Lake Bolsena
Lago di Bolsena
One of Europe's largest volcanic crater lakes, with clear water, the islands of Bisentina and Martana, and medieval towns around its shore.
Lake Bolsena lies about 30 km northwest of Viterbo. It is Italy's largest volcanic lake, with a circumference of about 43 km and clear water. In summer it is a holiday spot for locals, who swim, sail and paddleboard. The lake holds the islands of Bisentina and Martana, which can be reached by boat from Bolsena or Capodimonte for a lake tour or an island visit. The towns around the lake, including Bolsena, Capodimonte, Marta and Montefiascone, each have their own character, and the lake's whitefish and eel are local specialities. The lake is ideal for a driving or cycling tour.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bolsena & Basilica of Santa Cristina
- Montefiascone
- Civita di Bagnoregio
- Tuscania
- Piscine Carletti
- Terme dei Papi
- Ferento
- Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Rocca Albornoz