Riva del Garda

Picturesque Riva lies on the northern shores of Lake Garda at the foot of Mt. Brione. Because of its scenic beauty, warm and sunny climate, and direct rail access from Austria and Bavaria, Riva is a hub for international tourism. Since the second half of the 19th century the town became popular with European royalty and American billionaires. Crown Prince of Austria-Hungary Francesco Ferdinando, Russian Great Duchess Olga Alexandrova and American businessman Alfred Vanderbilt I, were frequent visitors to this charming lakeside town. Lavish buildings surrounded by evergreen parks were constructed to accommodate and entertain Riva's distinguished guests. Still today the majority of visitors are German and Russian nationality

• Ufficio Informazioni Riva del Garda

  phone: +39 464 554444
  address: Largo Medaglie d’Oro al Valor Militare, 5

The nearest airports are in Verona (85 km), Brescia (75 km), Bergamo (130 km).
The nearest railway station is in Rovereto (20 km from Riva del Garda). The DB Bahn has daily connections to/from Rovereto Station.

• Palazzo Pretoriodating from 1375

• Torre ApponaleThe Apponale Tower is a landmark of Riva. It is the medieval belfry Torre Apponale dating from 13th century. It is possible to ascend the 165 steps that lead to the top of the tower.

• Rocca Scaligera

  phone: +39 0464 573869
  address: 3/A, Piazza Cesare Battisti
  An old fortress surrounded by a moat with a drawbridge houses Museo di Riva del Garda (MAG) the civic museum. There are 3 permanent exhibitions there. The Picture Gallery includes landscape paintings by 19th-century artists.

• Chiesa dell'Inviolata

  phone: +390 464 554 444, +390 464 520 308
  address: Largo Medaglie d'Oro, 5
  Church of the Inviolata is a good example of Baroque architecture designed by a Portuguese architect.

Trekking

• The Path of Ponale, (or Alpine trail D 01), running from Riva to , is the easiest and most rewarding of all the trekking routes. It's a former highway constructed between 1848 and 1851 and closed to traffic in 1998.
• - easy panoramic path starting at the adventure park.
• A path from Nago will lead you to the "Marmitte dei Giganti", glacial excavation wells dating back from the Quaternary era.
• is accessible through a network of panoramic routes or through a cable car from the village of .

Golf

• Altogarda Golf

  phone: +39 0464 123456
  A driving range on the road toward Arco village.

Events

• Riva Music Festival

• Garda Jazz Festival

• Ristorante Il VelieroYummy pizzas baked in the oven.

• Marina Beach ClubThe most glamorous dance club in town.

• Sailing Bar

  phone: +39 338 215 8584
  address: 136, Viale Rovereto
  Cocktail bar.

Budget

• Benacus Youth Hostel

  phone: +39 0464 554911
  address: 14, Piazza Cavour

• Al Lago Camping

  phone: +39 0464 553186
  address: 112, Viale Rovereto

• Bavaria Camping

  phone: +39 0464 552524
  address: 100, Viale Rovereto

• Residence Trieste

  phone: +39 0464 567449
  address: 17, Via Fiume

• Hotel Gabry

  phone: +39 0464553600
  address: Via Longa, 6

Splurge

• Lido Palace Hotel

  address: 10, Via Carducci
  5-star hotel.

• Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort

  address: 44, Viale Rovereto
  4-star hotel.

• Hotel Savoy Palace Riva del Garda

  phone: +39 0464 554242
  address: 10, Via Longa
  4-star hotel.

• Grand Hotel Liberty

  address: 3/5, Viale Carducci
  4-star hotel.

• Astoria Park Hotel

  address: 9, Viale Trento
  4-star hotel.

• Rovereto — for Mart, a fascinating Contemporary and Modern Art Museum. And for the nearest railway station.
• Arco — for climbing and hiking.