Discover Lake Garda
From stunning landscapes to exciting activities, and easy access from Verona airport
🗺️ Getting to Lake Garda
Lake Garda is wonderfully accessible from across Europe. Whether you're flying, driving, or taking the train, here's everything you need to plan your journey.
✈️ By Air
Several airports serve Lake Garda, with excellent connections from the UK, Germany, and across Europe.
Verona (VRN)
25 min to lake
Closest airport, British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair
Milan Bergamo (BGY)
1 hr to lake
Budget airlines hub, Ryanair, Wizz Air
Milan Malpensa (MXP)
1.5 hrs to lake
Major international hub, long-haul flights
Venice (VCE)
1.5 hrs to lake
Good for combining with Venice visit
💡 Tip: Car hire is available at all airports. Book in advance during peak season (June-September).
🚆 By Train
Italy's rail network makes Lake Garda easy to reach. High-speed trains connect Milan and Venice to lakeside stations.
Desenzano del Garda
Main station on the Milan-Venice line
High-speed Frecciarossa trains stop here
Peschiera del Garda
Southern lake, near Gardaland
Regional trains from Verona (15 min)
Rovereto
For northern lake (Riva, Torbole)
Then bus to the lakefront
🔗 Book tickets at trenitalia.com or italotreno.it
🚗 By Car
Driving gives you the most flexibility to explore the lake and surrounding areas. The A4 motorway runs along the southern shore.
Key Motorway Exits:
Peschiera del Garda — South-east lake (Lazise, Bardolino)
Sirmione — Peninsula and thermal spas
Desenzano — South-west lake
Affi — Central east lake (Garda, Torri)
Approximate driving times: Munich 4.5 hrs • Zurich 4 hrs • Vienna 5.5 hrs • Milan 1.5 hrs
⛴️ Getting Around the Lake
Once you're here, ferries and buses connect all the lakeside towns — a car isn't essential.
Lake Ferries
Regular ferries connect all major towns. A scenic and relaxing way to travel! Car ferries also available.
Local Buses
ATV and Trentino Trasporti buses run frequent services around the lake. Affordable and reliable.
🌊 Things to Do Around Lake Garda
Water Sports
Lake Garda is famous for its consistent winds, making it perfect for windsurfing and sailing.
- • Windsurfing & kitesurfing (Torbole)
- • Sailing & boat rentals
- • Paddleboarding
- • Swimming beaches
Hiking & Nature
Stunning trails with panoramic lake views and Mediterranean vegetation.
- • Monte Baldo (cable car from Malcesine)
- • Ponale Trail (Riva del Garda)
- • Rocca di Garda walk
- • Parco Natura Viva
Cycling
From leisurely lakeside paths to challenging mountain routes.
- • Garda by Bike cycle path
- • Peschiera to Mantova route
- • Mountain biking on Monte Baldo
- • E-bike rentals available
Food & Wine
The Bardolino wine region and excellent local cuisine await.
- • Bardolino wine tasting
- • Local olive oil mills
- • Lakeside restaurants
- • Weekly markets
Family Fun
Theme parks and attractions for all ages.
- • Gardaland (Italy's #1 theme park)
- • Caneva Aquapark
- • Movieland
- • SEA LIFE Aquarium
Culture & History
Explore medieval castles, Roman ruins, and charming villages.
- • Scaliger Castle (Sirmione)
- • Grotte di Catullo (Roman villa)
- • Vittoriale degli Italiani
- • Historic town centers
🏘️ Towns Around the Lake
Bardolino
Famous for wine, charming promenade, lively nightlife
Lazise
Medieval walls, beautiful harbor, close to Gardaland
Sirmione
Thermal spas, castle, Roman ruins, stunning peninsula
Malcesine
Monte Baldo cable car, Scaliger castle, northern charm
Riva del Garda
Northern tip, dramatic mountains, water sports hub
Peschiera
UNESCO fortress, Mincio river outlet, train station
Desenzano
Largest town, great shopping, vibrant center
Limone
Lemon groves, spectacular cliffside road, quiet retreat
Ready to Experience Lake Garda?
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