Malcesine & Scaliger Castle
Malcesine
A lakeside mountain town on the northeastern shore of Lake Garda. The Scaligeri Castle, built on a rock by the water, is the most photogenic castle on the lake.
Malcesine lies on the northeastern shore of Lake Garda, backed by Monte Baldo. The lake and mountains combine to give it a more Alpine feel than the southern shore. The Scaligeri Castle stands on a rock jutting into the lake. Visitors can climb its towers for views over the water. Inside the castle are small exhibits on natural history and on Goethe, who in 1786 was mistaken for a spy while sketching here. The town's winding cobbled lanes are ideal for wandering. Malcesine is about 65 km from Verona, roughly one hour's drive, or you can take a bus and a lake ferry. Castle admission is about €8.
Opening hours
Castle approx. 09:30–19:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Monte Baldo Cable Car
- Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona
- Bardolino
- Valpolicella Wine Region
- Lazise
- Parco Natura Viva
- Gardaland
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes