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Viking Elf Trail

Visitors embark on a festive hunt through City Square Shopping Centre to locate 12 hidden Viking Elves. Participants pick up a trail map to track down each elf and record their names. Completed maps can then be traded in at participating food and retail outlets for a sweet treat.

Nov 13 – Dec 23, 2026 All ages Free.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

9am - 6pm on each listed date.

Food & Drink

A lollipop is offered as a reward for a completed trail map; no other event food or drink is specified.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible.

Location

City Square Shopping Centre · Arundel Square, Waterford Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and playful

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Pick up a trail map at any store or cafe in the centre to get started on the hunt.
  • Write down the names of all 12 elves as you find them, since the completed map is needed to claim the lollipop.
  • Trade your completed map at a City Square food or retail establishment for the lollipop reward.
  • Allow time to search the centre for all 12 elves and note each name before exchanging the map.
  • Consider donating to Tintean Housing Association, the event’s charity partner, to support its work with homeless women and families.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Free entry to the Viking Elf Trail.

Links & Contact

Run by Winterval Waterford

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Viking Elf Trail work?

Pick up a map in a City Square store or café, find all 12 Viking Elves, write down their names and exchange the completed trail for a lollipop.

Where can I collect a trail map?

Maps are available in stores or cafés in City Square Shopping Centre.

Where can I exchange the completed trail?

Trade the elves’ names for a lollipop at a City Square food or retail establishment.

Who can take part, and is there a charge?

The trail is free, and the event information invites visitors to help find the elves.

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