Holiday apartment in Arco: Discover culture, nature and climbing

Arco combines culture, gardens and active experiences. The Chiesa Collegiata was built from the beginning of the 17th century onwards and houses numerous valuable works of art. At the same time, parks, trails and climbing opportunities are among the town’s diverse attractions. When choosing a holiday apartment in Arco, you can therefore decide from the outset whether shared cultural experiences, observing nature or physical activity should shape your holiday.

Culture and history in Arco

The Galleria Civica G. Segantini di Arco is housed in the Palazzo dei Panni, which Giovambattista d’Arco had built towards the end of the 17th century. As a permanent exhibition space for the works of Giovanni Segantini, it provides a distinct cultural focus. Arco is therefore home to two clearly distinguishable cultural sites.

Gardens and river landscape

Thanks to the mild climate of Alto Garda, more than 150 species of trees and shrubs from around the world grow in Parco Arciducale, predominantly Mediterranean and subtropical plants. The gardens of Arco are home to 450 trees and shrubs representing 128 botanical species and varieties.

The Parco Fluviale della Sarca stretches along the entire course of the river, from the glaciers of Adamello to Lake Garda, for approximately 80 kilometres. Its signposted paths, which can be travelled almost entirely on foot or by bicycle, pass through areas of natural-scientific as well as historical and cultural interest.

Trails and orientation on site

For planning your routes, the difference between the river park and Castello di Arco is important. Access to Parco Arciducale is barrier-free and well signposted. Castello di Arco, on the other hand, can only be reached on foot via an approximately 20-minute ascent. The Salita al Castello di Arco route is accessible by public transport; at the castle, there is also a cantilevered structure with a floor partly made of toughened glass.

Walking trails and climbing experiences

The Rilke Promenade di Arco is a literary walking trail at the foot of Castello di Arco and follows in the footsteps of the Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke, who was inspired by these places. Arco Climbing offers areas for bouldering and rope climbing. This allows you to include literary trails and different forms of climbing in your daily itinerary.

Choose a holiday apartment in Arco based on your travel interests

Rock Master in Arco is also one of the town’s defining events: it is one of the first international free-climbing competitions, still takes place every year at the end of August and brings together the world’s best athletes in this discipline. The desired pace of your holiday can therefore be decisive when choosing a holiday apartment in Arco. If you plan to focus on culture, botanical gardens, signposted trails, climbing or the event date, you should choose the location according to these interests.

Discover more places

For further trip planning, you can also explore Portolo, Vela, Pietra, Brez, Tres, Sporminore, Lomaso and Stenico.

To the higher-level travel overview: Trentino.