Travel guide Veneto
Reach Veneto by car train and Ryanair!
The holiday region of Veneto is located in northeastern Italy between Lake Garda, the Dolomites, and the Adriatic Sea. Mountain landscapes, rivers, lakes, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Po Delta characterize the region. If you don't live in southern Germany, the quickest way to reach Veneto and your accommodation is by plane. International airports are "Marco Polo" in the lagoon city of Venice, "Valerio Catullo" in Verona, and the airport of Treviso, served by Ryanair. Traveling by train is more environmentally friendly. Night and car trains to Padua, Vicenza, Verona, Venice, and Treviso run from Vienna, Klagenfurt, Munich, Salzburg, or Innsbruck, for example. Other rail connections from Germany involve changing trains. Rent a cozy holiday accommodation, a vacation home, or an apartment now and enjoy a relaxing, stress-free vacation tailored to your personal wishes on the Adriatic Coast between popular seaside resorts, water, and sandy beaches in Veneto with your family.
Head to Lido or Lake Garda in the summer
The weather conditions in your holiday region of Veneto depend on various factors and can vary greatly depending on where you have booked your accommodation, vacation apartment, or beachfront vacation home. Generally, the summer months of July and August are the hottest, with temperatures reaching 30°C and sea temperatures around 24°C. For
city trips to Veneto, it is recommended to travel in May, September, or even October. A wonderful reprieve from the heat during a beach vacation is the
Lido, which makes Venice and the lagoon landscape more bearable in the high season with blue waters. Furthermore, the cooler
Lake Garda is a great option in Veneto. The coastline is suitable for a relaxing vacation at any time of the year.
Risi e bisi is not just rice with peas!
Veneto's cuisine loves polenta, rice, and Prosecco! This is reflected not only in the famous "Risi e bisi," which is inadequately translated as "rice with peas." Polenta is served alongside all dishes, whether game, mushrooms from the Alpine region, or cuttlefish and stockfish from the Venice lagoon. The Treviso region is renowned for its vegetables, asparagus, and red radicchio, which are staple ingredients in the local cuisine. Taste the regional specialty "Sopa calda," a nutritious poultry soup made from pigeons (don't worry, not taken directly from St. Mark's Square). Also, enjoy a coffee in St. Mark's Square. Venice's lagoon cuisine is famous for its seafood, with sauces generally disapproved of. The gifts of the sea are enjoyed pure: grilled, marinated, or lightly fried. Steamed eel is a genuine Venetian delicacy, followed closely by seafood risotto, various stockfish dishes, and ubiquitous "Sarde in Saor": sour-marinated sardines with onions. The world-famous Prosecco from Conegliano and Valdobbiadene is the ideal drink. Top wines from Bardolino, Soave, and Valpolicella also complement the table.
Winter in the Alps, summer at Lake Garda, and spring in the cities – Veneto has it all
If you can't decide on a unique destination in Veneto, book one of the beautiful holiday accommodations, vacation apartments, or beachfront holiday homes three times a year. In the warm season, the Belluno Dolomites Nature Park and Lessinia offer wonderful hiking, climbing, and mountain biking opportunities. Nature lovers, especially (hobby) ornithologists and photo enthusiasts, should visit the Po Delta with its branched water surfaces and thousands of birds. The "Parco delle Cascate" in Molina, a "waterfall park" with numerous hiking trails, adds to the natural attractions. Veneto thus offers ideal conditions for a fulfilling
holiday with a dog or other pets. In winter, dive into skiing fun for you and your family in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Falcade, or San Vito di Cadore. From snowboarding, snow rafting, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or even dog sledding, the Venetian Alps offer virtually everything snow enthusiasts desire. Lake Garda pampers its visitors throughout the year, and in the hottest months, it provides more refreshing coolness than elsewhere. For more active families and singles, there is sailing and the "Gardaland" amusement park in Castelnuovo del Garda, Italy's largest! Numerous attractions and opportunities for spending a varied active or beach vacation await you. Don't miss out on trips to Bibione, Caorle, or Jesolo.
Venice is a must-see – but not in the summer!
Venice, with its numerous bridges, the ancient capital of the Serenissima maritime republic, its lagoon, and the surrounding islands, are among the most critical UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites and are absolute MUST-DOs during a Veneto vacation. However, due to the influx of mega cruise ships, this destination is not recommended in the summer months. A gondola ride, visiting St. Mark's Cathedral, the Doge's Palace, and the world-famous Murano and Burano glassblower islands, can be easily taken in the spring or autumn. If you appreciate exceptional Renaissance architecture, then Upper Italy is the right place for you. The city and countryside are home to the most important and beautiful mansions and palaces designed by Andrea Palladio. Concentrated in the city of
Vicenza (Basilica Palladiana) and the surrounding area, the most significant Palladio villas include "La Rotonda" and "Villa Barbaro" in Maser. Besides the old town of Vicenza, don't miss out on exploring
Verona and Padua! Verona offers attractions ranging from the ancient to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, including the House of the Capulets with Juliet's famous balcony. Stroll through the romantic alleys as well.
Padua is home to top attractions such as the Scrovegni Chapel, featuring the world-famous 14th-century frescoes by Giotto. Other MUST-SEE sites include St. Anthony of Padua's Basilica and the Palazzo della Ragione, which houses one of the most interesting medieval council chambers. By the way, the Botanical Garden, founded in 1545, is the oldest of its kind worldwide! Simply book a comfortable, well-appointed holiday accommodation, vacation home, or apartment and enjoy a relaxing, stress-free beach vacation on the unique Adriatic Coast of Veneto, fully tailored to your personal wishes between seaside resorts, sandy beaches, and attractions.