Location: Europe
Cascade de Salins
Cascade de Salins was a memorable waterfall to us because of its position in front of some historical-looking arched bridges. In reality though, those bridges appear to be…
Gimel Les Cascades
Gimel Les Cascades (literally Gimel The Waterfalls) is the name of both the collective set of waterfalls as well as the charming town above them. The waterfalls may also be…
Cascade du Ray-Pic
The Cascade du Ray-Pic is one of the more intriguing waterfalls we’ve seen. What makes the roughly 60m falls interesting is that it is accompanied by prominent yet contorted basalt columns…
Waterfall at Etretat
The waterfall at Etretat was my excuse to include the impressive sea arches that the town is known for. The waterfall itself is probably a mere…
Waterfalls of the Kaunertal Glacier Road (Austria)
The Tyrol region of Austria is home to the Kaunertal Glacier Road. In 16miles the road winds up through 29 hairpin bends to the tongue of the Weisseeferner Glacier at an altitude of 2750m (9022ft). The alpine scenery is breathtaking with surrounding peaks well in excess of 3000m (10000ft) the glaciers form the largest single […]
Forsakar
Situated in Degeberga, Skåne (southest part of Sweden) these falls are really easily accessable from a walk through the beautiful ravine from where the stream flows through. The falls are best to visit in early to mid spring when the waterflow is at its highest. In the summer the waterflow is less, but the surroundings […]
Danska fallet
Danska fallet (Danish Falls) is situated in Simlångsdalen a valley east of the city of Halmstad in Halland on the Swedish west coast. After a nice walk through the woods you will get to the falls which is easy to view from different angles. The name “Danish Falls” is said to come from after Danish […]
Falls viewed from the Malta Hochalmstrasse (Austria)
The Malta High Mountain Road (Malta Hochalmstrasse) is a toll road that winds its way up the valley to a height of almost 2000m until it reaches Austria’s tallest dam the Kolnbrein. I am including details of three of the falls we viewed from the road. The Malteiner Wasserspiele (water fountains) is a series of […]
Fallbach (Austria)
The Fallbach waterfall is situated in the beautiful Maltatal valley in Carinthia Southern Austria. Maltatal is known as the valley of the waterfalls and is particularly popular for ice-climbing on the frozen falls in the winter. The Fallbach plunges 200m in freefall over the mountain side. It is easily visible from the road where there […]
Train up (Flamsbana) and bike down the mountain!
Our group – three adults – two kids – took the train up and biked down the mountain last week (August 1 2011). We rented bikes – next to the train station – which are loaded on the train with you. Up at Myrtle you get off and bike down 22 kilometers. I have to […]
Falls of Lake Konigssee (Bavaria Germany)
Lake Königssee is a beautiful emerald green glacial lake set in the Berchtesgaden National Park in Bavaria Southern Germany. There are three notable waterfalls in its vicinity. To see them it is necessary to take a trip on the boats that travel up and down the lake. The first fall is the Königsbach which tumbles […]
Todtnauer Waterfall (Germany)
The Todtnauer Waterfall can be found in the southern Black Forest just off of the L126 near the village of Todtnau. It falls 97m in two drops. From the car park there is an easy trail to the fall. A bridge crosses over midway and there are a couple of wooden reclining benches to allow […]
Triberg Falls (Germany)
The town of Triberg famous for cuckoo clocks and cake lies in the heart of Germany’s Black Forest. The Triberg Falls are on the edge of the town where the Gutach River tumbles 163m in seven cascades through the forest. There are three entrances (you have to pay) to see the falls all of which […]
Jungfernsprung (Austria)
The Jungfernsprung is located in a stunning valley near the village of Heiligenblut in the Hohe Tauern National Park in Austria. The fall drops 130m and can be easily viewed from the road. There is a trail through the forest to the base. The falls name comes from a local legend which tells of a […]
Bad Gastein Waterfall (Austria)
The Falls in Bad Gastein which is situated in the Hohe Tauern National Park are unusual as they are situated in the centre of the town and are framed by buildings. The town has been a spa for many years and has some beautiful Belle Époque buildings. The Gasteiner Ache falls 341m in three drops. […]
Krimml Waterfall Austria
The Krimml Waterfall located in the Hohe Tauern National Park is the tallest in Austria. The falls are 380m in height and drop in 3 tiers. There is a well maintained path that enables you to hike the full length of the falls, with some good viewing platforms that enable you to get in the […]
Cascade d’Anglard
The Cascade d’Anglard is in France, in Auvergne region, at Besse-en-Chandesse. You can see it with a short hike of 20 min. The Waterfall is well-signed. 0 CommentsOnly logged in users can post a comment Please login or sign up to comment
Vettisfossen Cairn
Hello there, Have been admiring your site and the huge amount of waterfalls you and your wife have managed to tick off around the globe – very impressive, well done guys. My wife (Karen) and I enjoy getting our feet wet too and enjoyed many happy times in Yosemite a couple of years back. Last […]
Cascata Nardis (Nardis Waterfall) – Val Genova Natural Park, Italy
We can find this waterfall in Dolomiti, Italy near Pinzolo. This is the Nardis Waterfall (40metres) and other is called “Alta”. 0 CommentsOnly logged in users can post a comment Please login or sign up to comment
Monasterio de Piedra Falls , Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain
Nearly 10 years ago, on a trip to Spain, we ‘discovered’ Monasterio de Piedra – now a hotel. Its loveliest feature was the multi-tiered waterfalls, with hidden caves, which were the central focus of its expansive park-like gardens. From our room it was delightful to hear the steady flow, burble and splash. I recommend it. […]




