Gornje Podunavlje

Gornje Podunavlje is a nature reserve along the Danube River in Vojvodina that protects two major wetlands called Monostor and Apatin. The landscape contains swamp forests, grasslands, and river bends that together create diverse habitats for wildlife and vegetation.

Protection of this area began in 1955 when it covered just 10 square kilometers as a small reserve. In 2001 it was upgraded to Special Nature Reserve status, which marked a major expansion of its protected boundaries.

The villages around this place are home to Serbian, Hungarian, Croatian, Romanian, and Roma communities who maintain their own traditions and ways of living. Walking through these settlements gives visitors a sense of how different cultures coexist and shape daily life in this region.

The Karapandza Eco Center offers guided walks, boat trips, and bicycle rentals for exploring the marked trails throughout the reserve. Joining a guided tour helps you navigate the area better and learn more about what lives and grows here.

This reserve forms part of a cross-border conservation network with Hungary and Croatia and holds one-third of all plant species found in Serbia. This concentration of plant diversity makes it one of the most important natural areas in the Balkans for species protection.