Holidays at Lake Caldaro
The largest bathing lake in South Tyrol
Lake Caldaro is of alluvial origin and is fed by some underground springs. It is located among the vineyards, immersed in a green valley in the surrounding mountains, about 5 km from the village of Caldaro
Lake Caldaro is the largest bathing lake in South Tyrol and is also the warmest lake in the Alps. Thanks to its shallow depth of only 5.6 meters, the water warms up to 17 ° - 19 ° C in spring, while in July and August the water temperature also rises to over 28 ° C.
Thanks to its special features and idyllic location, Lake Caldaro offers a wide range of opportunities, both for guests who wish to enjoy the Mediterranean environment and relaxation in peace, as well as friends of sporting activities, including courses of water. The numerous bathing beaches, which are located along the lake shore, offer the vacationer the opportunity to relax on the small beaches and large meadows or to practice sports.
The pleasant temperatures and relatively shallow depth make swimming an extended and invigorating event.
It is also possible to rent small boats or pedal boats to enjoy even the most hidden corners of the lake.
Thanks to the constant but pleasant breeze, Lake Caldaro is the ideal place to engage in sports such as sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. Again, the necessary equipment can be borrowed on site.
Walkers will find the nature trail extremely pleasant, which mainly includes the fauna on the south side of the lake, including the biotope, a biological reserve protected by "Natura 2000" which can be crossed thanks to special wooden bridges.
Caldaro on the wineroad
The ideal place for your wellness holiday: on a journey of discovery between nature and culture
A journey of discovery between nature and culture
Caldaro on the wine route is located among the vineyards slopes of the Mendola, just 15 km from the provincial capital Bolzano.
The center is dominated by the so-called Oltradige style in which the Gothic of the north blends in an exceptional way with the Renaissance of the south. The support of this architectural style dates back to the period between 1550 and 1600, when the oldest part of the village was restored by some southern architects. Numerous elements are reminiscent of the Tuscan style: stone and marble doors and arches, decorated portals, double-arched windows with slender central pillars, sandstone arches, loggias, verandas, stairways, courtyards and pavilions symmetrically around long corridors or large central entrances.
Not far from the village of Caldaro is Lake Caldaro.
It is about 5 km from Caldaro.
A short distance from the village is the Rastenbachklamm gorge, a narrow gorge in an evocative setting that can be crossed by steep stairs and suspension bridges along a path along the stream that runs along the valley.
Inside the gorge, the so-called "Path of Peace" is structured with 7 stations for religious reflection (temperance, wisdom, justice, faith, hope, courage, love, moderation, wisdom, faith, hope, courage and love), where it is possible to stop, reflect and rest.
The last stop, "Love", is symbolized by the ruins of St. Peter's Basilica, one of the oldest churches of the sixth century in South Tyrol, whose plan recalls the early Christian precursors of Aquileia and Milan.
In the immediate vicinity, visit the picturesque towns of Appiano, San Michele, San Paolo, Cornaiano, Termeno and Egna, which are ideal for lovers of good food and friends of nature.
