Molveno

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Set on the shores of a piercing blue lake, this pretty village is a favorite year-round destination for hikers and mountaineers.

Molveno is a small village located in the foothills of the snow-capped Brenta Dolomites of northern Italy. The picturesque setting and crisp mountain air has made it a popular summer and winter resort since the 1800s. Vacations in Molveno are spent enjoying outdoor adventures, visiting centuries-old monuments and sampling the culinary delights of the Trentino region.

The village stretches back from the northern bank of Lake Molveno, voted the best Italian lake for 2015 by the Touring Club Italiano tourism organization. Walk around the lakeshore path, which cuts through a 3,000-year-old forest of soaring pine trees. In the summer months, the lake’s beach and pristine grass verges are ideal starting points for various watersports. Kayaking, sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, swimming and windsurfing are all possible on the gentle water.

Close to the waterfront is the Church of San Vigilio, built in the 13th century and home to impressive Gothic frescoes. Visit Taialacqua, a working sawmill established in the 1500s to improve the economic conditions of Trentino.

Ride the chairlift to the mountaintop Pradel panoramic point, nestled amid the Parco Naturale Adamello Brenta. Discover miles of challenging hikes, easy walks and mountain-biking routes. Climb in the rugged Brenta Dolomites and take a thrill-seeking paragliding flight back down to the lake. Enjoy some family-friendly fun on the treetop bridges, rope course and zip lines at Forest Park.

In the winter months the action moves to the nearby Paganella Ski Area. Go dogsledding, skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing on around 31 miles (50 kilometers) of well-groomed runs.

Whether in the village or on the mountain, Molveno’s restaurants showcase traditional Trentino flavors. Sample the ciuiga del Banale, a cured sausage of pork, beef and turnip, and locally produced cheeses such as casolèt, fontal and spressa. Wild mushrooms are also a staple ingredient, sourced from the forests of Adamello Brenta National Park.

Molveno is about a 3-hour drive from both Bologna and Milan. A rewarding destination in its own right, Molveno is also ideal to visit on a daytrip from Trento.

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4.5 out of 5
Viale Rovereto, 54, Riva del Garda, TN
The price is NT$4,201 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
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Hotel Des Alpes
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Via Nazionale 7, Molveno, Provincia autonoma di Trento
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9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Oui agréable mais….
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Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort
Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 out of 5
Viale Rovereto 44, Riva del Garda, TN
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Bellavista Lakefront Hotel & Apartments
Bellavista Lakefront Hotel & Apartments
3 out of 5
Piazza Cesare Battisti 7, Riva del Garda, TN
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8.6/10 Excellent! (97 reviews)
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Rio Piccolo
Rio Piccolo
3 out of 5
Via Lungolago 20, Molveno, TN
Stay at this 3-star residence in Molveno. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Molveno and Molveno-Pradel Lift are located nearby. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (11 reviews)
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Residence Filanda
Residence Filanda
3 out of 5
Via S Alessandro 51, Riva del Garda, TN
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
Perfect
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 2019/8/17

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Jun 10, 2019

Molveno is really a family oriented place with plenty to do for children. Also a good base for hikers

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