During the Siege of Sarajevo (1992–1996), the longest siege in modern warfare, this tunnel was the city’s only connection to the outside world. Built under the airport runway in 1993, it carried food, medicine, weapons, and people in and out of the besieged city for three years.
What to expect
The museum is built around the Kolars’ family house, which served as the tunnel entrance. Inside, you walk through a preserved 25-metre section of the original tunnel — 1.6 metres high, just wide enough for one person. The rest of the museum shows photographs, equipment, and a documentary film about the siege.
The tunnel itself
The full tunnel was 800 metres long and took four months to dig. It ran 5 metres below the airport runway. At peak use, 4,000 people and 20 tonnes of supplies passed through it daily. The section you walk through gives a powerful sense of scale — it’s dark, low, and narrow.
Practical info
Located in the Butmir neighbourhood near Sarajevo airport, about 15 minutes by taxi from the city centre (€8–10 each way). Not accessible by tram. A private transfer or taxi is the easiest way to get there. Allow 45–60 minutes for the full visit including the film.
Tips
Visit early in the day before tour buses arrive. The documentary film is worth watching — shown in a small screening room near the entrance. Photography is allowed throughout. The museum is small but impactful — don’t expect a large facility.
Nearby
Gallery 11/07/95 — Srebrenica memorial gallery in the city centre. Pair with the tunnel for a full understanding of the war.
Yellow Fortress (Žuta Tabija) — Sarajevo’s best sunset viewpoint, on the opposite side of the city.
Getting to Sarajevo
Sarajevo connects to Mostar (2h), Dubrovnik (4.5h), and Split (4h) by private transfer through the Dinaric Alps.
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