Winterval - Ireland's Xmas Capital
Winterval is a Christmas event in Waterford, the oldest city in Ireland and we've done a full post here. A very cool feature is that it is not just a Christmas fair but various attractions scattered throughout the city, so it is known as the Christmas Capital of Ireland. We checked out some of these attractions last weekend and let you know how it is!
We started with the Christmas Lunchtime Series at Waterford Crystal. Every weekend there are musical performances at the Crystal Shop, We watched a very good guitarist! And Alex took advantage of the fact that we were in the store to give me this beautiful crystal rose as a present.
Do you want to see the factory inside? Just check out our post here. The waterford crystals are one of the best in Europe.
Then we went for a walk in the markets. They are not very big but there are crafts, hot drinks, snacks, clothes, etc. We ate churros and had a gingerbread latte. Families can have fun taking photos in Santa's chair or sleigh, Kids love the Helter Skelter, a Victorian-era slide.![]() |
Various free music shows are presented at the Igloo Stage.\
Waterford Eye - An attraction that can never be left out is the Ferris wheel! And it is placed in a region where you can see the city and the river Suir. It is worth it! Take a look at the photos below.
There are several other toys like the vintage Victorian Ferris Wheel, mini carousel for small children and the beautiful Golden Carroussel.
Parents can also take the children to the Children's Grouplink where there are several characters known to the children.
Two of the best family-friendly attractions are the Winterval Horse Drawn Sleigh and the Express Train, both strolling through central Waterford for 30 minutes.
In the Applemarket area you will find several shops, pubs and restaurants ideal for a little rest. There is also a large Christmas tree and a giant box for Santa.
The central streets are decorated with Christmas lights.
There are many other attractions we did not have time to check out like Winterval On Ice, Winter Wonderbands, Spraoi's Winter Wonderland, etc.
But one attraction you shouldn't miss is the Winterval Illuminates, a festive light show that takes place every half an hour from 5:00 pm on Cathedral Sq. It is very beautiful and in the end there is a small surprise that charms everybody. Do you want to know what the surprise is? Follow us on Instagram (click here) and take a look! We posted a video there.
Do you want to see Cork, Galway and Belfast Christmas festivities? Click here, here and here. Unfortunately Dublin no longer has a Christmas fair. This year they didn't even have the typical Christmas lights opening festivities. And they did not even set up a big Christmas tree in Smithfield Square. It's a pity! Want to take a look at the last Christmas fair that took place in Dublin? Click here.
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