Weekend in Molveno

The village’s main square with a 12th-century church, a stone bell tower, and a small war memorial. A peaceful spot to sit on the bench and watch life go by.

Tip: The church interior is simple but the wooden ceiling is worth a look. No entry fee but donations welcome.

A paved walking path running the entire length of the lake, about 2km one way, with benches, picnic tables and uninterrupted views of the Brenta Dolomites.

Tip: Go at sunset for the best light on the peaks; bring binoculars to spot golden eagles circling above the rock faces.

A small 17th-century church in the main piazza with a simple stone facade and a surprisingly rich Baroque interior. Wooden altarpieces, frescoed ceiling, and a carved pulpit. Quiet and atmospheric.

Tip: Pop in during siesta time – it's often empty. Look for the small painting of Molveno as it was before the 1950s hydroelectric dam changed the lake level. Free to enter, donations welcome.

A wide pebble beach with crystal-clear water, backed by the Brenta Dolomites. Great for swimming and sunbathing. Access is free, but loungers and umbrellas cost extra.

Tip: Arrive before 9am to grab a good spot on the free beach section near the sailing club; the paid area gets busy later and the free area fills up fast in July.

A large alpine lake with clear blue water, pebble beaches, and direct views of the Brenta Dolomites. Free access to the shoreline and swimming areas outside the paid lido zone.

Tip: Arrive before 9am to grab a shady spot under the pines on the western bank — it gets packed by midday in summer.

A large alpine lake with clear turquoise water, surrounded by mountains and walking paths. The main beach is free and open to the public.

Tip: Walk to the far end of the lake (Pradel direction) for quieter spots away from the central beach crowd.

A large alpine lake with clear water and a long pebble beach, surrounded by the Brenta Dolomites. Good for swimming in summer and winter walks.

Tip: Arrive by 8am in July/August to get a front-row spot on the beach before the crowds hit. The far end near the campsite is quieter.

A small collection of vintage postcards showing Molveno from the early 1900s to the 1960s. Housed in a wooden building that was once a post office.

Tip: Combined ticket with the nearby small ethnographic museum costs €3, but the postcard museum alone is free and takes only 20 minutes to see.

Molveno's main square with a historic stone fountain, outdoor cafes, and a small tourist info booth. A good spot to sit and watch village life.

Tip: The gelato at Bar Pasticceria on the corner is €3 a scoop and made fresh — try the pine-nut flavour if they have it.

A large alpine lake with a clean pebble beach and clear water, surrounded by the Brenta Dolomites. You can swim, sunbathe or walk the lakeside path for free.

Tip: Arrive before 9am on summer weekends to bag a spot on the main beach before it gets packed. The north end of the lake is quieter.