Holiday apartment in Polpenazze del Garda: castle, lake and olive groves

Polpenazze del Garda combines impressive cultural attractions with a landscape of lake, hills, vineyards and olive groves. The castle and archaeological sites meet paths through open landscapes and the culinary side of Valtenesi. Valtenesi remains a defining presence: vineyards and olive groves shape the agricultural landscape, while the lake broadens the view from the castle.

Castle, UNESCO and historical discoveries in Polpenazze del Garda

Castello di Polpenazze del Garda was built in the 10th century to defend against Hungarian invasions. From there, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the moraine hills of Valtenesi and Lake Garda. Lucone in Polpenazze del Garda is one of four sites in the province of Brescia that were included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lucone di Polpenazze is also an ancient site in the vicinity of Polpenazze del Garda. The nearby area also includes Castello di Padenghe as a castle and the Museo Civico Archeologico della Valtenesi as a museum. Palazzo della Magnifica Patria is a palace in the surroundings of Polpenazze del Garda. For those interested in culture, the historical trail therefore leads from the ancient site of Lucone to the castle, museum and palace in the nearby area.

Landscape between wetlands, vineyards and Lake Garda

The Giro del lago Lucone follows an unpaved road in a wide arc around the wetlands of Lago Lucone and returns to the municipal area of Polpenazze near Tavaredo. For route planning, the unpaved road of the Giro del lago Lucone is a specific detail. Sentiero 801 leads through wooded and grass-covered hill sections as well as through agricultural areas with vineyards and olive groves. The route from Polpenazze del Garda to Padenghe sul Garda also passes through a landscape shaped by fields, olive groves and vineyards on the slopes of Monte Gozzolo and Monte Spigone.

Selvapiana, Monte Tre Cornelli, Monte Olivo and Isola di Garda are located around Polpenazze del Garda. Selvapiana, Monte Tre Cornelli and Monte Olivo are peaks; Isola di Garda is an island.

Olive oil, frescoes and treasure hunts

Polpenazze del Garda is the largest olive oil producer in Valtenesi. In Polpenazze del Garda, there are frescoes depicting events and traditions that can be explored as part of a treasure hunt. The treasure hunt connects the frescoes with a specific way of exploring events and traditions.

During a special opening of the archaeological UNESCO pile-dwelling site of Lucone di Polpenazze, a guided tour led through the excavation site and the basin area of the former Lago Lucone. Particular attention was paid to the natural environment in the past and present; ceramics and other finds from the most recent excavation campaigns were also displayed.

More places to discover

Further destinations in the region: Esine, Campione Del Garda, Braone, Villa Dalegno, Marone, Liano, Cevo, Puegnago Del Garda.

More about the region: Brescia.