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Find GoExploring guides to the best waterfalls, with practical context for choosing experiences worth the journey.

  • Water cascading down Krimml Waterfalls in Austria.

    Krimml Waterfalls: lower viewpoint or the trail to the top?

    Choose between a short walk to the lower falls and the full uphill Krimml Waterfalls trail, with its viewpoints and seasonal opening.

  • Skradinski buk waterfalls in Krka National Park.

    Krka from Skradin: boat or walk to Skradinski buk?

    Compare the boat and walking access from Skradin to Skradinski buk, check seasonal services and tickets, and understand Krka’s waterfall swimming rules.

  • Walkway between the rock walls of Liechtensteinklamm.

    Walk through Liechtensteinklamm and its Helix staircase

    Follow bridges and walkways deep into Liechtensteinklamm, a dramatic gorge near St. Johann im Pongau, and see what to expect from the Helix staircase.

  • View of Cascada de la Cola de Caballo.

    Hike through Ordesa Valley to Cola de Caballo

    Follow the Arazas River past waterfalls and forest to Cola de Caballo, with a clear overview of the valley route and seasonal access from Torla.

  • Rhine Falls at Neuhausen am Rheinfall.

    Rhine Falls: boat to the Middle Rock or views from shore?

    Feel the power of the Rhine Falls from the water, climb the Middle Rock or take in the spectacle from riverside viewpoints near Schaffhausen.

  • Pale blue water flows over rocks through the forest at Río Celeste.

    Hike to Río Celeste’s blue waterfall

    Walk through Tenorio Volcano National Park to the vivid blue Río Celeste waterfall, with a quick guide to entry and the trail.

  • Turquoise pools surrounded by tropical forest at Semuc Champey in Guatemala.

    Semuc Champey: turquoise pools above a hidden river

    Explore Semuc Champey’s forest viewpoint and turquoise pools, a natural limestone bridge above the Cahabón River in Guatemala.

  • Helmcken Falls plunges into a deep canyon in Wells Gray Provincial Park.

    10 Best Waterfalls in Canada for Walks and Wild Scenery

    See Canada's best waterfalls, from roadside viewpoints and forest walks to falls reached by canoe or a backcountry hike.

  • A waterfall flows into a green pool in Erawan National Park, Kanchanaburi.

    10 Best Waterfalls in Thailand Worth Exploring

    Plan waterfall trips across Thailand, from Erawan's tiered pools and Doi Inthanon's mountain cascades to remote falls in Tak.

  • The Radovna River flowing between forested rock walls in Slovenia's Vintgar Gorge.

    10 Best Waterfalls and Gorges in Slovenia

    Discover Slovenia's best waterfalls and river gorges, from Vintgar and the Soča Valley to Peričnik, Savica and Logar Valley.

  • The broad upper cascade of Dynjandi falling down a Westfjords mountainside.

    10 Best Waterfalls in Iceland Worth Exploring

    Discover Iceland's best waterfalls for canyon hikes, basalt landscapes, coastal circuits and powerful river viewpoints across the country.

  • The Osum River winding between the high green walls of Osum Canyon in Albania.

    10 Best Waterfalls, Canyons and Springs in Albania

    Discover Albania's best waterfalls, river canyons and clear-water springs for hiking, swimming and wild exploration.

  • Turquoise pools surrounded by tropical forest at Semuc Champey in Guatemala.

    10 Best Waterfalls and Natural Pools in Guatemala

    Discover Guatemala's best waterfalls and natural pools for jungle walks, swimming and journeys beyond the usual route.

  • Water cascading through green rock at Chorros de la Calera in El Salvador.

    10 Best Waterfalls and Swimming Holes in El Salvador

    Find El Salvador's best waterfalls and swimming holes for canyon walks, refreshing swims and volcanic landscapes.

  • La Chorrera waterfall descending through green cliffs near Choachí, Colombia.

    9 Best Waterfalls in Colombia

    Find Colombia's best waterfalls for jungle hikes, canyon adventures, wild landscapes and unforgettable swimming spots.

  • The vivid blue Río Celeste waterfall surrounded by rainforest in Costa Rica.

    11 Best Waterfalls in Costa Rica Worth the Journey

    Discover Costa Rica's best waterfalls for rainforest hikes, wild swimming and remarkable volcanic landscapes, with practical access advice.