{"id":5277,"date":"2026-11-10T09:34:52","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T08:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/guides\/que-voir-snowdonia\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T10:05:48","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T09:05:48","slug":"what-to-see-in-snowdonia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/guides\/what-to-see-in-snowdonia\/","title":{"rendered":"What to See in Snowdonia (Eryri): Snowdon, Castles and Itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mountains, glacial lakes, medieval castles and stone villages: the national park of Snowdonia<\/strong>, today officially called Eryri<\/strong>, Snowdonia is the jewel of North Wales. Here's what to see in Snowdonia, how to climb Snowdon, and our recommended itinerary. Based in the UK since 2012, we organize tailor-made trips to Wales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short:<\/strong> In Snowdonia (Eryri), don't miss the ascent of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa, 1,085 m), either on foot or by cog railway from Llanberis, the village of Betws-y-Coed and Swallow Falls, the UNESCO-listed castles of Conwy and Caernarfon, and the Italian village of Portmeirion. Allow 3 to 4 days there, traveling by car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Snowdonia or Eryri: which name to use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Snowdonia National Park now primarily uses its Welsh name, Eryri, while Snowdon mountain is known as Yr Wyddfa. Both names, however, remain widely used, particularly by travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to see in Snowdonia: the must-sees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Climbing Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At 1,085 meters, Snowdon is the highest peak in Wales. Several trails lead to the summit, such as the Llanberis Path, the most gradual, or the more challenging Pyg Track. Allow 5 to 7 hours for the round trip. Alternatively, the Snowdon Mountain Railway, a cogwheel train, departs from Llanberis, seasonally and depending on the weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The landscapes of Snowdonia National Park (Eryri).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Betws-y-Coed and the Swallow Falls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The gateway to the park, the village of Betws-y-Coed, charms visitors with its stone houses, bridges, and forests. Just a few minutes away, Swallow Falls is one of the most famous waterfalls in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conwy and Caernarfon Castles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Built by King Edward I at the end of the 13th century, Conwy and Caernarfon castles form part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Their walls and towers are among the best preserved in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portmeirion, the Italian village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On the coast, Portmeirion surprises with its colorful Italian-style houses, designed by the architect Clough Williams-Ellis in the 20th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For thrill-seekers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In addition, the region offers many activities: giant zip lines in old slate quarries, kayaking on the lakes or mountain biking in the forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our 4-day Snowdonia itinerary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n