{"id":4800,"date":"2024-12-06T22:18:12","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T21:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wanderingdutchies.com\/uncategorized\/what-to-do-in-berat-tips-and-highlights-of-the-city-of-a-thousand-windows-in-albania\/"},"modified":"2026-02-21T23:35:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T22:35:40","slug":"berat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wanderingdutchies.com\/en\/destinations\/europe\/albania\/berat\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do in Berat: Tips and Highlights of the City of a Thousand Windows in Albania"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Berat. The name alone sounds like a place from a fairytale, and in a way, it is. Known as the \u201cCity of a Thousand Windows\u201d and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this Albanian town had been high on our bucket list for years. During our road trip through Albania<\/a>, we finally got the chance to explore it. Two days full of stunning views, delicious food, beautiful nature, and a little bit of adventure. In this article, we share the best tips and highlights of Berat, plus our personal experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How to Get to Berat, Albania<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Berat is easy to reach from different parts of Albania. Whether you\u2019re coming from Tirana<\/g>, the Albanian Riviera<\/g>, or Gjirokaster<\/g>, there are several routes and transport options, depending on your travel style and planning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting to Berat by car<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Driving is the most flexible way to reach Berat, especially if you want to explore more of Albania. You set your own pace, stop at viewpoints, and easily visit nearby sights such as Osumi Canyon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We booked our rental car in advance, which we definitely recommend, especially in summer. We usually compare prices via DiscoverCars<\/a>, since they often have the lowest rates and you can quickly see which providers are reliable. Prefer an all-in option with no hassle about insurance or hidden fees? Sunny Cars<\/a> is a good choice, as everything is included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Tip: Rental cars in Albania are often fully booked in summer, so make sure to reserve early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Routes to Berat by Car<\/h4>\n\n\n\n