Holiday in Verona
City in Italy — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇮🇹
Country
Italy
Type
City
Best time to travel
April–June, September–October (Opera season: June–September)
Budget/day
90–160 €
Getting there from Germany
Direct flights to Verona from Munich and Frankfurt in about 1 hour. By car via the Brenner in 3–4 hours.
About Verona
Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, has far more to offer than the legendary (albeit fictional) love story. The best-preserved Roman arena in Italy — an amphitheater for 22,000 spectators from the 1st century — now serves as a spectacular opera venue: The summer opera festival featuring Aida, Carmen, and La Traviata under the starry sky is one of the most impressive cultural experiences in Europe. The Piazza delle Erbe, the former Roman marketplace, is surrounded by medieval houses, frescoes, and the Lamberti Tower, from which one can overlook the entire city. The Piazza dei Signori with the Dante statue and the Gothic Scaliger tombs testify to Verona's glorious past as the capital of the powerful Scala dynasty. Juliet's House with the famous balcony (Via Cappello 23) is a tourist magnet — more authentic is a walk across the Ponte Pietra to Castel San Pietro, from where the view over the Adige River and the old town is breathtaking. The Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore is considered a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture. Verona is also a culinary discovery: Risotto all’Amarone, Pastissada de Caval, and the local Bardolino wine. Its location at the southern end of Lake Garda makes Verona the perfect starting point for lake excursions. With the high-speed train, you can reach here in 70 minutes from Milan or Venice.
Top 5 highlights in Verona
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Arena di Verona
The Roman amphitheater from the 1st century accommodates 22,000 spectators and is the most famous open-air opera stage in the world.
Juliet's Balcony
The balcony of Casa di Giulietta is a must-see for romantics – despite its fictional origin.
Piazza delle Erbe
The ancient marketplace with its frescoed houses, Torre dei Lamberti, and market is Verona's living room.
Castelvecchio
The medieval fortress on the riverbank houses an art museum and the photogenic Ponte Scaligero.
Castel San Pietro
The viewpoint above the Adige offers the best panoramic view of the entire old town.
Hotels in Verona
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Verona
Recommended travel time
April–June, September–October (Opera season: June–September)
Summer
Hot, 28–34 °C, perfect for open-air opera
Winter
Cold, 0–7 °C, foggy, but atmospheric
How much does a holiday in Verona cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
45–70 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
90–160 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
200–450 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Book opera tickets for the arena early – an evening under the stars with Aida or Carmen is unforgettable.
Sit on the top tier (Gradinate) – cheapest tickets, best atmosphere, candles included.
Verona is a perfect starting point for Lake Garda (30 min.) and Venice (1 hr.).
In the Valpolicella region north of Verona, there are excellent Amarone wine tastings.
Climb the Torre dei Lamberti – the view is less crowded than Castel San Pietro.
Food & drink in Verona
These specialties you must try!
