Established in Viking times, Waterford is a city of wonderful sights and rich history. With two grand mountain ranges, a wonderfully tranquil river valley and beautiful beaches nearby, Waterford is the perfect holiday destination. The city offers many hiking and bike riding trails, golf courses and provides the perfect location for numerous water sports. These activities combined with excellent restaurants, shopping and nightlife make Waterford one of the most popular tourist cities on the South East of Ireland.

See

• Reginald’s Tower –is situated in the heart of this once important Viking settlement. One of Waterford’s best known attractions, Reginald’s tower is the oldest urban civic building in Ireland dating back to 13th century. Originally built as part of the city’s defenses, the Tower has also been used as a prison, fortress and mint.
• Waterford Museum of Treasures – located at the Granary on Merchant’s Quay. This museum takes you through 1000 years of the city’s history. It contains gold, bronze, silver, crystal artifacts along with many historical documents. The exhibition takes you through the history of the city from Viking and Medieval times through to the present.

Experience

• Waterford Crystal – the city is home to the world famous Waterford crystal. The visitor centre allows you to view some of the Master Craftsmen creating some of the finest crystal pieces. If a factory tour does not take your fancy, the centre also has many retail stores where one can view thousands of crystal pieces.
• Waterford Events – Events and Festivals in Waterford allow visitors from all over the world to experience the Irish culture and heritage. Events include St. Patrick’s Day in March and the Autumn Walking Festival in November, along with numerous traditional music festivals throughout the year. There are a range of festivals and event to cater to all interests, so be sure to find out what happening in the city whilst you are visiting.