Experience the best of Lake Bracciano
Lake Bracciano is a round volcanic crater lake north-west of Rome, with clear water for swimming and sailing and medieval towns on its shores.
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Lake Bracciano fills an ancient volcanic crater about thirty kilometres north-west of Rome, a rounded lake with low wooded hills around it. It has long been a drinking-water reserve for Rome, so motor boats are banned and the water stays unusually clear. Small beaches line parts of the shore, and sailing, swimming and windsurfing are favourite pastimes in summer.
Three towns give the lake its character. Bracciano has the Orsini-Odescalchi castle, a fifteenth-century fortress with frescoed halls on a rocky hill above the water. Anguillara Sabazia is an old fishing borough set on a promontory, and Trevignano Romano climbs a hillside with views along the shore. Cerveteri's Etruscan tombs lie about twenty kilometres to the south-west, and Rome is an hour away by train or road.
Fish from the lake, such as whitefish and eel, appear fried or grilled in lakeside restaurants, along with fresh pasta, local olive oil and the cured meats of Lazio. Summer is for swimming and sailing, while spring and early autumn are calm and green and good for walks around the shore. Winters are cool and sometimes misty, and the lakeside towns are quiet.
- 5 skip-the-line tickets
- Free cancellation on 84% of experiences
- 4.7 across the top 24
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Landmarks and attractions in Lake Bracciano
28
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Guided tours in Lake Bracciano
183- Free cancellation
For kids in Lake Bracciano
5
Signature experiences in Lake Bracciano
![Civitavecchia(Rome's cruise port):Private Transfer to Rome Fiumicino(FCO)airport]()
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Questions about Lake Bracciano
- What is there to do in Lake Bracciano?
- We list 514 experiences in Lake Bracciano. The largest groups are day trips (81), city tours (73), food tours (26), hop-on hop-off (6).
- What is the most popular experience in Lake Bracciano?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Shared Transfer from Civitavecchia Pier to Rome Hotel or Airport", rated 4.8 out of 5 from 613 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Lake Bracciano take?
- The typical experience in Lake Bracciano lasts about 7 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 8.5 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Lake Bracciano?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 85% of the 514 experiences we hold for Lake Bracciano. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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