In the heart of the Serbian forest, in search of black gold – truffle hunting with the Damar team
When truffles are mentioned, most people immediately think of France or Italy. But there is another, much lesser-known truffle destination in Europe – Serbia.
Untouched forests, clean nature, and a rich underground ecosystem give Serbian black truffles exceptional quality, intense aroma, and a growing reputation among European gastronomes.
Here, truffles are not just a luxury ingredient, but part of tradition and a special relationship with nature. And now you too can become part of that story – through an authentic truffle hunting adventure with the Damar team.
Damar truffle hunting – a day in the forest, the scent of truffles, and a premium tasting
Damar organizes a full-day truffle hunting experience in one of the most famous truffle forests near Belgrade – in the mystical woods near Požarevac.
In the company of professional truffle hunters and specially trained dogs, you’ll step into the calm and silence of the forest and experience what most people only know from films and cooking shows.
What does a day of truffle adventure look like?
📍 08:00 – Departure from Belgrade
Organized transportation from Belgrade to the truffle forest near Požarevac. Comfortable and stress-free, with a pleasant introduction to the story of truffles and the nature you pass through.
📍 09:30 – Truffle hunting begins
Accompanied by guides and trained dogs, you enter the forest for approximately a two-hour truffle search.
Each participant receives:
- a canvas bag
- a special small truffle shovel
Step by step, in the silence of the forest, you watch the dogs search for the precious “black diamond,” and the feeling of pulling a real truffle from the ground is not easily forgotten.
📍 11:30 – End of the hunt, return to Belgrade
After the hunt, you return filled with impressions, photos, and – of course – truffles whose aroma will stay with you long after the trip.
📍 12:45 – Damar tasting salon – truffle feast
The finale of the day takes place in the very heart of the bohemian quarter Skadarlija, at Damar Shop, Zetska 2. There, a true mini gastronomic feast dedicated to truffles awaits you:
- a glass of wine paired with truffles
- cheese slices with truffles
- black chocolate with truffles
- ajvar with truffles (served with crackers)
- mushroom and truffle spread & black olives with truffles
- truffle carpaccio in thin slices with crackers
While enjoying the tasting, Damar’s truffle expert, Svetlana, will introduce you to:
- a map of truffle locations in Serbia
- video footage of real truffle hunting
- various recipes and ways to use truffles in the kitchen
This is the moment when you truly enter the “world of truffles” – not just as an observer, but as someone who has personally searched for them in the forest.
Pricing and participation options
You can choose between two options:
- Full experience (transportation + truffle hunting + tasting + a portion of truffles to take home): €120 per person
- Tasting only in Belgrade (without forest visit): €15 per person
Where does it all take place?
- Truffle hunting: forests near Požarevac
- Tasting: Damar Shop, Zetska 2, Skadarlija, Belgrade
Contact & registrations
If you’d like to combine nature, adventure, and top gastronomy, just reach out to the Damar team:
Address: Zetska no. 2 (Skadarlija), 11000 Belgrade
Phone (shop): +381 65 6784 810
Phone (office): +381 66 8091 840
Email: info@tartufidamar.rs
Website: tartufidamar.rs
Instagram: @damar_tartufi
Whether you’re a foodie, a nature lover, or a traveler seeking unique experiences, this is a journey you won’t forget.
Come to Serbia, step into the forest, feel the scent of earth and truffles – and together with the Damar team, discover the secret of “black gold”.
