Lake Bracciano, Italy

Lake Bracciano

A clean volcanic lake below a medieval castle, an hour from Rome by train.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Lake Bracciano

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the Orsini-Odescalchi castle above the lake.
  2. AfternoonSwim or paddle from a lake beach; motorboats are banned, so the water is clean.
  3. EveningHave dinner by the lake in Anguillara or Trevignano.

Day 2

Visit the village of Calcata, built on a rock spur nearby.

What to eat

Coregone, a white lake fish, and Roman-style pasta.

Local tips

Make the most of Lake Bracciano

Beat the crowds

Summer weekends are busy with Romans. Weekdays are calm.

Best photo spot

The Orsini-Odescalchi Castle above the lake.

Getting there

Trains from Rome take about an hour.

Don't miss nearby

The villages of Anguillara and Trevignano on the lake shore.

Good to know

Motorboats are banned on the lake, so the water is clean for swimming. The castle can be visited.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Lake Bracciano

Getting there

  • Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)35 km away
  • Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)50 km away
  • Rome35 km away
  • Perugia115 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature, Old towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryItaly

Questions

Lake Bracciano: good to know

Is Lake Bracciano worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and historic old towns. A clean volcanic lake below a medieval castle, an hour from Rome by train.

How many days do you need in Lake Bracciano?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Lake Bracciano?

You can visit all year. Summer weekends are busy with Romans. Weekdays are calm.

How do you get to Lake Bracciano?

The nearest airport is Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), about 35 km away. Trains from Rome take about an hour.

What is there to see near Lake Bracciano?

Nearby hidden places include Rome (35 km), Civita di Bagnoregio (59 km) and Orvieto (69 km).

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