In Bolsena you can spend a wonderful holiday of relaxation, fun, the rediscovery of the history and ancient traditions of the medieval village.
These uncontaminated places where time has stopped welcome tourists with their warmth and beauty.
Every day can be different from the previous, you can practice sports, go hiking, search and enjoy the countless breathtaking views: Bolsena offers this and more.
There is a wide choice of activities including classic water sports, such as Sailing, Fishing, Swimming and Diving.... Do you prefer the mainland? no problem! There are other interesting and fun activities such as Mountain biking, Hiking, Horse riding, Tennis... If you want to admire the beauty of the lake from another point of view you can also go by boat to take the panoramic tour, or to visit the Isola Bisentina.
In Bolsena you can find pizzerias, trattorias and restaurants of excellent quality, where you can taste the many typical specialties of the place, such as whitefish, important fish in the culinary tradition of the place. If you want something sweet there are various bars, pastry shops and ice cream parlors that offer excellent homemade ice cream, tasty and original aperitifs and various coffee specialties to sip while you admire unforgettable scenery.
Bolsena offers not only a variety of landscapes, but also many popular and traditional festivals such as the Infiorata del Corpus Domini - carpets and floral paintings expertly made with a whole day’s work both in the main squares and in the alleys of the medieval district - and the Mysteries of Santa Cristina: a Sacred Ancient Representation involving more than one hundred participants with mute scenes and buildings on stages prepared in the five main squares on 23 and 24 July for the Feast of the Patron St. Cristina. The festival always ends with spectacular fireworks on the lake that create a wonderful and unforgettable scenery. But there are also other important events: La Festa delle Ortensie the third weekend of June, the Biennale Bolsena Ricama and the Medieval Festival the second weekend of August and the Festival of Music and Classical Dance: BolsenArte. Unmissable and fascinating are the many places of historical and cultural interest such as the Territorial Museum of Lake Bolsena built in the Rocca Monaldeschi and the Palazzo Monaldeschi seat of the visitor center and exhibition halls, the Basilica of Santa Cristina, the Catacombs, the Archaeological Excavations , the Teatro S.Francesco , the Piccolo Teatro Cavour, the Art Gallery and since 2011 in the Rocca Monaldeschi was opened the Aquarium of Fresh Water, unique of its kind in Central Italy.
In the city everyone can choose the stay that he most prefers and believes is in line with their needs. All facilities are of excellent quality: comfort and customer satisfaction are our first concern. It ranges from hotels; excellent panoramic and classy structures to farmhouses for those who want to combine the holiday with maximum relaxation and direct contact with the beautiful surrounding countryside. For the young, there is no shortage of hostels and Bed & Breakfasts and holiday homes all extremely well-kept and comfortable.
On the coast there are many campsites that over the years have improved more and more the accommodation capacity meeting the needs of an increasingly demanding clientele.
Bolsena offers you a world to discover...
If you need information of any kind or do not know how to move during your stay, despite the Bolsenesi are hospitable, traders and professional tour operators, you can contact, the Tourist Office in Piazza Matteotti, 9 tel 0761 799923 ufficioturistico@comune.bolsena.vt.it or consult the website www.visitbolsena.it that will help you solve all your difficulties.
The tourist offer is made digital and innovative by the Bolsena card that allows you to have an audio guide, geolocated.