Munster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Tralee

Tralee is a town in Munster district, Ireland, home to about 22,941 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit — 11 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves and 5 churches. The must-see places are Kerry County Museum (1 km), Tralee Mosque: Kerry Islamic Cultural Centre (2 km) and Blennerville Windmill (3 km).

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Tralee, Ireland
Tralee, Munster district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tralee at a glance

Location
Munster district, Ireland
Population
about 22,941
Coordinates
52.2704° N, 9.7026° W
Places within 50 km
58 (58 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Tralee

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tralee: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Tralee

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tralee. The closest is Scotia's Grave (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tralee

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tralee. The closest is Baurtregaum (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Baurtregaum · viewpoint · Munster · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Beenoskee · viewpoint · Munster · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Gap of Dunloe · viewpoint · Munster · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Knockanore · viewpoint · Munster · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Beenkeragh · viewpoint · Munster · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Cruach Mhór · viewpoint · Munster · ~37 km · Must-see

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tralee

25 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tralee. The closest is Innisfallen (34 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Tralee

15 churches within 100 km of Tralee. The closest is Annagh Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Tralee

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tralee. The closest is Fenit Beach (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tralee

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tralee. The closest is Lough Caragh (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Tralee

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tralee
  2. 1 km Kerry County Museum · museum, Munster
  3. 2 km Tralee Mosque: Kerry Islamic Cultural Centre · mosque, Munster
  4. 5 km Scotia's Grave · heritage site, Munster
  5. 5 km Annagh Church · church, Munster
  6. 11 km Ardfert Cathedral · church, Munster
  7. 11 km Back to Tralee

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How to reach Tralee

    All places near Tralee by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tralee by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1157Scotia's Grave (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2334Baurtregaum (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves225Innisfallen (34 km)
    Churches515Annagh Church (5 km)
    Other attractions211Blennerville Windmill (3 km)
    Beaches & coast410Fenit Beach (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs49Lough Caragh (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Sheheree Bog Nature Reserve (37 km)
    Museums12Kerry County Museum (1 km)
    Treks12The Dingle Way (34 km)
    Waterfalls22Castle Falls, Killarney (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Tralee Mosque: Kerry Islamic Cultural Centre (2 km)
    Buddhist sites01Skellig Monastery (100 km)

    Tralee: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tralee?

    Kerry County Museum (museum, about 1 km), Tralee Mosque: Kerry Islamic Cultural Centre (mosque, about 2 km), Blennerville Windmill (attraction, about 3 km), Annagh Church (church, about 5 km), Scotia's Grave (heritage site, about 6 km), Ardfert Cathedral (church, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Tralee?

    58 places on Spotwander: 11 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 churches, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tralee?

    Scotia's Grave, about 6 km by road; Tonaknock Cross (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tralee?

    Baurtregaum, about 14 km by road; Beenoskee (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Tralee?

    Innisfallen, about 34 km by road; Scattery Island (50 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tralee?

    Start in Tralee, visit Kerry County Museum, then Tralee Mosque: Kerry Islamic Cultural Centre, then Scotia's Grave, then Annagh Church, then Ardfert Cathedral, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tralee?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Tralee

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Tralee’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Tralee on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.