The Tunnel of Hope is a museum preserving 20 meters of the 800-meter tunnel that was Sarajevos lifeline during the 1992-1996 siege - the longest siege of any city in modern history. Built under the airport runway to connect the besieged city with free territory, it allowed food, medicine, weapons and people to pass. Extremely moving exhibition.
20 BAM adults, 8 BAM students. Cash only. Parking 2 BAM
Morning to avoid crowds. Allow 1.5-2 hours. Watch documentary film and walk through tunnel section
In Butmir near airport, 10km from center. Taxi from center 15-20 BAM. Tram to Ilidza then taxi. Many tours available
Powerful museum in family house where tunnel originated. Watch documentary, see wartime artifacts, walk through preserved tunnel section. Essential for understanding Sarajevo siege history
Cash only. Arrive early - busy midday
faq.subtitle Tunnel of Hope
The complete tunnel was 800 meters long, 1.6m high and 1m wide. It was dug by hand in 4 months in 1993 under UN-controlled airport runway. Today 20 meters are preserved in the museum.
It was the only connection between besieged Sarajevo and outside world for 3 years. An estimated 1 million people passed through and 20 million tons of supplies. It gave hope to a city under constant bombardment.
Useful tips for visiting Tunnel of Hope
Bring cash in Bosnian marks - cards not accepted. Documentary film provides essential context. Walking through tunnel section is low ceiling - prepare to duck. Very emotional experience
In Butmir near airport, 10km from center. Taxi from center 15-20 BAM. Tram to Ilidza then taxi. Many tours available
Powerful museum in family house where tunnel originated. Watch documentary, see wartime artifacts, walk through preserved tunnel section. Essential for understanding Sarajevo siege history
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