Camping in Verona

The city of Verona once served the unforgotten lovers Romeo and Juliet as a stage for their romance. Even today, visitors can discover the witnesses of the unhappy affair as well as medieval buildings and imposing squares while city camping. Relaxation combined with sightseeing tours and hikes along olive groves, vineyards, orchards and romantic castles are not only a delight for Camping 50+ guests.

Special features of camping in Verona

Most of Verona's campsites are located outside the old city walls in the beautiful countryside of the south-west of the Veneto region, which is characterised by both water and mountains. However, there is also one site that is located in the countryside and yet close to the centre with its historic buildings and popular sights. Camping Castel San Pietro above the city is located in the immediate vicinity of the metropolis. On nearby Lake Garda there are other beautiful campsites with excellent prices when booking. These holiday villages and campsites in Veneto combine camping by the lake with proximity to the city centre. This combination elicits a positive response from most campers, which is reflected in the positive reviews on Pincamp. Verona is also suitable for camping for beginners. The distance, especially from the south of Germany, is not far, making it ideal for a first longer tour with a caravan or motorhome. If you are considering investing in camping equipment, you can travel to Verona by car and rent a caravan or mobile home on site.

Campsites in and around Verona

The beautiful campsites in the region around Verona are ideal starting points for relaxing on nearby Lake Garda or exploring the cultural wealth of the city.

Camping Verona Village

Camping Verona Village is a campsite close to the city with excellent transport links to the centre. Guests with motorhomes or caravans can book one of the spacious pitches or rent accommodation without a vehicle. The children's playground, the bread roll service and the grocery shop ensure the well-being of guests of all ages at Camping Verona Village.

Camping Castel San Pietro

The tranquil Camping Castel San Pietro above the city centre enjoys great popularity with its pitches, as the city centre can be reached within a very short time. Those travelling without their own vehicle can take advantage of comfortable rental accommodation. Thanks to its location and facilities, the Castel San Pietro campsite enjoys good ratings on Pincamp, the ADAC camping portal.

Camping Cisano

On the shores of Lake Garda near Lazise, Camping Cisano is an excellent address for campers. The ADAC tip is a holiday village with an excellent location in the heart of Veneto. Modern facilities, a sandy beach and numerous leisure activities ensure very good ratings on Pincamp. Guests can choose between a pitch or rental accommodation with a view of the lake. Numerous holiday destinations such as Lazise and Verona or the "Gardaland" aqua park are within easy reach. The four stars awarded to Camping Cisano by the ADAC are more than justified.

How to get there

Verona's transport connections are ideal, as the city is located directly at the motorway junction of the A22 and A4. The A22 leads south from Innsbruck over the Brenner Pass, while the A4 connects the cities of Milan and Venice. Holidaymakers should pay attention to the speed limits when travelling to Verona, as otherwise they may incur severe fines that can quickly eat into their holiday budget. In Austria and Italy, the maximum speed limit on the motorway is 130 km per hour. In the rain and on motorways, 110 km per hour is permitted.

Top 5 sights

• Arena di Verona: The well-preserved Roman amphitheatre is one of the most famous in Italy.
• Casa di Giulietta: A house that played a central role in Shakespeare's drama Romeo and Juliet. The balcony of Juliet and her statue are popular photo motifs.
• Castelvecchio: The mighty castle now houses a museum with works of Veronese painting.
• Piazza delle Erbe: A pompous square and former meeting place framed by house facades from different eras.
• Arco dei Gavi: Stone arch dating back to the first century AD, built in honour of the Gavi family.

Top 2 insider tips

• Rafting tour through the city: If you want to experience the romantic city of Verona in a very special way, you can sign up for a rafting tour on the Adige. While participants steer the boat with their paddles, they can admire the city's enchanting buildings from the river. The flow speed of the water is rather leisurely, so even the less sporty can have fun.
• De Rossi bakery: Those with a sweet tooth should definitely pop into the traditional De Rossi bakery, which was founded in 1947, for a few sweet treats. The Cioccolateria Via Conventino will also delight sweet tooths with its chocolate specialities.

Activities and excursions

The region around Verona is scenic and welcomes hikers, water sports enthusiasts and golfers alike. If you are camping in Verona with children, you will be impressed by the numerous theme parks in the area.

Golf in a class of its own

There are four first-class golf courses within 30 kilometres of Verona. The closest is the 18-hole Golf Club Verona, which is around 15 kilometres away. It is picturesquely nestled in a hilly landscape and is open all year round. The obstacles include ponds and ditches. There are 20 tees on the driving range, seven of which are covered.

Water sports on Lake Garda

If you want to combine a culturally sophisticated city break with water sports fun, then camping in Verona is the right place for you. The shortest distance to Lake Garda is around 30 kilometres. The crystal-clear water is ideal for windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing and swimming. A number of diving schools have set up on the shores of the lake, which is up to 346 metres deep.

Amusement parks in the immediate vicinity

Families with children love to go on excursions to the various theme parks in the area. The best known is Gardaland, which boasts an aquarium, Peppa Wutz Land, a giant rollercoaster and numerous other attractions.

events

February

• Veronese Carnival: The carnival, which was probably first held after a famine in 1531, involves parades in the old town centre. Masked people dance through the streets of the town in high spirits. Traditionally, sweets are also distributed.

March - April

• Vinitaly: The largest wine fair in Italy takes place in Verona every spring. If you fancy tasting delicious wines and finding out about the latest trends on the scene, this is a must.

June

• Verona Theatre Summer Festival: The festival stage is located in the Roman amphitheatre in Verona. The theatre festival was launched in 1948 with performances of Shakespeare. It has since been expanded to include a jazz and ballet festival.

July - August

• Opera Festival: Visitors from all over the world flock to Verona in the summer months to attend the lavishly staged opera performances in the Arena di Verona. There are tickets for every budget. The cheapest seats are on the stone steps, where you can bring your own drinks and snacks, and a cosy seat cushion won't hurt either.

September

• Traditional festival of games: The event was born in 2003. Table football games, chess boards and video game stations are set up in the streets of the city, where families play exciting matches.

Gastronomy

Gourmets feel particularly at home in Italy. If you come camping in Verona, you should definitely try the country's typical dishes such as tortellini and polenta. A risotto with red radicchio is just as typical of the Veronese region as specialities made with horse meat. A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil is often used to prepare the dishes. The yeast pastry pandoro is a delicacy that originated in Verona. The octagonal dome-shaped cake is usually baked at Christmas. It is sprinkled with icing or vanilla sugar and looks like a snow-covered mountain peak from the side. Viewed from above, the cake is shaped like a star. For lunch and dinner, the locals savour delicious wines such as Bardolino, Valpolicella and Soave.

Best time to visit

Verona has a temperate climate. The year starts with the coldest month. In January, temperatures can drop to around freezing point. It becomes pleasantly spring-like from the end of April, when the thermometer rises to around 18 degrees Celsius. July is the hottest month of the year, with average maximum temperatures of 29 degrees Celsius. The summer months are ideal for a combination of a beach holiday on Lake Garda and a cultural visit to Verona. Incidentally, the driest month is September, when guests can expect only around five days of rain.