Walhalla

noun

Wal·​hal·​la väl-ˈhä-lə How to pronounce Walhalla (audio)
: valhalla sense 1

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Apart from animal experiences, this seasonal outdoor water park overflows with plenty of rides, slides, rivers, and swimming areas like the Big Surf Shores wave pool or the Walhalla Wave tube ride. — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 At Walhalla Glades, the carbon instead sat within silicate-rich sediment. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026 Travelers can reach many of the North Rim’s signature viewpoints, including Point Imperial, Cape Royal, Roosevelt Point, Walhalla Overlook and Angels Window. — Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026 Located 30 minutes west of Clemson and about an hour from Greenville, Walhalla is home to 4,000 folks who have built an idyllic community in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Walhalla

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Etymology

German

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Walhalla was in 1844

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“Walhalla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Walhalla. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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