Guides and Tips
Itineraries, beaches, events and everything you need to know about Lake Garda.
Vittoriale Lab: the ideas competition for under-25s that will write the “Manifesto of the Future”
The Vittoriale degli Italiani is looking for under-25s with an idea: apply by 30 October 2026, workshop in Gardone Riviera on 30–31 January 2027.
Bardolino 2026 Harvest on Lake Garda: 100 Years for the Consortium
Harvest began September 14, 20 million bottles expected, and the Consortium turns 100 from October 9-11. How to experience it as a visitor.
Tignale Truffle Festival 2026: Program, Menu and How to Get There
Two truffle weekends in Gardola: menu, guided truffle hunts, concerts, shuttle from the port and Cabrio-Bus from Limone. Full 2026 guide.
Autumn festivals and events on Lake Garda 2026: a month-by-month calendar
Grapes, truffles, chestnuts, honey and new olive oil: every autumn festival and event on Lake Garda from September to November 2026, with dates, locations and advice on visiting off-season.
What to do at Lake Garda when it rains: the alternatives that actually work
Raining on Lake Garda? Thermal baths open year-round, the Vittoriale, the museums of Riva and Salò, the drive-through safari at Parco Natura Viva and art cities half an hour away. Plus what's best avoided in the wet.
Christmas Markets on Lake Garda 2026: dates, where to go and how to plan
Every Christmas market on Lake Garda: Arco, Canale di Tenno, Riva, Bardolino, Lazise, Salò and Gardaland Magic Winter. Dates, when to go to avoid the crowds and how to get around in winter.
Fireworks on Lake Garda 2026: dates, times and where to watch
Every fireworks display on Lake Garda from late August to mid-September 2026: Riva del Garda, Lazise, Salò, Malcesine and Limone. Dates, times and the best spots to watch from.
8 Ebike Routes on Lake Garda for All Levels (2026)
8 Lake Garda ebike routes: from the Limone-Riva bike path to Valtenesi, from Monte Baldo to Mincio. Difficulty, km, elevation gain, rentals and practical tips 2026.
Lake Garda’s 10 Most Beautiful Free Beaches 2026
The 10 best free beaches on Lake Garda: Jamaica Beach Sirmione, Sabbioni Lazise, Pisenze Manerba, Spiaggia dOro Desenzano. Parking, backdrops, practical info.
Mille Miglia 2026 on Lake Garda: schedule, route and where to see it
Complete guide to the Mille Miglia 2026: country-by-country passage times in Salò, Desenzano, Sirmione, Peschiera, Castelnuovo and Mantua. Best points to watch, practical tips and useful info.
