Best things to do in Killarney National Park

Killarney National Park's Absolute Essentials

Killarney National Park, Ireland's first national park, encompasses over 10,000 hectares of mountains, lakes, and ancient oak woods. The area preserves the 15th-century Ross Castle and Muckross Abbey, alongside the 19th-century Muckross House and Neo-Gothic Saint Mary’s Cathedral. Natural landmarks include the 20-meter-high Torc Waterfall and Lough Leane, the largest of the three interconnected lakes. Elevated viewpoints like Ladies View provide historic vistas of the landscape, which was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1982.