The destinations to spend a weekend in Northern Italy are so many and so varied that you'll be spoiled for choice on what to see first. It's no surprise — our peninsula is rich with unique destinations, art cities, fairytale villages, sea, beaches, mountains, and parks that offer breathtaking landscapes envied worldwide!
Get ready for a short but very intense journey with our tips to discover some of Italy's most beautiful corners!
Villages, Art and Sports on Lake Garda
Lake Garda is always the perfect destination for any kind of trip. Whether you plan a romantic weekend or want to spend the weekend full of adventure, you'll be extremely satisfied with your choice!The shores of Italy's largest lake stretch across three regions:
Trentino Alto Adige, Lombardy, and Veneto . Wherever you go, you'll encounter some of Italy's most beautiful villages, from Sirmione to Limone sul Garda, where you can enjoy some well-deserved rest and take longwalks along the lake's shores. If you enjoy
sports , here you really have plenty of options. You canventure along mountain trails joining organized treks, explore unusual caves with canyoning, or be lulled by the lake's waters practicing SUP , diving, windsurfing, or parasailing.Beyond water activities, extreme sports enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy with breathtaking rock climbing, paragliding to admire spectacular aerial views, and mountain biking on adrenaline-pumping trails.
If you prefer something more relaxed, you can play golf on courses surrounded by greenery or join outdoor yoga classes to relax mind and body. There are also facilities for tennis, five-a-side football, and swimming. In short, whatever your passion, this place will offer the sporting experience you seek in a setting of extraordinary natural beauty.
There is no best season to visit Lake Garda; in fact, it can be said that it is always spring here. The climate is mild year-round, and you can organize beautiful outdoor excursions even in the middle of winter.
There isn’t a best season to visit Lake Garda; in fact, you could say it’s always spring here. The climate is mild year-round, and you can plan wonderful outdoor excursions even in the middle of winter.
Lake Como,
the third largest in Italy after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore, also offers many different ideas for your weekend in Northern Italy. We recommend choosing the beautiful city of
Como as your base, staying in B&Bs or hotels. Take time to visit its historic center and especially the immaculate church. One of Lake Como's attractions is the
noble villas that rise along its waters, which have truly made it famous worldwide for enjoying all these experiences in the company of new friends! that rise above its waters, which have truly made it world-famous for enjoying all these experiences with new friends!