Sights around San Zeno di Montagna
Within walking distance of your vacation home in San Zeno di Montagna is the patrician house Ca'Montagna, which fascinates with its original furnishings from several centuries. The building itself dates back to the 13th century and belonged to the wealthy Montagna family. The courtyard is used for performances and concerts in the summer. An excursion takes you to the city of Garda with its charming old town, picturesque harbor, and promenade right by the lake. The historic center is characterized by palaces and villas from many centuries. The parish church of Santa Maria Maggiore dates back to the 10th century.
Exploring the slopes of Monte Baldo with family and dog
The village of San Zeno di Montagna is known as the "balcony of Lake Garda." Enjoy a breathtaking view of the lake and the surrounding mountains. The peaks rise up to 2,000 meters above Lake Garda. Due to its location on the western slope of the mountain range, San Zeno di Montagna is an ideal starting point for hiking, mountain biking, trekking, and climbing tours. The hiking trails are perfect for a vacation with a dog in San Zeno di Montagna. At the summit of Monte Baldo, there is a launch site for hang gliding and paragliding. A cable car from nearby Malcesine takes you to an altitude of 1,760 meters. In winter, skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing are possible. For a change of pace, visit the Jungle Adventure amusement park, which is particularly popular with children.
Delicacies from three Italian regions
Lake Garda is flanked by three regions. Lombardy lies to the west, Trentino to the north, and the eastern region belongs to Veneto. Each region contributes its own specialties to the lake, resulting in one of Italy's most diverse local cuisines. Fish from the lake is at the top of the menus. One specialty is the lake sardine (sardine di lago). Although the sardine is a saltwater fish, this subspecies is native to the lake. Other lake fish include whitefish (lavarello) and trout (carpione). Vegetarians will also find plenty to enjoy. Try goat cheese-stuffed zucchini blossoms, a specialty from the southern Lake Garda, or pumpkin-filled pasta (tortelli di zucca). In winter, truffle time (tartufi) comes to the San Zeno di Montagna region on Monte Baldo. Slightly more affordable and just as delicious are the porcini mushrooms (porcini) from the surrounding forests. Polenta (cornmeal) is often served as a side dish. Not far from San Zeno di Montagna lies the wine-growing area of Bardolino. The red wines are fruity and playful - perfect summer red wines that can also be enjoyed slightly chilled. Further south lies the growing area of the popular white Lugana, which harmonizes perfectly with the fish dishes of Lago di Garda. In San Zeno di Montagna, the Chestnut Festival (Festa delle Castagne) is celebrated in October, featuring specialties made from chestnuts.
Off to Lake Garda - the largest inland lake in the country
The small village of San Zeno di Montagna overlooks Lake Garda from the western slope of Monte Baldo, about ten kilometers north of Garda and 35 kilometers northwest of Verona. The most convenient way to reach your private vacation rental in San Zeno di Montagna is by car via Benaco or Garda, as the village does not have its own train station. The drive from Munich takes about five hours. The nearest train station is in Peschiera.