Croatia · Dalmatia
Skradinski Buk
Seventeen travertine steps drop the Krka River into a wide, warm pool that was, until recently, one of the few named waterfalls in Europe where swimming was officially sanctioned. Wooden boardwalks wind directly across the cascading terraces for close-up views.
Seventeen travertine steps drop the Krka River into a wide, warm pool that was, until recently, one of the few named waterfalls in Europe where swimming was officially sanctioned. Wooden boardwalks wind directly across the cascading terraces for close-up views.
Skradinski Buk drops 46 metres (151 ft) on the Krka, inside Krka National Park. It is a tiered-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Skradin, with SPU the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Swimming beneath the falls is permitted seasonally in a designated area, typically closed in peak summer crowding.
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
Swimming beneath the falls is permitted seasonally in a designated area, typically closed in peak summer crowding.
Entry: Included in Krka National Park entry
Getting there
- Base townSkradin
- AirportSPU
- CountryCroatia
- RegionDalmatia, Europe
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
43.8094, 15.9944
Quick answers
How tall is Skradinski Buk?
Skradinski Buk drops 46 metres (151 feet). It is a tiered-type waterfall on the Krka.
When is the best time to visit Skradinski Buk?
Peak flow is May to June and September. Swimming beneath the falls is permitted seasonally in a designated area, typically closed in peak summer crowding.
What can you do at Skradinski Buk?
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 Skradinski Buk?
The usual base is Skradin, and the closest airport is SPU. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Included in Krka National Park entry.
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