This post will highlight the Kravice Waterfalls in Bosnia & Herzegovina. It will also discuss other impressive waterfalls in the country, as well as the most popular day trips to Sarajevo and Mostar.
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Kravice Waterfalls in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Kravice Waterfalls, also known as the Kravica Waterfalls or Kravica Falls, are located in the Herzegovinian region of Bosnia & Herzegovina. This is a beautiful place, featuring an impressive waterfall that cascades from a massive tuff limestone deposit, creating numerous waterfalls that flow into a deep pool below. It is a natural phenomenon and creates a breathtaking sight. It stands at 26 meters (approximately 85 feet) high and features a beautiful travertine lake. The Trebižat River is the source of the beauty of the waterfalls in Bosnia. It is a true natural wonder. The falls are situated just 43 kilometers south of Mostar. Enjoy the natural beauty!
Best Time to Discover Kravice Waterfalls in Bosnia & Herzegovina
The best time to visit the Kravice Waterfalls in Bosnia is during late spring or early summer. From May to early June, the weather is pleasant, and the falls are at their most impressive due to the higher water flow in the Trebizat River. Visiting in the hot summer months of July and August may be nice to jump in the water. However, there are fewer crowds in the spring. We visited the last week of May and the weather was great. During this period, you can enjoy the lush greenery, swim in the crystal-clear pools, and take in the breathtaking views. However, we did encounter cold water in the lake below the falls.
A Kravice Waterfalls in Bosnia visit in the high season or peak season (July-August) is when the falls can get crowded, so plan accordingly. Fortunately, even in the hot peak season, the breathtaking waterfall can create a refreshing day.
To see the falls, you can either walk down to the viewing platform or take the train which costs one euro each way. We walked down and took the train back up.
Where are the Kravice Waterfalls in Bosnia & Herzegovina?
While the Kravice Waterfalls are essentially off the beaten path, you won’t need google maps to find them. They are reasonably easy to find if you are taking a Mostar Day Trip from Dubrovnik.
We took a private Mostar tour with our Albanian Tour Guide that we found on Tour Radar. In addition to the private tour, his company, tourbalkans.com, also offers a small group touring Mostar. If you write us at cos@cosguide4travel.com we will be glad to help you book directly with the tour company.
Tour Radar is a wonderful Tour Agency to help you find hidden gem tours around the world. We used them in Albania which took us throughout the Balkans.
How to Get to the Kravice Waterfalls in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Kravice Waterfalls in Bosnia and Herzegovina is just off the M-6 highway on the route to Mostar from Herzegovina. When you reach the facility, after driving into the parking area you can either walk or take a small train down to the waterfalls.
All the Numerous Waterfalls in Bosnia & Herzegovina
In addition to doing a Kravice Waterfall tour, Bosnia and Herzegovina boasts several must-see waterfalls that are also worth exploring. They are all great places to visit. While, Kravice Waterfall is the largest and most picturesque. However, here are some of the other most beautiful waterfalls:
- Koćuša Waterfalls: Don’t miss Koćuša Waterfall while visiting Kravice. It’s 5 meters (16 feet) high and 25 meters (82 feet) wide, offering a lovely oasis of wild nature.
- Skakavac Waterfall: Just 12 kilometers from Sarajevo, Skakavac contains the highest waterfalls in Bosnia and Herzegovina, plunging from an impressive height of 98 meters (320 feet). You’ll also spot unique endemic species in the area.
- Strbacki Buk Waterfall: Situated downstream along the Una River, Štrbački Buk is divided into three travertine sections. It’s considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Bosnia and offers exciting rafting trails.
- Kostelski Buk Waterfall: Located near Bihać, this small oasis on the banks of the Una River provides marvelous views and delicious food.
Places to Visit, Other Than Waterfalls in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Whiled the Kravice Waterfalls are the best option to spend a cool, refreshing day, there are plenty of other places in Bosnia & Herzegovina that are also worth visiting. We decided to explore landmarks in Mostar and Sarajevo. Many of them still demonstrate their Ottoman legacy, Here are our recommendations for four places you should consider:
Pocitelj & Kravica
While visiting the Kravice Falls, close by is the city of Pocitelj. Počitelj represents one of the most important and best preserved architectural ensembles within the city walls in the region. The town can be compared with some of the noted world heritage sites as the old towns of Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Ohrid (North Macedonia), and in Gjirokastër (Albania).
Una National Park
Una National Park was established on 29 May 2008 around the rivers Upper Una River, Krka and the Unac. It is Bosnia and Herzegovina’s largest national park. The main purpose of the park is to protect the unspoiled Una river and its tributaries Krka and Unac, which run through it. The highest waterfall on the Una river is Štrbački Buk, and is one of the main features in the Park.
Mostar Day Trip from Dubrovnik
When visiting Croatia, why not take a Mostar Day Trip from Dubrovnik. If you are interested in doing a Bosnian Medieval Tour, then we recommend you start in Mostar. Mostar is a wonderful place to explore Herzegovina traditions. You should also consider doing a Herzegovina highlights day tour while you are here.
Herzegovina represents the southern and southwestern parts of the country. While Bosnia is the larger region, occupying the northern and central parts of the country. Herzegovina is predominantly inhabited by Croats, and has a distinct cultural identity, influenced by its historical ties to Croatia and the Mediterranean.
Mostar, even though it is a small town, attracts thousands of visitors per year. Seeing Stari Most, the Old Bridge, is the highlight of a visit here, but the charm of Mostar extends well past the span of this bridge. Whether you have just a few hours or a few days, we can help you plan the perfect visit to Mostar.
Most Popular Day Trips: Sarajevo to Mostar
Most people start their visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo. Therefore, the main question they ask is “Should we go from Sarajevo to Mostar.” We did it the other way around. After doing the Mostar from Dubrovnik short trip, the question for us was should we do the drive up to Sarajevo? The trip is very scenic and certainly worth the short trip in either direction.
Sarajevo is the political, financial, social, and cultural center of Bosnia and Herzegovina and a prominent center of culture in the Balkans. The main reason we decided to visit on a day trip from Mostar is because it is a short hour drive. Also, because of the historical tour to better understand the Bosnian War, and because Sarajevo was strongly recommended in our Rick Steve’s travel guide.
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Sarajevo exerts region-wide influence in entertainment, media, fashion, and the arts. Due to its long history of religious and cultural diversity, Sarajevo is sometimes called the “Jerusalem of Europe” or “Jerusalem of the Balkans”. It is one of a few major European cities to have a mosque, Catholic church, Eastern Orthodox church, and synagogue within the same neighborhood.
Food and Coffee are an important part of the culture of the city. Here is a setting for our coffee service that is very strong “Turkish” like coffee,
In 1914, Sarajevo was the site of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a local Young Bosnia activist Gavrilo Princip, a murder that sparked World War I. This resulted in the end of Austro-Hungarian rule in Bosnia and the creation of the multicultural Kingdom of Yugoslavia in the Balkan region.
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