Killary Fjord: Things to Do, Attractions and Places to Stay • Go-to-Ireland.com

The only fjord in the whole of Ireland! A pure marvel that could be mistaken for a Norwegian fjord... minus the snow!

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Killary Fjord : Must-See Attractions

Aasleagh Falls

Leenane

3.29/5 (150 votes)

Traditional Irish farms

Killary Sheep Farm

Open the door to a traditional Irish farmhouse. Learn the art of Irish sheep farming! An unusual and brilliant experience!

3.83/5 (115 votes)

Irish thalassotherapy centers

Connemara Seaweed Baths

A bath? Massage? Relax in a beautiful thalassotherapy center in County Galway!

3.15/5 (53 votes)

Museums in Ireland

The Sheep and Wool Heritage Centre

A museum dedicated entirely to sheep! Discover its history in Ireland, how it is bred and how its wool is used!

3.58/5 (26 votes)

Irish lakes

Lough Nafooey

A silent lake with deep waters. Take a stroll along its shores to get the most out of it!

4.20/5 (10 votes)

Killary Fjord

Killary Harbour is a fjord in County Galway, north of Clifden. Ireland’s only fjord, Killary Harbour is an impressive 16km long and 45m wide. The beauty of the landscape is fascinating: the clear water contrasts sharply with the black, rugged mountains of Galway.

Visit Killary Harbour

Leenane: a small village nestled against Killary Harbour

Out of nowhere lies Leenane, a small, isolated village lost in this immense landscape of land and water. Surrounded by the Patry Mountains, the Maumturk Mountains and the Mweelrea Mountains, the village lies at the far end of the fjord.

If you want to stop here, you can count on the presence of a few Pubs, as well as a shop, a post office, and a few dwellings (which are very few in number).

The village’s small size and remote location make it a place where you’ll find few distractions… apart from contemplating the landscape, of course.

However, it’s also very pleasant to take refuge in one of their pubs, and enjoy the peace and quiet: the locals are naturally friendly (as they are all over Ireland), and it’s fair to say that a little peace and quiet can only be a good thing!

Killary Walk

This hiking trail follows the fjord along signposted paths, offering breathtaking views of Killary Harbour. With a duration of 4 hours and a medium level of difficulty, this is a pleasant walk. Don’t forget to bring your camera: the views are breathtaking and worthy of movie landscapes!

Visit the fjord by boat

Killary Cruises offers tours of around 1h20, exploring the fjord by sea… Needless to say, it’s a pleasant walk, with incredible views of the bay and its imposing mountains… Make sure you bring a good sweater along for the ride: it’s pretty windy, especially at sea…