Lake Levico holidays

© Alberto Libardoni / Lake Levico, Italy

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Peak walking, town exploring and toe dipping – that’s what holidays to Lake Levico are all about.

Dive into the past

Named after its neighbouring lake, Levico Terme was put on the map after its mineral-rich waters became a cure for medical issues in the nineteenth century. The town’s steeped in history, with former royal residences still standing today, now as hotels and museums. Visit the Grand Hotel Imperial, a stand-out yellow building that was once a holiday home for the Austrian nobility. And there are other nods to the Austro-Hungarian empire too, like the Holy Redeemer parish church with its onion-domed towers.

Lakeside living

Lake Levico’s known as one of Italy’s warmest and cleanest lakes thanks to its smaller size, so it’s perfect for a dip. You can also hire stand-up paddleboards, pedalos and canoes here if you prefer to stay dry, or you can admire the lake from the promenade along the water’s edge instead. If one lake isn’t enough, Lake Caldonazzo’s only a short train or bus-ride away, and you can try some higher-octane activities like wind surfing and waterskiing.

King of the castle

At the base of the Lagorai mountains, Levico’s surrounded by hillside forts and castles that helped protect it in the past. You can wander to the 19th-century Benne Fortress, the ruins of Selva Castle, and the charming little Church of San Biagio. Whichever you walk to, make sure to pack your camera as you’re in for some pretty impressive views of the town and lake from up here. Another thing not to forget is your Trentino Guest Card, which gets you free or discounted entry to regional attractions – pick up your card for free when you check-in at your hotel.

Out and about

Lakeside promenade
Boat trips
Bike hire
Mountain walks
Wildlife park
Indoor pool
Wine tasting
Museum
Cultural museum
Segway tours
Paragliding
Lakeside path
Lakeside cycle paths
Cycle routes
Guided walking tours
Outdoor pool
Local museum
Military museum
Fishing
Electric bikes
Caves
Lake bathing
Rowing boats
Sailing
Nordic walking
Alpine flower garden
Open-air concerts
Tennis courts
Castle

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Top things to see and do in Lake Levico

Beaches

Levico public beach

This pebbly beach is a short walk from the town centre. It's free to use, with plenty of space, a lawn and an area set aside just for swimmers. You can hire stand-up paddleboards, pedalos and canoes, and there's a bar serving drinks and ice-creams.

La Taverna beach

This beach is part of the Parc Hotel du Lac, so there's an entrance fee to use it. The beach can get busy in the summer. The entrance fee includes a parasol and lounger, and there are swimming pools too.

Lida Buena Onda

Fancy sitting at a beach bar? This beach club has straw umbrellas and bamboo dotted about. It's further along from the public beach, and you have to pay to enter. The beach stays open until around 10pm - perfect to watch the sunset.

Shopping

Bargain buys

If you're after a little piece of Levico to take home, there's a market every Monday until 1pm, where you can buy traditional Trento treats and handmade crafts.

Mid-range buys

There are a few souvenir shops in the town centre, and you'll also find sportswear stores and boutiques selling Italian fashion brands.

Nightlife

Laid-back evenings

If you fancy a quiet nightcap, there are a handful of bars in the centre where you can sit with a spritz and watch the world go by.

Lively evenings

Levico isn't known for its nightlife, but there are the occasional live music events, along with late-night shopping most evenings.

Food & drink

Eating out in town

You can taste the town's Austrian roots in the local dishes, which blend fresh Italian flavours with classic alpine comfort food. There are lots of restaurants to choose from in the centre, ranging from Michelin-starred venues to lakeside eateries.

Eating at altitude

Walk up the hills behind town to find rustic mountain huts serving up traditional fare. Dine al fresco and look out on the stunning mountain backdrop.

Getting about

Buses

Buses run fairly regularly from Levico to Lake Caldonazzo, or you can stay on a little longer to go to Trento, a larger town further north. Use your Trentino Guest Card that's included with your stay to get on regional buses for free – pick up your card when you check-in at your hotel.

Trains

You'll get a Trentino Guest Card included with your stay, which means you can hop on regional trains for free – pick up your card when you check-in at your hotel. The train from Levico takes you to Lake Caldonazzo in about eight minutes or so.

On foot

Everything in the town's within walking distance. It's roughly a 12-minute walk to get to the lake from the centre.

Walking

A stroll to Selva Castle

This easy walk takes just over an hour. From the centre of Levico, walk away from the lake towards Selva. After a slight incline, you'll reach the remains of Selva Castle, which dates all the way back to the eighth century. From up here, you'll have a good view over Levico's rooftops and the mountains beyond.

A lakeside loop

Starting near the Lake Levico campsite, this gentle 90-minute loop follows the water along a forest trail, past Fort Tenna and the Church of St Valentine. And if you choose to buy a Valsugana Guest Card from your hotel, you can get a free or discounted guided walk around the lake with lots of local knowledge.

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Currency

Euro

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Language

Italian

Time zone

GMT +1

Flight duration

2 to 3 hours 30 minutes from Dublin