Estonia · Narva City
Narva Falls
Narva Falls is a pair of waterfalls on the Narva River in Estonia and Russia. Between the southeast part of the city of Narva and the rest, facing the Russian town of Ivangorod, the Narva River flows over the Baltic Klint, forming the falls, once among the most powerful in Europe.
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Narva Falls drops 60 metres (197 ft) on the Narva River. It is a segmented-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Narva City, Estonia. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Narva Falls is the second-tallest of the 6 we cover in Estonia. As a segmented waterfall, the flow splits into separate strands as it falls.
What you can do here
A walk-in-and-look waterfall
No commercial adventures run at Narva Falls itself — the experience is the approach and the view. Guided day trips from Narva City are the easiest way to combine it with the area around it.
Also good forHikingPhotography
When to go
Snowmelt feeds the falls from late May; June to August is the short, bright season, and many access roads close in winter.
Getting there
- Base town Narva City, Estonia
- Country Estonia
- Region Narva City, Nordics & Baltics, Europe
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Narva Falls
Estonia
Height60 mWidth—
Most similar
Seljalandsfoss
Iceland
Height60 mWidth—
Of similar height and in Iceland
Largest curtain
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · Zambia
Height108 mWidth1,708 m
Largest single sheet of falling water
Tallest on earth
Angel Falls
Venezuela
Height979 mWidth—
Widest on earth
Khone Phapheng Falls
Laos
Height21 mWidth10,783 m
Measured across the whole multi-channel system
Angel Falls is 16× taller than Narva Falls. Victoria Falls is 1.8× taller. We don't have a reliable crest width for Narva Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
59.35893, 28.1955
Quick answers
Where is Narva Falls?
Narva Falls is in Estonia (Narva City). The nearest base is Narva City, Estonia. Its coordinates are 59.3589, 28.1955.
How tall is Narva Falls?
Narva Falls drops 60 metres (197 feet). It is a segmented-type waterfall on the Narva River.
When is the best time to visit Narva Falls?
Peak flow is June to August. Snowmelt feeds the falls from late May; June to August is the short, bright season, and many access roads close in winter.
What can you do at Narva Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Narva Falls?
The usual base is Narva City, Estonia. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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