Türkiye and the Caucasus
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Düden Waterfalls | Falls that plunge from the cliff straight into the sea. | Antalya, Türkiye |
| Manavgat Waterfall | Wide falls on the river near Side, with boat trips down to the sea. | Manavgat, Türkiye |
| Suuçtu Waterfall | A waterfall in the forest with a family walkway. | West of Bursa, Türkiye |
| Seven Beauties Waterfall | A forest waterfall with seven steps, three of them visible. | Near Gabala, Azerbaijan |
| Makhuntseti Waterfall | A waterfall about 50 metres high in the mountains, near Queen Tamar's old stone bridge. | Near Batumi, Georgia |
| Gveleti Waterfalls | A short return trail of about 3.5 km to two waterfalls among the mountains. | Kazbegi, Georgia |
The Alps and Europe
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| The Rhine Falls | One of Europe's largest waterfalls, approached by boat right up to the rock in the middle. | Schaffhausen, about 40 minutes from Zurich |
| The Lauterbrunnen Valley and its falls | A valley between rock walls where dozens of waterfalls tumble down, including Staubbach, with the Trümmelbach Falls inside the mountain. | About 20 minutes from Interlaken |
| Giessbach Falls | Falls cascading over 14 tiers towards Lake Brienz, reached by an old funicular from the boat pier. | Near Interlaken, Switzerland |
| Krimml Waterfalls | Austria's highest waterfalls, falling in three tiers about 380 metres high. | About an hour from Zell am See |
| Savica Waterfall | A waterfall dropping about 78 metres in a green valley, reached by steps through the forest. | West of Lake Bohinj, Slovenia |
| Kravica Waterfalls | Wide falls spilling into a green lake, with swimming allowed in summer. | About 40 minutes from Mostar, Bosnia |
| Triberg Waterfalls | Among Germany's highest waterfalls, tumbling through the forest. | Black Forest, Germany |
Iceland
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Gullfoss | A giant two-tier waterfall in a deep canyon. | The Golden Circle |
| Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss | Two famous waterfalls; you can walk behind Seljalandsfoss on a rocky path. | About 2 hours from Reykjavik |
| Svartifoss | A waterfall framed by black basalt columns that look carved. | Skaftafell, about a 45-minute walk |
| Dettifoss | Europe's most powerful waterfall, thundering through a grey rocky canyon. | North-east Iceland |
Asia
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Erawan Falls | Seven tiers of waterfalls and turquoise pools in the forest. | Kanchanaburi, about 3 hours from Bangkok |
| Tegenungan and Sekumpul waterfalls | Waterfalls tumbling through the tropical forest. | Central and northern Bali, Indonesia |
| Seven Wells Waterfall | Falls flowing over seven natural pools in the forest. | Langkawi, Malaysia |
| Minoo Park and its waterfall | A forest walk of about 3 kilometres to a 33-metre waterfall, at its most beautiful in autumn. | North of Osaka, Japan |
| Jeongbang and Cheonjiyeon waterfalls | Waterfalls amid greenery, with Jeongbang falling straight into the sea. | Jeju Island, South Korea |
| Ravana Falls | A roadside waterfall on the mountain road, easy to reach. | Near Ella, Sri Lanka |
| Kawasan Falls | Turquoise falls in the forest, with canyoneering between the pools. | South Cebu, the Philippines |
The UAE, Morocco, Africa and the Americas
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Wadi Wurayah | The only waterfall in the UAE that flows all year, inside a nature reserve. | Fujairah; guided tours only, booked in advance |
| Ouzoud Falls | Among Morocco's most beautiful waterfalls, falling between red rocks and trees. | About 3 hours from Marrakech |
| Akchour Falls and God's Bridge | Waterfalls and green pools in the Rif mountains, with a natural stone bridge over the valley. | Near Chefchaouen, Morocco |
| Chamarel Coloured Earth and waterfall | Small dunes in seven colours, beside a waterfall dropping into a green valley. | Mauritius |
| Niagara Falls | Huge falls on the Canada–US border, approached by boat right into the spray. | About 1 h 30 min from Toronto |
Tips before you go
- Waterfalls are at their strongest with the spring snowmelt and early summer in the Alps and Iceland, and in the rainy season in Asia.
- Wear non-slip shoes: the rocks around a waterfall are always wet.
- Swim only where swimming is allowed, and keep to the marked paths.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the nearest beautiful waterfalls to Saudi Arabia?
Wadi Wurayah in Fujairah in the UAE, the Düden and Manavgat falls in Antalya in Türkiye, and the Seven Beauties Waterfall in Azerbaijan.
What is Europe's most powerful waterfall?
Dettifoss in north-east Iceland; the Rhine Falls in Switzerland are among the largest.
Where can I walk behind a waterfall?
At Seljalandsfoss in Iceland, on a rocky path behind the water.
What are Austria's highest waterfalls?
The Krimml Waterfalls, about 380 metres high in three tiers, about an hour from Zell am See.
Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; ticket prices and opening hours are set by each attraction and may change, so check them on the official website before you go.