Ireland: The Ultimate Bucket List for Your Trip

Mountains, valleys, steep cliffs, and endless lush green fields - that's what the Emerald Isle of Ireland is made of. Once in your life, you should definitely visit the island and check off the following ten points from your bucket list.

Party in Dublin, a museum visit in Belfast, or solitary idyll in a national park - boredom is hardly an option in Ireland. Most of the time, you'll probably stand in awe of the natural spectacles, wishing you could stay forever.

The travel bettercities.net's bucket list helps you not miss the most beautiful spots in the country.

In the far west of the country, in County Mayo, lies Achill, the largest island in Ireland. On 146 square kilometers, only about 2,500 people live, so there's no shortage of space here. On Achill, you'll have an absolutely undisturbed nature experience.

Hike along the high cliffs of the coast, explore countless peat bogs, or discover hidden beaches. The island is constantly changing thanks to the powerful Atlantic waves.

In 2017, a beach reappeared in the southwest of the island, which had been completely covered by water for twelve years.

At the very south of Ireland, on the Beara Peninsula, there's a particularly colorful village. The small place, called Eyeries, immediately catches the eye because nearly every house is painted in bright colors.

Residents take great care to ensure their houses shine in vibrant hues - much to visitors' delight. The village also boasts a beautiful view of Coulagh Bay and is surrounded by mountains and cliffs.

The feast day of Bishop Patrick, March 17th, is one of the biggest celebrations in Ireland. Parades are held in Dublin (and worldwide) in honor of the Irish saint, and festivities are extensive. The predominant color is green. Definitely experience the original!

Thousands of people wander the streets of Dublin on this day, making merry pilgrimages from bar to bar. Pro-tip: Don't make any overly ambitious plans for the next day... a long, leisurely brunch might just be the thing.

Want to see how crazy the Irish celebrate? We've already shown you how the Irish party like no other.

Ireland's largest national park has an incredibly diverse vegetation. In the northwest of the country, you can walk through enchanted valleys and forests on about 16,500 hectares of land or enjoy the view from one of the mountains up to 750 meters high. In the midst of the valleys, there are enchanted lakes and small streams which serve as a water source for the wild sheep.

The former prison in Kilmainham, a district of Dublin, now serves as a museum offering guided tours. Historically, the jail plays an important role.

Several rebel leaders and politicians of the country were imprisoned and executed here. You might recognize the building from films like 'In the Name of the Father' and 'The Escapist' or from U2's music video for 'A Celebration'.

The Cliffs of Moher are probably the most famous cliffs in Ireland and are located in County Clare on the west coast of Ireland. A view of the massive rocky walls and the sheer power of the Atlantic Ocean like this is unmatched!

The highest point of the cliffs, O'Briens Tower, sits 214 meters above sea level and is one of Ireland's most visited viewing platforms. In good weather, you can see all the way to the Aran Islands in County Galway.

The production site of Kilbeggan whiskey is the oldest still-active distillery in the world, founded in 1757. The place is located just about 95 kilometers west of Dublin and directly on the Brosna River, whose water is used for the production process.

In this unassuming building, nearly 250,000 bottles of the fine spirit are bottled annually. Visitors can choose between different tours, tasting various whiskey varieties. Cheers!

The 'Giant's Causeway' on the north coast of Ireland is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Around 40,000 basalt columns rise from the ground here, forming countless steps and having existed for 60 million years. Scientists attribute the formation of the columns to a volcanic eruption, during which hot lava was slowly and evenly cooled and solidified by the sea.

However, an Irish legend suggests that the Giant's Causeway was built by a giant and extended all the way to Scotland.

Which story is true is up to you to decide, but the Causeway is definitely a must-see on any trip to Ireland!

This place is haunted! At least that's what the legends say about the famous Leap Castle in County Offaly in the center of the main island. The castle's history includes several gruesome murders, including fratricide.

The ghosts of the deceased allegedly still haunt the halls today, making the castle an internationally known haunted house. Ghost hunters and ghost fans travel from around the world to see Leap Castle.

The Titanic Museum in Belfast is a must for all 'Titanic' fans. The elaborately designed building is located exactly where the famous ship was built at the beginning of the 20th century.

Inside the museum, you wander through nine exhibitions that guide you through the moving history of the 'Titanic'. From its construction to its sinking, you'll learn everything known about the legendary cruise ship.