North Macedonia is a travel destination in Southeast Europe. Its capital is Skopje. September and May are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in North Macedonia
Lake Ohrid (natural, Southwest Region) — UNESCO cultural and natural site — 3-million-year-old tectonic lake surrounded by Byzantine monasteries and ancient churches.
Ohrid Old Town (city, Southwest Region) — UNESCO walled town above the lake — Samuel's Fortress, St. Naum Monastery, and the Plaošnik complex.
Mavrovo National Park (natural, Polog Region) — Balkans' largest park — Bistra ski slopes, Zrze cave monastery, and wild Balkan lynx territory.
Skopje (city, Skopje Region) — Baroque-meets-kitsch capital — Alexander the Great statue, Roman Kale Fortress, and Ottoman Old Bazaar.
Canyon Matka (natural, Skopje Region) — 10 km canyon accessible by kayak — medieval monasteries, the deepest underwater cave in the Balkans.
Bitola (city, Pelagonija Region) — "City of Consuls" — neoclassical Shirok Sokak boulevard, Heraclea Lyncestis Roman ruins, and boulevard café culture.
Kokino Observatory (landmark, Northeast Region) — UNESCO prehistoric astronomical observatory on a volcanic rock outcrop — fourth oldest in the world.
Kratovo (city, Northeast Region) — Medieval volcanic crater town — six watchtowers connected by stone bridges over a lava-floored riverbed.
Galicnik Village (city, Polog Region) — Remote ridgeline highland village — site of the famous Galicnik Wedding festival each July.
Pelister National Park (mountain, Pelagonija Region) — Baba Mountain's Five-Finger peak (2,601 m) — endemic Macedonian pine (Molika) and glacial Pelister eyes lakes.