Sweden · Trollhättan Municipality
Trollhättan Falls
Trollhättan Falls is a waterfall in the Göta river in Sweden. The falls starts at Malgö Bridge in central Trollhättan, and has a total height of 32 metres, making up a large part of the 44 metre total fall of the river from Vänern to Kattegat.
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Trollhättan Falls drops 32 metres (105 ft). It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Trollhättan, Sweden. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
As a cascade waterfall, water tumbles down a series of rock steps rather than falling free.
What you can do here
A walk-in-and-look waterfall
No commercial adventures run at Trollhättan Falls itself — the experience is the approach and the view. Guided day trips from Trollhättan 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 Trollhättan, Sweden
- Country Sweden
- Region Trollhättan Municipality, Nordics & Baltics, Europe
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Trollhättan Falls
Sweden
Height32 mWidth—
Most similar
Grande Cascade de Tendon
France
Height32 mWidth—
Also a cascade waterfall, of similar height and in France
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 31× taller than Trollhättan Falls. Victoria Falls is 3.4× taller. We don't have a reliable crest width for Trollhättan Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
58.28167, 12.27833
Quick answers
Where is Trollhättan Falls?
Trollhättan Falls is in Sweden (Trollhättan Municipality). The nearest base is Trollhättan, Sweden. Its coordinates are 58.2817, 12.2783.
How tall is Trollhättan Falls?
Trollhättan Falls drops 32 metres (105 feet). It is a cascade-type waterfall.
When is the best time to visit Trollhättan 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 Trollhättan 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 Trollhättan Falls?
The usual base is Trollhättan, Sweden. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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