Things to Do in Caernarfon

There are 32 attractions in Caernarfon. Anglesey, welsh island with rugged coastline and coastal villages, is the most popular.

1

Anglesey

Welsh island with rugged coastline and coastal villages

Island

2

Snowdon

Wales' highest mountain and popular hiking destination

Mountain

3

Snowdonia

Welsh national park of mountains, lakes, and trails

Park

4

Caernarfon Castle

Medieval Welsh fortress and UNESCO World Heritage site

Castle

5

Beaumaris Castle

Concentric 13th-century Welsh castle built by Edward I

Castle

6

Harlech Castle

Medieval Welsh castle with commanding coastal views

Castle

7

Holy Island, Anglesey

Tidal island with historic monastery and village

Island

8

Bryn Celli Ddu

Neolithic passage tomb and ceremonial prehistoric site

Archaeological Site

9

Dolbadarn Castle

12th-century Welsh castle guarding Llanberis pass.

Castle

10

Dolwyddelan Castle

12th-century Welsh stronghold overlooking Conwy valley

Castle

11

Criccieth Castle

Coastal medieval fortress overlooking Cardigan Bay

Castle

12

Carnedd Llewelyn

Major mountain peak in Snowdonia, part of Carneddau

Mountain

13

Great Orme

Limestone headland with coastal views and mining remains

Cape

14

Holyhead Mountain

Highest point on Holy Island, coastal cliffs and views

Mountain

15

Puffin Island (Anglesey)

Small Anglesey island known for seabird colonies.

Island

16

Ynys Llanddwyn

Small tidal island near Anglesey with lighthouse ruins

Island

17

Castell Aberlleiniog

Small medieval coastal castle on Anglesey

Castle

18

Llyn Llydaw

Glacial lake on Snowdon's slopes in Wales

Lake

19

Ynys Gored Goch

Small tidal island in Menai Strait with cottage

Island

20

Glyder Fawr

Wales' mountain with dramatic cliffs and rocky ridges

Mountain

21

Middle Mouse

Small rocky islet off Anglesey, notable seabird habitat

Island

22

Crib Goch

Narrow arête on Snowdon, exposed scrambling route

Mountain

23

Dinas Emrys

Legendary Welsh hillfort linked to Arthurian myths

Castle

24

Saint Tudwal's Islands

Small Welsh island group with seabird colonies

Islands

25

Llyn Ogwen

Mountain lake in Snowdonia, scenic valley setting

Lake

26

Llyn Idwal

Mountain lake in Snowdonia, scenic glacial basin

Lake

27

Llyn Padarn

Glacial lake near Llanberis, popular for watersports

Lake

28

Ynys Moelfre

Small Welsh islet off Anglesey with coastal wildlife

Island

29

Devil's Appendix

Prominent sea stack on Welsh coastline

Waterfall

30

Clogwyn Du'r Arddu

Steep Welsh cliff face popular with rock climbers

Cliff

31

Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd

Medieval royal castles and fortified town walls in Gwynedd

Historical Site

32

The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales

Historic slate-quarrying region with industrial-era remains

Historical Site