Laghi del nord

A large amount of lakes are hidden in the mountains of northern Italy. The most famous are Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore but also smaller, less known lakes such as Lake Iseo convey plenty of charm and appeal! The ingredients are equally beautiful in all of them: mountains, forests, water, sun and a mild climate. In either foggy weather or bright sunshine, you will be enruptured by these captivating landscapes; you will be under a spell, just like Sendhal was! Driving alongside the lake, you will enjoy a spectacular view on the picturesque villages in bloom and the magnificent churches. Holidays in the Lake District will be pure pleasure: a stay in an charming hotel will make them unforgettable!

Lake Maggiore. Because of its particular flora called “verbena”, the lake is also referred to as “Verbano”. Surrounded by green mountains, the blue lake sparkles like a jewel in a treasure-chest. Elegant villas, magnificent, Italian-style gardens, swimming-pools and fountains perfectly harmonize with the beauty of the sourrounding natural environment. The Borromean archipelago is set right in the middle of this lake. Three out of four isles of the archipelago are open to the public: “Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola dei Pescatori”. A beautiful, baroque-style palace from the 17th century can be visited on the “Isola Bella”; the dazzling garden of the “Isola Madre”, characterized by a wide range of exotic plants and scents from Japan, China, America is definitely worth visiting. Last but not least, an excursion to the picturesque, charming “Isola dei Pescatori”, which is popular for its excellent cuisine, should not be missed out.

Lake Garda. Protected by high mountains, the largest Italian lake boasts a Mediterranean climate. This is why a luxuriant flora made of lemon trees, orange trees and olives groves is cultivated here.
Thanks to these extraordinary, environmental conditions, the area surrounding the lake was inhabited very early in history. Evidence of roman settlements were found in the caves of Catullo and Sirmione and near Desenzano del Garda. Countless artists were inspired by the outstanding beauty of the lake which has thus become more and more popular. The German poet Goethe lived in Limone and the Italian poet D’Annunzio has had his villa built in Gardone della Riviera. Nowadays, the villa is open to the public.

Lake Iseo. Europe’s largest lake-island “Montisola” rises like a bastion right in the heart of Lake Iseo. Manifold views on the lake and natural sights attract artists from all over the world. All type of water-sports and activities can be practised here and just a simple walk alongside the lake will make you enjoy a variety of spectacular, prismatic colours. Many tourists visit the lake all year round and the majority of the most appreciated events take place from May to September: regattas, exhibitions, festivals and concerts create a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. You should not miss out on a visit to the art-gallery in Lovere, and a tour of the basilica of Santa Maria.

Lake Orta. The romantic Lake Orta is worth visiting: it is set in the heart of an idyllic landscape and it is still quite off the beaten track! It boasts a mild climate for most of the year. West of the lake the steep Monte-Rosa-Massive rises, whereas on the East rolling hills, forests and wide meadows dominate the scene. The Lake District offers many cultural sights, also thanks to the fact that artists like Hemingway, Nietzsche and Goethe who much relished the area, spent some time here.

• Iseo - Invino: Relais i due Roccoli
• Lago di Garda - Pozzolengo: Golf Hotel Resort San Vigilio Sup
• Calvagese della Riviera: Palazzo Arzaga
• Lago di Garda - Soiano del Lago: Hotel Il Monastero
• Garda: Hotel Madrigale
• Bardolino: Parc Hotel Germano Sup
• Castelnuovo del Garda: Golf Hotel Paradiso
• Stresa: Villa e Palazzo Aminta Hotel Beauty & Spa Luxe
• Stresa: Hotel La Palma
• Orta San Giulio: Hotel San Rocco
• Armeno: Hotel Cortese

• Nigoline di Corte Franca: Golf Club Franciacorta
• Bergamo: Golf Club La Rossera
• Ca’ del Sale: Golf Club Verona
• Pozzolengo: Golf Club Chervò
• Carzago: Golf Club Arzaga Jack Nicklaus
• Carzago: Golf Club Arzaga Gary Player
• Soiano del Lago: Golf Club Paradiso del Garda
• Bogogno: Golf Club Bogogno
• Agrate Conturbia: Golf Club Castelconturbia
• Brovello Carpugnino: Golf Club des Iles Borromées
• Lago Maggiore - Vezzo: Golf Club Alpino di Stresa
• Verbania: Golf Club Piandisole
• Marciaga: Golf Club Cà degli Ulivi