Camping in Peschiera del Garda

Campers in Peschiera del Garda can spend the day strolling through the historic streets of the town. When camping with a dog, holidaymakers can take their four-legged friends directly to the harbour and the fortress. When the temperatures rise in the afternoon, a tour on a sailing boat or a dip in the cool waters of Lake Garda in northern Italy is well worthwhile when camping by the lake. Children look forward to a trip to the neighbouring amusement parks.

Special features of camping in Peschiera del Garda

The campsites in Peschiera del Garda are nestled in the picturesque landscape of the province of Verona. They are located in the south-east of Lake Garda. Many of the pitches are close to the shore, making water lovers and sun worshippers feel particularly at home. The entire town of Peschiera des Garda is barrier-free and some of the campsites are also suitable for people with limited mobility. This means that older holidaymakers feel just as at home as families with babies in pushchairs. There are numerous hiking and cycling opportunities in the breathtaking mountain scenery close to the campsites. The fertile wine, fruit and olive-growing areas invite you to take a trip and enjoy a tasting. Another advantage of camping in Peschiera del Garda is the proximity to the city of Verona, which will delight art and culture enthusiasts.

How to get there

Holidaymakers travelling to the campsites in Peschiera del Garda by car, caravan or camper van have it easy. The road network between Germany and Italy is superbly developed. Two motorways run along Lake Garda.

Many visitors reach Lake Garda via the Brenner motorway in the direction of Verona. To get to Peschiera del Garda, you have to take the Affi exit. The A4 motorway, which connects Milan with Venice, also runs along Lake Garda. Here you take the Peschiera del Garda exit. Travellers passing through Austria between autumn and spring should note that winter tyres are compulsory between 1 November and 15 April. Depending on the place of departure, a longer break on the way to Italy is recommended. The route from Hamburg is around 1,220 kilometres, from Berlin it is around 1,010 kilometres and from Cologne around 950 kilometres. Stopovers should be planned in here.

Even those travelling from Munich, who only cover a distance of 420 km, enjoy their first cappuccino after crossing the Italian border. An attractive stop with an excellent restaurant, regional products, games corner and neighbouring Plessi Museum is the Lanz service station on the Brenner Pass.

Top 5 sights

• Fortress: An architectural masterpiece of the city, built in the shape of a pentagonal star and completely surrounded by water.
• Porta Verona and Porta Brescia: These two historic entrances to the city once protected against uninvited visitors.
• San Martino: The city's main church is decorated with ornate reliefs, ceiling paintings and elaborate stained glass windows.
• Harbour: Rowing and sailing boats are moored in the picturesque harbour, which can be admired from the adjacent cafés.
• Old town: The special feature of the historic centre is the numerous canals that criss-cross the town centre. Holidaymakers almost feel like they are in Venice.

Top 2 insider tips

• Market day: If you want to stock up on high-quality and tasty local produce at the campsites in Peschiera, you should visit the town's weekly market on Monday until around 1 pm. In addition to fresh food, visitors will also find handicrafts and clothing as well as some small souvenirs. If you're hungry after shopping, you can have lunch in the neighbouring restaurants
• Boat tour on your own: holidaymakers can hire boats from various providers on Lake Garda and discover the deep blue lake with its spectacular mountain panorama for themselves. From Peschiera, the towns of Sirmione, Desenzano and Bardolino can be easily reached from the water.

Activities and excursions

If you come camping in Peschiera del Garda, you will experience a varied holiday between relaxing by the lake and action in the mountains or on the water. There are great trips for young and old to the Gardaland amusement park or to the historic city of Verona.

Gardaland

The amusement park is one of the largest in Europe and offers rides and attractions for all ages. Younger guests will feel particularly at home in the Fantasy area. Those looking for thrills and adrenaline kicks can look forward to The Black Hole and Tornado in the Adrenaline section. The whole family will have an unforgettable time at Adventure.

Verona, the home of Romeo and Juliet

It is only around 30 kilometres from Peschiera del Garda to the historic city of Verona. Here, visitors can marvel at the magnificent buildings in Piazza delle Erbe, stroll to Juliet's house to admire the balcony and statue, and listen to classical music in the Arena di Verona amphitheatre in the evening.

Water sports on Lake Garda

Depending on the location, Lake Garda is suitable for different types of water sports. In the south, in the Peschiera region, there are many sailing schools and sailing boat hire centres. The area is also known for rowing, Venetian rowing, parasailing and wakeboarding.

events

August

• Palio delle Mura. This rowing boat regatta is a spectacle worth seeing. The special thing about it is that the boats are replicas of traditional gondolas from the early 20th century. These are typically rowed standing up. The canals in the enchanting town of Peschiera del Garda are ideal for this. The sporting competitions are accompanied by live music shows, parades and fireworks.

September

• Triathlon Kuota Trio Peschiera. Sports fans should not miss the triathlon, which covers a distance of 1,500 metres swimming in the water, 40 km on the bike and 10 km running. The finish line takes place in the historic centre of Peschiera del Garda. In the past, this event was one of the annual highlights for athletes, and now it has been re-launched.
• Grape Festival in Lugana. In the neighbouring town of Sirmione, in the district of Lugana, a popular wine festival takes place every year. Lugana is grown mainly in the hills between Peschiera del Garda and Sirmione. At the event, the fine wine can be savoured together with delicious food. There are also shows and music.

Gastronomy

Lake Garda is a first-class destination for gourmets. Products such as cold-pressed olive oil, aromatic truffles from Monte Baldo and regional fruit and vegetables are used to prepare the specialities. Traditional dishes that should not be missing from any menu include homemade pasta, polenta and fresh fish. If you like meat, you should definitely try a wafer-thinly sliced carpaccio, a perfectly seasoned tartare or spiedo, a buttered skewer of various types of meat roasted over a wood fire. Vegetarians will love spinach and bread dumplings as well as pasta with truffles. The typical red wine Bardolino comes from the eastern shore, the popular white wine Lugana from the southern shore of the lake. Both taste excellent in a sunny spot with a view of the water.

Best time to visit

The climate on Italy's largest lake is Mediterranean and mild. Average annual temperatures are around 15 degrees Celsius. From April, the thermometer regularly climbs to 15 degrees and offers perfect conditions for cycling tours and hikes. October is also ideal for active guests with temperatures of up to 18 degrees Celsius, while the lake is perfect for swimming from May to October. When the 30-degree mark is reached in the summer months, the water is an excellent place to cool off at up to 24 degrees Celsius. Sun worshippers and swimmers flock to Lake Garda between mid-June and mid-September. Incidentally, it doesn't get really cold on the mountain lake, with temperatures only dropping below freezing in exceptional cases.