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Plitvice Lakes National Park Tours

Plitvice Lakes waterfalls

Plitvice National Park

What are the Plitvice Lakes waterfalls?

Croatia is renowned for its breathtaking waterfalls. Some of the most stunning cascades and waterfalls, not just in the country but also in all of Europe, are located at the Plitvice Lakes National Park. There are around 90 waterfalls in the Plitvice Lakes area. Along with the lakes, they are major tourist attractions and receive more than 1 million visitors each year.

Why visit the Plitvice Lakes waterfalls?

Plitvice Lakes Waterfalls

Outstanding Natural Beauty: The Plitvice waterfalls and the national park are located in one of the most stunning regions of natural beauty in Croatia, with emerald lakes, verdant forests, and beautiful mountains.

Unique Geology and Topography: The karst landscape of the Plitvice Lakes area has resulted in the formation of unique geological features including 16 interconnected lakes linked by these magnificent cascades and waterfalls.

Abundant Wildlife: Numerous species of plants, birds, and animals have their natural habitat in Plitvice Lakes National Park and the surrounding areas.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Plitvice Lakes National Park was recognized as an area of outstanding natural, cultural, and historical significance, and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979.

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Plitvice Lakes waterfalls highlights

Veliki Slap

Its name means “great” or “large” waterfall. Falling from a height of 78 meters (about 250 feet), this is the highest among the Plitvice waterfalls and one of the most photographed features in the national park. It is located near the end of the Lower Lakes.

Sastavci Waterfall

This waterfall is located on the Korana River in the Novakovića brod lake in Plitvice Lakes National Park. The surrounding area in the Lower Lakes cluster has beautiful clear blue waters and can be accessed by various hiking trails.

Mali Buk Waterfall

It is situated in the Upper Lakes area of the Plitvice Lakes and it is one of the more remote waterfalls in Plitvice Lakes National Park. Due to its seclusion, there are fewer people and visitors can take great photographs here.

Milka Trnina Waterfall

This waterfall, also known as Slapovi Milke Trnine, is located between Milanovac and Gavanovac lakes. It is named after the famous Croatian opera singer Milka Trnina, who donated generously towards the conservation of the Plitvice Lakes area.

Veliki Prstavac

Falling from a height of 28 meters (90 feet), Veliki Prstavac is the second-highest among the Plitvice Lakes waterfalls. It is located at the Galovac Lake in the Upper Lakes area. It provides one of the most spectacular views in the national park.

Milanovački Slap

This is a beautiful waterfall located between the Upper Lakes and the Lower Lakes of the Plitvice Lakes National Park. It connects Kozjak Lake, which is the largest of the Plitvice lakes, and Milanovac Jezero (lake).

Frequently asked questions about Plitvice Lakes waterfalls

The Plitvice waterfalls can be found at Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia’s Lika-Senj and Karlovac counties. The national park is located at Znanstveno - stručni centar “Dr. Ivo Pevalek” | HR 53231 Plitvička Jezera.

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