Killarney National Park - Biosphere Reserve is an area of ​​over 25,000 acres in the south-west of Ireland in County Kerry near the town of Killarney.

History of Killarney National Park began with a located in the very heart of the estate Muckross House. In 1911 the estate acquired Californian magnate William Bourn for his daughter Maud and her husband Arthur Vincent. In 1929, Maud died prematurely, and soon Arthur Vincent has decided to transfer the estate as a gift of the Irish State that he actually did in 1932, marking the beginning of the first national park in Ireland. However, when the park was called "Memorial Park Bourne Vincent," but eventually substantially expanding territory, the reserve received its present name.

Killarney National Park includes mountains and plains, forests and moorland, lakes and waterfalls (including Torc Waterfall, whose height is 18 m). This ecosystem is unique and is under state protection. Here grow rock oaks, arbutus, holly, yew, luzula, pingikula grandiflora, heather, gorse Gall, cabbage St. Patrick's Irish euphorbia, ferns, a variety of mosses and lichens, and much more. It is very rich and diverse fauna and the national park. It is home to the Irish deer, pine martens, badgers, red squirrel, wood mouse, as well as home to over 140 species of bird (blackbird, white-fronted goose, chough, nightjar, grouse, etc.). The world famous Lakes of Killarney is famous for the abundance of trout and salmon. Among the most interesting inhabitants of the lake is to provide a fairly rare Irish lake feint, Arctic char and trout.

In addition to the magnificent natural landscapes and fantastic landscapes of the National Park and is known for a variety of historical and architectural monuments. Certainly worth a visit Muckross House estate with perfectly preserved to this day Victorian mansion (19th century), a luxurious garden, an arboretum with exotic plants, specially imported from the southern hemisphere, and traditional farms Muckross. However, deserve special attention and a fine example of medieval architecture of Ireland - Ross Castle and the ruins of the Franciscan Muckross Abbey.

Organize a fascinating journey through the Killarney National Park, you can both independently and as part of a tour group. You can also book a private tour with a professional guide.