Location: Trentino & Lake Garda

Trento, the capital of Trentino, is known for the Council of Trent (16th century) and its well-preserved townscape with the Castello del Buonconsiglio and fresco-adorned palazzi. The modern MUSE science museum by Renzo Piano and the surrounding mountains make the city versatile.HighlightsCastello del BuonconsiglioMUSE science museum (Renzo Piano)Historic old town with frescoesCouncil…

The Lago di Tenno above Riva del Garda stands out for its glowing turquoise-blue and a small island, and is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in Trentino. Nearby lies the medieval stone village of Canale di Tenno with the Cascata del Varone, a waterfall gorge carved into the rock.HighlightsGlowing turquoise-blue…

Andalo lies on the Paganella plateau between the Brenta Dolomites and Lake Garda and is a popular family ski and hiking area. From the summit of the Paganella at 2,125 m the view stretches far across the Brenta to Lake Garda. In summer, bike trails and the nearby Lago di Molveno beckon.HighlightsViewpoint summit Paganella (2,125 m)View…

Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy; its northern shore framed by steep mountains around Riva del Garda and Torbole belongs to Trentino. The reliable Ora and Pelér winds make the northern basin one of the best surfing and sailing areas in Europe. Above the lake towers Monte Baldo, by cable car from Malcesine…

The Brenta group is the only Dolomite massif west of the Adige and part of the Adamello-Brenta Nature Park. It is famous for its bold towers and for the Bocchette via ferratas, among the most classic in the Alps. The starting point is the fashionable resort of Madonna di Campiglio.HighlightsFamous Bocchette via ferratas through the vertical wallsAdamello-Brenta Nature Park with brown bearsResort Madonna di…

The Lago di Molveno lies at around 820 m directly beneath the walls of the Brenta Dolomites and is considered one of the cleanest mountain lakes in Italy. Its turquoise water, a lido and family attractions make it a popular summer destination that has repeatedly been voted Italy’s most beautiful lake.HighlightsTurquoise-clear water against the Brenta backdropLido…