the Museum of the City of Novi Sad, and the underground military galleries are a special part of its story. Check with the museum for admission, guided tours and opening hours. Don’t assume that every space is open at the same time or that you can explore the underground passages without making arrangements. If history is a particular interest, it makes more sense to set aside time for one such attraction than to rush round several.
Include the Lower Town in your walk
The Lower Town (podgrađe) offers a different experience from the open plateau. Here your attention returns to the streets, the houses and the details of the buildings. Walk through it slowly if your schedule allows, and only then head on towards the Novi Sad side. When the same day takes in both the fortress and the centre, a break with nothing to see is especially welcome.
Lunch after your visit
Back in the centre, you can choose between a short rest and a full lunch. Soup and a main course suit a longer break, while gibanica or a dessert may be enough if you have more planned. Lazin Salaš is in Laze Telečkog Street; look at the current menu and choose a meal to suit the rest of your day.
To link all the stops together, use our Novi Sad in one day guide. If you would like to keep exploring the city on an evening out, read our piece on Laze Telečkog Street too. If you have already arranged a lunch time with friends, you can reserve a table and take the rest of your walk at your own pace.
