The Atlas Obscura Guide To Llanberis

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Llanberis, Wales

Updated June 19, 2026

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Unusual Attractions in Llanberis

Llanberis, Wales

Dolbadarn Castle Ruins

The stately remains of Llywelyn the Great's mighty fortress.

Llanberis, Wales

Dinorwic Slate Quarry

What was once the world's second largest slate quarry is now a surreal post-industrial landscape

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Snowdon

Caernarfon, Wales

Snowdon

The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.

4 miles from Llanberis

Pen-y-Gwryd Hotel

Caernarfon, Wales

Pen-y-Gwryd Hotel

This Welsh hotel is the spiritual home of the British 1953 Everest expedition, the first successful ascent of Mount Everest.

5 miles from Llanberis

Modern Brittania Bridge

Bangor, Wales

Brittania Bridge cross section

A slice through the original, iconic, rail bridge across the Menai Straights.

7 miles from Llanberis

The grave of Gelert, just outside of the village of Beddgelert in northwest Wales.

Caernarfon, Wales

Gelert's Grave

A tiny village in Wales claims the name of a noble medieval hound slain for a crime he didn't commit.

7 miles from Llanberis

Bryn Celli Ddu

Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Wales

Bryn Celli Ddu

This neolithic stone grave has been altered and restored so often its now more neo than lithic.

7 miles from Llanberis

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