AMUSEMENT PARKS AROUND BERGAMO
Smiles and adrenaline for all ages, between nature and fantasy.
Le Cornelle Wildlife Park
This zoo, located in Valbrembo, is home to about 120 species of animals from all over the world, hosted and protected within environments that recreate their natural habitat. An educational and fun experience for the whole family, where children can closely observe exotic animals and participate in educational activities.
Prehistoric Park
Travel back in time to the age of dinosaurs at the Rivolta d'Adda Prehistoric Park. Life-size reproductions of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals will leave every child speechless. In addition to the prehistoric creatures, you can explore a beautiful botanical trail, relax by the lake and enjoy a picnic in the equipped areas.
Bergamo Adventure Park
For an alternative day, Bergamo's Adventure Parks are the perfect choice! With trails suspended among the trees suitable for all ages, everyone will find their dose of adrenaline in complete safety. The little ones will be able to try their hand at low altitude trails, while the grown-ups will find Tibetan bridges, swinging walkways and zip-lines that offer intense emotions and different perspectives on the surrounding nature.
Archeopark
Immerse yourself in prehistory at the Boario Terme Archaeopark, an open-air museum dedicated to children where you can explore reconstructed villages, prehistoric caves and stilt houses. Discover how our ancestors lived in an evocative natural environment and participate in archaeology workshops where you can light a fire, grind wheat, shoot with your bow and sail on a canoe!
Acquaworld
Dive into the fun at the largest indoor water park in Italy! Located in Concorezzo, Acquaworld offers an extraordinary experience with slides, pools and wellness areas for all seasons. Ideal for both families with children and adults looking for relaxation, it is the perfect destination for any occasion.
Tibetan bridge
Challenge gravity on one of the longest Tibetan bridges in the world! With its impressive 505 metres in length, the Tibetan Bridge of Dossena offers a unique adrenaline experience: 1,200 steps suspended in the void, with a maximum height of 120 metres off the ground on the picturesque Brembana Valley.
Speleological Mining Park
Descend into the depths of the earth and discover the secrets of the ancient mines of Dossena, in the heart of the Brembana Valley. This safely equipped route allows you to explore the mines through cable cars, bridges, suspended passages over natural caves, artificial chimneys and much more.
Movieland
Movieland brings the magic of cinema to the shores of Lake Garda, bringing the atmosphere of Hollywood to Italy. The park offers fun for adults and families: discover movie sets, shows with stuntmen and adrenaline-filled attractions that will make you experience unforgettable emotions.
Aquaneva Park
An oasis of fun structured around the four natural elements. In the Water World you will find pools and slides, the Air World offers beautiful views and equipped areas for picnics, the Fire World offers whirlpools and adventurous routes for children, finally the Earth World, surrounded by the Smeraldo Lake, hosts the Adventure Park with canoe and zipline.
Leolandia
Give your children an unforgettable day at Leolandia, the amusement park located in Capriate San Gervasio. With over 40 attractions, this park is a real paradise for the little ones. You can meet the cartoon characters, admire the miniature of Italy with 160 monuments and enjoy exciting shows.
Gardaland
Experience the No.1 amusement park in Italy! Located on the shores of Lake Garda, Gardaland offers a complete adventure with its Amusement Park, LEGOLAND® Water Park and SEA LIFE Aquarium. Attractions for all ages will allow you to both experience the adrenaline of the roller coaster and have fun in the children's area. One day is not enough to discover all the wonders of Gardaland!
SPAS AND WELLNESS CENTRES
Relaxation in the most beautiful places in the area.
QC Terme San Pellegrino
Wellness just a stone's throw from Bergamo. QC Terme San Pellegrino is a true temple of relaxation, where every detail is designed to regenerate body and mind. Between hot tubs, Kneipp trails, waterfalls, aromatic saunas and lounges surrounded by a refined atmosphere, you will find the perfect place to unwind from your routine and enjoy a moment of pure pleasure
Tescore Thermal Baths
A reference point for those looking for high quality thermal treatments. Known for their sulphurous waters, these spas offer therapies such as inhalations and balneotherapy, ideal for respiratory and skin diseases. With a centuries-old thermal tradition and state-of-the-art facilities, Trescore is the ideal destination for those seeking a therapeutic and relaxing experience.
Bormio thermal baths
The Thermal Baths of Bormio, with their two facilities, offer a unique thermal experience between history and modernity. The Old Baths , with Roman origins, are immersed in a breathtaking panoramic context, where thermal pools, saunas and natural caves offer moments of pure well-being. The New Baths , on the other hand, represent contemporary luxury, with indoor and outdoor pools, state-of-the-art relaxation areas and high-level treatments.Surrounded by mountains, both facilities are perfect for those who want to relax in a unique setting.
Rivanazzano thermal baths
These spas are distinguished by the presence of two water sources with unique properties: Salsobromojodica Water, known for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic power, and Sulfurous Water, used for the treatment of respiratory conditions and allergies. With a perfect mix of traditional spas and modern services, the Terme di Rivanazzano is an ideal destination for those who want to combine health and relaxation in a welcoming environment.
Thermal baths of Sant'Omobono
A haven of tranquility in the province of Bergamo. The Terme di Sant'Omobono is renowned for its sulphurous waters, used for dermatological, respiratory and rheumatological treatments. Thermal pools, saunas and a state-of-the-art wellness centre offer a relaxing and rejuvenating experience.
Hotel Resort & Spa Miramonti
Located in the picturesque Imagna Valley, Hotel Miramonti is a real paradise of wellbeing. The Bio-Spa offers an indoor and outdoor pool with jacuzzi, a panoramic sauna and an aromatic Turkish bath. Complete the experience with a Kneipp trail , an ice waterfall and relaxation areas with heated water beds and a fireplace.
Boario Thermal Baths
An oasis of peace in the beautiful Camonica Valley. These spas are famous for their four natural springs: Antica Fonte, Igea, Fausta and Silia. The waters, renowned for their therapeutic properties, have been used for over 150 years for treatment and rehabilitation. The Wellness Path with thermal pools, whirlpools, saunas and sensory showers is immersed in a huge centuries-old park where you can go take walks.
CULINARY AND GASTRONOMIC TRADITIONS
Authentic flavours that tell the story of Bergamo.
Casoncelli alla bergamasca
An iconic dish of the Bergamo culinary tradition. These are ravioli stuffed with a filling made from minced meat, amaretti, breadcrumbs, eggs and a mix of aromatic spices. They are served with melted butter, crispy bacon and flakes of Grana cheese
Polenta taragna
Polenta taragna is a variant of the classic polenta, prepared with a mix of corn flour and buckwheat, which gives it a dark colour and a more intense flavour. It is enriched with local cheeses such as Bitto PDO, Casera or Branzi.
Polenta e osei
This dish combines polenta taragna with the delicacy of birds, once hunted and now often replaced by meats such as chicken or pork. The birds are cooked on the grill or in a pan, while the polenta is cooked in the copper pot.
Stracciatella ice-cream
This flavour was born in Bergamo in 1961 in the "La Marianna" ice cream parlour. The name comes from the gesture of "shredding" the chocolate inside the cream. Today Stracciatella is appreciated all over the world, remaining one of the symbols of Bergamo's gastronomic excellence.
Bergamo cured meats
Cured meats are a true excellence of local cuisine. Among the most appreciated are salami, coppa, bacon and bresaola, all prepared following traditional methods that enhance their authentic flavours.
Donizetti cake
La Torta Donizetti is a cake dedicated to the famous Bergamo composer Gaetano Donizetti. This cake is a large and fluffy donut enriched with pieces of pineapples and maraschino-flavoured candied apricots.
Scarpinocc
Scarpinocc are a typical dish of Parre, in the Seriana Valley. This variant of casoncelli is prepared with a mixture of stale bread, grated cheese, eggs and spices. The name means "priest's shoe" and comes from their shape reminiscent of a small shoe.
THE EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CHEESES
Cheese excellence between taste, art and tradition.
Formai de Mut DOP
Produced in the Upper Brembana Valley, it is a semi-knitted fatty cheese made from cow's milk in the pastures. It has a thin and compact crust with a straw-yellow colour, while the ivory-coloured paste has an elastic structure with a characteristic diffuse holes or air pockets.
Provolone Valpadana DOP
Spun and semi-hard fat cheese made with cow's milk. It stands out for the great variety of shapes and weights, thanks to the plasticity of the curd during processing. The most classic shapes are the cylindrical "salami" shape, the elongated melon shape and the ancient pear shape with a bulge.
Taleggio DOP
A soft cheese from the ancient origins of the Brembana Valley, it has a sweet and aromatic flavour. With its pink crust covered with grey-green moulds, it offers a soft paste on the outside and crumbly in the centre, making it easily digestible.
Gorgonzola DOP
Soft cheese made from cow's milk. It has a cylindrical shape, non-edible grey crust and straw-white cheese colour characterised by typical blue-green speckling due to the marbling process (mould formation).
Grana Padano DOP
Hard cheese, cooked and slowly aged, made with cow's milk. Semi-fat and aged for an average of 16 months, it has a finely grained texture of white or straw colour, enclosed by a hard, dark yellow crust.
Bitto DOP
Fatty cheese with cooked and semi-hard paste made with whole raw cow's milk processed in the pasture immediately after milking. The crust is straw yellow, while the white straw cheese has fine holes.
Quartirolo Lombardo DOP
Soft table cheese made with cow's milk from cows raised exclusively in the production area. Its name derives from the term "quartirola", referring to the grass of the last cut before winter (fourth cut).
Salva Cremasco DOP
Raw, soft cheese made from whole cow's milk. It has a white paste, compact and crumbly, softer near the crust. The name “Salva” comes from the fact that it was once produced in May to save the dairy economy by using surplus milk.
Strachítunt DOP
Its name in dialect means "round stracchino", it is a cylindrical cheese from the stracchino soft cheese family with natural blue-veined effect. With a thin and wrinkled crust of yellowish or grey colour, it is unique because it is produced in a restricted geographical area of the Taleggio Valley.
WINES OF THE BERGAMO AREA
From the hills to the chalice: a journey into the fragrances of the earth.
Valcalepio DOC
The Valcalepio Doc is one of the most representative denominations of the province of Bergamo and includes two main types: the
Valcalepio Rosso and the Valcalepio Bianco.
- Valcalepio Rosso is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. It offers a structured wine with notes of berries, spices and an elegant
finish, aged in oak barrels.
- The Valcalepio Bianco, made with Chardonnay and/or Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris, is fresh and harmonious, with hints of white flowers
and citrus.
The wines of Franciacorta
Franciacorta, although located in the province of Brescia, is an important wine-producing area that completes the oenological offer of the Bergamo territory due to its geographical proximity. This area is renowned above all for Franciacorta DOCG, a classic sparkling wine of great international prestige, produced mainly with Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco grapes. With its fine and persistent perlage, it represents Italian excellence in the world of bubbles. Available in Brut, Extra Brut, Satèn, Rosé and Millesimato versions, Franciacorta is perfect as an aperitif or to accompany an entire meal of fish or white meats.
Moscato di Scanzo DOCG
Moscato di Scanzo DOCG is one of the smallest and most prestigious DOCG in Italy, produced exclusively with Moscato grapes in the Scanzorosciate area. This passito wine stands out for its sweet and aromatic flavour, with notes of ripe fruit, spices and a persistent finish. A real oenological treasure, perfect to accompany desserts or aged cheeses.
Terre del Colleoni DOC
The Terre del Colleoni Doc appellation is one of the most recent in the province of Bergamo and focuses on wines produced in specific areas of the territory. This DOC enhances local vines and oenological traditions, offering a range of wines ranging from structured reds to fresh and aromatic whites.