Kakunj is a village in the administrative unit of Baldushk in Tirana District, Albania. At the 2015 local government reform, it became part of the municipality Tirana. Kakunj is famous for its waterfall called the waterfall of Kakunja or as the local people call it, the waterfall of Askolaj (Askolaj is the name of the geographical location where the waterfall is located. The village has a very panoramic view surrounded by low level hills and it is suitable for people that love nature and hiking. It also has bars and a restaurant "Kakunjë e Vjetër Restaurant" where you can try some local dishes.