Se hva du kan gjøre og oppleve i Cork

Don't be surprised if you suddenly feel like you're walking on water - Cork is a maritime city, an island between two arms of the River Lee. Cork lives up to its title as a European Capital of Culture - an abundance of galleries, museums and local cultural centres sustain the creative vibe associated with the city. An artisan food scene makes Cork one of the island’s biggest culinary hot spots. Fresh fish floods into the city from nearby towns while artisan producers furnish restaurants and market stalls with sumptuous dairy products and meats from the surrounding pastureland. To wash it all down, you'll find pubs at every nook and cranny - this is a city that easily lend itself to merrymaking. Despite all this action, Cork is at its heart a small and intimate city, warm and welcoming, with a relaxed pace of life that makes you feel you have all the time in the world. HISTORY Cork was founded 14 centuries ago, on islands in an estuary, where the River Lee joins the world’s second-largest natural harbour. Waterways circle the city-centre, crossed by 22 bridges. Hilly neighbourhoods climb the river banks stacked with colourful houses, while the University’s historic campus seamlessly connects to the city centre. DAY TRIPS The Cork coast, with its colourful sailing races and regattas, is studded with some of Ireland’s most iconic places. At the harbour’s edge is Cork’s port of Cobh, a picturesque seaside town which was once the departure point for millions of emigrants headed west. It was also the last calling point of the Titanic - this is a place with a poignant history beneath its cheerful seaside vibes. To the North West lies Blarney and its castle, a legendary edifice wherein lies a magical stone said to bequeath the gift of eloquence to all who kiss it. To the east you will find Jameson’s distillery at Midleton: a pure taste of Ireland enjoyed by millions around the world. Just south again, on the Atlantic coast, is picture-perfect, smart Kinsale with its yachts, its pretty quayside, narrow 18th century streets, festivals and gourmet cuisine. Grounded, witty and irreverent, “The People’s Republic of Cork” is a fusion of new and old, experimental and traditional. The city's unique identity helps it to stand apart from the rest of the country - but despite all that, it remains an intensely Irish place to visit.

Lively and vibrant, Cork is a young city with someone for everyone. Attracting a steady flow of students each year, the city is also home to plenty of parks, museums, galleries and diverse sights. The picturesque city centre has numerous historical, natural and cultural sites within easy reach.

Cork’s history as a place of trade and exchange has fostered its reputation as a diverse and interesting food scene. The combination of tradition; using fresh, local and seasonal produce, with an openness to outside influences has made the city The Culinary Capital of Ireland.

Unpredictable Irish weather provides a perfect excuse to cosy up in one of Cork's many coffee shops and indulge in a comforting hot beverage. Full Irish breakfasts and local desserts offer an experience unique to the Emerald Isle. So here are some of the best cafes in Cork, Ireland:

Narrow streets and laneways filled with unique pubs and live music venues make up the landscape of Cork after dark. With students making up a third of its population, the city is renowned for its vibrant nightlife. Below are some of the best pubs and nightclubs in Cork, Ireland:

Many leading retailers can be found in the immediate city centre, which is so compact you’ll find it easy to explore it on foot. As well as this, Cork is home to an impressive array of smaller local businesses, with no shortage of gift ideas.