Day 1 — Begin with Waterford Viking Triangle, then continue to House of Waterford Crystal and spend the evening exploring the nearest town.
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Waterford
Ireland’s oldest city, a dramatic Copper Coast and a beautiful coastal greenway.
Lismore Castle
ExploreWaterford City and the Copper Coast
Best timeApril to October
Time needed2–4 days
Perfect forCulture, scenery, outdoor adventures and short breaks
Plan your visit
Why visit Waterford?
Ireland’s oldest city, a dramatic Copper Coast and a beautiful coastal greenway.
Don’t miss
Top 20 landmarks and attractions
A curated starting point for planning your time in the county.
- 01Waterford Viking Triangle
- 02House of Waterford Crystal
- 03Waterford Greenway
- 04Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark
- 05Reginald’s Tower
- 06Bishop’s Palace
- 07Medieval Museum
- 08Mount Congreve Gardens
- 09Lismore Castle Gardens
- 10Ardmore Cliff Walk
- 11Mahon Falls
- 12Dunmore East
- 13Tramore Beach
- 14Curraghmore House
- 15Comeragh Mountains
- 16Clonea Strand
- 17Dungarvan Castle
- 18Lismore Heritage Centre
- 19Goat Island
- 20St Declan’s Way
Suggested route
A simple three-day itinerary
3 daysSuggested county driving route
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Day 2 — Visit Waterford Greenway before an afternoon at Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark.
Day 3 — Combine Reginald’s Tower with Bishop’s Palace, allowing extra time for local food, viewpoints and unplanned stops.
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History walk
County Waterford
Waterford's Viking Triangle walk
Get an introduction to the compact historic centre before visiting its museums. Check which admissions are separate from the walk.
Start / arrival pointBishop's Palace area, Waterford city
Museum visit
County Waterford
Waterford Medieval Museum
Give Waterford's medieval story more time with an indoor museum visit, easily paired with a walk through the Viking Triangle.
Start / arrival pointMedieval Museum, Waterford city
Gardens
County Waterford
Mount Congreve Gardens
Slow down among the estate gardens as part of a Waterford outing. Check seasonal opening and access details for your visit.
Start / arrival pointMount Congreve, outside Waterford city
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