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Pliva Waterfall
A waterfall in town
The Pliva plunges about 20 metres into the Vrbas, right beneath Jajce’s old town.
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About Pliva Waterfall
Few towns have a waterfall at their heart, but in Jajce the Pliva drops about 20 metres into the Vrbas right below the old town, a sight that has become a symbol of both Jajce and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Formed tens of thousands of years ago, it has outlasted every ruler the town has known. A path and viewing platform lead down to the foot of the falls. Come back after dark, when the water is lit, and combine a visit with the fortress, a few minutes’ walk uphill.
Our take
- About 20 metres
- Viewing platform
- Lit at night
- Address
- Jajce, the Balkans
- Our city guide
- On our Sarajevo guide
- Price guide
- € (national parks price guide)
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Pliva Waterfall before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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