The sights of Ohrid line up neatly by age, so you can read the town like a timeline. Fees below are in Macedonian denars (MKD), at about 61.5 MKD to the euro, and they differ from source to source, so carry cash and expect small variations. Ohrid is part of a UNESCO World Heritage property, and UNESCO has flagged concerns about illegal construction and pollution without moving Ohrid onto the Danger list.

Sort the day trips around Ohrid by the time they take, and the plan becomes simple. Short hops can share a day, full outings fill one, and Skopje needs more than a day. Amounts are in Macedonian denars (MKD), at about 61.5 MKD to the euro, and are rough guides. Short hops of a few hours Struga. A town about 14 km northwest, built where the Black Drim leaves Lake Ohrid.

Think of Ohrid as a lakeside trip for children who like water, animals and places to explore on foot. It is a modest destination for families, with a handful of good days rather than a long list of attractions. Figures are quoted in denars (MKD), with 61.5 MKD roughly equal to one euro. Safe swimming checklist Water safety comes first, because the lake is not like a swimming pool. Check each item before a child gets wet.

A longer stay in Ohrid works best with one base, a short list of outings and a realistic idea of what the region offers. Two or three days in the town itself is a comfortable length. Four days stretches it with extra outings. Fares and fees are in Macedonian denars (MKD), at about 61.5 MKD to the euro. Arriving The airport, code OHD, lies roughly 9 to 10 km from the Old Town.

A weekend in Ohrid for two is built from three or four simple pieces. Formal romantic packages are few, so the plan below relies on the lake, the evenings and a little local craft. Prices are in Macedonian denars (MKD), at about 61.5 MKD to the euro, and boat fares are often quoted in euros. Friday evening: Kaneo at sunset Head to the Kaneo viewpoint above the lake before the sun drops.

Ohrid rewards a slow pace. The full Old Town circuit is roughly 3 to 4 km, which takes 2.5 to 3 hours once you stop at the sights. Small entry fees are paid in Macedonian denars (MKD), at about 61.5 MKD to the euro, so keep some change in your pocket. The route as a story The walk starts at the Upper Gate area and heads first to the Ancient Theatre, a Hellenistic stage of about 200 BC that is normally free to view.

What you can do in Ohrid depends on the calendar. From about late June to mid-September the lake is the main event. For the rest of the year, the Old Town, the ridge above it and the shore at St Naum carry the visit. This page follows that rhythm. All prices are in Macedonian denars (MKD), at about 61.5 MKD to the euro, with a few quoted in euros. Summer: the lake Lake water reaches roughly 22 to 24 C in July and August.

These two sites are the attractions most worth leaving Ohrid for. They sit on the same road south and on the same boat route, so the usual plan is to see both on one day. The timeline below follows that day. Fees are in Macedonian denars (MKD), at about 61.5 MKD to the euro, and small differences at the ticket window are possible. Departure from the main pier The excursion boat sets off from the main pier in Ohrid at about 10:00.