The most beautiful waterfalls in Europe
The best of European waterfalls
If you love waterfalls go to to Norway or Iceland in Europe. Here are the most beautiful waterfalls not only in Europe but also around the world. Many beautiful waterfalls are also found in Alpine countries, especially in Switzerland. You can find beautiful karst waterfalls again in the Balkan countries
Dettifoss waterfall
Europe's mightiest waterfall
Waterfall Dettifoss (100 m wide, 44 m high) in river Jökulsá is most massive European waterfall. Only a few hundred meters further down the basalt columns falls the smaller Selfoss and t Dettifoss Waterfall (100 meters wide, 44 meters high) on the river Jökulsá at the deserted north of Iceland is Europe's most massive waterfall. Only a few hundred meters further down is the smaller Selfoss waterfall and two kilometers further south to look out of the Hefragilsfoss waterfall. continue reading
Godafoss Waterfall
God's waterfall
Near the small settlement of Fossholl, the icy blue river Skálfandárfljöt, rising from the south of Vatnajökull glacier, flows quickly in basalt horse-horseshoe canyons through a pair of cataracts. The larger one is Goðafoss, where Ϸorgeir (the interpreter of the laws of historic Alsace, in year 1000 decided that Christianity is to be Icelandic official religion) destroyed pagan sculptures and tossed them into the waters of the waterfall. continue reading
Latefossen waterfall
Double waterfall
Waterfall Latefossen is not only beautiful, but also quite original and interesting. This waterfall is split by mighty rock into two streams. Its height is placed 165 meters. continue reading
Dynjandi waterfall
Roaring waterfall
Not far from Arnafjörður is the most impressive waterfall of the West Fjords. Dynjandi falls from a 100-meter-high rock cliff into the fjord waters of the Dynjandisvogur bay, forming a triple cascade of 30 meters wide at the top, 60 meters wide at its lower end. Under the main cascade you can see five smaller cascades diverting the Dynjandis River into the sea. continue reading
Krimmel waterfalls
The most spectacular waterfall in Austria
Krimmel Waterfalls is a three-stage waterfall with a total height of 380 meters. Especially in spring, when the snow melts in the mountains, it looks absolutely impressive. It is not for nothing that it is considered the biggest natural attraction in the whole of Austria. You can walk along the waterfall on a beautiful trail and enjoy all three stages to your heart's content. Due to the fact that the waterfall is located just a short distance from the town, there is a large selection of accommodation, but beware that it fills up quickly in the season. You can find a good price-performance ratio, for example, at Gästehaus Waltl . continue reading
Skogafoss waterfall
Iceland Waterfall curtain
Skogafoss belongs to most photographed Icelandic waterfall, where water falls from former offshore cliffs. Today it is five kilometer far from the sea. From here leads trail over the pass to the valley Fimmvörðuháls Porsmork (about 23 kilometers altitude 1000 meters). You can see here amazing scenery and dozens of other waterfalls. continue reading
Mürrenbachfall Waterfall
The highest waterfall of Switzerland
The most significant waterfall in the Lauterbrunnen valley is the Mürrenbachfall waterfall. It is mainly thanks to its height of 417 meters, which puts it in the first place in Switzerland. From the waterfall there is also a magnificent view of the entire valley continue reading
Reichenbachfall Waterfall
Sherlock Holmes Waterfalls
Reichenbachfall is a seven step cascade on the River Reichenbach (the tributary of the Aare River), about 2 km south of Meiringen. Totally they are 250 meters high and their 90 meters high upper cataract is one of the highest in the Alps. Waterfalls are world-renowned thanks to the fictional event, the Sherlock Holmes fight for life and death with Professor Moriarty. continue reading
Gullfoss Waterfall
The golden waterfall
Gullfoss is located on the Hvita River. It falls in a double cataract into a two-kilometer long canyon set between the basalt-like organs. The first cataract is revealed completely, rolling 10 meters forward, then the river bends sharp at 90 degrees and falls another 20 meters into the shadow of the gorge. The waterfall is the nicest in the late afternoon, when the rays of the sun set on the water streams. continue reading
Glymur Waterfall
The highest Icelandic waterfall
Glymur is the highest Icelandic waterfall. Its water falls from a height of almost 200 meters from the swampy basin on the western side of Lake Hvalvatn. Demanding waterfall trail leads up the Botnsdalur valley at the end of Hvalfjörður. continue reading
The great waterfall of Plitvica lakes
The most beautiful waterfall of Plitvice Lakes
One of the most beautiful places in the entire Plitvice Lakes is a panoramic view of the Great Waterfall and other surrounding cascades. continue reading
Grawa waterfall
The most beautiful waterfall in Tyrol
The Grawa waterfall is considered the most beautiful waterfall in all of Tyrol. At the same time, it is also the widest waterfall in the Eastern Alps. It is 180 meters high and 85 meters wide. It is very accessible from the road leading to the well-known ski and tourist center under the Stubai Glacier. A simple route will bring you directly under the waterfall (the most beautiful view). A more challenging route then leads along the waterfall with additional viewpoints. continue reading
Skradinski buk waterfall
The most beautiful Croatian waterfalls
On the Krka river you will find a number of waterfalls, the most famous of which is Skradinski Buk, which consists of many cascades. Apart from the beautiful swimming, there is also a nature trail continue reading
Tvindefossen Waterfall
Beautiful waterfall right by the road
Next to the international road you will find the beautiful Tvindefossen waterfall. According to various sources, its height is between 110–150 meters. It is set in a very picturesque landscape. A beautiful stop on the way in Norway continue reading
Giessbachfall waterfall
Famous waterfall over Lake Brienz
The Giessbachfall Waterfall became famous due to its connection with Sherlock Holmes. Even without him, this is a very interesting cascade worth visiting. Resistant hikers can also go high up into the mountains, but the difference of elevation is enormous (Brienz Lake is only 565m asl) continue reading
Stuibenfall waterfall
The largest waterfall in Tyrol
The Stuibenfall Waterfall, thanks to its height of 159 meters, is the largest waterfall in Tyrol. It consists of several falls and has a hiking path around it, so you can see it perfectly. continue reading
Skjervefossen waterfall
Waterfall cut by the road
Waterfall Skjervsfossen is interested and famous thanks to the road which lead between his two cascadas. The view from afar is so interesting to him. continue reading
Rheinfall waterfall
The largest waterfalls in Europe
Rhine Falls (German Rheinfall) are the largest waterfalls in Europe (the largest in terms of watery). It lies on the Upper Rhine between Neuhausen am Rheinfall and Laufen-Uhwiesen, near the town of Schaffhausen in the northern part of Switzerland. They are 150 m wide and 23 m tall. In winter months, the average water flow is only 250 m³ / s, while in the summer it increases up to 700 m³ / s. The maximum flow rate of 1250 m³ / s was measured in 1965. continue reading
Selfoss Waterfall
Lesser known brother of Dettifoss waterfall
Close to the famous Dettifoss Waterfall, a mile uphill downstream, there is another interesting waterfall – Selfoss, with long, but only 10 m high cascades, which create an interesting funnel. The waterfall is also interesting by the fact that the visitor can easily reach the immediate vicinity of the falling water. continue reading
Staubbachfall Waterfall
Waterfall from postage stamp
In the Lauterbrunnen Valley you will find a number of interesting waterfalls thanks to the high cliffs. One of them is the 297 meter high Staubbach waterfall. Its spell you can enjoy the most after big rains or in spring when is snow melting. The scenery with this waterfall became the motif of one Swiss postage stamp. continue reading
Seljalandfoss waterfall
Waterfall sold land
At the western edge of Eyjafjöll, road 249 deviates north from the motorway and continues on to Ϸórsmörk. A few meters away is Seljalandsfoss, translated Waterfall of the Sold Land, a narrow but powerful waterfall falling directly down the slope into a shallow lake. Directly behind the water curtain of the waterfall are the paths where the sound of falling water is most impressive. continue reading
Powerscourt Waterfall
The highest waterfall of Ireland
The Powerscourt Waterfall, with its 121 meters high, is the highest waterfall in Ireland. He would certainly not be lost in the overview of the most beautiful waterfalls in Europe. If you come here in the aftermath of the greater rains, which is not so much a problem in Ireland, you will see it in really great strength. continue reading
Hraunfossar Waterfall
Lava waterfall
Hraunfossar and its smaller neighbor Barnafoss are two waterfalls belonging to the most famous natural wonders of Iceland. Both are formed on the river Hvítá. Hraunfossar (Lava Waterfall) offers a little better experience. It is not a roaring influx of foamy white water, but gentle cascades of clear turquoise water, coming from beneath a layer of moss overgrown with moss and falling down rows of stone cascades into the river. continue reading
Martian slap
Beautiful waterfall
Waterfalls Martuljški slap I and Martuljški slap II. is located in a gorge near the town of Gozd Martuljek. It is a beautiful 8 km walk that will incredibly surprise. First I entered the canyon, ie the gorge, and during the ascent the beautiful waterfall Martuljški slap appeared and then there is only a difficult climb to the second waterfall Martuljški slap, but it is no longer like that. continue reading
Svartifoss Waterfall
Black Waterfall
Svartifoss, the Black Waterfall, is located in the Skaftafell National Park. It is one of the most interesting waterfalls in Iceland. Named after the dark hexagonal columns over which water flows, it was the inspiration for the architectural project of the National Harpa Theater in Reykjavik. continue reading
Savica Waterfall
The most visited waterfall
It is the most visited and probably the most famous waterfall in Slovenia. The lakeside path is the opportunity to get to the very break of this waterfall. The waterfall is 78 meters tall. A tourist cottage is also on site. The waterfall is well hidden and can be seen at the last minute. The road to it is very easy, but uphill. I'm a little sorry for overpopulation and paid entry. The waterfall is beautiful, but certainly from my perspective Slovenia offers more interesting waterfalls. continue reading
Peričnik Waterfall
Breathtaking waterfall
A waterfall that is unique in that you can go through it. That he could walk him behind the wall, which doesn't always work. Its location in the Julian Alps is from all the busy trails next door. So here is not so much visitors continue reading
Bystré Waterfall
Secret treasury in Polana mountains
The Bystré waterfall is located in Poľany mountain range, you can find it at the ascend to the top of Poľana mountain on the green mark from the town Hriňová. The journey from Hriňová to the waterfall takes about 40 minutes, depending on the length of the selected route. I recommend climbing even over the waterfall is a beautiful view of the surroundings. continue reading
Kamieńczyka waterfall
The highest waterfall of the Polish Giant Mountain
The most beautiful waterfall of the whole Krkonoše /Giant Mountain/ (and the highest on the Polish side of the mountains) is considered to be the waterfall Kamieńczyka 27 meters high. Waterfall is surrounded by a small beautiful gorge continue reading
Mumlava waterfall
The most beautiful waterfall in the Czech Republic
Mumlava waterfall is one of the biggest attractions of western Giant Mountains. Thanks to the nearby holiday town of Harrachov and blue tourist route leading along Mumlava river to the center of the Giant Mountains there is always a lot of other visitors. The waterfall itself is almost 12 meters high and falls over massive rock stage. continue reading
