Waterford
Ireland · MunsterIE
City in Munster, Ireland
Waterford is a city in County Waterford in the south-east of Ireland. It is located within the province of Munster. The city is situated at the head of Waterford Harbour. It is the oldest and the fifth most populous city in the Republic of Ireland. It is the ninth most populous settlement on the island of Ireland. As of the 2022 census, 60,079 people lived in the city and its suburbs.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 48,369
- Coordinates
- 52.258, -7.112
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Waterford
Waterford — a low-key town in Munster, Ireland — is worth a place on your map. About 48,369 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around nature, water sports and culture and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Waterford
Nature in Waterford
(18)Waterford's nature entries include Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. All of it is drawn from Waterford's recorded activities. That is 18 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Water Sports in Waterford
(16)Under water sports, Waterford is tagged with Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. In all, 16 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Waterford.
Culture in Waterford
(15)Culture in Waterford covers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. The full list runs to 15 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Waterford.
Adventure in Waterford
(12)For adventure, expect Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. In all, 12 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Waterford.
Sports in Waterford
(12)Sports lovers get Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Hunting. All of it is drawn from Waterford's recorded activities. That is 12 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nightlife in Waterford
(10)Looking for nightlife? Waterford has Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. In all, 10 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Waterford.
Wellness in Waterford
(7)Waterford's wellness entries include Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. Everything listed here comes from what Waterford is actually tagged with. Altogether 7 options are tagged here.
Family in Waterford
(3)Our data lists Aquariums, Playgrounds and Water Parks as family options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Waterford.
Shopping in Waterford
(2)Under shopping, Waterford is tagged with Food and Shopping. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Waterford.
More to do in Waterford
(2)On the other activities side, Waterford offers Fishing and Secret. All of it is drawn from Waterford's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Waterford
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Waterford is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Munster and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Dublin.
Similar destinations
Places near Waterford that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Waterford known for?
- Waterford, in Munster, Ireland, is best known for nature, water sports and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 48,369 residents.
- What can you do in Waterford?
- Recorded activities in Waterford include Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Waterford?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Waterford located?
- Waterford is located in Munster, Ireland. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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