Lazise holidays, Italy

Lovely Lazise can be found on the south eastern shore of Lake Garda in the Province of Verona. Surrounded by hills and vineyards, this quaint town retains authentic Italian charm, uninfluenced by the commercialised theme parks nearby.

More or less traffic free, this pretty town is almost surrounded by medieval walls with a romantic harbour, charming piazzas and a long, wide promenade. You’ll find a colourful collection of shops, restaurants, gelaterias and cafes lining the narrow cobbled streets, piazzas and lakeside, which is lit up by pretty lampposts in the evenings. See our Restaurants and Bars pages for the best places to eat and drink.

For getting around, there is a local bus service to Verona as well as regular ferries and hydrofoils serving other lake towns. You can also use take the train from nearby Peschiera to visit towns like Milan, Verona and Venice.

Lazise hosts various events all year round, including celebrations of historical dates and figures, Bisse regattas on the lake and an annual honey festival. Music concerts also regularly take place in the Scaliger castle and the town is well located for a trip to the Verona Opera. Find out more about what’s on by visiting our Events page.

You won’t run out of things to do if you’re staying here, whether you’re looking for days out, activities or pure relaxation. Lazise is conveniently situated near Italy’s favourite theme park Gardaland as well as another theme park, an aquapark and a zoo. The promenade and surrounding hills offer some lovely walks and bike rides and you can spend long hours relaxing in the sunshine at a beach, lakeside cafe or in the nearby spa. Read more what to do during holidays in Lazise on our Activities page.

With medieval architecture, old frescoes and lots of character, this small town is big in history and culture.

Numerous buildings remain from Lazise’s days as an important Venetian port including the surrounding walls and the old customs house. The Scaliegra castle here is one of the best preserved on Lake Garda and although it’s privately inhabited you can appreciate the architecture from outside. Some of the most fascinating historical attractions can be found under the water – a fleet of Venetian boats and warships were sunk here at the beginning of the 16th century - and other places to visit include the ancient church of San Zeno which has some brilliant artwork. Visit our Lazise History page for more on the past of the area.

For an authentic experience of local culture, visit the weekly market or attend the summer Bisse races, two big Lake Garda traditions.