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Province of Trento

Trento Province
Lake Garda, province of Trento

The province of Trento, located in the northern Italian region of Trentino-Alto Adige, is a land of dramatic landscapes, deep-rooted traditions and welcoming communities. It is surrounded by majestic mountains and dotted with lakes, castles and charming towns.

This province is a remarkable blend of Italian heritage and Alpine identity. With a special autonomous status, Trento balances cultural richness, economic vitality and sustainable tourism in one of Italy’s most livable and scenic areas.

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Trento Province
Province of Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige

Mountains, lakes and breathtaking scenery

The natural environment of Trento province is one of its main attractions. The Dolomites dominate the eastern side, while the western areas boast the Adamello-Brenta Nature Park, offering some of Italy’s most spectacular alpine views.

Lakes such as Lake Garda, Lake Molveno and Lake Ledro provide opportunities for relaxation, water sports and stunning photography. Rolling green meadows and forested slopes complete the province’s visual appeal in every season.

A land of castles and medieval villages

The province of Trento is rich in architectural and historical treasures. Its landscape is punctuated by castles such as Castello del Buonconsiglio, Castel Thun and Castel Beseno, each telling a story of past conflicts, noble families and cultural shifts.

Villages like Canale di Tenno and Bondone have preserved their medieval structures and atmospheres. Stone houses, narrow streets and local traditions make these places a journey into the past that remains very much alive today.

Outdoor activities throughout the year

Trento province is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. In the winter, areas like Madonna di Campiglio, Pinzolo and Folgaria offer skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing amid well-kept slopes and stunning alpine panoramas.

When the snow melts, the region transforms into a paradise for hiking, mountain biking, climbing and paragliding. Trails wind through flower-filled meadows, past waterfalls and across mountain ridges with unforgettable views.

Local cuisine and culinary heritage

The food culture of the province of Trento is hearty and satisfying, influenced by both Alpine traditions and Italian gastronomy. Polenta, game meats, mushrooms and cheese are staples, often prepared with local ingredients.

Regional specialities include strangolapreti, carne salada and canederli. Accompanying these dishes are excellent wines such as Teroldego Rotaliano and Nosiola, which can be tasted in wine cellars and vineyards across the province.

Art, culture and religious heritage

The province is not only about nature and food but also about art and faith. The city of Trento itself hosted the Council of Trent in the 16th century, a key moment in Catholic history, and its cathedral remains a landmark of Renaissance architecture.

Museums such as the MUSE science museum and MART in nearby Rovereto offer cultural experiences that blend innovation and history. Smaller local museums celebrate traditions, crafts and the province’s role in the Great War.

Festivals and seasonal traditions

Each season in the province of Trento brings festivals that celebrate nature, religion and local identity. Spring and summer see village fairs, historical re-enactments and open-air concerts that invite visitors to experience authentic Alpine life.

Autumn is marked by wine harvests and chestnut festivals, while winter offers atmospheric Christmas markets filled with lights, crafts and traditional foods. These events provide insight into the rhythms and values of mountain communities.

A model for sustainability and quality of life

Trento province is widely recognized for its commitment to sustainability. Renewable energy, protected parks and eco-conscious infrastructure reflect the region’s efforts to maintain its beauty and improve quality of life for residents and guests.

Public services are efficient and accessible, with clean towns and excellent transport links connecting even remote areas. These factors, combined with a strong sense of community, contribute to the province’s reputation for well-being and liveability.

A province of diversity and unity

Though relatively small in size, the province of Trento contains a remarkable diversity of landscapes, languages and lifestyles. From remote mountain refuges to lively town squares, it offers a mosaic of experiences within a unified regional identity.

This unity is reflected in its governance, its respect for tradition and its openness to innovation. Visitors will find not just natural beauty, but a place where people live in harmony with their surroundings and with each other.

Why the province of Trento is worth discovering

Whether you are drawn by its mountains, its cuisine, its heritage or its peaceful atmosphere, the province of Trento is a place that captivates and enriches. It is a destination that speaks to travelers in search of both excitement and serenity.

With its blend of culture and adventure, history and modernity, it offers an experience that is not only memorable but meaningful. Every visit uncovers new layers of depth in this remarkable corner of northern Italy.

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  • Regional Information

    • Area: 13,607 km²
      Population: 994,703
      Density: 73/km²
      Capital: Trento

      National Parks:
      Stelvio National Park
Location of Trentino-Alto Adige
Location of Trentino-Alto Adige
Provinces of Trentino-Alto Adige
Provinces of Trentino-Alto Adige
  • Comunes of Trentino-Alto Adige
    • Bolzano
      • Aldino
        Andriano
        Anterivo
        Appiano sulla Strada del Vino
        Avelengo
        Badia
        Barbiano
        Bolzano
        Braies
        Brennero
        Bressanone
        Bronzolo
        Brunico
        Caines
        Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino
        Campo di Trens
        Campo Tures
        Castelbello-Ciardes
        Castelrotto
        Cermes
        Chienes
        Chiusa
        Cornedo all’Isarco
        Cortaccia sulla Strada del Vino
        Cortina sulla Strada del Vino
        Corvara in Badia
        Curon Venosta
        Dobbiaco
        Egna
        Falzes
        Fiè allo Sciliar
        Fortezza
        Funes
        Gais
        Gargazzone
        Glorenza
        La Valle
        Laces
        Lagundo
        Laion
        Laives
        Lana
        Lasa
        Lauregno
        Luson
        Magrè sulla Strada del Vino
        Malles Venosta
        Marebbe
        Marlengo
        Martello
        Meltina
        Merano
        Monguelfo-Tesido
        Montagna
        Moso in Passiria
        Nalles
        Naturno
        Naz-Sciaves
        Nova Levante
        Nova Ponente
        Ora
        Ortisei
        Parcines
        Perca
        Plaus
        Ponte Gardena
        Postal
        Prato allo Stelvio
        Predoi
        Proves
        Racines
        Rasun Anterselva
        Renon
        Rifiano
        Rio di Pusteria
        Rodengo
        Salorno
        San Candido
        San Genesio Atesino
        San Leonardo in Passiria
        San Lorenzo di Sebato
        San Martino in Badia
        San Martino in Passiria
        San Pancrazio
        Santa Cristina Valgardena
        Sarentino
        Scena
        Selva dei Molini
        Selva di Val Gardena
        Senales
        Senale-San Felice
        Sesto
        Silandro
        Sluderno
        Stelvio
        Terento
        Terlano
        Termeno sulla Strada del Vino
        Tesimo
        Tires
        Tirolo
        Trodena nel parco naturale
        Tubre
        Ultimo
        Vadena
        Val di Vizze
        Valdaora
        Valle Aurina
        Valle di Casies
        Vandoies
        Varna
        Velturno
        Verano
        Villabassa
        Villandro
        Vipiteno

    • Trento
      • Ala
        Albiano
        Aldeno
        Amblar
        Andalo
        Arco
        Avio
        Baselga di Pinè
        Bedollo
        Bersone
        Besenello
        Bieno
        Bleggio Superiore
        Bocenago
        Bolbeno
        Bondo
        Bondone
        Borgo Valsugana
        Bosentino
        Breguzzo
        Brentonico
        Bresimo
        Brez
        Brione
        Caderzone Terme
        Cagnò
        Calavino
        Calceranica al Lago
        Caldes
        Caldonazzo
        Calliano
        Campitello di Fassa
        Campodenno
        Canal San Bovo
        Canazei
        Capriana
        Carano
        Carisolo
        Carzano
        Castel Condino
        Castelfondo
        Castello Tesino
        Castello-Molina di Fiemme
        Castelnuovo
        Cavalese
        Cavareno
        Cavedago
        Cavedine
        Cavizzana
        Cembra
        Centa San Nicolò
        Cimego
        Cimone
        Cinte Tesino
        Cis
        Civezzano
        Cles
        Cloz
        Comano Terme
        Commezzadura
        Condino
        Coredo
        Croviana
        Cunevo
        Daiano
        Dambel
        Daone
        Darè
        Denno
        Dimaro
        Don
        Dorsino
        Drena
        Dro
        Faedo
        Fai della Paganella
        Faver
        Fiavè
        Fiera di Primiero
        Fierozzo
        Flavon
        Folgaria
        Fondo
        Fornace
        Frassilongo
        Garniga Terme
        Giovo
        Giustino
        Grauno
        Grigno
        Grumes
        Imer
        Isera
        Ivano-Fracena
        Lardaro
        Lasino
        Lavarone
        Lavis
        Ledro
        Levico Terme
        Lisignago
        Livo
        Lona-Lases
        Luserna
        Malè
        Malosco
        Massimeno
        Mazzin
        Mezzana
        Mezzano
        Mezzocorona
        Mezzolombardo
        Moena
        Molveno
        Monclassico
        Montagne
        Mori
        Nago-Torbole
        Nanno
        Nave San Rocco
        Nogaredo
        Nomi
        Novaledo
        Ospedaletto
        Ossana
        Padergnone
        Palù del Fersina
        Panchià
        Peio
        Pellizzano
        Pelugo
        Pergine Valsugana
        Pieve di Bono
        Pieve Tesino
        Pinzolo
        Pomarolo
        Pozza di Fassa
        Praso
        Predazzo
        Preore
        Prezzo
        Rabbi
        Ragoli
        Revò
        Riva del Garda
        Romallo
        Romeno
        Roncegno Terme
        Ronchi Valsugana
        Roncone
        Ronzo-Chienis
        Ronzone
        Roverè della Luna
        Rovereto
        Ruffrè-Mendola
        Rumo
        Sagron Mis
        Samone
        San Lorenzo in Banale
        San Michele all’Adige
        Sant’Orsola Terme
        Sanzeno
        Sarnonico
        Scurelle
        Segonzano
        Sfruz
        Siror
        Smarano
        Soraga
        Sover
        Spera
        Spiazzo
        Spormaggiore
        Sporminore
        Stenico
        Storo
        Strembo
        Strigno
        Taio
        Tassullo
        Telve
        Telve di Sopra
        Tenna
        Tenno
        Terlago
        Terragnolo
        Terres
        Terzolas
        Tesero
        Tione di Trento
        Ton
        Tonadico
        Torcegno
        Trambileno
        Transacqua
        Trento
        Tres
        Tuenno

        Valda
        Valfloriana
        Vallarsa
        Varena
        Vattaro
        Vermiglio
        Vervò
        Vezzano
        Vignola-Falesina
        Vigo di Fassa
        Vigo Rendena
        Vigolo Vattaro
        Villa Agnedo
        Villa Lagarina
        Villa Rendena
        Volano
        Zambana
        Ziano di Fiemme
        Zuclo

Trentino-Alto Adige Airports
Airports of Trentino-Alto Adige
Hotels in Trentino-Alto Adige
Hotels in Trentino-Alto Adige
Trentino-Alto AdigeWEATHER
Trentino-Alto Adige Climate (Trento)
  High Low Sun Rain
Jan 9 2 3 55
Feb 11 3 4 53
Mar 13 4 5 63
Apr 17 7 6 55
May 21 11 8 35
Jun 25 15 9 44
Jul 28 17 10 34
Aug 28 17 9 54
Sep 25 14 7 61
Oct 20 11 6 74
Nov 15 8 4 71
Dec 12 3 3 77
Table Key:
High - Average monthly high temperatures
Low - Average monthly low temperatures
Sun - Average hours of sunshine per day
Rain - Average monthly rainfall in mm
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