How many days in Ohrid?

Two — one for the old town, one for the Sveti Naum and the lake's south end.

Can I swim in Lake Ohrid?

Yes — the cleanest of the Balkan lakes. Public beaches all along the shore.

Ohrid Travel Essentials — Emergency, Safety & Things to Do

🚨 Emergency help in Ohrid

Tap to call. EU 112 routes to the right service in any Balkan country.

Ohrid is one of the Balkans' loveliest stops — a UNESCO old town stacked above a 3-million-year-old lake. Visit in June or September for warm swims without crowds.

Ohrid on the map

Nearby emergency services

🏥 Hospitals

General Hospital Ohrid
Sirma Vojvoda bb
📞 +389 46 262 020 📍 Maps

🚓 Police stations

Police Station Ohrid
Boris Kidrič 36
📍 Maps

💊 Pharmacies

Apoteka Filipovski
Kliment Ohridski 50 — Daily 08:00–22:00
📍 Maps

Search nearest hospital on Google Maps →

Currency in Ohrid

Currency

Macedonian denar

Code / Symbol

MKD · ден

Rate

~62 MKD = €1

· Cheap; €30/day is comfortable.
· Some lakeside spots accept euros.

What to eat in Ohrid

Ohrid trout (pastrmka)
The local lake fish — try Restaurant Antiko in the old town.
Tavče gravče
Baked beans — staple national dish.

Is Ohrid safe? Travel safety tips

Very safe

Crime against tourists is almost nil. Take normal beach caution with valuables.

Slippery cobbles

The steep old town lanes are polished marble — grippy shoes essential.

Top things to do in Ohrid

Church of St. John at Kaneo
Religious
The postcard cliffside chapel — €1 entry.
Open in Maps →
Samuel's Fortress
Landmark
10th-c. Bulgarian Empire walls — €2.
Open in Maps →
Sveti Naum Monastery
Day trip
30 km south at the lake's spring source. Bus €2.
Open in Maps →
Ancient Theatre
Roman
200 BC theatre — free.
Open in Maps →

Useful Ohrid info

Best time to visit

June and September.

Public transport

Walkable. Local buses to Sveti Naum (€2).

Airport

Ohrid 'St. Paul the Apostle' Airport (OHD) — 9 km, seasonal flights.

Plug & voltage

Type C/F, 230V

· Bus from Skopje 3 h (€10) — buses every 1–2 h.
· Daily bus to Tirana 4 h (€20) — most direct route to Albania.

Get out of Ohrid

Looking for transportation across the Balkans?

Buses, vans and ferries linking every Balkan capital and coastal town — book instantly through our partner.

Browse routes →Travel insurance

More in North Macedonia

Skopje

A neoclassical city that completely rebuilt itself in the 2010s.

Ohrid travel essentials