Little War Island Island

Address: Little War Island (Malo Ratno Ostrvo), confluence of the Danube and Sava near Belgrade, Serbia (river island / nature area)

Hours: Open access (no set hours); access normally by boat

Admission: Free (nature reserve / island)

Little War Island (Malo Ratno Ostrvo) is an uninhabited river island at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers near Belgrade, Serbia, known today for its floodplain habitats and birdlife.

The island has long been a natural river feature and has not supported permanent urban development; over time it has been left largely undeveloped and functions as a riverine green space adjacent to Belgrade.

It sits at the junction of the Sava and Danube rivers just northeast of central Belgrade, forming part of the riverine landscape close to the city and the industrial suburbs of Zemun and Pane8vo.

• Access and protection: Accessible only by boat, the island functions largely as a floodplain and wildlife refuge at the Sava-Danube confluence, so check local operators or authorities for landing permissions and seasonal restrictions.

Little War Island (Malo Ratno Ostrvo) lies at the confluence of the Sava and Danube near Belgrade. It is accessible only by boat from Belgrade’s river quays (Zemun/old Danube area); small private or charter boats from Zemun typically take around 10-20 minutes depending on departure point and river conditions. From central Belgrade the drive to the Zemun quay is generally 10-20 minutes.

• Approach Little War Island via boat from Zemun or the nearest riverside landing - the island is best explored by water and is known as a protected floodplain bird habitat.
• Visit in late spring to early autumn for birdwatching when water levels are moderate and migratory species are present; avoid high‑water periods in spring floods when access is unsafe and much of the island can be inundated.