Sarajevo with children

Cabins glide from Bistrik up the mountain in a few minutes, over the golden October woods. Choose a clear day for the view.

The concrete track of the 1984 Winter Olympics, now covered in graffiti, on a forest walk from the top station. Hold small hands near the edges.

The city zoo and play area in a wooded valley north of the centre; good for younger children.

Feed the pigeons by the Sebilj. A simple joy for little ones while parents take a coffee.

The spring of the Bosna river: streams, wooden bridges, ducks and swans in a green park. Reach it by horse-drawn carriage or on foot along the plane-tree avenue.

The long avenue of plane trees from Ilidža to Vrelo Bosne; flat, shaded and pushchair-friendly.

A flat riverside walk under trees, popular with families, joggers and cyclists.

A central park with lawns and paths near the shopping streets.

The river gorge at the eastern end of the old town, where a path follows the Miljacka towards Kozija ćuprija.