Bardolino: All destinations, advice & information for your holidays!
In Bardolino on the southeastern shore of Lake Garda, you might feel like you're at the Mediterranean. No wonder the place on the Olive Riviera was already popular with the Romans. Piazza Principe Amede is a popular meeting point. Bathers like to spend their summer vacation on the magnificent beaches.
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Bardolino - Must-see attractions
Porta San Giovanni and Porta Verona
The Porta Verona and the Porta San Giovanni are only 200 meters apart. Both gates are part of the centuries-old city fortifications of Bardolino and have largely remained in their original condition. In between, there are numerous restaurants and cafes as well as some shopping opportunities. Especially in the summer months, Bardolino is rich in additional attractions. Swim in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Garda and cool off from the Italian sun. The beach of Punta Cornicello is particularly popular.
Bardolino lakeside
The southern section of the charming lakeside promenade Lungolago di Bardolino is modern and stylishly designed. Wooden planks give you the feeling of walking on a ship. From Bardolino to Garda, the walk along the lakeshore takes about an hour. Along the lakeshore, you will encounter numerous beautiful beaches and picturesque communities. Admire spectacular sunsets and enjoy a delicious dinner by the lakeside in Bardolino. The community is a significant wine-growing area. The Chiaretto, a fruity rosé wine, originates from here.
Saints Nicholas and Severus
The house of God on Piazza Matteotti was built by 1844 as a neoclassical temple. It replaced the historic Church of St. Nicolò. The imposing structure received its current appearance almost 40 years later. A monumental portico with Corinthian columns greets the visitor. The interior, in the form of a Latin cross, impresses with half-columns, cornices, and friezes of various styles. Marvel at the large wooden figure of Mary in the center of the church. The enchanting stained glass windows and the replica of the Grotto of Lourdes are also masterful artworks.
Oil Museum
In Cisano di Bardolino, a district of Bardolino, the Olive Oil Museum tells the story of the oldest trade on the lake besides fishing. Visitors learn how olive oil was made in the past using historical equipment. Marvel at the oil lamps and oil presses from different eras. The waterwheel-driven mills are impressive. You will also learn interesting facts about olive cultivation in the region. A video guide in various languages leads through the museum's accessible exhibition. In an adjoining shop, you can taste olive oils and buy directly from the producer.
Wine Museum and Cellar
The Wine Museum and Cellar is located on the Zeni winery of the namesake winemaking family in a charming location on a hill above Bardolino. The museum takes wine lovers on a journey from the cultivation of sweet grapes to the finished bottled wine. Both photos and typical equipment used in winemaking illustrate the museum's chronologically presented wine production. After a tour of the exhibition, you can taste fine wine specialties on-site and purchase some bottles of your favorite wines.
Church of San Zeno
The Church of San Zeno consists of a steep space over a Latin cross with barrel vaults in the nave and transept. The cross vault is much higher, so that one can speak of a crossing tower, which is also clearly visible from the outside and has a small bell tower. The striving for an ancient monumentality is clearly recognizable: The obscure intimacy of the Lombard crypt, which was created only a few decades earlier, is no longer felt in the main room.
Bardolino - Climate
Although Lake Garda is not by the sea, it has a Mediterranean climate. Warm summers and mild winters characterize Bardolino. One reason why plants thrive so well here is the frequent rainfall: 727 mm of rain falls in an average year. June sees above-average rainfall. Planning a beach holiday at Lake Garda? Then the months of June to September are recommended. During this time, the water temperature is 20 to 23 degrees Celsius. From April to September, there are ten to twelve hours of sunshine per day. The maximum average temperatures of 24 to 26 degrees Celsius are reached from June to August.