Udine is located in the Mideast Friuli-Venezia Giulia along the borders of Austria to its north, Slovenia to its east and closed by the Adriatic Sea on the south. 

The beautiful beach of the Lignano Sabiadoro and the snowy mountaintops of the Prealps, Carnic Alps and Julian Alps with their breathtaking views make this an exciting destination for the tourists. 

The variety of the preserved nature trails and areas such as the Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti Friulane helps you relax in one of the largest wooded areas of Europe, with several bird species and other animals such as deer and chamois. The natural wonders are coming to completion by the Tagliamento River producing even more breathtaking landscapes and views. 

Besides the natural beauty, Udine promises an important cultural heritage and an evidence of its life through the years. Several archaeological sites which remain well preserved testify the reach history from the early Roman Empire to the Christian heritage. Everywhere you go, you will notice that Udine is an artistic city full of historic buildings and paintings. 

The excellent local gastronomy, the vineyards and the wines come to complete the story with a classy touch. 

How to arrive

Udine can be easily reached by plane, train, car or even a bus. The city is only 40km from the Trieste Airport, which schedules daily flights from the most European cities. If you choose to go by train then you should get to Venice. 

The train will need about 2 hours from Venice to reach the destination or one hour from Trieste. Other trains can be taken from Vienna, in Austria and Milan. 

If you are making a more private or family trip then you can travel by car. Udine is about one hour from Trieste, an hour and a half from Venice or Austria and about two hours from Slovenia, by using the A4-A55 motorway. 

Tips

Enjoy the folk songs and the traditional cuisine, accompanied by the representation of historical figures of the costume parade of the Palio di San Donato in Cividale Del Friuli. Wine festivals and other events take place in Udine. 

Enjoy the wine accompanied by the traditional cuisine with courses made of seafood, cheese and meat.