Why go
- City in southwestern North Macedonia.
- Served by Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD).
History
Ohrid is a city in North Macedonia and is the seat of the Ohrid Municipality. It is the largest city on Lake Ohrid and the eighth-largest city in the country, with it recording a population of over 38,000 inhabitants as of 2021. Ohrid is known for once having 365 churches, one for each day of the year, and has been referred to as the "Jerusalem of the Balkans". The city is rich in picturesque houses and monuments, and tourism is predominant. It is located southwest of Skopje, west of Resen and Bitola. In 1979 and in 1980, respectively, Ohrid and Lake Ohrid were accepted as Cultural and Natural World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Ohrid is one of only 40 sites that are part of UNESCO's World Heritage that are Cultural as well as Natural sites.
Where to stay
Kej Makedonija 62, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia · bogdanoskistudios.com
Boro Shain 15A, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia · villavarosh.mk
Studenchishta, Ohrid, North Macedonia · uniqueresort.mk
Slavej Planina 18, Ohrid, North Macedonia · villaarte.mk
Boulevard Turistichka 21, Ohrid, North Macedonia · vilaniko.com
Цар Самоил 78, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia · villapupin.com
Kej Makedonija 91 A, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia · suhotel.mk
Sveti Stefan 6000, North Macedonia · hotelbelvedere.mk
Kej Makedonija 112, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia · hotellebed.com.mk
Indoor
Naum Ohridski St. 5-7, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia · inexolgica.com
7-mi Noemvri, Ohrid, North Macedonia · skycorner.mk
Kej Makedonija 29, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia · mr-l.hotelb3.com
Kej Makedonija 100, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia · booking.com
4RC5+VPR, 7-mi Noemvri 179, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia · hotelvillage.mk
Naum Ohridski 176, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia · lavistaluxuryvilla.com
Jane Sandanski 12, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia · facebook.com
Kej Makedonija bb, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia · milleniumpalace.com.mk
Vasil Stefoski бб, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia · hotelmizo.com.mk
Saint STEFAN BB Naselba Konjsko bb, Ohër 6000, North Macedonia · hotelbluebellohrid.com
Metodi Patcev 8, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia · vilamalsvetikliment.com
Kej Makedonija 40, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia
Nada Fileva, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia
Kej Makedonija 68A, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia
Vasil Stefoski 38, Ohrid 6000 MK, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
Kosta Abrash 45, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia · facebook.com
Clement's University 122, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia · booking.com
ul, Grigor Prlichev 19, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia
Restaurants & places to go
Local, Barbecue, Balkan, Restaurant · Macedonian & Turkish cuisine Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 13:00-21:00; Su off Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access · 44 Димитар Влахов,… · otto.com.mk
Fish, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 08:30-22:20 Features: vegetarian options · Ilindenska, Ohrid, 6000 · restaurantkajche.com
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 09:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating · Цар Самоил, 6000 · pizzanemo.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 33 Цар Самоил, Охрид, 6000 · leonardo.mk
Barbecue, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 · Партизанска, 6000
Balkan, Regional, Grill, Restaurant · Balkan/Regional restaurant · kajmece.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00-21:00 · hotelprestol.com
Crepe, Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 · 1a Македонски Просветители, 6000
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-24:00
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-12:00, Sa,Su,PH 08:00-01:00 Features: vegetarian options
Kebab, Burger, Fast Food · Kebab/Burger fast food
Ice Cream, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Burger, Pizza, Restaurant · Burger/Pizza restaurant
Mediterranean, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Restaurant · Mediterranean/Bulgarian restaurant
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-02:00; Fr, Sa 08:00-04:00
Cafe · cafe · 94A Кузман Капидан, Охрид, 6000 · fortcafe.com.mk
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-24:00; Sa-Su 10:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Balkan, Italian, Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00 · 4 Димитар Влахов, 6000
Restaurant · restaurant · hotelgranit.com.mk
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 22:00-12:00 · 88 Цар Самоил
Kebab, Burger, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Ice Cream · ice cream
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 Features: takeaway
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: 9:15 - 01:00 Features: outdoor seating · Цар Самоил
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-01:00; Su 09:00-00:00 · 10A Naum Ohridski
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-24:00 · 20a Димитар Влахов, Охрид, 6000
Kebab, Regional, Fast Food · Kebab/Regional fast food
Ice Cream · ice cream
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · Opening hours: PH,Su-Th 08:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 08:00-01:00
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 39 Kocho Racin
Regional, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
Ice Cream · ice cream
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-24:00 · Охрид, 6000
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 20:00-01:00 · Јане Сандански
Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Ice Cream · ice cream
Fast Food · fast food
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Airports
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD) 8.6 km to the centre
Ohrid, 003, MK — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
Getting there by ferry
Ohrid
Ferry terminal · 0.7 km from the centre
Охрид - Калишта
Ferry terminal · 0.7 km from the centre
Sveti Stefan
Ferry terminal · 4.8 km from the centre
Dolno Konjsko
Ferry terminal · 6.7 km from the centre
Bay of Bones
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Ohrid – Saint Naum
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Ohrid, 0.7 km); routes include Ohrid – Saint Naum.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ohrid, Macedonia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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