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        Open all year round!

           1st April - 31st October

              Every Day 08:30am - 06.30pm 

           1st November - 31st March

              Every Day 08:30am - 04.30pm 

Tourism Peschiera Infopoint

Every day, the multilingual staff at the Tourism Peschiera Infopoint meets the needs of thousands of travelers. Our Tourist office is known to offer top-notch Hospitality, Information, and Tourist Services to satisfy every requirement.

  • Tourist Hospitality

  • Peschiera TiPS Guide with maps and info

  • Tickets for public busses

  • Organized group tours by bus and boat

  • Guided visits in town centers and tastings in local area

  • BEST PRICED Tickets to Theme Parks

  • Tailored tourist services

  • Reservations for accommodations

  • Translations

Adress: Piazzale Cesare Betteloni 15, 37019 Peschiera del Garda

Telephone: 0039 (0)45 223 718

Email: ask@tourismpeschiera.info

How to reach
Peschiera del Garda?

By Car
Highway A4 Milan-Venice, Peschiera del Garda toll booth.
Highway A22 Modena-Brenner, Affi toll booth.

SR450 Affi-Peschiera del Garda freeway (no toll).
SR11 Verona-Brescia (no toll).

Free parking:
P5 Lungomincio Bonomi (excluding holidays). P4 via Campo Sportivo.
By Public Transport
Peschiera railway station on the Milan-Venice line with Trenitalia.

Verona – Peschiera – Brescia with ARRIVA BUS LN026 (034).
Verona – Peschiera – Garda with ATV BUS 164.
Peschiera – Garda – Malcesine with ATV BUS 483 (summer only).

Central port of Peschiera del Garda with Navigarda ferries.
Tourist Buses
Passenger loading/unloading (max stop 10 minutes):
Bus stop on Riviera Carducci 
in front of Piazzale del Porto.

Parking for tourist buses: 
P5 Lungomincio Bonomi, free from Monday to Saturday (excluding holidays).

Max vehicle height for entering through entrance arch Porta Verona is 3.8m.
By Bike
Peschiera – Sirmione – Desenzano cycle path (alongside SR11).

Eurovelo 7 Peschiera – Valeggio s/m – Mantua cycle-pedestrian path (along the Mincio river).

Peschiera – Lazise – Bardolino – Garda cycle-pedestrian path (along the lake).

Cycle path maps are available at the Tourism Peschiera Infopoint.

Discover the bustling commercial heart of Peschiera del Garda

The urban shopping district of Peschiera del Garda offers a wide variety of places to discover and visit. Whether it's for a morning of shopping, a day of relaxation, or a well-deserved vacation, Peschiera del Garda welcomes you with a smile 365 days a year, thanks to its strategic location and the events and activities planned throughout the year.

 

In particular, in the historic center, you will find:

  • 40 clothing and shoe stores;
  • 20 souvenir and gift shops;
  • 2 beauty centers;
  • 3 optical stores;
  • 2 jewelry stores;

  • 3 rental centers for cars, bikes, and motorcycles;

  • 1 tourist information center;
  • 1 newsstand;

  • 1 travel and tourist services agency
  • 1 flower shop;
  • 2 tobacco shops;
  • 4 hair salons;
  • 1 tattoo studio;
  • 45 bars and ice cream parlors;
  • 35 restaurants offering typical Garda cuisine, seafood/ land dishes, Italian, international cuisine and street food;
  • 5 grocery stores and bakeries;
  • 1 pharmaceutical and parapharmaceutical center;
  • 3 furniture and office supply stores;

Weekly Markets

Weekly Market

Every Monday

From 8:00am till
01.00pm

City centre in these parking lots: Porta Brescia e Campo Sportivo

Farmers Market

Every Thursday

From 7:30am till
01.00pm

San Benedetto di Lugana
in Via Falcone

Summer Market

Every Thursday
evening in

July and August

San Benedetto di Lugana
in Via Falcone

Frequently Asked Questions about Peschiera

Parking information

If you find yourself in Peschiera del Garda, here are some tips on where you can park your car:

 

FREE PARKING:

  • Mandracchio Parking (200 spaces, campers are not allowed): the parking is paid on holidays and Sundays
  • Via Campo Sportivo Parking (300 spaces): no time limits

 

PAID PARKING:

  • Piazzale Porto Parking (81 spaces): €2/hour
  • Salita Tognon Parking (41 spaces): €2/hour
  • Ferdinando di Savoia Parking: (143 spaces): from 9:00 to 24:00 every day - €2/hour
  • Porta Brescia Parking (255 spaces): from 9:00 to 24:00 every day - €1.50/hour. Parking NOT AVAILABLE on Monday between 05:00am and 03:00pm. due to the weekly market.
  • Lungolago Mazzini Parking (71 spaces): from 9:00 to 24:00 - €2/hour

 

CAMPER AREA:
Reservation NOT possible, open all year round

  • PESCHIERA AREA: €5 + €1/hour (max €24 per day)
  • FRASSINO AREA: €5 + €1/hour (max €20 per day)
Where are the public restrooms?

Public restrooms in Peschiera are located at the following addresses:


  • Salita Tognon 18, for a cost of €0.50
  • Via Contro Bastioni Porta Brescia 2
  • Via Parini 3, also with outdoor showers (near Dog Beach)
  • Via Stazione 18, at Peschiera Railway Station

Lost & Found

Contact the Local Police of Peschiera del Garda:

 

Address: Via Parco Catullo 1, Peschiera del Garda (inside the Artillery Barracks).

Phone: +39 045 640 0725

When do the shops in the center open?

In Peschiera del Garda, the usual closing day is Wednesday. However, each merchant may choose another closing day or decide to remain open daily, especially during the peak season from June to September.

 

It's important to note that throughout the year, many shops close between 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM.

Garbage Collection Calendar

Want to contribute to a circular economy and avoid fines for incorrect sorting of trash? First of all you should know you that it is mandatory to sort your garbage in specific bags and bins. Local services will collect these each week on specific days. Click to view the calendar.

Your trash has to be divided into the following categories:
  • Paper: in carboard or paper bag
  • Organic garbage: in biobag
  • Plastic and metal: in transparent bag
  • Glass: in the specific blue bin
  • General trash (non-recyclable such as diapers): in transparent bag

Tourist fishing license

At the following link, you can view the current regulations for fishing in Lake Garda, in the Veneto Region.

 

For residents of Veneto, the amateur-sport fishing license (type B) is constituted by proof of payment of the regional concession fee of €34.00. All type B licenses are valid for 365 days from the date of payment.

 

The fishing license issued in other regions of Italy is valid in the regional territory of Veneto. In Veneto, the type B fishing license allows fishing freely in all areas not subject to concessions, exclusive fishing rights, and zones banned from fishing. For residents of Veneto under 18 years of age and over 70, no payment is required.

 

Foreign tourists can engage in amateur-sport fishing after making a payment of €13.00 at the post offices of various municipalities or through following link: This type D license is valid for 3 months throughout the territory of the Veneto Region.

Temporary moorings

Porto Manfredi: It is possible to book for a minimum of one season. For information and prices, please contact them directly at: info@nauticapioppi.it

 

Porto Cappuccini: They only provide launching and hauling services and then store boats indoors (about 70 spaces).

Possibility to book for daily, monthly, seasonal, or annual periods. For information and prices, please contact them directly at: info@nauticaarduin.it  

What to do when it rains?

Even when it rains, there are various places to visit and activities to do on Lake Garda. A few example could be: visiting museums, exploring cities, or booking guided tours with tastings at local wineries. 

If you are passionate about history and traditions, in Peschiera you will find the Fishing Museum. Open on Saturdays and Sundays with the following hours: 10:30 - 12:30, 15:30 - 18:30.

Around Lake Garda you can also find several thermal spas, such as: 

  • Parco Termale del Garda in Colà di Lazise;
  • Aquaria in the historic centre of Sirmione;
  • Aquardens in Pescantina.

 

If your are looking for a more intimate experience, we suggest booking a spa day at one of the hotels in the area with a public spa, such as Le Ali del Frassino or Parc Hotel Paradiso. 

 

For families with children, we recommend Gardaland SEA LIFE Aquarium in Castelnuovo del Garda and Children's Museum in Verona, both entirely indoors.

How to participate in the events?

To exhibit or perform during the events, please contact the following:

  • Email: manifestazioni@comune.peschieradelgarda.vr.it
  • Phone: +39 045 6444702
  • Phone: +39 045 6444703

Opening hours of the events office to the public: Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 12:30.

Tourist tax and information for opening a small accommodation

TOURIST TAX 2024 - PESCHIERA DEL GARDA

Here are the forms and procedures if you are opening a private accommodation:

 

1.    Tourist Rental Notification to the SUAP office of the municipality via impresainungiorno.it if you have a VAT number, or alternatively by filling out the form here: http://www.regione.veneto.it/web/turismo/locazioni-turistiche

2.    Activation of Regional ISTAT Service ROSS1000 - Contact Carla Zauli at carla.zauli@provincia.vr.it or accreditamento-tur@regione.veneto.it

3.    Activation with the Police Headquarters 'Alloggiati Web' - Email upgaip.quest.vr@pecps.poliziadistato.it

4.    Activation for Tourist Tax for customers

5.    Municipality Check if the municipality applies SPECIAL TARIFF to tourist rentals/commercial activities

6.    IDENTIFICATION CODE FOR TOURIST RENTAL displayed on the doorbell and apartment entrance and on booking portals

 

Every time you host a guest:

1.    Registration in ROSS1000 for ISTAT - https://flussituristici.regione.veneto.it/

2.    Insertion of customers for tourist tax

3.    Insertion of customers for police headquarters - https://alloggiatiweb.poliziadistato.it/PortaleAlloggiati/

4.    Annually complete form mod.21 or mod.22 for the summary of tourist tax paid to the revenue agency

 

For information, contact the Municipal Commerce Office.

Dog Beach

Braccobaldo Beach (Litorale Bergamini / Loc. Fornaci – Peschiera del Garda – VR) is certainly among the most well-known and well-equipped beaches.

You can rent umbrellas, sunbeds, or deck chairs, including for our furry friends.


From April to September, it's open daily from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM, and reservations are recommended.

 

For information and reservations, please call Pentagono at the number +39 342 125 4336.

Pharmacies in Peschiera del Garda

  •          Farmacia Ruzza Claudio e C. SAS:

§  Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 08:45 – 12:30 / 15:30 – 19:30
Saturday: 08:45 – 12:00
Sunday: closed

§  Address: Via Marzan, 4

  •          Farmacia Giubertoni Dr. Maurizio:

§  Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 12:30 / 15:30 – 19:30
Saturday: 08:30 – 12:30
Sunday: closed

§  Address: Via Milano, 22

  •          Farmacia San Benedetto Sas della Dr.ssa Elisa Grilli & C:

§  Opening hours:
Monday to Sunday: 08:30 – 13:00 / 15:30 – 20:00

§  Address: Via Bell’Italia, 47b

Tourist Medical Guard

In Peschiera del Garda, the tourist medical service is temporarily suspended due to a shortage of doctors.

 

The closest services are available in Sirmione and Castelnuovo del Garda:

  • Ambulatorio Colombare: Piazza Virgilio, No. 35, Tel. 3398724394 – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Ambulatorio Comunale: Via S. Maggiore, No. 28, Tel. 3398724394 - Wednesday 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Friday 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

 

In Castelnuovo del Garda, the medical emergency service is available at:

  • Casa di Riposo Anni d'Argento: Via Gianfilippi, No. 1, Tel. 045 7614565 - Every day 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM, Saturday and pre-holidays 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sunday and holidays 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

 

The Emergency Room at Pederzoli Hospital in Peschiera is always operational: Via Monte Baldo, 24 – Tel: +39 045 644 9111