Walhalla (South Carolina)

Walhalla is a small town of 4,500 people (2019) in the Blue Ridge Mountains region of the Upcountry of South Carolina. Walhalla is a charming southern town with historical homes, churches, and the beautifully restored Walhalla Civic Auditorium where regional and local theater events are held. With antique shops, cafes, shops, and tree-lined streets, Walhalla is a delightful town to explore on foot.

History and culture
Walhalla, South Carolina is a town with rich heritage and the county seat of Oconee County in the upstate of South Carolina. In 1850, a group of immigrants from northern Germany arrived in Charleston and were unable to find land that suited their pocketbook or their idea of home. They formed the German Colonization Society led by General John A. Wagener and found what they were looking for here, in the garden of the Gods.

Climate
Walhalla has a humid subtropical climate characterized by hot, humid summers and cool, dry winters. Precipitation does not vary greatly between seasons. Snowfall does occur occasionally in the winter months of December and January. In the summer, thunderstorms are quite common in the afternoon and evening. January is the coldest month with an average high of 50°F (10°C) and an average low of 28°F (-2°C). July is the hottest month with an average high of 90°F (32°C) and an average low of 65°F (18°C).

Do

 * Take part in Oktoberfest, in October naturally.
 * Take part in Oktoberfest, in October naturally.
 * Take part in Oktoberfest, in October naturally.

Go next

 * Devils Fork State Park