Is Plitvice Lakes tufa waterfalls with autumn colors happening right now?

As of today, out of season, returns ~September. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.

Plitvice Lakes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where biodynamic tufa (calcareous travertine) barriers create a stepped lake-and-waterfall system.

In autumn the park’s mixed beech, oak and maple forests turn yellow, orange and red, producing iconic reflections on the turquoise lakes and dramatic waterfall-framed color contrasts.

Where to see it

A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.

Viewing spots
Entrance 1 parking and main viewpoint (Ulaz 1 - Rastovača)
Veliki Slap viewpoint (Great Waterfall)
+ 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app →

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