Top 11 Tallest Waterfalls in the World That Will Leave You Breathless

By Priyanka Roshan | June 7, 2025

Waterfalls captivate with their roaring plunge, misty spray, and raw beauty. More than just height, they embody nature’s drama. Here are the 11 tallest waterfalls every traveler should see. Image: Canva

1. Angel Falls, Venezuela 979 meters (3,212 feet)

Tumbling from Auyán-tepui, Angel Falls is Earth’s tallest waterfall. Remote and wild, it’s only reachable by boat or air, adding adventure to its jaw-dropping beauty. Image: Canva

2. Tugela Falls, South Africa 948 meters (3,110 feet)

This five-tiered wonder cascades down the Drakensberg Mountains. Best seen in the rainy season, Tugela Falls transforms into a roaring spectacle in Royal Natal National Park. Image: Canva

3. Tres Hermanas Falls, Peru 914 meters (2,999 feet)

Shrouded in dense rainforest, Tres Hermanas—or Three Sisters—is a secluded gem in Otishi National Park. Its untouched setting adds mystery to its towering presence. (Image: Facebook/Kerala Association for Traditional History and Arts)

4. Olo’upena Falls, Hawaii, USA 900 meters (2,953 feet)

Clinging to Molokai’s sea cliffs, Olo’upena Falls is visible only from air or sea. Its sheer vertical drop offers a hauntingly beautiful sight from above. Image: Wikipedia

5. Yumbilla Falls, Peru 896 meters (2,940 feet)

Discovered in 2007, Yumbilla Falls cuts through cloud forests in northern Peru. Its quiet location and biodiversity make it a paradise for offbeat nature explorers. Image: Canva

6. Vinnufossen, Norway 860 meters (2,822 feet)

Norway’s tallest waterfall rushes down Sunndal’s mountain cliffs. Fed by glacial melt, it’s a seasonal showstopper visible right from the roadside in summer. Image: Canva

7. Balåifossen, Norway 850 meters (2,789 feet)

Tucked near Osafjorden, Balåifossen flows seasonally with melting snow. Spring brings it alive, spilling elegantly down rugged cliffs into Norway’s deep fjords. Representative Image: Canva

8. Pu’uka’oku Falls, Hawaii, USA 840 meters (2,756 feet)

Remote and almost unreachable, Pu’uka’oku Falls flows along Hawaii’s massive Molokai cliffs. Best viewed from a helicopter, it’s nature’s vertical whisper on the ocean’s edge. Representative Image: Canva

9. James Bruce Falls, Canada 840 meters (2,756 feet)

Canada’s tallest waterfall spills down granite cliffs in British Columbia’s Princess Louisa Park. Snowmelt fuels its graceful drop during the short but spectacular summer season. Image: Wikipedia

10. Mattenbachfall, Switzerland 840 meters (2,755 feet)

This lesser-known Swiss waterfall plunges down near Lauterbrunnen Valley. It’s fed by glacial melt and remains one of Europe’s hidden high-altitude gems. Representative Image: Canva

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