Muckross House

Muckross House is a striking Victorian mansion built in 1843 for the Herbert family, set amid the lush landscapes of Killarney National Park. Visitors can tour the elegantly furnished rooms, which showcase the lifestyle of the landed gentry, including the kitchen, nursery, and servants' quarters. The house is surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens, featuring a sunken garden, rock garden, and a water garden with cascading streams. Beyond the formal gardens, the Muckross Traditional Farms offer a glimpse into 1930s rural life, with farm animals, thatched cottages, and demonstrations of traditional crafts like weaving and farming. The estate also provides access to numerous walking trails that wind through the park's woodlands and along the shores of Muckross Lake.

Don't miss

• Tour the Victorian rooms with original furnishings and servants' quarters
• Stroll through the sunken garden, rock garden, and water garden
• Visit the Muckross Traditional Farms to see 1930s rural life
• Walk the trails around Muckross Lake and through native woodlands
• See the craft demonstrations in the farm buildings

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Muckross House

Cheapest way inKillarney Hop - On, Hop - Off Tour4.3★ · 93 travelers2–7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$19 per personSee dates →Best full dayFull-Day Ring of Kerry Tour from Killarney4.7★ · 700 travelers~7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$46 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleKillarney Jaunting Car Tour5★ · 19 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$56 per personSee dates →