Should travellers visit Fruška Gora or Sremski Karlovci?
Yes, if you are already spending time around Novi Sad. Fruška Gora and Sremski Karlovci work best as a slow Vojvodina layer, not as the thing that holds the whole Serbia trip together.
Answer
Fruška Gora and Sremski Karlovci are good examples of Serbia’s smaller pleasures: monastery roads, wine country, river-adjacent history and towns that make more sense when you are not rushing between capitals. They are not compulsory, and they can feel underwhelming if you arrive expecting a dramatic headline sight. Their place is in a slower Vojvodina itinerary, especially when Novi Sad already has a night or two. Public transport may limit spontaneity, while a car or carefully planned day makes the area easier. Do this for texture, not for bragging rights.