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WHERE NATURE SPEAKS LOUDER

Waterfalls in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina has more waterfalls than Italy, France and Germany combined. Hidden in canyons, ancient forests and city centres — each one tells its own story. From 98 metres of free fall near Sarajevo to a travertine amphitheatre in Herzegovina, these are places where nature still plays by its own rules.

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Hidden gems of nature

The waterfalls of Bosnia and Herzegovina lie tucked among canyons, forests and mountains, far from city noise and mass tourism.

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Made for photography

Turquoise water, limestone cliffs and untouched nature create scenes that look unreal in every season.

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Perfect for weekend adventures

From easy walks to hidden waterfalls deep in the wild, every location offers a different outdoor experience.

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Multiple destinations in one trip

Waterfalls are often close to viewpoints, mountains and rivers, making them a perfect stop on a road trip through BiH.

Kravica Waterfall, Ljubuški

Kravica Waterfall

A natural amphitheater of travertine and white foam, where the Trebižat River paints its masterpiece. Swimming beneath the cascades, the scent of wet stone, and the emerald pools calling you in — Kravica is Herzegovina in a single picture.

Accessibility: Easy
Location: Ljubuški, Hercegovina
Waterfall height: 28 m
Waterfall width: 150 m
Swimming: Yes

One of the rare waterfalls in Europe where you can swim all the way beneath the curtain of water.

Štrbački buk waterfall

Here, the Una River does not simply fall — it dances. Multiple cascades, turquoise water, and untouched forest surroundings make Štrbački Buk one of the most photogenic sights in the Balkans.

Accessibility: Easy
Location: NP Una, Bihać
Waterfall height: 24 m
Waterfall width: 50 m
Swimming: Yes

Roman soldiers gave the river its name — “Una,” meaning “the only one.” Once you see it, you will understand why.

Štrbački Buk Waterfall, Una National Park, Bihać
Skakavac Waterfall near Sarajevo

Skakavac waterfall

The tallest waterfall in Bosnia and Herzegovina, hidden inside a canyon just 12 km from the center of Sarajevo. After a 45-minute walk through the forest, the first glimpse of it takes your breath away.

Accessibility: 45 minuts of walking
Location: Nahorevo, 12 km from Sarajevo
Waterfall height: 98 m
Waterfall width: 5-10 m
Swimming: No

A 98-meter free fall — all within reach of the capital city.

Plivski Waterfall

A river falling in the middle of a city. The only waterfall in the world located in the very center of a town — beneath medieval towers and walls, between cafés and streets. Jajce would not exist without the Pliva Waterfall.

Accessibility: Easy
Location: Center of Jajce
Waterfall height: 20 m
Width of the waterfall: 20 m
Swimming: No

The world’s only urban waterfall — walking access included, parking optional.

Jajce Waterfall, Pliva
Koćuša Waterfall, Veljaci near Ljubuški

Koćuša waterfall

Standing on the riverbank feels as though the wall of water surrounds you entirely. Koćuša is not tall — but it is as wide as a stage. Nearby old mills whisper stories from another time.

Accessibility: Easy
Location: Veljaci - Ljubuški
Waterfall height: 5 m
Waterfall width: 50 m
Swimming: Yes

A miniature Herzegovinian Niagara — and most people from Mostar have never even heard of it.

Blihin Skok waterfall

It is a remarkable phenomenon that such a small river creates such a massive waterfall — the Bliha plunges from the cliffs as if unaware of how small it really is. Wild, loud, and completely untouched by commercial tourism.

Accessibility: Easy to moderate
Location: Fajtovci, 14km from Sanski Most
Waterfall height: 72 m
Waterfall width: 10 m
Swimming: No

A tiny river with a giant ego — 72 meters of free fall without any warning.

Bliha Waterfall, Bliha's Leap, Sanski Most
Veliki Buk Waterfall, Martin Brod, Una National Park

Veliki buk — Martin Brod

The most powerful waterfall of the Una River hides at the end of a gravel road deep inside Una National Park. Two streams merge and together plunge over 54-meter-high cliffs across a width of 63 meters.

Accessibility: Easy
Location: Martin Brod, NP Una
Waterfall height: 54 m
Waterfall width: 63 m
Swimming: No

The mightiest waterfall of the Una River lies hidden behind a turn most travelers miss.

Kozice waterfalls

Three smaller waterfalls and one larger cascade create a landscape perfect for photography. Quiet, fragrant, and far from the crowds — Kozica is a waterfall for those who know where to look.

Accessibility: Easy
Location: Dragačići, 8km from Fojnica
Waterfall height: 20 m
Swimming: No

Four waterfalls in a single breath — and not a tourist queue in sight.

Kozica Falls near Fojnica