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Things to see in Trento (Italy): 236 places and when to go
Trento is a city in Italy with around 108,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 236 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (91), Nature (74), Hiking (65). The best known are Trento Cathedral, Buonconsiglio Castle and Monte Bondone. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 46.0804, 11.12
- Population
- About 108,000
- Places
- 236 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (91) · Nature (74) · Hiking (65) · History (43) · Food and drink (36) · Wildlife (9)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- VCE Venezia (VE), 115 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Cima Brenta, at 3,151 m.
What to see in Trento
The places in and around Trento, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Trento CathedralCathedral in Trento, Italy1.5 km
- Buonconsiglio CastleCastle in Trento, Italy1.2 km
- Monte BondoneMountain in Italy12 km
- Cima BrentaNature · Mountains20 km
- Campanile BassoMountain in the Brenta Group20 km
- Cima FalknerNature · Mountains21 km
- Gianni Caproni Museum of AeronauticsAviation museum6.6 km
- PaganellaMountain in Italy9.5 km
- Tower of BrentaNature · Mountains20 km
- Cima GrostèMountain in Brenta Dolomites21 km
- Croz dell'AltissimoMountain in Italy17 km
- Pietra GrandeNature · Mountains24 km
- Castel BelfortCastle in Spormaggiore, Italy15 km
- Cima Brenta AltaNature · Mountains19 km
- Cima SellaMountain in Italy21 km
- Campanile AltoMountain in Italy20 km
- Palazzo delle Albere, TrentoBuilding in Trento, Italy2.0 km
- Torre VangaHistorical building in Trento, Italy1.2 km
- Monte FravortMountain in Italy18 km
- Fontana del NettunoFountain in Trento, Italy1.4 km
- MadruttbergMountain in Italy24 km
- Monte BiaenaMountain in Italy25 km
- Monte CalisioMountain in Italy2.7 km
- Museo delle ScienzeScience museum in Trento2.0 km
And the other 212, by what you come to do:
- History: Palazzo Pretorio, Castel Pergine, Castle of Castellano, Fort Buco di Vela, Doss di Sponde blockhouse, Monument to Dante in Trento, Torre Civica (Trento), Roncogno, Doss Fornas, Haderburg, Palazzo Salvadori, Trento, Civezzano fortified complex, Negri tower house (Trento), Cazuffi house, Vigolo Castle, Castle of Segonzano, Forte Brusafer, Nativity of Mary church, Cesare Battisti's mausoleum, Casa Balduini, Palazzo Cazuffi, Palazzo Del Monte, Palazzo Firmian, Palazzo Fugger Galasso, Palazzo Geremia, Palazzo Quetta - Alberti Colico, Palazzo Tabarelli, Palazzo Thun, Palazzo Trentini, Teatro Sociale, Torre del Massarello, Torre Mirana, Torre Verde, Torrione, Palace Hotel, Forte di Mezzo, Villa Flora
- Nature: Piz Galin, Cima Brenta Bassa, Dosso di Costalta, La Roda, Monte Alto, Monte Croce, Sasso Rosso, Monte Soprasasso, Bus della Spia, Cima dei Armi, Cima di Sette Selle, Cima Sassara, Cima di Val Scura, Croz del Re, Doss Trento, Dosso di San Rocco, Dosso di Sant'Agata, Marzola, Loverdina, Monte Bedole, Monte Corona, Monte Daino, Monte Fregasoga, Monte Gazza, Monte Gronlait, Monte Ruioch, Abisso di Lamar, Biotopo La Rupe, Biotopo Palude'l, Biotopo Taio, Campanile di Vallesinella, Canfedin, Cima Cesta, Cima Fornace, Cima Nana, Cima Occidentale di Brenta, Cima Roma, Cima S. Maria, Cima Verde, Cima Flavona, Biotopo Foci dell'Avisio, Giardino dei Ciucioi, La Fontanella, Biotopo Laghestel di Piné, Monte Cadino, Monte Camin, Monte Conca, Monte Hoamonder, Monte Slimber, Oasi di Valtrigona, Orrido di Ponte Alto, Biotopo Palude di Roncegno, Riserva naturale integrale delle Tre Cime del Monte Bondone, Roccolo del Sauch, Sasso Rotto, Sopra Conella, Spallone dei Massodi, Vedretta di Brenta inferiore
- Mountains: Rifugio Angelo Alimonta, Croz dell'Altissimo, Rifugio Graffer, Tommaso Pedrotti hut, Bivacco Costanzi, Rifugio Pino Prati, Selvata, Rifugio Sette Selle, Malga Campa, Malga Termoncello, Rifugio Potzmauer, Serot refuge, Agriturismo Malga Masi, Baito della Portela, Bivacco Caseròte, Bivacco Malga Nova, Bivacco Raffaele Bailoni, Capanna Biaena, Malga Bassa di Presson, Malga Flavona, Malga Fornasa Alta, Malga Spora, Malga Tuena, Rifugio Cacciatori Aldeno, Rifugio Dosso Larici, Rifugio La Montanara, Rifugio La Roda, Rifugio Malga Andalo, Rifugio Maranza, Rifugio Sauch, Rifugio Stoppani
- Museums and art: Museum of Folk Music Instruments, Mocheno Cultural Institute, Filzerhof, Sog van Rindel
- With kids: Parco Faunistico di Spormaggiore, Acquapark Molveno, Levicoland
- Hiking: Alta Via del Porfido, Alta Via del Porfido - Tappa 1, Alta Via del Porfido - Tappa 2, Alta Via del Porfido - Tappa 3, Alta Via del Porfido - Tappa 4, Alta Via del Porfido - Tappa 4 variante Malga Prese - Val Portela, Cammino del beato Enrico - Tappa 3, Cammino del beato Enrico - Tappa 4, Cammino delle terre sospese - Tappa 1, Cammino delle terre sospese - Tappa 2, Cammino delle terre sospese - Tappa 3, Cammino delle terre sospese - Tappa 4, Cammino delle terre sospese - Tappa 5, Cammino delle terre sospese - Tappa 6, Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail 2, Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail 3, Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail 4, Dürerweg, E5 European long distance path, Forest Service hut (locked), Peace Trail, Sentiero Frassati, Sentiero Frassati - Tappa 4, Sentiero San Vili alto - Tappa 1, Sentiero San Vili alto - Tappa 2, Sentiero San Vili basso - Tappa 1, Sentiero San Vili basso - Tappa 2, Servizio foreste 2023 (chiuso), TransLagorai - Tappa 1, TransLagorai - Tappa 1 variante Erdemolo, TransLagorai - Tappa 2, Roman way, Via Vigilius - Tappa 7, Via Vigilius - Tappa 8
- Food and drink: Apple blood, Azienda Agricola Armando Simoncelli, Azienda Agricola Maso Salengo, Azienda Agricola Pojer e Sandri, Azienda Vitivinicola e Distilleria Pisoni, Azienda vitivinicola Grigoletti, Birrificio 5+, Birrificio Rethia, Cantina Fondazione Edmund Mach, Cantina La Vis, Cantina Mezzacorona, Cantina Rotari, Ferrari Trento, Cantine Monfort, Cavit, Cesconi, Distilleria Casimiro, Distilleria Francesco Poli, Distilleria Leonardelli, Distilleria Poli Giovanni, Distilleria Zuccatti, Eredi di Cobelli Aldo, Ginificio Microdistillery, Klinger, Maso Alto, Maso Belvedere, Maso Furli, Maso Martis, Maxentia, Moser, NeNo, Rosi Eugenio, San Michael, Villa Corniole, Villa Persani, Wine Point
- Temples: Simonino chapel
- Snow: Dosso Larici, Monte Bondone, Pradis_ci, Skirama Dolomiti Adamello-Brenta
- Architecture: De Mil, suspension bridge of Mezzolombardo
- Hot springs: Salus, Solea Boutique & Spa Hotel
When to go to Trento
The best time to visit Trento is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:49
- FebPossible10:06
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBest time13:19
- MayBest time14:45
- JunBest time15:33
- JulPossible15:13
- AugPossible13:58
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:39
- NovPossible9:11
- DecPossible8:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27. In September, 232 of the 236 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Trento
The nearest main airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE, Venezia (VE)), 115 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Trento?
The best known: Trento Cathedral, Buonconsiglio Castle, Monte Bondone, Cima Brenta, Campanile Basso. In all, 236 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Trento?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27.
How do you get to Trento?
The nearest main airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 115 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Trento as the destination and these 236 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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