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Camping by the Lakes in Northern Italy

That's why you should camp at the Upper Italian Lakes:

  • Well-maintained beaches and many water sports options
  • Hiking paradise with routes for leisure hikers and mountaineers
  • Leisure and water parks for families
  • Charming lakeside promenades in Sirmione, Malcesine, Riva de Garda

Many campsites on the Upper Italian lakes are located between the clear water and the impressive mountains. Lake Garda is characterised by Mediterranean flair. Italy's largest inland lake is located directly on Monte Baldo. Hiking, swimming and savouring is the motto at Lake Como. On Lake Maggiore, which Italy shares with Switzerland, a boat trip to the Borromean Islands is a must.

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Campofelice Camping Village
Located on the north-eastern shore of Lake Maggiore, the 5-star Campofelice Camping Village is ideal for families with children and active holidaymakers. Just a few kilometres from the town of Locarno… Campsite profile page
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Fornella Camping & Wellness Resort
Fornella Camping & Wellness Family Resort is an ideal holiday destination for anyone seeking relaxation thanks to its spaciousness and natural design. The holiday resort on Lake Garda also impresses w… Campsite profile page
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Camping Village Europa Silvella
The dog-friendly Camping Village Europa Silvella has many years of experience, having been established in the beautiful Lombardy region since 1958. The multi-award-winning campsite has maintained its … Campsite profile page

There are numerous opportunities for water sports enthusiasts at the many campsites on the lakes of Northern Italy. South of the imposing panorama of Alpine peaks, Italy's most beautiful waters stretch from Piedmont to Lombardy and the Po Valley. While the sparkling clean waters of Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda and Lake Como are perfect for a swim, the rugged mountains and diverse nature also attract hikers and cyclists to this varied region. A round trip through Northern Italy could also take you to Veneto or Umbria.

Special features of camping on the lakes of Northern Italy

Not only the largest bodies of water - Lake Garda, Lake Maggiore, Lake Como and Lake Lugano - but also the many smaller lakes offer a varied holiday to suit every visitor. While active holidaymakers set off on trekking tours or mountain bike routes from the campsites in Northern Italy, romantics look for small beach bays along the shores to laze around. And families will find bathing fun with an entertainment programme at the lido, even for the youngest guests. Around the smaller lakes in Northern Italy, such as Lake Orta, Lake Varese or Lake Idro, campers will also find towns and cities that are well worth a visit and whose impressive buildings will take you back to the Gothic, Renaissance or Baroque periods. Islands such as Isola Bella or Isola Garda enchant with their island flair and exude a touch of the South Seas with tropical palm trees and plants.

The campsites have beautifully situated pitches with electricity. Nestled in the natural surroundings of Northern Italy, you can spend unforgettable holidays camping. A mobile home or bungalow to rent are worthwhile alternatives for all campers without their own vehicle.

Campsites in Northern Italy

The campsites on the lakes meet the highest standards. Many sites are dedicated to providing holidaymakers with the best entertainment and score points with impressive water features and a comprehensive leisure programme. The most beautiful campsites can be found on a round trip.

Camping Orchidea

Camping Orchidea on Lake Maggiore in Lombardy is a dream destination for campers. The beautifully situated pitches have fresh water connections and an electricity connection, as well as a fantastic view of the water. Holidaymakers can also opt for a bungalow or a well-equipped mobile home to spend their holiday here. The Borromean Islands in the lake are wonderful excursion destinations.

Camping Monte Generoso

The tranquil Monte Generoso campsite on Lake Lugano impresses its guests above all with its pitches right on the shore. These have their own electricity connection and can be the starting point for a cycle tour around the lake. Campers without a vehicle can rent a bungalow for a carefree holiday.

Journey

Visitors travelling from the south of Germany to the lakes of Northern Italy for a camping holiday must reckon with a distance of up to 600km. The journey from Munich to Lake Garda, Lake Lugano or Lake Langensee is relatively quick, covering a distance of just under 450 kilometres. Visitors travelling from the Bavarian capital to Lake Garda have the shortest journey, crossing the border to Austria and Italy. First follow the A8 towards Salzburg for around 60 kilometres before taking the exit onto the A93 towards Verona/Brenner/Innsbruck/Kufstein at the Inntal junction. Shortly after Kiefersfelden, drivers cross the border to Austria and pay the toll required to use the motorways of the neighbouring country. Shortly after Innsbruck, visitors follow the A13 onto the Brenner motorway towards Italy. This section of the route is particularly busy during the holiday season, so some guests drive at night or take a break and continue their route through Italy early in the morning. The last stretch crosses the border at Brennero, where a vignette has to be purchased again. You finally reach the lake via the A22 and E45 motorways.

Destinations

The lakeside towns from Locarno to Riva del Garda and Como impress with their culture and Italian charm.

Locarno - Swiss luxury resort

Wellness enthusiasts and luxury campers love the exclusive holiday resorts on the Swiss side of Lake Maggiore in northern Italy between Piedmont and Lombardy. Locarno is worth a visit for culture lovers with its impressive Madonna del Sasso pilgrimage church and its famous film festival.

Riva del Garda

Thanks to excellent wind conditions, Lake Garda is a popular sailing and surfing paradise, and the lively town of Riva del Garda is also a popular holiday destination. For those interested in culture, the Torre Apponale is the first destination on a tour of the town. The slightly leaning clock tower from 1220 is 35 metres high and towers over the town's harbour. The Rocca di Riva castle is completely surrounded by water and houses the town museum with archaeological finds and an exhibition of paintings.

Prominent Como

The elegant town on the lake of the same name is also popular with international celebrities due to its fantastic location on the south-western shore of the lake in front of a magnificent mountain panorama. The impressive old town centre was once laid out like a chessboard by the Romans. The cathedral with its Broletto on Piazza Duomo is the city's landmark, and artists such as Lorenzo degli Spazzi and Pietro da Breggia contributed to its construction over four decades.

Activities and excursions

The lake landscape of northern Italy makes you want to go on island excursions to discover culture and nature. Hikers and cyclists enjoy mountain tours through fragrant olive groves.

Islands in Lake Maggiore

Island hopping across Lake Maggiore takes visitors to the largest island, Isola Madre, which enchants with its botanical gardens in elegant English style. The small island of Isola di Sant Apollinare in Brissago, Switzerland, is even greener and completely unspoilt. Isola Bella not only offers idyllic shoreline beaches, but also the summer palace of the noble Borromeo family in Stresa with its marvellous stucco work.

A feat of nature: Lake Garda

On the western shore lies the wonderfully fragrant Riviera dei Limoni, where vast orangeries cover the area. Above Gardone, visitors discover the Giardino Botanico by André Heller. The artistically designed small park features flowers, bamboo groves and ponds around skilfully draped works by the artist.

Lugano's hiking mountains

From Lugano, you can climb the two local mountains Monte San Salvatore and Monte Brè on the lake of the same name, which offer wonderful views of the lake, the village of Gandria and Villa Favorita. Meanwhile, hikers can enjoy the 1,701 metre-high Monte Generoso on the south-eastern shore or the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Monte San Giorgio in the south.

Gastronomy

If you're on holiday at the Upper Italian lakes, you won't want to miss out on freshly caught fish during your camping trip. Otherwise, dishes such as risotto and savoury meat dishes, such as bresaola or dried meat from Valtellina, are varied and strongly influenced by Piedmontese, Lombard and Ticino cuisine. Perhaps the most typical dish in the numerous restaurants is polenta. The cornmeal porridge is sometimes served with chestnuts, sometimes with lamb or ossobuco, braised veal shank. In addition to all kinds of pasta variations, risotto is also a culinary delight. Many restaurants skilfully refine the Arborio, Vialone and Carnaroli varieties with porcini mushrooms. With fresh white wine and veal bone broth, the dish is also easy to prepare for the whole family at the campsite.

Weather

Its location on the southern edge of the Alps gives the region a Mediterranean climate. The holiday season at the campsites on Lake Maggiore begins at Easter, when the first visitors set off on cycling tours. August is the best time for beach holidays, with pleasant water temperatures of around 22°C and outdoor temperatures of over 28°C. Autumn is the best time to visit for hikers and nature lovers, as you can enjoy the best distant views of the waters and feel the clear air high up on the mountains. Winter also has a certain appeal for some holidaymakers: the cold months are dry and while there is still snow on the mountain peaks, spring is slowly appearing down in the valley in some places - ideal for a walk or a city break by the lake.

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