Vlasina lake, a true undiscovered jewel with floating peat islands, is the perfect location for peaceful holiday far from the hustle and bustle of big cities.

Floating peat islands on the water surface with color changing from light gray to dark blue offer a unique experience. This rarity of nature can be seen on Vlasina Lake, the highest and the biggest artificial lake in Serbia, known for its crystal clear water reflecting the surrounding forests and mountains. Peat floating islands, this miraculous natural phenomenon, unique in the world, is another decoration of Vlasina and another reason for tourists to visit the beauty of our region. Floating islands were formed by raising the water level, when filling the lake, when peat up to one meter thick rises from the bottom. They are the product of centuries of decay of peat mosses. Reportedly, there is only one other similar lake in Sweden in the world. At high water levels, these islands are lifted from the bottom and then swim freely on the lake, depending on the intensity and direction of the wind. Peat galleys are a unique phenomenon and a trademark of this lake.

The lake was created by waters of two incoming rivers, the Vlasina and the Vrla, and its beauty was mentioned for the first time in the 18th century. Significant cultural and historical landmarks can also be seen around the lake.