Italy

Garda

A charming lakeside town on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and mountains.

Destination story

A place with its own rhythm.

Garda gives its name to Italy’s largest lake. The town has a picturesque harbour, a colourful lakeside promenade and a historic centre, framed by the Rocca di Garda headland and the vineyards of the Bardolino wine area.

For WOFA participants, Garda offers a beautiful lakeside setting for performances and an easy base for exploring northern Italy. Groups can travel by boat to other lake towns or visit nearby Verona, famous for its Roman arena and opera.

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Why groups love Garda

01
Lakeside setting on Lake Garda
02
Historic harbour and promenade
03
Vineyards and olive groves
04
Boat connections to other lake towns
05
Close to Verona
06
Relaxed Italian holiday atmosphere

Things to experience

01Lakeside promenade and old town
02Punta San Vigilio
03Boat trip across Lake Garda
04Sirmione and the Scaliger Castle
05Day trip to Verona and the Arena
06Bardolino wine villages

Plan your arrival

Travel & Logistics

Closest airports

Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) — ~35 km (about 40 min)
Budget airlines serving this airport: Ryanair, Volotea
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) — ~125 km (about 1 h 30 min)
Budget airlines serving this airport: Ryanair, Wizz Air
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) — ~150 km (about 1 h 45 min)
Budget airlines serving this airport: easyJet, Wizz Air, Volotea

Train & coach arrival

• Peschiera del Garda railway station (~15 km) — trains to Verona, Milan and Venice • ATV regional buses along the lake and to Verona

Ferry & port connections

• Lake Garda ferries (Navigarda) connect Garda with lakeside towns — seasonal timetables

Organised by WOFA

• Airport & port transfers: available on request — share your flight or ferry details and our team will send a quote and coordinate private group transport to your hotel. • Local group coaches: private transport can be booked on request for concerts, performance venues and day trips. • Excursions & guided tours: tailored sightseeing and activities can be arranged for your group with upfront pricing. • All additional services are optional and priced on request, based on your group size and schedule.

Contact WOFA