New Autumn Workation in Livno, Bosnia and Herzegovina – Wild Horses, Mountains & Local Culture

Jun 20, 2025 | Destinations, Workation

Some places energize you with noise. Others move you with stillness.
Livno is firmly in the second category—and that’s exactly why it’s the next stop for hubs.travel.

Starting this September, we’re bringing a small group of remote workers to this peaceful town in western Bosnia and Herzegovina. It’s not on the usual digital nomad route—and we love it for that.
Instead of coworking crowds and overpriced cafés, you’ll find wild horses, winding trails, lakes, local dinners, and real connection.

See the photos and apply to join us:
https://www.hubs.travel/destinations/livno

Nature First, Noise Last

Livno sits between wild mountains and wide-open plains, where 900+ wild horses still roam freely. On one side, you’ll see Ottoman-era bridges and old Austro-Hungarian forts. On the other, you’ll watch golden sunsets over vast, empty hills.

This is a town for those who want to reset, focus, and experience something real. And from September 1 to December 1, 2025, you can make it your home base.

Our First-Ever Balkan Hub — and One of Our Boldest Yet

This one’s for the adventurous.

Livno is off the beaten path and proud of it. From nearly 1000 wild horses roaming a nearby plateau to dramatic hiking trails and a welcoming local community, this town offers something raw, real, and unforgettable.

It’s our first-ever hub in the Balkans, and we’ve chosen Livno because it aligns with our vision: small towns, big nature, deep experiences — and no tourist overload.

You’ll have everything you need (great cafés, good food, even piano teachers if you’re looking for one), but none of the noise. Just space to think, work, and reconnect.

10 Experiences to Make Your Autumn Epic

There’s no shortage of ways to fill your days when the laptop closes. Here’s a taste of what you can do during your Livno workation:

  1. See the wild horses at dawn or dusk on the Kruzi plateau.
  2. Paraglide over the valley with local pros—an unforgettable view.
  3. Ride horses through the hills, guided by local ranchers.
  4. Learn to cook Bosnian classics like pita and stuffed peppers in a private home.
  5. ️ Hike Troglav, the tallest peak in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  6. Canoe on Buško Lake or explore nearby rivers.
  7. Visit a local cheese cellar and try Livanjski sir aged in stone caves.
  8. Explore medieval ruins like the Sturba fortress.
  9. Take an ATV tour through off-road mountain trails.
  10. Join a rakija tasting or bonfire night hosted by our local team.

A Community-First Experience, at Your Own Pace

What makes this workation special isn’t just the landscape—it’s the people.
Our community managers are based in Livno and will be there from day one to welcome everyone, connect the group, and create the conditions for authentic interaction.

They’ll organize optional, low-pressure social moments—always with the freedom to opt in or out. Whether you’re looking for deep connection or quiet independence, the experience is built to support privacy when you need it and community when you want it.

This isn’t a retreat. It’s real life, shared with great people, at a slower pace.

Where You’ll Stay

You can choose between:

  • Coliving: A shared home base with other participants—great for social types.

  • ️ Private premium stays: Stylish 1-bedroom apartments or ensuite rooms with full privacy.

Both options come with fast Wi-Fi, walking-distance access to town and trails, and discounted rates for longer stays—ideal if you’re staying the full three months.

See all options here:
https://www.hubs.travel/destinations/livno

Why Livno?

This isn’t Lisbon. It’s not Barcelona.
And that’s exactly the point.

Livno isn’t built for mass tourism or digital nomad trends. It’s not trying to be the next hotspot — it’s just quietly, confidently itself.

We created hubs.travel to rebalance remote work — to go beyond the obvious cities and bring people to places that want connection, not crowds. Places where you can be more present, more focused, more grounded.

In Livno, your days stretch a little longer. Your conversations feel a little deeper. And your surroundings remind you what it’s like to live — not just hustle.

If you’ve outgrown the usual nomad circuits and want something more real, more peaceful, more surprising — this is your place.

Ready to join? 

Sep 1 – Dec 1, 2025
Livno, Bosnia and Herzegovina
For remote workers who want meaning, not mass tourism

Apply or learn more:
https://www.hubs.travel/destinations/livno


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