Sigurtà Garden Park: what to see in Italy's most beautiful garden
If you dream of a day surrounded by spectacular flowers and breathtaking landscapes, the Sigurtà Garden Park in Valeggio sul Mincio is an absolutely unmissable destination during your holiday on Lake Garda. Awarded several times as one of the most beautiful parks in Europe, this immense green lung offers 60 hectares of uncontaminated nature where you can lose yourself among tree-lined avenues and sheets of water.
Staying at the’Castello S. Antonio Hotel in Lazise, you can reach the Sigurtà Garden Park in about 20 minutes by car (15 km), enjoying a strategic base that combines the charm of a lake view with the proximity of the naturalistic excellence of the Verona area.
What to see at the Sigurtà Garden Park: attractions and flowers
Exploring the Sigurtà Garden Park means a different sensory experience in every season. Here are the attractions that make this place unique:
- Tulipanomania: In spring, the park hosts the flowering of more than a million tulips, a world-wide event that transforms the meadows into a palette of colours.
- The Labyrinth: One of the most popular stops on what to see at the Sigurtà Garden Park; a geometric path made up of 1,500 yew trees that leads to a central tower inspired by that of the Bois de Boulogne.
- The Avenue of Roses: A one-kilometre path where more than 30,000 re-flowering roses bloom, with the splendid backdrop of the Scaliger Castle in Valeggio.
- The Large Turf: An endless green expanse, ideal for relaxing and admiring the ponds where water lilies and lotus flowers float.
Visiting the Sigurtà Garden Park in total comfort
To best enjoy the Sigurtà Garden Park, You can choose different ways to visit: on foot for direct contact with nature, by bicycle (also for hire), or on board the panoramic train or the electric golf-carts with GPS guide. We recommend devoting at least half a day to this visit to appreciate every hidden corner of the garden, from the Educational Farm to Laura's Hermitage.
A green getaway a stone's throw from Lazise
Book your stay at the Hotel Castello S. Antonio and discover the magic of the Sigurtà Garden Park in total relaxation.
Staff recommendation: Many of our guests like to combine a visit to the Sigurtà Garden Park to a stop in the nearby village of Borghetto sul Mincio. After a day in the open air, the services of our hotel and the tranquillity of our rooms lake view are the best way to recharge your batteries.
Why stay at the Hotel Castello S. Antonio for your visit
Choosing our facility means combining the thousand-year history of our hotel to the convenience of being close to major attractions. Compared to hotels located directly in the busy city centre, our hillside location offers you a haven of peace and free private parking, essential after a day spent exploring the Sigurtà Garden Park.
You will be able to admire the sunset over Lake Garda directly from our terrace, looking back on the beauty of the gardens you have just visited in total serenity.
Book your holiday between nature and relaxation
If you wish to organise your visit to the Sigurtà Garden Park and enjoy an unforgettable stay, you can book your room online directly here, or request personalised information via the our contact page, by writing to info@castellosanantonio.com or by contacting us at +39 045 7580387.
