Southern shore
St. Naum
One of the most important spiritual sites on the lake. Visit the monastery complex, peacocks in the courtyard, and the springs that feed Lake Ohrid with crystal-clear water.
Explore Lake Ohrid
What to See
Iconic landmarks, quiet villages and UNESCO-protected shores - all reachable by boat.
The Lake
Europe's oldest living lake
Lake Ohrid is a UNESCO World Heritage Site shared by North Macedonia and Albania. Formed millions of years ago, it is one of the oldest and deepest lakes in Europe - home to unique species found nowhere else on Earth.
From the water you see the full story: Byzantine churches on cliffs, fishing villages, monasteries, and pine-covered shores. Our boat tours connect the highlights along the entire shoreline.
Age
1–3 million years
One of Europe's oldest lakes
Depth
Up to 288 m
Among the deepest in Europe
UNESCO
Since 1979
Natural & cultural heritage
Shared by
2 countries
Macedonia & Albania
Around the lake
Places you can visit by boat
From Ohrid's old town to St. Naum, Struga and quiet fishing villages - these are the stops that define a day on the water.
Southern shore
Eastern shore
Bay of Bones
An open-air museum recreating a Bronze Age pile-dwelling village. Walk the wooden platforms and learn how early communities lived on the lake.
Ohrid old town
Kaneo
Saint John at Kaneo sits on a rocky cliff above the water - the iconic postcard view of Ohrid, especially at golden hour.
Ohrid centre
Old Town
Samuel's Fortress, Church of St. Sophia, Ottoman houses and the lively promenade - the historic heart of Ohrid, best seen from the water.
Eastern shore
Tito's Villa
A complex of residences once used by Yugoslav leadership, set in pine forest with panoramic views of the lake.
Southern shore
Trpejca
A small traditional village known for clear water, local restaurants and a relaxed pace - a favourite stop on southern shore cruises.
Western shore
Struga
A charming town at the western end of the lake, famous for poetry festivals and the river that flows out toward the Adriatic.
Western shore
Radožda
A lakeside village with a 14th-century cave church carved into the cliff - one of the most atmospheric stops on the western shore.
Eastern shore
Zaum Monastery
A 14th-century church on the eastern shore near Trpejca, reachable mainly by boat. Famous for rare frescoes and its dramatic setting against cliffs and crystal-clear water.
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