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The 10 best things to do in Lake Iseo

11 March 2025 5 minutes read

If you are looking for activities to do on the Lake d'Iseo, just an hour from Milan and located between the provinces of Bergamo and Brescia, here are 10 ideas not to be missed, including farmhouse lunches, visits to quaint villages, boat rides and unique experiences.

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1. Walk with alpacas

This trekking experience on Lake d'Iseo, will start in Pisogne, north of Lake d'Iseo and will last è 2 hours. 

We recommend comfortable clothing and closed shoes.

The experience costs 35€ per person for the person with alpacas, while 20€per person for those participating without alpacas. 

2. The lake and Monte Isola

Monte Isola, the largest lake island in Europe, can be reached exclusively by boat, with boats departing from Iseo, Sulzano and Sale Marasino.

È it is possible to climb to the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Ceriola, from which you can admire a magnificent panorama.

If you want, you canò see, only externally also the Rocca Oldofredi-Martinengo of Monte Isola, in fact, being privately owned, itè not visitable

3. Visit to the vineyard and winery with tasting in Franciacorta

The Franciacorta, a hilly area located between Lake d'Iseo and Brescia, è the beating heart of Lombardy's mostimportant production of winesfrizzante. 

We recommend an experience that includes a visit to vineyard and, to follow, a wine tasting. The cost starts from 30€per person and you can choose two different routes

4. Horseback Riding Above Lake Iseo

This horseback ride, north of Lake d'Iseo, è an excursion that lasts 1 hour or 1 hour and 45 minutes.

The experience è suitable for everyone, as the pathè very simple, the cost starts from 35€ and varies by deurata and è it is possible to participate up to 4 people

5. The historic center of Lovere

North of Lake d'Iseo, you will find the village of Lovere, where we recommend visiting the fifteenth-century Basilica di S. Maria in Valvendra,  strolling along the lakefront and in the Ancient Village.

In addition, you can visit the gallery of the’Academia di belle arti Tadini, in which you can admire several works, including, those of Antonio Canova. The Academy è open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., the cost è about 14€ per person.

6. The Monastery of St. Peter in Lamosa

San Pietro in Lamosa è a church built in 1083, which still preserves traces of its medieval past. 

È you can visit it independently at a cost of 1€ per person, or you can book a guided tour a few days in advance.

This small parish è can be reached, via a small trek, from the Torbiere del Sebino reserve, or directly from Iseo.

7. Trail of Bogn di Zorzino

The trail è a loop trail of about 2 hours and 20 minutes, winding around a picturesque burrone, in the characteristic inlet of Lake Iseo, known as "Bogn di Zorzino".

The trail starts from the center of the village of Zorzino, and then descends toward the lake until it reaches a viewpoint.

8. Boat aperitif at sunset on Lake Iseo

On Lake d'Iseo you can choose different types of boat tours, from the excursion of a few hours, to the full-day tour.

We recommend a aperitif by boat, at sunset. The price of the experience varies according to participants and includes: skipper, fuel, 1 bottle of Franciacorta for every 5 people. 

9. Iseo, Sarnico and Pisogne

The city d'Iseo retains a medieval feel, thanks to its alleys and towers. In its historic center è you can visit: Square Garibaldi, Palazzo dei Grani and Castello Oldofredi, ancient stronghold, currently closed to the public.

For lovers of history and art, Sarnicooffers interesting discoveries: the Art Nouveau villas, its historic center and the Villa Giuseppe Faccanoni, which is not è accessible to the public.

Finally, north of Lake d’Iseo, you will find Pisogne, in which stands the Torre del Vescovo, a symbol of the town. In addition, you can visit free of charge, the Church of Santa Maria della Neve, in which è you can admire frescoes by Romanini. 

10. Vello-Toline

On the shores of Lake d’Iseo è it is possible to ride the pedestrian cycle Vello - Toline.

The route, which is 5 km long, is located on the eastern shore of the lake, the track è flat and for this suitable for everyone.

In the small town of Vello, you can rent bicycles, at a cost of 3/4€ per'hour. (E-bikes are also available).


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