Njupeskär Waterfall
Mörkret, Sweden
Sweden's highest waterfall, dropping roughly 90 metres in Fulufjället National Park. A well-marked trail of a few kilometres leads from the car park through spruce forest to the viewing point; in winter the fall freezes into an ice column.
Njupeskär in Fulufjället National Park in Dalarna, with a total height of 93 m and a free fall of 70 m, is Sweden's highest waterfall. The water plunges over a sandstone edge and has cut a gorge into the plateau behind it. The national park opened in 2002 and covers 385 square kilometres. The plateau is also home to the spruce "Old Tjikko", whose age is given as about 9,550 years.
The waterfall can be reached on a marked hike of about 2 km each way; the park has about 140 km of trails in total. Allow half a day for the visit and dress for the weather, as snow lies on the plateau for 175 to 200 days a year. The park is home to moose, lynx and brown bears, among other animals. Around midsummer, sunlight reaches the waterfall in the early morning hours.
- Nearest town
- Mörkret, Sweden
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 61.6361, 12.6883
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Sweden: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Congestion charges in Stockholm and Gothenburg; Øresund Bridge toll. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Mörkrets CampingCampsite4 km from Njupeskär WaterfallCaravans
- Gördalens campingCampsite11 km from Njupeskär Waterfall
- Hedarfjorden SCampsite20 km from Njupeskär Waterfall
- Fox and Elk CampingMotorhome stopover24 km from Njupeskär Waterfall · 65 pitchesTentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Rucksack StugorCampsite24 km from Njupeskär Waterfall
- Särna Camping & TuristbyråCampsite25 km from Njupeskär WaterfallTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
All campsites in Sweden · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Njupeskär Waterfall?
Njupeskär Waterfall is in Mörkret, Sweden, at GPS 61.6361, 12.6883. It is about 121 km from Mora.
Can you camp near Njupeskär Waterfall?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Mörkrets Camping, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Njupeskär Waterfall?
Places worth a stop nearby: Zorngården (121 km), Røros (124 km), Maihaugen (132 km) and Atnsjøen (133 km).
When is the best time to visit Njupeskär Waterfall?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)