Want to visit the Kravica waterfalls in Bosnia and Herzegovina? This guide tells you everything you need to know - from how to get there to the location and opening times.
They are particularly magical in the early morning light, when golden spray hangs between the cascades and over the lake, illuminating the deep green trees and bushes. When there is nothing to hear but the sound of numerous waterfalls merging into a semicircle that pours into a deep amphitheatre of emerald green water: The Kravica waterfalls.
Anyone who has ever been here will understand why they are one of the most famous sights in Bosnia and Herzegovina - 120 meters wide, 28 meters high, a green-blue pearl in the barren Mediterranean landscape.
Kravica waterfalls: Where they are and how to get there
The Kravica waterfalls are located around 50 minutes' drive southwest of Mostar in the town of Ljubuški Herzegovina. The “stone oasis”, as it is also known, consists of several tuff cascades in which the Trebižat River cascades into the depths.
The easiest way to reach the waterfalls by car from Mostar is either via the town of Međugorje or you can drive via Blagaj with its dervish monastery and Počitelj – this way, you can combine your day trip with other sights in the Herzegovina region. You can also book a day trop from Mostar to Kravica waterfall, Blagaj and Počitelj.
From Split it takes around two hours to drive to the waterfalls, from Dubrovnik around two and a half hours from.
But please don't book a guided full-day tour from Dubrovnik or from Split to Herzegovina! The city of Mostar and the surrounding region is already suffering from day tourism from Croatia and is sometimes completely overcrowded. If you want to visit the waterfalls, then book accommodation in Mostar and get to know the history of the region and even more of its wonderful things to see, go wine tasting and enjoy Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Parking at the Kravica waterfalls
You can park in the parking lot above the waterfalls. From there, it's a 15-minute walk down to the natural wonder - or you can take the slow train for a few marks. The prices for parking can be found here, they vary depending on your vehicle.
How much time should you spend at the Kravica waterfalls?
To explore the nature reserve and also to relax and enjoy the waterfalls, I would recommend a few hours. Ideally either as the first or last stop of the day so that you can enjoy the natural wonder without the biggest crowds of tourists.
There are several cafés and restaurants at the waterfalls, so you don't necessarily need to take anything to eat or drink with you. However, the prices are of course adapted to the attraction and slightly higher. It's also better to bring cash, as not all restaurants here accept credit cards.
You can combine a visit to the Kravice waterfalls with a visit to the nearby Kočuša waterfall, a tour of Ljubuški Castle or a wine tasting. And, of course, a visit to Mostar or the pilgrimage town of Medugorje. For a deeper insight into Herzegovina with its Mediterranean topography and rich culture, I recommend a tour with a local guide – traveling with a local is simply always a plus and our friend and tour guide Ćamil and his staff create a truly special experience for their guests on every day trip.
And another tipif you want to have the waterfalls all to yourself, you can spend the night in a camper or tent at Auto Camp Kravica . The facilities are basic, but the waterfalls are all yours after and before opening hours.
But please respect nature, don't leave any garbage behind and don't wash yourself with non-biodegradable shampoo or shower gel in the Trebižat (I've seen it all ...)
Prices, tickets and entrance fee to Kravica waterfalls
Visiting Kravica is not free of charge. In my opinion, however, that's just fine - this natural wonder needs to be protected and cared for. I often read on the Internet and in Facebook groups that tourists find the price unreasonable, so I would just like to point out here that the entrance fee for Krka National Park in Croatia is twice as high, and for Plitvice Lakes National Park in the high season even four times as high!
Of course, the Kravica waterfalls are correspondingly smaller, but if you compare the prices, I think they are quite reasonable. Just because you're in Bosnia and Herzegovina doesn't mean that everything has to cost a few euros - nature conservation and tourism have their price everywhere. You can find the current cost of admission here. Tickets can even be purchased online – saving you long queues, especially in high season.
The The opening times vary depending on the time of year, you can look them up here. You are most likely to have the waterfalls to yourself if you arrive shortly after they open or before they close. However, the slow train often stops running, especially in the evening - then you have to walk down to the waterfalls and back up again. You should allow 10 to 15 minutes for this.
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