Bosnia and Herzegovina · Central Bosnia
Jajce Waterfall
Vodopad Pliva
Unusually for a waterfall of this size, it drops directly in the center of a historic walled town, at the exact confluence where the Pliva River meets the Vrbas beneath a medieval fortress. Jajce briefly served as the capital of an independent medieval Bosnian kingdom, and the falls sit at the literal heart of that old town.
Unusually for a waterfall of this size, it drops directly in the center of a historic walled town, at the exact confluence where the Pliva River meets the Vrbas beneath a medieval fortress. Jajce briefly served as the capital of an independent medieval Bosnian kingdom, and the falls sit at the literal heart of that old town.
Jajce Waterfall drops 21 metres (69 ft) on the Pliva. It is a plunge-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Jajce, with SJJ the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Spring rains give the strongest flow right in the middle of town.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Spring rains give the strongest flow right in the middle of town.
Entry: Free
Getting there
- Base townJajce
- AirportSJJ
- CountryBosnia and Herzegovina
- RegionCentral Bosnia, Europe
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
44.3411, 17.2703
Quick answers
How tall is Jajce Waterfall?
Jajce Waterfall drops 21 metres (69 feet). It is a plunge-type waterfall on the Pliva.
When is the best time to visit Jajce Waterfall?
Peak flow is April to May and September to October. Spring rains give the strongest flow right in the middle of town.
What can you do at Jajce Waterfall?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Jajce Waterfall?
The usual base is Jajce, and the closest airport is SJJ. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Free.
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