Croatia · Lika
Plitvice Lakes Waterfalls
Plitvicka Jezera
Sixteen terraced turquoise lakes cascade into one another over travertine barriers built continuously by mineral deposits and moss, a process still actively reshaping the park today. Wooden boardwalks thread directly over and beside the largest of dozens of individual falls, including the 78-metre Veliki Slap.
Sixteen terraced turquoise lakes cascade into one another over travertine barriers built continuously by mineral deposits and moss, a process still actively reshaping the park today. Wooden boardwalks thread directly over and beside the largest of dozens of individual falls, including the 78-metre Veliki Slap.
Plitvice Lakes Waterfalls drops 78 metres (256 ft) on the Korana headwaters, inside Plitvice Lakes National Park. It is a tiered-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Plitvicka Jezera, with ZAG the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Late spring and early autumn balance full flow with smaller crowds; summer is busiest.
What you can do here
Boat cruises
The classic approach: come at the falls from the water, usually at sunset, usually with a drink.
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
Late spring and early autumn balance full flow with smaller crowds; summer is busiest.
Entry: Park entry ~$25-40 USD depending on season
Getting there
- Base townPlitvicka Jezera
- AirportZAG
- CountryCroatia
- RegionLika, Europe
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
44.8654, 15.582
Quick answers
How tall is Plitvice Lakes Waterfalls?
Plitvice Lakes Waterfalls drops 78 metres (256 feet). It is a tiered-type waterfall on the Korana headwaters.
When is the best time to visit Plitvice Lakes Waterfalls?
Peak flow is May to June and September to October. Late spring and early autumn balance full flow with smaller crowds; summer is busiest.
What can you do at Plitvice Lakes Waterfalls?
Beyond the viewpoints: boat cruises, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Plitvice Lakes Waterfalls?
The usual base is Plitvicka Jezera, and the closest airport is ZAG. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Park entry ~$25-40 USD depending on season.
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