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.
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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
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
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
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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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