Sirmione is located in the southern end of Lake Garda, in an area consisting of a long peninsula surrounded by lake water and with historical locations situated on the edges of the morainic hills. It’s possible to visit the old own centre and the hamlets of Colombare and Lugana.

Thanks to its natural position, the different historical epochs have left such conspicuous marks on Sirmione that it still offers subject matter for new studies and new discoveries to archaeologists and historians.

The known history of the peninsula began in the second millennium B.C., the Bronze Age. The lake pile-dwelling settlements, extending from Salò to Garda, have been known since the 19th century. In particular, in the lower Garda area, three submerged sites have been found: in Lake Maraschina (City of Peschiera) in 1971, at Port Galeazzi (City of Sirmione) and San Francisco (City of Desenzano) in 1976.

In Sirmione you can find art, history and monuments: the Scaliger Castle, the Grottoes of Catullus with the Archaeological Museum, the ruins of the Lombard Monastery of San Salvatore, the churches of Sant'Anna della Rocca, Santa Maria Maggiore (or della Neve), San Pietro in Mavino, San Francesco, Santa Maria Immacolata and Sant'Orsola, Villa Callas, Callas Exhibitions Palace and the Casa del Pescatore (Fisherman's House).

But that's not all: the town of Sirmione and its surroundings are renowned for its vineyards, which grow thanks to the gentle hilly landscape, clay soil and Lake Garda’s micro-climate, producing various refined wines. In Sirmione, the hamlet of Lugana represents, with its own name, the heart of the production area of the fine white wine Lugana DOC.

Sirmione is also known for its renowned thermal treatments, that offer visitors a unique experience for physical and mental well-being.

Terme di Sirmione are famous for the Acqua di Sirmione, a sulphurous salso-bromo-iodine thermal water with extraordinary therapeutic properties, linked to the ancient Fonte Bojola spring. This precious natural resource is at the basis of the thermal treatments offered in our municipality.

There are two renowned thermal centres: the Therapy District, located in the Colombare area, and the Thermal Garden, a wellness centre in the heart of the historic centre. Both offer a wide range of customised Spa treatments and care programmes to meet the individual needs of each guest.

At the Infopoint it’s possible to find all useful information and advice for exploring Sirmione, Lake Garda, and the main art cities in the surrounding area. A ticket sales service for parks, the Opera at the Arena of Verona and tours, both by boat and by bus, as well as luggage storage and wheelchair hire for people with reduced mobility, are also available.

We look forward to seeing you in the “Pearl of Lake Garda”!!

COVER: Premio Sirmione per la Fotografia 2024 – Matthias Kunz
PHotogallery: CastELLO (2) – Kiera Golding, CastELLO (1) – Christian D'Emilio, CastELLO (3) – Adriano Rotondo, CastELLO (4) – Carlo Riva, Grotte Catullo – Nicolay Kalugerov, SPIAGGIA (1) – Massimo Barbieri, SPIAGGIA (2) – Alessandra Paghera, GIAMAICA – Roberto Fochi, Centro Storico – Filmmaker, Penisola – Andrey Berg