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Things to do in Andalo Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Andalo Italy. If you’are planning to visit Andalo for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Andalo and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Andalo and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

Andalo: explore the beauty of the Dolomites

Cycling in the woods of Andalo

Cycling in the woods of Andalo

The resort town, located in the Dolomites Mountains, is primarily known as a winter sports destination. But there is plenty to do here whether summer or winter.

The beautiful lush green valley is known for its scenic beauty offering much opportunity for fun and adventure. If you are here to enjoy summer vacations, or taking a break from work, you would love to explore the outdoors.

The beautiful surroundings make explorations that much more exciting. The Brenta nature reserve is perfect for a range of activities, from hiking and trekking, to camping. Many people choose to trek up the mountainsides just to have a perfect view of the valley. Biking is another option, and if you love the rigorous but thrilling activity of mountain biking, a tour to this town will open up doors to opportunities.

Any mention of Andalo remains incomplete without discussion of the ski facilities it offers. The city offers a wide ski resort. Chair lifts will take them from the town to the most attractive ski slopes. You might also like to explore the nearby town of Paganella, which offers easy access by road, and a beautiful view of the mountains.

written by Emilio Aronica - Last update: 13/11/2021

What To See near Andalo

Molveno (4 Km)

Antica Segheria Taialacqua

Inserted in the Ethnographic Itinerary of Trentino, the sawmill, strongly wanted by the parish priest Don Taialacqua, still contains a wagon, a vintage frame and a real saw.

Spormaggiore (5 Km)

Castel Belfort

Spormaggiore (5 Km)

Castello di Belfort

It was built in 1311 by Tissone of Altspaur. The tower stands out of the structure, still visible. Unfortunately, in 1670 it was destroyed by a fire and only thirty years later it began with reconstruction. During Napoleon's period he was abandoned. Today, the remaining ruins are visible already from the street and can be visited.

Fai della Paganella (5 Km)

Fun Park

Fai della Paganella (5 Km)

Cima Paganella

Molveno (6 Km)

Lago di Molveno

Precious pearl in even more precious treasure chest. The Poet Fogazzaro described Molveno and his Lake.

Spormaggiore (7 Km)

Parco Faunistico di Spormaggiore

An excellent opportunity to get in touch with alpine nature and to deepen the knowledge with the animals that live there, in conditions of semi-naturalness, such as the brown bear, the wolf, the royal owl, the cat wild, fox, otter and lynx! The Wildlife Park offers everyone the unique opportunity to observe closely the brown bear, the largest mammal that lives in the Alps and that has returned to populate the Trentino woods thanks to a special project of reintroduction.

Spormaggiore (7 Km)

Parco Faunistico Spormaggiore

Vallelaghi (8 Km)

Castello di Terlago

The Castle of Terlago, also known as Domus de Trilaco, is a fortified building. It is surrounded by a beautiful and large garden. It is currently used as a private residence and cannot be visited.

Campodenno (10 Km)

Castel Belasi

The Belasi castle was built in the twelfth century. This was owned by some of the most important families in Val di Non. Its defensive structure consists of a double walls. After World War II, the building was abandoned. Currently, the castle is owned by the Municipality of Campodenno, which has undertaken restoration work.

Mezzocorona (10 Km)

Castel Firmian

The Castle was built in 1480 by the captain of the Valle di Non, Nicolò I of Firmian. In 1650, a classroom was built outside that gave the opportunity to unite the tower with the castle. All the changes were made in Gothic and Baroque style. Inside there is the chapel dedicated to San Giovanni Nepomuceno and some important paintings.

Mezzocorona (10 Km)

Castello San Gottardo Diroccato

The Castle of St. Gotthard was built in 1181. The building was used as a military fortification until 1525. In 1735 it was restored and used by pilgrims to celebrate St. Gotthard. Currently, the front door where the dragon coat of arms is visible in the castle.

Contà (12 Km)

Castel Corona

The Corona Castle was built during the 13th century. Its structure is made of stone and is twenty meters high and thirty meters long. The building performed a military function. Currently, only the ruins of the castle are visible.

Trento (13 Km)

Mausoleo di Cesare Battisti

The Mausoleum of Cesare Battisti was built in 1935 and was designed by Ettore Fagiuoli. The circular structure rests on a stone base that carries a tombstone dedicated to Cesare Battisti. The monument is located on the hill of Doss Trento and is now well preserved.

Trento (14 Km)

Chiesa di Sant'Apollinare

Vigo di Ton (14 Km)

Castel Thun

The Thun Castle was built in the middle of the thirteenth century in a hill located near the city of Vigo di Ton. The architectural structure is surrounded by imposing towers, ramparts, ditches and walkways. On the ground floor there are public rooms while the first floor are the stately ones. The castle is open to the public and is in an excellent state of preservation.

Trento (14 Km)

Monumento a Dante

A statue dedicated to Dante Alighieri, by the Florentine sculptor Cesare Zocchi, located in the park of the station. It was built as a symbol of the Italian culture when Trentino was still a territory of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Trento (14 Km)

Badia di San Lorenzo

The abbey of S. Lorenzo di Trento was built by Benedictine monks between 1166 and 1183, and is one of the best examples of Romanesque architecture in the city. The structure has often been the subject of events that damaged its construction, ultimately the bombings of the Allies in the 20th century. It was restored in 1955. Today it is a place of high spirituality, charity and communion among the inhabitants of the area.

Trento (14 Km)

Fontana del Nettuno

Built by the sculptor Francesco Giongo of Lavarone. For this fountain, located in Piazza Duomo, the sculptor developed a system of water flow without interruption.

Trento (14 Km)

Torre Vanga

The Vanga Tower was erected in the thirteenth century at the behest of Prince Frederick Vanga, from whom it also took its name. The structure has a square plan, almost 40 m high, and was used to monitor all the circulation of the adjacent area. The tower is made of brick and decorated with three windows. For many years it was used as a prison, while today, it hosts several exhibitions in the area.

Trento (14 Km)

Palazzo Trentini

The palace was built in 1740, on commission of the noble Trentini family. The structure has elegant decorative elements, belonging to the Rococo style. The interior houses numerous frescoes and several well-kept ornaments, by Carlo Henrici, Giorgio Anselmi, Pietro Antonio Bianchi and some other artists of the time. Currently, the palace hosts several exhibitions and events in the area.

Trento (14 Km)

Porta Santa Margherita

Trento (14 Km)

Palazzo del Monte

Palazzo del Monte was built around the fifteenth century, and is located on one of the most vibrant areas of Trentino. The structure has elements of the Renaissance style, but also of the Gothic - Venetian one. The building is characterized by the numerous frescoes on the facade, where in the center there is the myth of Hercules, and the famous trifora with a balcony on the first floor. The plant has undergone several restorations over the years, and today it is in a good state of preservation.

Trento (14 Km)

Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore

Trento (14 Km)

Torre Verde

The Green Tower is located near the area of the walls of Teodorico, in Trento. According to archaeologists, studying the walls of the building, we trace the origin of the Tower, which was erected in the Etruscan era. According to testimonies, in the Middle Ages, the Tower was a prison where the prisoners were tortured in a terrible way.

Trento (14 Km)

Palazzo Galasso

Palazzo Galasso was built at the beginning of the '600, according to the project by Pier Maria Bagnadore. The structure has classic elements and Palladianism, both outside and in the interior. It is called “Devil's”, since the work on the construction of its façade ended in less than six years, and for the time of that time, it was an extremely short period.

Trento (14 Km)

Palazzo Geremia

The Geremia Palace was built in late 1400, on commission by Giovanni Antonio Pona. The structure has elements of Gothic style inside, and Renaissance style on the outside. The facade is all frescoed by Marcello Fogolino, and this makes it a very elegant building. Since 1912 it belongs to the Municipality of Trento, and today it is the headquarters of representation.

Trento (14 Km)

Palazzo Thun

The Palazzo Thun in Trento was built in the mid-16th century in Renaissance style and consists of several buildings, a chapel and a tower. The interior of the palace was modified according to the neoclassical style at the behest of Count Matteo Thun in 1830. Inside it is possible to see some works characteristic of Italian art: Antonio Giongo's Neptune, the frescoes by Brusasorci and the paintings by Casarini.

Trento (14 Km)

Palazzo Trautmannsdorf

The structure dates back to the beginning of the '500. The building was named after the Trautmannsdorf, the first to own it. The structure is a typical example of the Trentino Renaissance and has very regular compositional elements. The decorations belong to the late Renaissance, since they had arrived only after the restoration of the '800. Today the building is home to the Istituto Trentino del Vino.

Trento (14 Km)

Teatro Sociale

it was founded in 1819, a theater tradition in the city. With a program of theater, dance and operetta .

Trento (14 Km)

Torre della Tromba

According to testimonies, the Tower was erected around the twelfth century. The current appearance of the tower is the result of a deep restoration that took place in the '800, which gave it a neoclassical style. Inside there are numerous stucco decorations, carefully curated by Antonio Giongo. Today, the tower hosts several exhibitions and events in the area.

Trento (14 Km)

Palazzo Salvadori

Palazzo Salvadori was built during the 16th century, the work of Lucio di Pietro. The structure was erected on the plant of an ancient synagogue of the Jews, and has Renaissance architectural elements. The decorations on the façade have a religious character: the medallions of Martyrdom and the Glory of Simonino, created great controversy among the Jewish community of Trento. Currently, the building is well preserved.

Trento (14 Km)

Chiesa di Sant'Anna

The Church of Saint Anne was erected in the late fifteenth century. On the portal there is the emblem of the Uldaric Vicar of Lichtenstein. The structure has elements of the late Gothic, combined with the Renaissance ones, the result of various renovations over the years. The interior was restored during the 90s, and during this restoration various architectural and decorative details never discovered before were detected were taken over.

Trento (14 Km)

Palazzo delle Albere

The palace was built in the '500 by Madruzzo. The structure has a square plan, and consists of four tall towers. Inside, there are numerous paintings that enrich the palace, giving it an elegant look. The building is home to the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Trento and Rovereto.

Trento (14 Km)

Museo Castello del Buonconsiglio

A part of his collection are on display in the Castel Beseno and Castel Stenico (representing the branch offices of this castle). A collection of light weapons and firearms, fine furniture, all in a majestic setting.

Trento (14 Km)

Palazzo Tabarelli

The palace was built in the '500 on the installations of some previous medieval buildings. It took its name from the Tabarelli de Fatis, who commissioned its construction. The structure is a typical example of the Renaissance style, and was designed by Alessio Longhi. From the excavations on the area below, ancient Roman testimonies have been discovered. Today the structure is in an excellent state of preservation.

Trento (14 Km)

Case Cazuffi-Rella

These are two adjacent buildings dating back to the sixteenth century. Both are characterized by the frescoes on the facades, the work of the painter Fogolino. They are typical palaces, of a secular character. On the left façade, characters and scenes from classical mythology are depicted, while on the right side the themes of Virtue, Time, the Triumphs of Love, Apollo and Abundance.

Trento (14 Km)

Casa Balduini

Casa Balduini dates back to the Middle Ages, and was the first structure with a frescoed facade in Trento. The frescoes date back to the '400 and represent stories of mythology, but reported in Renaissance style. The property is one of the most beautiful in the city, and today it is in excellent condition.

Trento (14 Km)

Castel Thun

Thun Castle was built in the mid-13th century and was home to the powerful Thun family, who owned prestigious residences in the valleys of Non and Sole. The castle is located on top of a hill and enjoys a beautiful panoramic position. Very beautiful and not to be missed are the drawbridge and the comital palace.

Trento (14 Km)

Torre Civica

Trento (14 Km)

Palazzo Pretorio

This is a historic building located in Piazza del Duomo. It is topped by the massive size of the Civic Tower and is adorned with a battlements. Today it houses the Tridentino Diocesian Museum.

Trento (14 Km)

Museo Diocesano Tridentino

it was founded in 1903 to preserve the artistic heritage of the diocese and to keep the early Christian basilica of S. Vigil and archaeological remains of the cathedral found in the twentieth century from the underground

Trento (14 Km)

Cattedrale di San Vigilio

The church of San Vigilio is the cathedral of Trento. Built in the thirteenth century on the area where it was originally an ancient basilica, dedicated to San Vigilio, patron saint of the city, from which takes its name.

Trento (14 Km)

Castello del Buonconsiglio

One of the most famous buildings of Trento, it is the greatest monumental complex of Trentino-Alto Adige, built for defensive purposes on a rocky hill. It has archaeological collections, art, numismatics and temporary exhibitions.

Trento (14 Km)

Palazzo Firmian

The palace dates back to the '500, took the name of Carlo Firmian, who was born in that building. The structure has architectural elements of the late Renaissance, while the decorative ones can be dated in different periods. The building was restored several times, this also changed the original appearance of the building, but the frescoes and other works inside remained intact. Currently, the building is home to the Cassa di Risparmio.

Trento (14 Km)

Museo Tridentino di Scienze Naturali

This museum pays particular attention to the Alpine region and the sphere of Trentino . It is a great promoter of scientific culture through displays of natural history-oriented education.

Trento (14 Km)

Palazzo Sardagna

The Palazzo della Sardagna is a majestic structure built by the family that bears the same name and thanks to which it has the same shapes and characteristics of today. It is a palace that reflects the Trentino Renaissance and Baroque style as it was built in the transitional phase of the eighteenth century. The Sardagna family coat of arms is visible at the entrance. Only the rooms of the museum are accessible to the public.

Trento (14 Km)

Palazzo Calepini

The palace was erected during the 16th century, on commission of the Calepini family, from which it also took its name. The structure has architectural elements of the '500, typical of the late Renaissance style. Inside, there are numerous paintings of eighteenth-century origin. Currently, the building houses the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Trento.

Trento (14 Km)

Palazzo Larcher-Fogazzaro

The palace dates back to the 18th century, owned by the Guarinoni family. The structure has architectural elements from the late Baroque and is one of the most majestic buildings in the city. The façade is characterized by careful decorative works, while the interior preserves numerous works of art from the eighteenth century.

Trento (14 Km)

Torre Massarello

Torre Massarello, also known as the “Arcidiaconale”, was built during the Middle Ages. It took its name from Angelo Massarelli, a famous personality in the religious world of the time, who lived for several years inside the tower itself. The structure has late Gothic architectural elements, while the rooms are decorated with frescoes and special ornaments. Today, the building is in an excellent state of preservation, and it can be visited by the public.

Madruzzo (14 Km)

Castello di Madruzzo

Starting from 1160, the Castle of Madruzzo was the seat of the noble family from which it takes its name. It was composed of a set of residences surrounded by walls built on the rock and two imposing towers. After becoming an elegant princely residence, it passed in the 19th century under the Larcher family of Trento who carried out its reconstruction.

Trento (15 Km)

Arco dei Tre Portoni

Trento (15 Km)

Teatro Auditorium

It is the largest in the city of Trento, was excellent visibility and acoustics. Here there are concerts of symphonic music, theater and events of contemporary music.

Trento (15 Km)

Teatro Cuminetti

This theater is the former Experimental Theatre. Suited to contemporary theater performances and film screenings. Its name recalls the professor Benvenuto Cuminetti,a man of profound culture and theatrical knowledge .

Ton (15 Km)

Castel San Pietro

In addition to a beautiful panorama of the Brenta Dolomites, the San Pietro Castle has a historical and architectural value. It was built by the Thun family in medieval style around the 12th century. According to Franco Lancetti, who did the renovation of the castle, the tower had to be 15 meters high and around 6 meters in diameter. Historical testimonies show that the building also housed the chapel of St. Peter from which the castle took its name. It was abandoned at the end of the 17th century by the Thun and today we find the ruins of the castle.

Madonna di Campiglio (15 Km)

Cascata di Nardis

The Nardis waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Val di Genova, also known as the Valley of the Falls. This beautiful waterfall make a jump of almost 130 meters. The way to the falls is viable by car or on foot through a beautiful path witch cross the woods and that allows you to enjoy the most stunning views of this beautiful location!

Madonna di Campiglio (16 Km)

Chiesetta di Santa Maria Antica

The Church of Santa Maria Antica is a small chapel built in the twelfth century and characterized by a simple facade and a Gothic bell tower. Inside are preserved works of high quality such as the ancient Crucifix, dating back to the twelfth century, and the triptych of the Madonna with Child and Saints.

Fornace (16 Km)

Castello di Roccabruna

The Castle of Roccabruna was built in the Middle Ages for defense purposes. When it was home to the noble family of the Roccabruna, it became a splendid Renaissance mansion. Of the entire Castle, today, there is only the door placed in the historic center of the village.

Cembra Lisignago (17 Km)

Chiesa di San Pietro

In typical Gothic architecture, the church of St. Peter preserves several frescoes among which the Last Judgment. The building has a single nave, flanked by a medieval bell tower of late Romanesque shape with pyramidal cusp.

Trento (17 Km)

Museo di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Trento e Rovereto

Here are concentrated works of modern and contemporary art. The permanent collection includes over 15,000 works including paintings, drawings and sculptures. Works by artists such as Carlo Carra, Giorgio de Chirico, along with others.

Stenico (17 Km)

Castello di Stenico

The Castle of Stenico was built in 1163 and was the residence of a Captain. It is placed on a rocky spur, from which it dominates the whole valley and the village. Initially, its function was a refuge of the Stoni. Today it is used as an exhibition venue for exhibitions, contemporary and photographic art competitions, and various concerts.

Folgarida (18 Km)

Lago di Tovel

Folgarida (18 Km)

Parco Naturale Adamello Brenta

Segonzano (19 Km)

Castello di Segonzano

The medieval castle was built by Rodolfo Scancio and then passed to Baron Giovanni Battista Prato. The castle, majestic and of indescribable beauty, has crenellated ruins and the tower called the Prisons that overlooks the surrounding landscape.

Segonzano (20 Km)

Madonna dell'aiuto

Our Lady of Help, a beautiful painting, is housed inside the homonymous Sanctuary, in the middle of a forest in Segonzano. This is a copy of Mariahilf's famous painting, which copy was wanted and brought by Baron Francesco Ferdinando. The painting is admired by many pilgrims who arrived on the road, to pray and make offers.

Trento (20 Km)

Castello di Torre Franca

The Castle of Torre Franca was built in the twelfth century. It is composed of four cylindrical towers. During World War II, the castle hosted a military hospital. Today the castle is private property.

Other attractions in Andalo

Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Santo Stefano

Cemetery Church of Carisolo, perched at the top of a spur of rock, with frescoes by the Baschenis

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Destinations nearby

Molveno

It is 5,4 Km away - about 8 minutes

Spormaggiore

It is 10,5 Km away - about 13 minutes

Mezzolombardo

Mezzolombardo

It is 18,5 Km away - about 23 minutes

Campodenno

Campodenno

It is 20,5 Km away - about 27 minutes

Mezzocorona

It is 20,8 Km away - about 27 minutes

San Michele all'Adige

San Michele all'Adige

It is 22,4 Km away - about 28 minutes

Ton

It is 23,2 Km away - about 30 minutes

Stenico

It is 24,6 Km away - about 31 minutes

Trento

It is 37,2 Km away - about 42 minutes

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