Seljalandsfoss – Hamragardar, Iceland

Seljalandsfoss – Hamragardar, Iceland

Seljalandsfoss is one of the most famous waterfalls of Iceland. It is very picturesque and therefore its photo can be found in many books and calendars. It was a waypoint during the first leg of The Amazing Race 6. Seljalandsfoss is situated in between Selfoss and Skógafoss at the road crossing of Route 1 (the Ring Road) with the track going into Þórsmörk.

Bow Falls – Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Bow Falls – Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Bow Falls is a major waterfall on the Bow River, Alberta just before the junction of it and the Spray River. The falls are located near the Banff Springs Hotel and golf course on the left-hand side of River Road. The falls are within walking distance of both Banff and the Banff Springs Hotel so they are visited by a large number of tourists despite their relatively small size.

Rhine Falls – Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Rhine Falls –  Schaffhausen, Switzerland

The Rhine Falls (Rheinfall in German) is the largest plain waterfall in Europe. The falls are located on the Upper Rhine between the municipalities of Neuhausen am Rheinfall and Laufen-Uhwiesen, near the town of Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland, between the cantons of Schaffhausen and Zürich. They are 150 m (450 ft) wide and 23 m (75 ft) high.

Düden Waterfalls – Antalya, Turkey

Düden Waterfalls – Antalya, Turkey

Düden Waterfalls are a group of waterfalls in the province of Antalya, Turkey. The waterfall, formed by the Düden River (one of the major rivers in southern Anatolia), is located 12 km north-east of Antalya; which ends, where the limpid waters of the Lower Düden Falls drop off a rocky cliff directly into the Mediterranean Sea in a dazzling show.

Tvindefossen – Voss, Norway

Tvindefossen – Voss, Norway

Tvindefossen (also written Tvinnefossen; also called Trollafossen) is a waterfall near Voss, Norway. It is 12 km from Voss on the road to Flåm. The many-stranded waterfall, usually said to be 152 m high, but likely only 110 m, is formed by a small stream, the Kroelvi, tumbling over a receding cliff. It is famous for its beauty. Buses sometimes stop for people to admire it.

Lower Waterfalls – Akerselva River, Oslo

Lower Waterfalls – Akerselva River, Oslo

The river Akerselva runs from Maridalsvannet through the centre of Oslo and into the Oslo Fjord. The river is 8 km of recreation, through forests and industrial history, fishing, swimming and several waterfalls. The highest waterfall is next to Hønse-Lovisas hus (a small, red house) and the Beier bridge. The river is the “vein of the city”.

Paronella Park – Queensland, Australia

Paronella Park – Queensland, Australia

Paronella Park is a tourist attraction located in Queensland, Australia, 120 kms south of Cairns. The Park was built in the 1930s by José Paronella, a Spanish immigrant. He built facilities, including tennis courts and a cinema and a ballroom, to provide entertainment for the public. In 2009 the park completed a restoration of the plant, and now runs entirely off hydro-electric power.

Millaa Millaa Falls – Queensland, Australia

Millaa Millaa Falls – Queensland, Australia

The Millaa Millaa Falls are adjacent to the town of Millaa Millaa, in Far North Queensland, Australia. Millaa Millaa is an Aboriginal word meaning plenty of water or waterfall. A popular destination of international tour operators, the falls are 18.3 metres high with a pool suitable for swimming at their base. The falls are accessed by sealed road off the Palmerston Highway

Krimml Waterfalls – Salzburgerland, Austria

Krimml Waterfalls – Salzburgerland, Austria

The Krimml Waterfalls (German: Krimmler Wasserfälle) or waterfalls of Krimml, with a total height of 380 metres (1,247 feet), form the highest waterfall in Austria. The falls are formed from the Krimmler Ache river and are located near the village of Krimml in the High Tauern National Park in Salzburgerland. Krimmler Wasserfälle is a tiered waterfall.

Montmorency Falls – Quebec City, Canada

Montmorency Falls – Quebec City, Canada

The Montmorency Falls are a large waterfall on the Montmorency River in Quebec, Canada. The falls are located on the boundary between the borough of Beauport, Quebec City, and Boischatel, about 12 km from the heart of old Quebec City. The falls are at the mouth of the Montmorency River where it drops over the cliff shore into the Saint Lawrence River

Skógafoss Waterfalls – Iceland

Skógafoss Waterfalls – Iceland

Skógafoss is a waterfall situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. After the coastline had receded seaward (it is now at a distance of about 5 kms from Skógar), the former sea cliffs remained, parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometres, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the coastal lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland.

William Waterwall – Houston

William Waterwall – Houston

The Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, also known as the Williams Waterwall, is a multi-story sculptural fountain which sits at the south end of Williams Tower in the Uptown District of Houston. It and its surrounding park were built as an architectural amenity to the adjacent tower. Both the fountain and tower were designed by award winning architect Philip Johnson.

Banatheertham Falls – Karaiyar Dam

Banatheertham Falls – Karaiyar Dam

Situated in the Western Ghats, Banatheertham is part of the Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve and lies above the Karayar dam. A 20-minute boat ride takes one from the dam across the lake. A 10-minute trek takes one to the magnificent waterfalls. Unlike Courtallam, which is season-oriented, the Banatheertham fall is perennial, with December and January being the peak season

Pykara Falls – Ooty

Pykara Falls – Ooty

Pykara is a river located 19 km from Ooty in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It passes through hilly tract, generally keeping to North and turns to West after reaching the Plateau’s edge. The river flows through a series of cascades; and the last two falls of 55 meters and 61 meters are known as Pykara falls. The falls are approximately 6 km from the bridge on the main road.

Kempty Falls – Mussoorie

Kempty Falls – Mussoorie

The Kempty Waterfalls in Uttaranchal is situated at a distance of fifteen kilometers from Mussoorie. The water of the Kempty Waterfalls in Uttaranchal gushes down from a height of 4,500 feet. As the torrent of water of the Kempty Waterfalls comes pouring down and flows above the rock-strewn territory, the water splits into five separate streams.

Niagara Falls – Canada

Niagara Falls – Canada

Given the fact that Niagara will easily find a place in the top 5 places to be seen before they die of most people, it does come as a surprise that not many Indian movies have been shot at this location. In fact, we at WhereWasItShot, can only think of 2 movies whose songs were shot at Niagara Falls

Athirapilly Falls – Chalakkudy, Kerala

Athirapilly Falls – Chalakkudy, Kerala

Athirapilly Falls in Kerala has captured the imagination of quite a few Indian directors, but none has been a bigger fan of the place than Mani Rathnam, for songs from as high as 4 of his movies have been shot there – Kannathil Muthamittaal, Guru, Iruvar & Uyire (Dil Se).

Hoganekkal Falls – Dharmapuri

Hoganekkal Falls – Dharmapuri

This is one of our personal favorites inside Tamil Nadu, when it comes to shooting spot locations. At the peak of the season and when in full flow, the Hogenkkal Falls is second to none. It has the rare combination of majesty, power & beauty, all rolled into one.