The Garda lake (It. Lago di Garda or Benaco) is a popular travel destination in Northern Italy. The fjord-like lake already has a Mediterranean flair. The west bank belongs to the region Lombardy and the east bank belongs to the region Veneto. The north of the Lago di Garda belongs to the region Trentino-South Tyrol.
places
The municipalities around Lake Garda belong to three Italian regions.
- in the north the province Trentino, Region Trentino-South Tyrol
- 1 Riva del Garda
- 2 Arco (Trentino)
- 3 Nago-Torbole
- 4 Ledro in the Valle di Ledro on the west side of the lake, the pile dwellings are part of the world cultural heritage
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- 5 Malcesine - with the cable car to Monte Baldo
- 6 Brenzone sul Garda
- 7 Torri del Benaco
- 8 Garda
- 9 Bardolino (Veneto)
- 10 Lazise - with the water and amusement park Canevaworld
- 11 Castelnuovo del Garda
- 12 Peschiera del Garda - the prehistoric pile dwellings and the Venetian fortress are world heritage sites
- 13 Sirmione
- 14 Desenzano del Garda
- 15 Lonato del Garda
- 16 Padenghe sul Garda
- 17 Moniga del Garda
- 18 Manerba del Garda
- 19 San Felice del Benaco
- 20 Salò
- 21 Gardone Riviera
- 22 Toscolano Maderno
- 23 Gargnano
- 24 Tignale
- 25 Tremosine
- 26 Limone sul Garda
background
Lake Garda (65 m above sea level) is the largest lake in Italy with an area of 370 km², a length of 52 km and a width of 17 km, the circumference is about 158 km, the mean depth is 136 m, the deepest Place is 346 m.
language
The official language is Italian. Since the area around Lake Garda has been a popular travel destination for Germans since the 1950s, you can usually get along well with German.
getting there
By plane
The closest airports are Verona «Valerio Catullo» (VRN), 22 km from the south-eastern shore of Lake Garda, and Bergamo (BGY), 80 km from the south-west bank.
By train
In the north of Lake Garda, the nearest train station is in Rovereto. The railway line from Verona to runs along the south bank Milan, with train stations in Peschiera del Garda and Desenzano. High-speed trains also stop there Frecciarossa (Travel time from Milan 50 minutes, from Venice-Mestre 1:20 hours)
Rovereto can be reached every two hours with the Eurocity from Munich (travel time 4:45 hours) and Innsbruck (just under 3 hours). There you can change to buses to Torbole, Linfano and Riva on the north shore of Lake Garda. If your destination is in the south of the lake, it is better to drive to Verona Porta Nuova (3½ hours from Innsbruck, just under 5½ hours from Munich) to take regional trains to Peschiera del Garda and Desenzano or buses to Gardaland, Lazise, Bardolino and Garda to change on the east bank.
Peschiera del Garda and Desenzano can also be reached overnight with the ÖBB Nightjet from Vienna / Villach or Munich / Salzburg.
Coming from Switzerland, you usually have to change trains in Milan. For example, it takes around 5½ hours to drive from Zurich via Milan to Desenzano.
In the street
From the north on the A22 motorway (Autostrada del Brennero) from the direction of Munich / Innsbruck / Bozen, which runs east of the lake from the Brenner to Modena with the exits Rovereto Sud and Affi.
In the south, the Autostrada A4 (La Serenissima) Milan – Verona – Venice, with the exits, runs in an east-west direction Desenzano, Sirmione and Peschiera del Garda.
mobility
In the street
The shore road leads around the lake Gardesana, on the east bank runs the Gardesana Orientale (SS 249, evening sun, 100 km long) from Riva del Garda to Peschiera del Garda.
In the south between Peschiera del Garda and Desenzano del Garda runs the SS 11, further from Desenzano to Salò the SS 572 runs.
On the west bank leads the Gardesana Occidentale (SS 45 to morning sun and is 150 km long with over 70 tunnels) from Salo back to Riva del Garda.
At the weekend, many locals also use the lake for relaxation and recreation. In the summer months in particular, this means that the streets are congested and very long traffic jams (of over an hour) in the south, on the A4, have to be planned for in the evenings.
By boat
Ferries are often the faster connection between the places, as there are often traffic jams on the riverside roads during the holiday season. See also: Ship connections on Lake Garda
Vehicle ferries drive between the ports of Maderno - Torri and Limone - Malcesine. Fares 2011 for a single trip: passenger € 5.00, bicycle € 6.10, motorcycle € 8.20, car less than 3.5 m in length € 8.20, camper € 16.40.
Passenger ferries
Depending on the distance, a single trip costs between € 2.00 and € 10.80, for the speedboat between € 3.30 and € 14.50, and double that for a return trip.
The tickets can be bought in the following places in the Navigarda-Buy ticket offices: Desenzano, Salò, Gardone, Maderno, Sirmione, Portese, Gargnano, Limone, Riva, Torbole, Malcesine, Torri, Garda, Bardolino, Lazise, Peschiera, in the Molinari Travel Office in Gardone, at Bertuzzi Newsagent in Brenzone and in the Al Pescador bar in Moniga. If there is no ticket office, you can also buy a ticket on board.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Varone waterfall. At the Varone waterfall, west of the village of Varone, about 4 km from Riva del Garda away, the water of Lake Tenno plunges 98 m down through a rocky gorge.
- 2 Castello scaligero di Sermione. The Scaligerburg is the landmark Sirmiones. It was built as a fortress by Mastino della Scala and is located within the old curtain walls that enclosed the whole place in the Middle Ages. In the lower part you can still see architectural fragments and sculptures from different eras. If you climb the 146 steps of the castle, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the city. At the tip of the Sirmione peninsula are the remains of a huge Roman villa, the Catullus grottoes (Grotte di Catullo), named after the poet Gaius Valerius Catullus. However, he never lived there himself. The villa is probably a sumptuously furnished imperial guest house or even an imperial palace with a thermal bath.
- 3 Giardino Botanico 'André Heller'. "André-Heller-Park". A delightful garden on a slope above Gardone (on the west bank). As a "mature" garden, the old park is an oasis in the hustle and bustle of Lake Garda. He is fascinated by the beautiful combinations of plants, bamboo groves, a lot of water in small ponds and gurgling streams, twittering of birds, beautiful flowers and the charmingly integrated works of art collected or designed by André Heller in the manner of a permanent open-air gallery. Lots of benches, also with shade. Although the garden is not that big, garden lovers can easily spend a relaxing half day there at leisure.
activities
- Monte Baldo cable car. The cable car goes from Malcesine in two sections up to 1,800 m altitude in a short time and continuously offers panoramic views of unique beauty (the all-round glazed gondola rotates around the central axis during the journey). From April to October there are trips every 15 minutes, on the hour and half hour from Malcesine, and on the quarter and three quarters of an hour from Monte Baldo.Price: Tariffs: Malcesine to San Michele or vice versa one-way ticket € 5, return ticket € 9, further from San Michele to Monte Baldo one-way ticket € 9.50, return ticket € 15, from Malcesine to Monte Baldo one-way ticket € 12 one-way - and return 18 €.
Swimming
- There are a number of public beaches around Lake Garda that are ideal for swimming.
- Therme di Colà. District of Lazise. There is an approximately 5,000 m² thermal pond, which is 37 ° C almost everywhere thanks to the good water supply and distribution, and a beautiful pool with a well-tended green area all around.
- Gardacqua, Via Cirillo Salaorni, 10.37016 Garda (VR). Tel.: 39 045 72 555 94. Adventure pool with indoor and outdoor pool, brine pool and sauna. 1400 m² water surface, with wide wave slide, playground, park, beach volleyball in the outdoor area.Price: Adult day ticket Monday to Friday € 9.90, weekend € 10.90, with sauna € 18.90 or € 21.90.
golf
- Golf & Country Club Gardagolf. 27 holes - Par 72 - CR 72.5-74.3 - SR 141-133.
- Golf Clob Bogliacco. 18 holes • Par 67 • CR 66.1 • SR 129.
- Golf Clob Arzaga. 27 holes - Par 72 36 - CR 72.8 - SR 130.
- Golf Club Chervo´ San Vigilio. 27 holes 9 Executive • Par 72 35 27.
- Golf Club Paradiso del Garda. 18 holes - Par 71 - CR 68.9 - SR 127.
- Golf Club Verona. 18 holes - Par 72 - CR 72 - SR 128.
Climb
- Arco is a few kilometers north of the lake and is a European center for climbing. The top climbing area, which is more popular during the season, with numerous rocks for sport climbing and alpine climbing, is also the venue for the every year in September Rock master, the "unofficial world championship" of sport climbers.
- In the mountains around Lake Garda there are more than 50 climbing areas where you can climb and also attend climbing courses
Via ferratas
- The Lake Garda region is an El Dorado for via ferrata climbers, especially in spring when it is not yet that hot. There are many beautiful ones here Via ferratas on Lake Gardawhich are highly recommended for both beginners and advanced users!
To go biking
- For mountain bikers there are numerous signposted trails, especially in the north.
- The old Ponale Road is one of the hottest tours for mountain bikers today. With breathtaking views and almost 15 km and 500 meters in altitude from Riva, this path, blasted into the rock, leads to Pregasina and then further into the Tremalzo area and Lake Ledro.
hike
- Hut hiking Corporate events and team building on the Monte Baldo Natural Park
water sports
Regular events
- Truffle festival. The truffle festival takes place in Tignale on the west bank of the lake at the beginning of October.
- The committee Broccolo di Torbole organizes gastronomic events with free cauliflower tastings on two Saturdays in December at the small port of Torbole
kitchen
The cuisine of northern Lake Garda is shaped by the lake and the mountains. In addition to fish and vegetables, there are also hearty dishes such as polenta with game and mushrooms.
Typical dishes are:
- Carne Salada e fasoi is a cured beef, grilled, with beans and onions
- Fish from Lake Garda such as pike, trout, perch, chub and sardine
- Sisame is a fish dressed with onions
- Strangolapreti is a small dumpling made from bread and spinach
- Bigoi co le pessate salae, are spaghetti with small salted sea fish, similar to anchovies
- polenta (Corn porridge) with meat, game or fish, with hearty sauces based on wine and olive oil
- Pane the newts is a bread made from the remains of pressed olives
In addition to the usual desserts, there are specialties such as carrot cake and newt cake.
The local wines are:
- Teroldego, Mazemino, Merlot and Cabernet are red wines
- Schiava is a rose wine
- Nosiola, Moscato, Pino frigo, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Chardonnay are white wines.
- The Vino Santo is a dessert wine made from strained Nosiola grapes.
Local schnapps are:
- Trentino grappa, distilled from the spent grains of local wines
- Grappa flavored with different types of fruit
- Grappa flavored with various herbs as bitter
The Broccoli the torbole, has been included in the endangered products by Sloow Food.
nightlife
There are bars, pubs and clubs right on the lake in almost every major town around Lake Garda.
security
- The winds of Lake Garda are not to be underestimated, you have to take the storm warnings seriously.
- For mountain bikers, helmets and protective clothing are recommended, the majority of the many bike tours are usually rated as difficult.
health
- Dialysis Center Garda, Via Santa Caterina, 94 / d, 39062 Arco. Tel.: 39 0464 531153, Fax: 39 0464 531414, Email: [email protected].
- Hospital in Desenzano
Weather and climate
The climate is almost Mediterranean. The winters are mild and the summers are very warm.
Because of the proximity to the mountains, the weather is seldom constant. A thunderstorm can approach relatively quickly. But it can get warm and sunny just as quickly if it was rainy and stormy. Weather forecasts are less reliable here than in other areas.
Due to the nature of the shore, there are sometimes strong and constant winds on Lake Garda. Due to the different warming of mountains and water, thermal rises occur when the weather is nice, which creates a strong north wind in the morning and a strong south wind in the afternoon. These conditions are also the reason why numerous international sailing and surfing frigates are held every year.
Winds on Lake Garda:
- The Ora one of the main winds, it blows from the south to the north. It starts at noon and blows into the early evening hours. A Orisina is a light ora in weak sunlight or cloudy weather.
- Another major wind is that Pelér, also called Vento (Italian for wind), Súer or north wind. It is a north wind that starts in the second half of the night and lasts until mid-morning. In the summer from June to September it blows extremely reliably. A Peleri is a weak Pelér and Pelerot is stronger than usual.
- The Bali comes through a valley northwest of Riva and blows over the lake until it is thrown back from the mountains near Navene to the middle of the lake. It usually starts after snowfall in the mountains or in summer after it has cooled down significantly. It is much stronger than the Pelér and can be dangerous. Be careful, most accidents happen on such days.
- The Ponale is a summery westerly wind that blows in the afternoon and evening or at night. It comes from the Ledro Valley and blows towards the east coast.
- The Montes is a light wind that blows from the mountains on the east bank to the lake in the evening.
- The Vént dé la Val When the weather is good, it blows in the Campione area and blows in the evening after sunset.
- The Vént da courage is a westerly wind that mainly sets in in summer. It blows in the Gargnano area or comes through the Toscolano valley.
- The Vinessa is an easterly wind that occurs a few hours after the occurrence of the Bora, the northeast wind of the Adriatic, occurs on southern Lake Garda.
- The Fassanella blows across the lake and is composed of several winds coming from the southwest.
- The At the is a rare summer southerly wind caused by thunderstorms in the Desenzano area.
- The Vént dé Tép seldom sets in, only when there are the first warmth storms in summer after a long period of time without cooling.
trips
- The Monte Baldo rises between the Adige and Lake Garda and is a mountain ridge about 30 kilometers long. Due to the climatic influence of Lake Garda, it is possible that many very different natural habitats coexist there, starting with the Mediterranean macchia over the pastures in the middle up to the rocky region of the highest peaks. Its highest peaks are Monte Altissimo di Nago (2,079 meters), Cima del Longino, Cima delle Pozzette (2,179 meters), Cima Valdritta (2,218 meters) and Punto Telegrafo (2,200 meters). Of Malcesine From there you have the opportunity to explore the mountain with a rotating panoramic cable car and enjoy the unique view of the lake.
- The Lake Ledro lies at an altitude of 655 m in the Valle di Ledro between Riva del Garda and Limone
- The one to the west of Verona Sigurtá Park is a very extensive park over several hills that can be roamed through on foot, by bike or with an electric golf cart. The well-tended grounds in the style of an English landscape garden with lawns in golf turf quality impress with thousands of tulip blossoms in spring, but thanks to the lush planting with flowering bushes, it is worth a trip in good weather in every season of the year.
literature
Web links
- Official website of the Garda Trentino tourist region www.gardatrentino.it
- [1] Mountain guide Lake Garda
