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Things to see in Waterford (Ireland): 63 places and when to go

Waterford is a town in Ireland, and this site lists 63 places in and around it, mainly History (30), Nature (23), Mountains (11). The best known are Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford, Ormonde Castle and Fauscoum. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Ireland · 52.2583, -7.1119
Places
63 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (30) · Nature (23) · Mountains (11) · Architecture (6) · Wildlife (3) · Museums and art (2)
Best time
April to September.
Also possible
February to March and October.
Nearest airport
ORK Cork, 105 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Fauscoum, at 792 m.

What to see in Waterford

The places in and around Waterford, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 39, by what you come to do:

When to go to Waterford

The best time to visit Waterford is April to September; also possible: February to March and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBetter not7:59
  2. FebPossible9:38
  3. MarPossible11:31
  4. AprBest time13:39
  5. MayBest time15:29
  6. JunBest time16:31
  7. JulBest time16:05
  8. AugBest time14:28
  9. SepBest time12:23
  10. OctPossible10:19
  11. NovBetter not8:27
  12. DecBetter not7:29

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29. In June, 63 of the 63 places are at their best.

When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Waterford

The nearest main airport is Cork International Airport (ORK, Cork), 105 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Ireland, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Waterford?

The best known: Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford, Ormonde Castle, Fauscoum, Reginald's Tower, Waterford Harbour. In all, 63 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Waterford?

April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29.

How do you get to Waterford?

The nearest main airport is Cork International Airport (ORK), 105 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Waterford as the destination and these 63 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.