Top 8 things to see and do in Toscolano Maderno

The town of Toscolano Maderno, located on the western shore of Lake Garda, has Roman origins.

You can enjoy a pleasant walk along the lake, starting from the Basilica of Sant'Andrea and ending at theancient port.

The latter offers one of the most striking viewpoints in the village, where Palazzo Delai is also located

One of the experiences we recommend è the horseback ride on the hills overlooking Lake Garda. 

The experience è suitable for everyone from 14 years old and includes a ride through the countryside and woods, from where you can admire the view.

The duration can vary from 1 to 2 hours andè lunch or dinner will be provided after the experience. The cost starts from 40€ per person.

The paper museum, surrounded by greenery, è easily reached by a 20-minute walk from the center of Toscolano. 

The museum è can be visited every day and the entrance fee is about 7€ per person. Every Saturday, in addition to the guided tour, you can participate in a papermaking workshop.

This sentiero è can be hiked in about 2 hours and travels through several scenic hilly landscapes, with a low difficulty.

The route begins in the center of Toscolano, then continues to the paper museum. Arriving near two tunnels you will find Luseti, a complex of ancient paper mills.

The Botanical Garden, established in 1964 as the Experimental Agricultural Station, è has become home to numerous medicinal plants from around the world.          

Since 2012 è under the department of the University of Milan, and è open to the public free at events or guided tours

Also in the city center, we can find the remains

Walking through Toscolano, you will end up in front of the Palazzo Bulgheroni, a historic building that began as a convent and was later purchased by the Duke of Mantua.

It is currently privately owned and cannot be visited. However, we recommend admiring from the entrance gate: the garden, the magnificent lemon house and the facade of the palace.

In Gardone Riviera, not far from Toscolano Maderno, you can visit the home of the famous Italian poet, Gabriele d'Annunzio.

The historic building is a complex of buildings, streets and ponds, surrounded by greenery.

It can be visited completely, choosing different types of packages. The complex is open daily, and the ticket cost is about 15€ per person.