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Plivski Waterfall

223 m to the city center

Description

Believe it or not, Jajce is the only city in the world that can boast a magnificent waterfall right in its very center. Formed an incredible 50,000 years ago at the spot where the Pliva River, after a series of small cascades, flows into the Vrbas, this natural phenomenon, about 21 meters high, is rightly ranked among the 12 most beautiful waterfalls on the planet. What makes it special is the porous limestone material from which the basin is formed, which requires constant attention and preservation so that this symbol of Bosnia and Herzegovina can defy time, just as it has defied numerous conquerors for centuries.

Today the waterfall is not just a visual symbol but also the center of adrenaline tourism, thanks to a deepened plunge pool that makes the famous "waterfall jumps" possible—an attraction that draws tourists and fearless jumpers from around the world. As the Piva and Vrbas rivers continue their shared journey downstream from the waterfall toward the Sava, this sight remains an eternal inspiration and proof that nature can create a masterpiece that fits perfectly into the urban core of a royal city.

Waterfall height: 22.2 m
Entry: Free
Access: Accessible by car or bus
Parking: Available nearby
Opening hours: 24/7 — open year-round

Activities

Waterfall jumps — International competitive jumps on the first Saturday in August
Zip-line over the waterfall
Photography from the viewpoint at the city entrance
Walk along the tufa rocks and the Pliva riverbed

How to get there?

From Sarajevo: 100 km — approximately 1.5 hours by car
From Banja Luka: ~60 km — approximately 1 hour by car
From Travnik: ~30 km — approximately 30 min by car
Regular bus lines Sarajevo–Jajce and Banja Luka–Jajce

Eco and Nature

Waterfall formed in porous tufa material — a rare geological phenomenon
Tufa rocks — a living organism that continues to grow today
Pliva River — clean mountain water
Habitat of rare birds along the riverbed
Entry into the riverbed prohibited — protection of tufa deposits