Igmanski marš 1942 - Igman March

What is the Igman March?

The Igman March (German: Igmanski Marsch) is a famous historical event from Igman March during World War II.

It took place on the night of 27–28 January 1942 on Mount Igman, near the city of Sarajevo.

What happened in 1942?

• Around 700–800 Partisan fighters marched across snowy mountains.
• They were escaping from German forces that had surrounded them.
• The march was about 100 km long and lasted 17–18 hours.
• Temperatures dropped to around –30 to –40°C.

Many soldiers suffered severe frostbite, and some even needed amputations afterward.

Despite this, they successfully reached Foča, a safer area at that time.

Why is it important?

The Igman March became:

• A symbol of endurance and courage
• One of the most famous events of the Yugoslav resistance movement
• A story often described as “heroic survival under extreme conditions”

Tourist information today

Today, the Igman March is also a tourist and memorial experience:

Location

• Mount Igman
• Easily reachable from Sarajevo

What you can visit

• Memorials and monuments along the route
• The main monument at Veliko Polje
• Historical trails that follow the original march path

Events

• Every year, a commemorative march is organized
• Thousands of people join to recreate part of the route and honor the fighters.

Why visit as a tourist?

• Beautiful mountain nature (snow in winter, hiking in summer)
• Deep historical significance
• Combination of history + outdoor adventure