Sight guide · Verona · Italy
Visiting Gardaland
Italy's best-known theme park stands near the southeast shore of Lake Garda, about 25 km west of Verona, with roller coasters, water rides, themed areas for small children and the adjoining Sea Life aquarium.
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Quick answer
Gardaland is a theme park in Castelnuovo del Garda, Verona. Allow full day; it is expensive. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Theme park
- Area
- Castelnuovo del Garda
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids, active and outdoors
- Best months
- May and August–September
About Gardaland
Italy's best-known theme park stands near the southeast shore of Lake Garda, about 25 km west of Verona, with roller coasters, water rides, themed areas for small children and the adjoining Sea Life aquarium. It is close to Peschiera del Garda station, from which a free shuttle bus runs to the park in season.
Tip: Go on a weekday outside Italian school holidays to cut queue times, and buy tickets online rather than at the gate.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Full day.
- Cost: Expensive.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Castelnuovo del Garda.
Best time to visit Gardaland
Gardaland is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- September: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, busy crowds.
- May: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, busy crowds.
- August: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, very busy crowds.
When to visit Verona has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Gardaland is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Arena di Verona and Opera at the Arena.
- No. 17 of the 17 sights in our Verona things-to-do list.
- A family favourite in Verona with kids.
If you like Gardaland
- Giardino Giusti — Veronetta, 1 hour
Staying near Gardaland
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Gardaland?
Plan full day.
+Is Gardaland free?
No, it is expensive. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Gardaland?
May and August–September for the most comfortable weather. Go on a weekday outside Italian school holidays to cut queue times, and buy tickets online rather than at the gate.
+Do I need to book Gardaland in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Gardaland good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Verona. Verona is compact and largely car-free in the centre, which makes it manageable with children, and a Roman arena, a real castle and a hilltop funicular appeal to most kids.