Ohrid
Ohrid is a city-museum with numerous archaeological treasures,
with a number of early Christian basilicas, a great number of
churches, luxurious mosaics, valuable archaeological sites and
an antique theatre, which confirm that Ohrid was a cultural
centre of the ancient era.
Lake Ohrid, the blue Macedonian pearl, is one of the oldest
and best-preserved lakes in the world. It lies at an altitude
of 695 m, has an area of 358 km² and maximum depth of 289 m.
The crystal-clear lake water and the unpolluted environment
afford a breath of untouched nature.
Ohrid and Lake Ohrid have been named a world cultural and natural
heritage listed city under the protection of UNESCO since 1980.
Over the centuries, an enormous and colourful heritage of beautiful
architecture, crafts and traditions has evolved. Combined with
its scenic lake and mountainscape, interesting town and village
architecture, local hospitality, climate and delicious fresh
food, a visit to the Ohrid area will be deeply rewarding.
Arrival in Ohrid
By plane
Direct flights to Ohrid airport are rare (from Vienna, Basel,
Zurich, London). However, there are many direct flights from
many European cities to Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, which
is 180 km far from Ohrid. For those arriving in Skopje, transportation
to Ohrid will be organized with a special (mini)bus. Please
inform us for the date and time of arrival till April 15, 2021.
DIRECT FLIGHTS TO/FROM SKOPJE, see the website:
www.airports.com.mk
By car, bus
Skopje-Ohrid (180 km): one part is a freeway.
By railway
The easiest way is to take international train from Vienna,
Budapest, Belgrade or Athens. They all arrive at the Central
Railway Station in Skopje every day. There is not railway connection
to Ohrid. The Central Railway Station and Intercity Bus Station
are on the same location.
Taxi
Start 60 Denars, + 30 Denars/km
National currency: "Denar"
1 Euro = 61.5 Denars
Credit cards
Most of the credit cards are available in banks, hotels and
bigger shops.
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