{"id":291358,"date":"2026-04-09T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/?p=291358"},"modified":"2026-04-07T06:10:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T04:10:51","slug":"statyer-och-vackra-vyer-i-skopje","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/statyer-och-vackra-vyer-i-skopje\/","title":{"rendered":"Statues and beautiful views in Skopje"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ta_ads_container\" class=\"takeover-container has-clientside-condition loading run-count-0\" data-ttl=\"86400\"><div class=\"takeover-bar\"><a class=\"blog-logo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/\" title=\"FREEDOMtravel - Sweden&#039;s largest travel magazine - \" rel=\"home\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FREEDOMtravel-resemagasin.png\" alt=\"FREEDOMtravel - Sveriges mesta resemagasin\"><\/a><a class=\"home-link close-takeover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/\">Go to FREEDOMtravel<\/a><\/div><div class=\"takeover-content\"><div class=\"label\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-2031588017\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/husvagnar\/alpina\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-computer-1920x900px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1024x480.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-224x105.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-600x281.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1536x720.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-433x203.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1200x563.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" width=\"1920\" height=\"900\"   \/><\/a><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {if( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709_timeout\" ) ) {if( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\" ) ) {var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = parseInt( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\" ) ) + 1;} else { var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = 1; }} else {var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = 1;advads.set_cookie_sec(\"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709_timeout\", \"true\", 86400 );}advads.set_cookie_sec(\"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\", advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709, 86400 );});<\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-skribent-jonathan-gharbi-de-mare\">Writer: Jonathan Gharbi de Mar\u00e9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skopje is known for the large number of statues and historical monuments found in the relatively small capital. It is easy to plan your activities here with small distances and the mountains surrounding the city reward the visitor with beautiful views.&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"sharethis-buttons\"><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"twitter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/twitter.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Tweet<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"facebook\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/facebook.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"linkedin\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/linkedin.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"pinterest\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/pinterest.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Pin<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"reddit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/reddit.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"digg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/digg.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skopje is a popular destination for spontaneous holidays and weekend visits, and its safety and low prices mean that you don't have to plan much for your visit. The first thing you notice is the architecture and the grandiose buildings, so let's start with the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-centrala-Skopje-med-bron-dar-det-star-over-30-statyer-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-centrala-Skopje-med-bron-dar-det-star-over-30-statyer-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-centrala-Skopje-med-bron-dar-det-star-over-30-statyer-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-centrala-Skopje-med-bron-dar-det-star-over-30-statyer-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-centrala-Skopje-med-bron-dar-det-star-over-30-statyer-224x168.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-centrala-Skopje-med-bron-dar-det-star-over-30-statyer-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-centrala-Skopje-med-bron-dar-det-star-over-30-statyer-433x325.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-centrala-Skopje-med-bron-dar-det-star-over-30-statyer-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-centrala-Skopje-med-bron-dar-det-star-over-30-statyer.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of the centre of Skopje with the bridge where there are over 30 statues.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad79419a2bbb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad79419a2bbb\" checked aria-label=\"toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/statyer-och-vackra-vyer-i-skopje\/#Den_stora_jordbavningen_i_Skopje_1963\" >The great Skopje earthquake of 1963<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/statyer-och-vackra-vyer-i-skopje\/#Skopje_en_stad_i_ett_land_under_utveckling\" >Skopje, a city in a developing country<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/statyer-och-vackra-vyer-i-skopje\/#Tur_med_kajak_eller_bat_i_Matka_Canyon\" >Kayak or boat tour in Matka Canyon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/statyer-och-vackra-vyer-i-skopje\/#Ethno_village_med_utsikt_over_Skopje\" >Ethno village with views of Skopje<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/statyer-och-vackra-vyer-i-skopje\/#Att_ta_sig_till_och_fran_Skopje\" >Getting to and from Skopje<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/statyer-och-vackra-vyer-i-skopje\/#Jonathan_Gharbi_De_Mare\" >Jonathan Gharbi De Mar\u00e9<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/statyer-och-vackra-vyer-i-skopje\/#Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\" >Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-den-stora-jordbavningen-i-skopje-1963\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Den_stora_jordbavningen_i_Skopje_1963\"><\/span>The great Skopje earthquake of 1963<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The explanation for the city's distinctive architecture comes from the great earthquake that destroyed 80% of the city's buildings on 26 July 1963. Overnight, the majority of the population was left homeless and international aid poured in to rebuild the city in several stages. 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Klockan-stannade-5.17-1963-och-ar-kvar-som-ett-minne-over-jordbavningen-som-forstorde-Skopje-679x1024.jpg 679w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Klockan-stannade-5.17-1963-och-ar-kvar-som-ett-minne-over-jordbavningen-som-forstorde-Skopje-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Klockan-stannade-5.17-1963-och-ar-kvar-som-ett-minne-over-jordbavningen-som-forstorde-Skopje-768x1158.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Klockan-stannade-5.17-1963-och-ar-kvar-som-ett-minne-over-jordbavningen-som-forstorde-Skopje-149x224.jpg 149w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Klockan-stannade-5.17-1963-och-ar-kvar-som-ett-minne-over-jordbavningen-som-forstorde-Skopje-1018x1536.jpg 1018w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Klockan-stannade-5.17-1963-och-ar-kvar-som-ett-minne-over-jordbavningen-som-forstorde-Skopje-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Klockan-stannade-5.17-1963-och-ar-kvar-som-ett-minne-over-jordbavningen-som-forstorde-Skopje-215x325.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Klockan-stannade-5.17-1963-och-ar-kvar-som-ett-minne-over-jordbavningen-som-forstorde-Skopje-600x905.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Klockan-stannade-5.17-1963-och-ar-kvar-som-ett-minne-over-jordbavningen-som-forstorde-Skopje.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The clock stopped at 5.17am in 1963 and remains as a memorial to the earthquake that destroyed Skopje.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"937\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"291425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-aven-en-triumfbage-i-Skopje-1-937x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-aven-en-triumfbage-i-Skopje-1-937x1024.jpg 937w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-aven-en-triumfbage-i-Skopje-1-275x300.jpg 275w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-aven-en-triumfbage-i-Skopje-1-768x839.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-aven-en-triumfbage-i-Skopje-1-205x224.jpg 205w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-aven-en-triumfbage-i-Skopje-1-11x12.jpg 11w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-aven-en-triumfbage-i-Skopje-1-297x325.jpg 297w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-aven-en-triumfbage-i-Skopje-1-600x656.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-aven-en-triumfbage-i-Skopje-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 937px) 100vw, 937px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There is also a triumphal arch in Skopje<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Manga-byggnader-i-Skopje-ser-aldre-ut-aven-om-de-byggts-efter-1963-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Manga-byggnader-i-Skopje-ser-aldre-ut-aven-om-de-byggts-efter-1963-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Manga-byggnader-i-Skopje-ser-aldre-ut-aven-om-de-byggts-efter-1963-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Manga-byggnader-i-Skopje-ser-aldre-ut-aven-om-de-byggts-efter-1963-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Manga-byggnader-i-Skopje-ser-aldre-ut-aven-om-de-byggts-efter-1963-224x168.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Manga-byggnader-i-Skopje-ser-aldre-ut-aven-om-de-byggts-efter-1963-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Manga-byggnader-i-Skopje-ser-aldre-ut-aven-om-de-byggts-efter-1963-433x325.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Manga-byggnader-i-Skopje-ser-aldre-ut-aven-om-de-byggts-efter-1963-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Manga-byggnader-i-Skopje-ser-aldre-ut-aven-om-de-byggts-efter-1963.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Many buildings in Skopje look older even though they were built after 1963<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What raises eyebrows are the many statues added during a project in 2014 to make the city more interesting for tourists and create a more historic feel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Ett-antal-skepp-finns-utplacerade-i-floden-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Ett-antal-skepp-finns-utplacerade-i-floden-1024x768.jpg 1024w, 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class=\"wp-element-caption\">Statue in Skopje and ship in the river.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a visitor, you are of course both amused and stunned by the accumulation of statues in the city. There are so many and if you were rewarded with a beer for each statue you recognise, it would of course increase the desire to study. If you are travelling in a larger group, you can prepare a historical quiz, for example. But it is also an attraction in itself and Skopje really stands out in that respect.&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-4229043395\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88753\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-3900671246 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-4054358703\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elmia.se\/husvagn\/for-besokare\/biljetter\/?utm_source=freedomtravel&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=elmiahusvagn_kop_biljett_mars-sep\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-2390937404\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husbilslandet.com\/i-lager?amount=-1&#038;vehicle_type=camper&#038;price=219000%2C8874149&#038;y=2005%2C2027&#038;weight=1000%2C18000&#038;rea=true\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Demo sale (588 x 158 px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider3900671246 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-3900671246\" );$freedslider3900671246.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider3900671246.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider3900671246.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider3900671246.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider3900671246.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"291367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-staty-av-Alexander-den-stores-far-vid-entren-till-basaren-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-staty-av-Alexander-den-stores-far-vid-entren-till-basaren-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-staty-av-Alexander-den-stores-far-vid-entren-till-basaren-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-staty-av-Alexander-den-stores-far-vid-entren-till-basaren-168x224.jpg 168w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-staty-av-Alexander-den-stores-far-vid-entren-till-basaren-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-staty-av-Alexander-den-stores-far-vid-entren-till-basaren-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-staty-av-Alexander-den-stores-far-vid-entren-till-basaren-244x325.jpg 244w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-staty-av-Alexander-den-stores-far-vid-entren-till-basaren-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-staty-av-Alexander-den-stores-far-vid-entren-till-basaren.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A statue of Alexander the Great's father, at the entrance to the bazaar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"291365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Plotsligt-vander-man-sig-om-och-ser-att-det-bara-var-en-staty-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Plotsligt-vander-man-sig-om-och-ser-att-det-bara-var-en-staty-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Plotsligt-vander-man-sig-om-och-ser-att-det-bara-var-en-staty-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Plotsligt-vander-man-sig-om-och-ser-att-det-bara-var-en-staty-168x224.jpg 168w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Plotsligt-vander-man-sig-om-och-ser-att-det-bara-var-en-staty-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Plotsligt-vander-man-sig-om-och-ser-att-det-bara-var-en-staty-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Plotsligt-vander-man-sig-om-och-ser-att-det-bara-var-en-staty-244x325.jpg 244w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Plotsligt-vander-man-sig-om-och-ser-att-det-bara-var-en-staty-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Plotsligt-vander-man-sig-om-och-ser-att-det-bara-var-en-staty.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Suddenly you turn round and see that it was just a statue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-skopje-en-stad-i-ett-land-under-utveckling\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skopje_en_stad_i_ett_land_under_utveckling\"><\/span>Skopje, a city in a developing country<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">North Macedonia got its name in 2021 after a long conflict with Greece over the country's former name (Macedonia) was finally over. The economy improved after 30 years of sanctions and Greece ended the blockade against their desire for membership in both the EU and NATO. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before that, Macedonia was part of Yugoslavia and was recognised in 1993. They have not had it easy and that also explains why it is so cheap in Macedonia as the economy is still developing. For me, as a beer lover, it was of course a delight to be able to buy a local beer for 20 kroner and even cheaper in some places. The food is also cheap and you can count on less than half the price of what we have in Sweden.&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banner freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-2101045673\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-190902319\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/firstcamp.se\/bra-att-veta\/incheckning-efter-stangning?utm_source=display&#038;utm_medium=Freedom-Travel&#038;utm_campaign=Freedom-Travel-sommar-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg 588w, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-manga-trevliga-barer-och-restauranger-i-Skopje-och-priserna-ar-mindre-an-halva-priset-hemma-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-manga-trevliga-barer-och-restauranger-i-Skopje-och-priserna-ar-mindre-an-halva-priset-hemma-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-manga-trevliga-barer-och-restauranger-i-Skopje-och-priserna-ar-mindre-an-halva-priset-hemma-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-manga-trevliga-barer-och-restauranger-i-Skopje-och-priserna-ar-mindre-an-halva-priset-hemma-224x149.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-manga-trevliga-barer-och-restauranger-i-Skopje-och-priserna-ar-mindre-an-halva-priset-hemma-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-manga-trevliga-barer-och-restauranger-i-Skopje-och-priserna-ar-mindre-an-halva-priset-hemma-433x289.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-manga-trevliga-barer-och-restauranger-i-Skopje-och-priserna-ar-mindre-an-halva-priset-hemma-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-manga-trevliga-barer-och-restauranger-i-Skopje-och-priserna-ar-mindre-an-halva-priset-hemma.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There are many nice bars and restaurants in Skopje and prices are less than half the price at home.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-aven-ett-hantverksbryggeri-pivolabs-som-brygger-ipa-ale-och-lager-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-aven-ett-hantverksbryggeri-pivolabs-som-brygger-ipa-ale-och-lager-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-aven-ett-hantverksbryggeri-pivolabs-som-brygger-ipa-ale-och-lager-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-aven-ett-hantverksbryggeri-pivolabs-som-brygger-ipa-ale-och-lager-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-aven-ett-hantverksbryggeri-pivolabs-som-brygger-ipa-ale-och-lager-224x149.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-aven-ett-hantverksbryggeri-pivolabs-som-brygger-ipa-ale-och-lager-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-aven-ett-hantverksbryggeri-pivolabs-som-brygger-ipa-ale-och-lager-433x289.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-aven-ett-hantverksbryggeri-pivolabs-som-brygger-ipa-ale-och-lager-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-aven-ett-hantverksbryggeri-pivolabs-som-brygger-ipa-ale-och-lager.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There is also a craft brewery, pivolabs, which brews ipa, ale and lager.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The advantage of Skopje is that it's so small, so you can easily walk around most of the city in a day and just take it as it comes. Perfect for those who get stressed by a thousand places to visit, so focus on enjoying and relaxing. Skopje is easy to walk around and the best views are from the castle above the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-av-de-basta-vyerna-i-Skopje-far-man-fran-borgen-som-nas-med-en-liten-promenad-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-av-de-basta-vyerna-i-Skopje-far-man-fran-borgen-som-nas-med-en-liten-promenad-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-av-de-basta-vyerna-i-Skopje-far-man-fran-borgen-som-nas-med-en-liten-promenad-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-av-de-basta-vyerna-i-Skopje-far-man-fran-borgen-som-nas-med-en-liten-promenad-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-av-de-basta-vyerna-i-Skopje-far-man-fran-borgen-som-nas-med-en-liten-promenad-1-224x168.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-av-de-basta-vyerna-i-Skopje-far-man-fran-borgen-som-nas-med-en-liten-promenad-1-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-av-de-basta-vyerna-i-Skopje-far-man-fran-borgen-som-nas-med-en-liten-promenad-1-433x325.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-av-de-basta-vyerna-i-Skopje-far-man-fran-borgen-som-nas-med-en-liten-promenad-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-av-de-basta-vyerna-i-Skopje-far-man-fran-borgen-som-nas-med-en-liten-promenad-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the best views in Skopje is from the castle, which is reached by a short walk.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Besoket-av-borgen-ar-gratis-och-perfekt-att-besoka-innan-lunch-sa-man-far-upp-sin-aptit-lite-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Besoket-av-borgen-ar-gratis-och-perfekt-att-besoka-innan-lunch-sa-man-far-upp-sin-aptit-lite-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Besoket-av-borgen-ar-gratis-och-perfekt-att-besoka-innan-lunch-sa-man-far-upp-sin-aptit-lite-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Besoket-av-borgen-ar-gratis-och-perfekt-att-besoka-innan-lunch-sa-man-far-upp-sin-aptit-lite-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Besoket-av-borgen-ar-gratis-och-perfekt-att-besoka-innan-lunch-sa-man-far-upp-sin-aptit-lite-224x168.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Besoket-av-borgen-ar-gratis-och-perfekt-att-besoka-innan-lunch-sa-man-far-upp-sin-aptit-lite-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Besoket-av-borgen-ar-gratis-och-perfekt-att-besoka-innan-lunch-sa-man-far-upp-sin-aptit-lite-433x325.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Besoket-av-borgen-ar-gratis-och-perfekt-att-besoka-innan-lunch-sa-man-far-upp-sin-aptit-lite-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Besoket-av-borgen-ar-gratis-och-perfekt-att-besoka-innan-lunch-sa-man-far-upp-sin-aptit-lite.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The visit to the castle is free and perfect to visit before lunch to work up an appetite.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Borgen-har-aven-den-renoverats-efter-den-stora-jordbavningen-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Borgen-har-aven-den-renoverats-efter-den-stora-jordbavningen-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Borgen-har-aven-den-renoverats-efter-den-stora-jordbavningen-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Borgen-har-aven-den-renoverats-efter-den-stora-jordbavningen-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Borgen-har-aven-den-renoverats-efter-den-stora-jordbavningen-224x168.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Borgen-har-aven-den-renoverats-efter-den-stora-jordbavningen-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Borgen-har-aven-den-renoverats-efter-den-stora-jordbavningen-433x325.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Borgen-har-aven-den-renoverats-efter-den-stora-jordbavningen-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Borgen-har-aven-den-renoverats-efter-den-stora-jordbavningen.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The castle has also been renovated after the great earthquake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is the old bazaar, which dates back to Ottoman times. There is everything from restaurants to gold shops but is an absolute must to visit. 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src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-manga-bakverk-bade-sota-och-salta-som-finns-i-olika-former-pa-Balkan-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-manga-bakverk-bade-sota-och-salta-som-finns-i-olika-former-pa-Balkan-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-manga-bakverk-bade-sota-och-salta-som-finns-i-olika-former-pa-Balkan-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-manga-bakverk-bade-sota-och-salta-som-finns-i-olika-former-pa-Balkan-168x224.jpg 168w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-manga-bakverk-bade-sota-och-salta-som-finns-i-olika-former-pa-Balkan-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, 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https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_kafegatan-i-basaren-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Caf\u00e9 Street in the bazaar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you're staying two nights or more, you can also do an excursion or two. If you don't want to hike or cycle along mountain bike trails, you can do these shorter excursions in the mountains just outside of town.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those of you who don't like cycling, kayaking or the risk of tripping on a mountain walk, there is actually quite a lot to discover when it comes to wine culture in North Macedonia. 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The vranec grape, which grows abundantly in the Balkans, is the one to ask for if you want a local grape.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-som-ar-sa-harligt-med-Skopje-ar-de-vackra-bergen-som-omger-staden-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-som-ar-sa-harligt-med-Skopje-ar-de-vackra-bergen-som-omger-staden-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-som-ar-sa-harligt-med-Skopje-ar-de-vackra-bergen-som-omger-staden-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-som-ar-sa-harligt-med-Skopje-ar-de-vackra-bergen-som-omger-staden-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-som-ar-sa-harligt-med-Skopje-ar-de-vackra-bergen-som-omger-staden-224x168.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-som-ar-sa-harligt-med-Skopje-ar-de-vackra-bergen-som-omger-staden-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-som-ar-sa-harligt-med-Skopje-ar-de-vackra-bergen-som-omger-staden-433x325.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-som-ar-sa-harligt-med-Skopje-ar-de-vackra-bergen-som-omger-staden-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-som-ar-sa-harligt-med-Skopje-ar-de-vackra-bergen-som-omger-staden.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">What's so great about Skopje is the beautiful mountains that surround the city.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tur-med-kajak-eller-bat-i-matka-canyon\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tur_med_kajak_eller_bat_i_Matka_Canyon\"><\/span>Kayak or boat tour in Matka Canyon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need a car to get here and it takes about 30 minutes from the city centre. A perfect half-day activity if you are sporty and want to kayak to the cave in Matka. One way, it might take about an hour and a half and costs around 40 kroner an hour for kayak hire. There are a few caf\u00e9s and small shops along the way for easier shopping, during the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Matka-Canyon-rakna-med-en-halvdagstripp-om-du-har-kajak.-Bat-ar-ocksa-ett-alternativ-1024x752.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Matka-Canyon-rakna-med-en-halvdagstripp-om-du-har-kajak.-Bat-ar-ocksa-ett-alternativ-1024x752.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Matka-Canyon-rakna-med-en-halvdagstripp-om-du-har-kajak.-Bat-ar-ocksa-ett-alternativ-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Matka-Canyon-rakna-med-en-halvdagstripp-om-du-har-kajak.-Bat-ar-ocksa-ett-alternativ-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Matka-Canyon-rakna-med-en-halvdagstripp-om-du-har-kajak.-Bat-ar-ocksa-ett-alternativ-224x164.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Matka-Canyon-rakna-med-en-halvdagstripp-om-du-har-kajak.-Bat-ar-ocksa-ett-alternativ-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Matka-Canyon-rakna-med-en-halvdagstripp-om-du-har-kajak.-Bat-ar-ocksa-ett-alternativ-433x318.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Matka-Canyon-rakna-med-en-halvdagstripp-om-du-har-kajak.-Bat-ar-ocksa-ett-alternativ-600x441.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Matka-Canyon-rakna-med-en-halvdagstripp-om-du-har-kajak.-Bat-ar-ocksa-ett-alternativ.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Matka Canyon, count on a half-day trip if you have a kayak. Boat is also an option.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Grottan-i-Matka-Canyon-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Grottan-i-Matka-Canyon-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Grottan-i-Matka-Canyon-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Grottan-i-Matka-Canyon-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Grottan-i-Matka-Canyon-224x168.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Grottan-i-Matka-Canyon-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Grottan-i-Matka-Canyon-433x325.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Grottan-i-Matka-Canyon-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Grottan-i-Matka-Canyon.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The cave in Matka Canyon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The views are stunning, with tall mountains rising above the icy water to help you keep your balance if you're kayaking. 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Beneath the cross is the newly built hotel village, consisting of houses built according to historical methods. They are somewhat reminiscent of the half-timbered houses in the German-speaking countries, but without yodelling hikers and accordion music. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_De-forsta-hotellgasterna-har-nyligen-hittat-hit-sa-stallet-ar-nytt-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_De-forsta-hotellgasterna-har-nyligen-hittat-hit-sa-stallet-ar-nytt-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_De-forsta-hotellgasterna-har-nyligen-hittat-hit-sa-stallet-ar-nytt-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_De-forsta-hotellgasterna-har-nyligen-hittat-hit-sa-stallet-ar-nytt-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_De-forsta-hotellgasterna-har-nyligen-hittat-hit-sa-stallet-ar-nytt-224x168.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_De-forsta-hotellgasterna-har-nyligen-hittat-hit-sa-stallet-ar-nytt-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_De-forsta-hotellgasterna-har-nyligen-hittat-hit-sa-stallet-ar-nytt-433x325.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_De-forsta-hotellgasterna-har-nyligen-hittat-hit-sa-stallet-ar-nytt-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_De-forsta-hotellgasterna-har-nyligen-hittat-hit-sa-stallet-ar-nytt.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Macedonian village resort and spa, 30 minutes from Skopje.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each house can accommodate one or two families and offers beautiful views at reasonable prices. If you're not staying there, a coffee and a short walk in the neighbourhood will do. Don't miss the beautiful church just below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"291371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Ett-av-manga-hus-i-gammal-stil-Macedonian-village-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Ett-av-manga-hus-i-gammal-stil-Macedonian-village-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Ett-av-manga-hus-i-gammal-stil-Macedonian-village-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Ett-av-manga-hus-i-gammal-stil-Macedonian-village-168x224.jpg 168w, 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sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-vacker-kyrka-precis-nedanfor-Macedonian-Village-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-vacker-kyrka-precis-nedanfor-Macedonian-Village-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-vacker-kyrka-precis-nedanfor-Macedonian-Village-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-vacker-kyrka-precis-nedanfor-Macedonian-Village-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-vacker-kyrka-precis-nedanfor-Macedonian-Village-224x168.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-vacker-kyrka-precis-nedanfor-Macedonian-Village-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-vacker-kyrka-precis-nedanfor-Macedonian-Village-433x325.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-vacker-kyrka-precis-nedanfor-Macedonian-Village-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_En-vacker-kyrka-precis-nedanfor-Macedonian-Village.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A beautiful church just below Macedonian Village<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"291419\" 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https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Interioren-pa-kyrkan.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The interior of the church<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"291418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-mycket-historia-sa-fraga-efter-en-guide-om-ni-vill-veta-mer-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-mycket-historia-sa-fraga-efter-en-guide-om-ni-vill-veta-mer-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Det-finns-mycket-historia-sa-fraga-efter-en-guide-om-ni-vill-veta-mer-225x300.jpg 225w, 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class=\"wp-element-caption\">There is a lot of history so ask for a guide if you want to know more<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-att-ta-sig-till-och-fran-skopje\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Att_ta_sig_till_och_fran_Skopje\"><\/span>Getting to and from Skopje<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can easily fly with the budget airlines directly to Skopje for a few hundred dollars but also do as we did and drive up from Tirana through the beautiful landscapes and past Lake Ohrid. The Balkan countries are small so travelling between them is quick and border crossings are straightforward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-delar-av-Skopje-1-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-delar-av-Skopje-1-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-delar-av-Skopje-1-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-delar-av-Skopje-1-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-delar-av-Skopje-1-224x128.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-delar-av-Skopje-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-delar-av-Skopje-1-433x248.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-delar-av-Skopje-1-600x343.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-delar-av-Skopje-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of parts of Skopje<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roads are improving and soon you will be able to take the motorway all the way from Skopje to Ohrid. You can also drive or take a bus to Pristina in two hours or Thessaloniki in three. There are several smaller travel companies that organise tours between the countries, if you want tips, get in touch. I also took the opportunity to visit Pristina and Kosovo. More about Ohrid, Tirana and Pristina in future reports.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-Skopje-kvallstid-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-Skopje-kvallstid-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-Skopje-kvallstid-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-Skopje-kvallstid-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-Skopje-kvallstid-224x168.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-Skopje-kvallstid-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-Skopje-kvallstid-433x325.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-Skopje-kvallstid-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/batch_Vy-over-Skopje-kvallstid.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of Skopje in the evening<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This article is part of several articles from a press trip organised by the NAITM National Association for Incoming Tourism of Macedonia. 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