The Otašević family from Plav has been nurturing a traditional way of mountain life on Mokra for generations. During the summer, Veselin and Nataša, together with their daughters Jelena, Jovana, and Nevena, stay at Vule’s katun, where they preserve the customs, lifestyle, and values characteristic of katun households in northern Montenegro.

Their daily life is connected to nature, livestock farming, agriculture, and the production of homemade food. At the katun, the family grows vegetables, corn, and fruit, prepares homemade juices, jams, winter stores, and traditional brandy, while numerous recipes and skills are passed from generation to generation. During the summer months, they are engaged in mowing hay, picking blueberries and medicinal herbs, maintaining the katun, and preparing products for the winter.

They welcome guests as friends, with the desire to bring them closer to the authentic mountain life, local cuisine, and the peace provided by a stay in untouched nature.

The Otašević family bases their daily life on traditional agriculture, livestock farming, and the production of homemade food at the katun. During the summer months, they stay on Mokra, where they engage in growing vegetables, corn, and fruit, as well as maintaining the katun household in harmony with nature and the seasons.

At the household, they prepare homemade juices, jams, preserves, winter stores, and traditional brandy according to recipes passed down through generations. During the season, they pick blueberries and medicinal herbs, from which they prepare natural products characteristic of this region.

A large part of the food served to guests comes from their own production or the immediate surroundings, so guests have the opportunity to enjoy authentic local flavors prepared in a traditional way. A stay at the katun provides an opportunity to get to know the daily life of the family and participate in seasonal activities such as food preparation, harvesting, mowing hay, and other household tasks.

The Otašević family household is located at Vule’s katun, on Mokra mountain, in an environment of untouched nature, vast pastures, and dense Bosnian pine forests. At an altitude of 1,870 meters, this area is characterized by clean mountain air, numerous water springs, and the peace offered by an authentic katun landscape.

The surroundings are suitable for lovers of active holidays, hiking, cycling, and spending time in nature, but also for those who want to experience a slower pace of life far from the city crowds. During the summer, the mountain areas of Mokra are rich in medicinal herbs, forest fruits, and diverse landscapes that change their appearance through the seasons.

In the vicinity of the household, there are numerous natural and cultural-historical sites, including Stoja’s Cave, the remains of old towers on Vaganica and Kukarski Vrh, katun cemeteries, the historical site at the Ćafa pass, as well as the Church of Saints Peter and Paul.

The Bojić family lives in the village of Plan, No. 5, and during the summer, they stay at the Potrk katun on Sinjajevina mountain. Three generations live in the household – grandmother Krstina, her daughter Sanja and son-in-law Ranko, and their three children: Nemanja, who is a primary school teacher, Aleksandar, a hospitality professional, and daughter Anđela, a pharmacist. The children stay with their parents and always help with the tasks in the rural household. They live in the countryside and are engaged in agriculture and livestock farming. Guests are always welcome and can get to know the rural way of life.

The primary activity of the Bojić family is livestock and agriculture. They raise about 20 cows, 30 chickens, and 5 pigs. They produce the widely known and branded Kolašin layered cheese (lisnati sir), kajmak, eggs, meat, and various homemade foods.

They own fields and an orchard where they grow onions, carrots, parsley, leeks, beets, raštan (collard greens), chard, cabbage, potatoes, beans, green beans, corn, peas, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. From the fruits, they have apples, pears, and plums, as well as strawberries and raspberries, which they use to make homemade juices, jams, and brandy.

They also produce honey, brandies with medicinal herbs, as well as teas picked on the mountain.

Guests can always participate in these activities themselves.

The rural household is located about 15 km from the town of Kolašin, where visitors can visit the town center, the square, churches, restaurants, and get to know the local culture. In the immediate vicinity, about 20 km away, is Lake Biograd, which is part of the national park and represents one of the most beautiful natural attractions in Montenegro.

The household is closest to the Jablanov Vrh peak (2023 m above sea level), and nearby are the peaks Veliki and Mali Gusar. Along the way, you can visit the Bistrica spring, from where locals get drinking water. The view from Ždrijelo is particularly beautiful, as is the viewpoint located about a 10-minute easy walk from the katun, offering a wonderful view of the village of Lipovo, the town of Kolašin, and the peaks of the Komovi and Bjelasica mountains.

The Jokić family, owners of Čakorski Konaci, have been building a recognizable destination and a place for rest in the untouched nature of Čakor through years of hard work and effort. As a harmonious and industrious family, they successfully balance family obligations and business, and are particularly proud of their four children, three of whom are currently studying. They are known as very hardworking, responsible, and dedicated people who take special care of every guest, striving to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome. Through much sacrifice and work, they have managed to develop a family business that today attracts numerous guests seeking peace, traditional cuisine, and a warm, hospitable welcome.

The Jokić family is dedicated to preserving the spirit of tradition, hospitable values, and a natural way of food production. In their orchards and gardens, they grow high-quality fruits and vegetables, which are used to make homemade juices, jams, and other products prepared in the traditional way. Additionally, they are involved in livestock farming, thus nurturing the traditional way of working and living in the countryside. Along with wine and honey production, their work represents a blend of nature, family tradition, and the authentic flavors of homemade food.

Čakorski Konaci are located on the Čakor Pass, in a peaceful mountain environment ideal for nature retreats. Nearby are natural attractions and cultural-historical sights of Plav, as well as Lake Plav, which is suitable for day trips. Guests have access to hiking and biking trails, easy walks through the mountain landscapes of Čakor, and numerous opportunities for an active holiday and enjoyment in untouched nature.

The Muratović family lives in the village of Kalica, in the municipality of Petnjica, in northern Montenegro, where they have been engaged in animal husbandry and agriculture for generations. The household consists of Ermin Muratović, his mother Mevluda, his wife, and their two children, and the family’s daily life is based on working on the estate and caring for animals.
The Muratović family nurtures a traditional way of life and passes on knowledge from older to younger generations, especially when it comes to food production, cattle breeding, and preserving the customs of this region. Most of the food they produce themselves – dairy products, vegetables, grains, and fruits – in a natural and seasonal way, without industrial production.

A particularly important part of their life is moving to the katun. Every year during the summer, they move to the Pučpolje katun, where they continue a decades-long family tradition of staying in the mountains. There they take care of cows, sheep, and poultry, cultivate a small garden, and make homemade products, living in harmony with nature and its rhythm.

This way of life represents a blend of tradition, self-sustainability, and respect for nature, which makes this family an authentic example of rural life in the north of Montenegro.

The main activity of the Muratović family is animal husbandry and agriculture. In their household, they raise cows, sheep, and poultry, and they devote a significant part of their time to the production of milk and homemade dairy products.

In addition, they have a garden where they grow various types of vegetables, as well as grains such as corn and wheat, from which they prepare homemade bread. In the village, they also produce fruit and natural juices, while during their stay at the katun, they collect wild berries and mushrooms.

Most of the food they use comes from their own production, in a natural and seasonal way. Guests staying with the Muratović family have the opportunity to taste homemade products, but also to participate in daily activities, depending on the season and current work on the estate.

The Muratović family household is located in the village of Kalica, in the municipality of Petnjica, in northern Montenegro. During the summer, they stay at the Pučpolje katun, which is part of the traditional Katun Roads route, known for its preserved mountain landscapes and authentic way of life.
In the surrounding area, there are several interesting places that guests can explore during their stay:

Cultural and historical monuments:
In the center of Petnjica is the Petnjica Mosque, an important religious and cultural object of this region. The local archaeological site where traces of katuns from the Bronze Age were discovered is of particular value, which speaks of the long tradition of animal husbandry and mountain life in this area.

Natural attractions:
The area of Kalica and the Pučpolje katun are characterized by untouched nature, vast pastures, forests, and mountain viewpoints, ideal for a peaceful stay and exploration.

Active vacation:
This area is suitable for hiking, light walks, and staying in nature, and the fact that it is located on the Katun Roads route, which connects traditional mountain households and allows for a unique experience of life on the katun, adds special value.
This location provides guests with the opportunity to get to know a less known, but extremely authentic and preserved part of Montenegro.

Gorica and Rajko stay at the Pešića Rupa katun during the summer. They are engaged in livestock farming, and their daily life is tied to caring for animals and maintaining the katun. Their children join them every summer and help with chores at the katun, especially during the mowing season.

Rajko is particularly recognized for playing the flute, so staying with them often gains a special, almost forgotten atmosphere – the sounds of the flute spreading across the mountain are a true shepherd’s experience.

Gorica is a dedicated hostess who takes care of the household and food preparation, so guests have the opportunity to experience the family warmth and the way of life that has been nurtured here for generations.

The Pešić family bases their daily life at the katun primarily on livestock farming, which is the foundation of their way of life. They raise sheep and cows, so the production of milk and dairy products is at the center of their offer.

From fresh milk, they prepare homemade cheese, kajmak, and jardum, according to recipes passed down in the family for generations. Jardum is a specialty of katun cuisine. It is obtained from sheep’s milk, usually in August. If you are not used to strong food, be careful with jardum; consume small amounts. The cuisine relies on simple but high-quality ingredients, so along with dairy products, potato dishes, homemade bread, and other traditional mountain meals are often on the table.

Authentic, homemade food is thus available to guests, prepared from what is produced directly at the katun according to the season. The Pešić family has a garden in the village where they grow various types of vegetables, and they also have various types of fruit.

The Pešić household is located at the Pešića Rupa katun, in the area of the Biogradska Gora National Park on Bjelasica. The katun is situated near Pešića Lake, which can be reached by an easy 15-minute walk, making it particularly suitable for guests who want to combine a stay at the katun, homemade food, and a visit to one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in this region.

The surroundings consist of vast pastures, forest areas, and mountain viewpoints offering views towards the peaks of Bjelasica. In the wider area are other glacial lakes of the National Park – Biogradsko, Ursulovačko, and Šiška lakes, while among the famous peaks and viewpoints are Crna Glava, Zekova Glava, and Troglava. The National Park is known for its primeval forest reserve, lakes, and rich mountain landscape.

This area is suitable for walking, hiking, cycling, and easy strolls, and marked trails connecting the most attractive locations pass through the National Park. Pešića Rupa katun is a good choice for a longer stay in nature but also for a short break after a tour – lunch, tasting of traditional dishes, and rest in the katun atmosphere.

During the summer months, the Dubak family moves with their livestock to the Šiška katun, located within the Biogradska Gora National Park. Đorđije and Slavica stay at the katun then, dedicated to daily duties, while their sons and daughter with their families often join them, using every free moment to help and be part of that life.

Livestock farming and beekeeping are deeply rooted in the family tradition, which is passed down to younger generations with love and dedication.

The Dubak family is engaged in various branches of agriculture, nurturing a blend of tradition and homemade production. Their farm includes livestock farming, beekeeping, vegetable growing, and fruit growing, ensuring a diverse and high-quality offer.

On the rural estate, they have an orchard from which homemade brandies, juices, and jams are produced, prepared according to traditional recipes. In the garden, they grow various types of vegetables – potatoes, onions, carrots, zucchini, green beans, beans, cucumbers, peppers, and cabbage, from which they also make various types of salads.

A special segment of their production is beekeeping, while dairy products and meat are provided through livestock farming. Guests always have access to a rich offer of homemade, freshly prepared products that reflect the authentic taste of this region.

The Dubak household is located in the Šiška katun, in the heart of the Biogradska Gora National Park, in an authentic mountain setting that offers peace, beautiful natural landscapes, and numerous opportunities for exploring the surroundings.

In the immediate vicinity are Veliko and Malo Šiško Lake, as well as Ševarinsko Lake, ideal for easy walks and enjoying nature. Hiking enthusiasts can head to Ursulovačko Lake, about a two-hour walk away, as well as Biogradsko Lake, one of the most beautiful glacial lakes in the region, reached by a trail of about three hours.

Hiking and tourist routes pass through this area, such as the katun road “Untold Bjelasica,” national hiking and cycling trails, which connect the most beautiful mountain areas of the region and offer exceptional opportunities for active holidays and multi-day tours. Additionally, a network of local trails leads to mountain peaks (Crna Glava, Zekova Glava) and viewpoints offering impressive views of the surrounding landscapes.

The household is located within one of the last European primeval forests, for which Biogradska Gora is widely known.

Numerous activities are available to guests – hiking, walking, cycling, as well as easy strolls through forest and mountain areas, making this region ideal for day trips and staying in nature.

Jokanović household is a three-member family, consisting of the host Stevan, his wife Ana, and their underage daughter. The family lives, during winter, in the village called Trsa, on the Piva Mountain, while during the summer months, they stay at the Ljeljenak Katun. The katun is only 5 km away from the village. Stevan and Ana are engaged in agriculture, which is the basic income in the family. They have provided additional accommodation on their katun, so they are successfully engaged in tourism, also.

Jokanović farm is engaged in agriculture, they have cattle, mostly cows, as well as pigs and chickens. From the milk, they prepare many dairy products which they sell on their doorstep, through the recommendation of their satisfied customers. In the village and in the katun both, they plant various vegetables in the gardens, They use a small part for the needs of their family, while everything else is sold. Their guests can try all these products directly on the property, at any time. Ana uses the time between working in the garden and looking after cows to go to the forest and pick forest fruits, mostly blueberries. These are especially large and sweet, when they grow so high in the mountains.

Katun Ljeljenak is located on the road – the Ring of Durmitor, which is the most famous panoramic road in Montenegro. The total length of the road leading around the mountain Durmitor is 80 km, the most beautiful experience is to cross this road on motorbikes or bicycles. This road is a starting point of climbs to almost all Durmitor peaks, only from various locations.

Hiking to the canyon of the river Sušica can start from the katun itself.

Piva lake and Plužine are about 15 km away from the household.

A monument was built in the village of Trsa, and it is dedicated to the village victims of the Second World War.

The family Uščumljić pends the summer months in the household in the village called Nedajno, and it is made of the hosts Velimir and his wife Bosa, with their two sons and a daughter-in-law. The youngest member, Nikolina, who is 4 months old now is also with them. When the snows start, the family moves to Plužine, and spends the winter there, because the road to the village is not cleaned in the winter. The family is engaged in agriculture, but to a lesser extent, they have also started providing services in rural tourism.

Uščumljić family is engaged in agriculture, they have chickens and turkeys. Keeping larger cattle is impossible for them, because they don’t spend the winter period there. The members of the household plant a garden, where many vegetables are grown, which is used for the needs of the family and for the needs of their guests. In the village, due to the altitude of 1,450m above sea level, only certain fruits grow, such as walnuts, cherries, and pears. Bosa picks medicinal herbs, and use it for making teas and juices.

Village Nedajno is located on a panoramic road called Ring around Durmitor. This road is very popular during the summer months, so the location of the village is great for the travelers visiting this panoramic road, they can make a break here.

The Montenegrin Transversal International Hiking Trail, which stretches through the northern part of Montenegro, from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina to the border with Albania, also passes through the village.

Starting points of some trails climbing to the Durmitor peaks are in the immediate vicinity of the household. Descent into the canyon of the river Sušica is also possible from the household. As well as a tour to the lake Sušica, which is a periodic one.

A well was built in the village, which represents the central part of the village. A memorial house of the national hero Vidoje Žarković is situated nearby.

Minić family lives in Lukavica during the summer months, at the Kapetanovo Lake, to be more precise. It is made of 5 members and they are all well organized and work together in their rural household. The most active members are the parents, Dragan and Zorica, but their 3 sons are also very helpful and they carry on with the tradition.

Minić family is into agriculture, husbandry and catering. They’ve got their own fields, orchards, a restaurant and log cabins for their guests. They produce a lot of different things, such as juices, jams, cheese, clotted cream and so on. Their guest can taste all these and take part in the production, as well.

Rural household Minić is situated at the Kapetanovo lake. There are around ten peaks surrounding the lake and offering a great view, not only to the lake but to others mountains, too. Several peaks are at more than 2,000 m altitude: Stožac, Kapa Moračka, Lastva, Veliki Žurim. Another lake, called Brnjičko lake is close by, some 40-minute walk away.  Guests can enjoy relaxing strolls or bike rides around the lake, but horse riding and boat and kayak rides can be organized, too. St Ilija church is located 2 km away from the household and a fair is organized there every August 2, a fair visited by many tourists and locals.

Senić family lives in the village Bastahe, some 10 km away from Berane. Željko, his three brothers and parents traditionally go to the katun every summer. Željko and Milutin have always got some duties to finish there so you’ll definitely find one of them at the katun throughout the year. They are into agriculture and husbandry, you can always glimpse their goats and pigs in the katun. Milutin is the chef and he prepares traditional dishes using ingredients from their garden. Even the drinks people have in their house are homemade, so you’ll be able to completely enjoy this environment.

Primary activities of Senić family are doing agriculture and husbandry. They have got a garden where they grow vegetables for the family and their guests. They have also got an orchard and they make juices, jams and preserves. If you visit the family at the right period, you can take part in the field activities yourself or in making juices and jams.

Senić household is situated at Senić katun, on Bjelasica, close to the Pešića Lake. The highest peak of Bjelasica, Crnaglava (Black Head), 2,139 MAMSL, is very close to the katun and it offers a magnificent view to the entire Bjelasica region and to the two lakes, Ursulovačko and Pešića lakes. Several kilometers away from Senić household, you’ll come upon a gorge called Udovinjica, and passing through it is an unbelievable experience. A recently opened ski center is just an hour of walk away from the Senić katun.