Iseo
Discover Iseo
Iseo is a town in Lombardy, in the northern part of Italy. It is not only the most known town by Lake Iseo, but it has many historical buildings such as the medieval Oldofredi Castle, the Parish Church and the first monument ever built to Giuseppe Garibaldi. Near the town centre there are also many vineyards where the well-known Franciacorta wine is produced. Iseo is on the southeast shore of Lake Iseo. It is bounded by the communes of Provaglio d'Iseo, Sulzano, Polaveno and Paratico.
What to Experience in Iseo
Taste of Iseo...
On the lakeside there are many bars and pubs. The main ones are: Free Wi-Fi is available in Piazza Garibaldi, Piazza Gabriele Rosa and the library. To use this connection, you must register at this site.
A Rich Past
Explore the historical roots that shaped Iseo into what it is today.
Iseo was already important in Roman times and in the Middle Ages; it became a flourishing trade centre. In the 19th century, the textile industry developed (you can see the spinning mill to the side of bar “Papillon” or in Via Campo). At the beginning of the 20th century, the railway was extended to Pisogne and Edolo, so Iseo lost its importance. In the 1960s, Iseo's economy became stronger thanks to tourism. You can reach Iseo from all of these airports by taxi. The only taxi company in Iseo is Iseo Taxi. You can reach Iseo by train from Brescia or Edolo. There is about one train per hour in both directions, but pay attention: some trains don't stop at every station, though always in Iseo, Brescia and Edolo. The price from Brescia to Iseo is €3.30 one way (November 2017). Other interesting towns on the railways are Pisogne, Darfo-Boario Terme, famous for its bath, and Capo di Ponte. Timetables and fares are available on the Trenord website. A few times a day, from Iseo you can also reach Rovato (on the Milan-Venice line), but sometimes you have to change at Bornato-Calino. Iseo's main bus station is located in Via Gorzoni. Lines passing by Iseo are: You can buy tickets on board, but it is cheaper if you buy them before. In Iseo you can buy them at the tobacco shops and at some news-stands....
Festivals & Events
Experience the vibrant festivals and cultural celebrations of Iseo.
In the town centre, many shops are open on Sunday but few on Monday. Every Tuesday and Friday a street market takes place in the town centre. On the lakeside there are many bars and pubs. The main ones are: Free Wi-Fi is available in Piazza Garibaldi, Piazza Gabriele Rosa and the library. To use this connection, you must register at this site.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsYou can reach Iseo from all of these airports by taxi. The only taxi company in Iseo is Iseo Taxi. You can reach Iseo by train from Brescia or Edolo. There is about one train per hour in both directions, but pay attention: some trains don't stop at every station, though always in Iseo, Brescia and Edolo. The price from Brescia to Iseo is €3.30 one way (November 2017). Other interesting towns on the railways are Pisogne, Darfo-Boario Terme, famous for its bath, and Capo di Ponte. Timetables and fares are available on the Trenord website. A few times a day, from Iseo you can also reach Rovato (on the Milan-Venice line), but sometimes you have to change at Bornato-Calino. Iseo's main bus station is located in Via Gorzoni. Lines passing by Iseo are: You can buy tickets on board, but it is cheaper if you buy them before. In Iseo you can buy them at the tobacco shops and at some news-stands....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Iseo is a small town and you can visit it walking in the town center or using a bike (there are many cycle tracks - you can rent a bike outside Campeggio del Sole). You can also use a car, but during the weekend most of the streets in the town center are closed. The most central car parks are with fee, if you want a free car parks you have to check the area around the schools. You have to use buses to reach Clusane (lines LS002, LS003 and LS021) and Cremignane (LS021) and train to reach Pilzone. In the summer it is possible to swim and to do canoeing in the following lidos: It is also possible to do trekking on the mountains around Iseo and Clusane. For more information you can go here (only in Italian). In the town centre, many shops are open on Sunday but few on Monday. Every Tuesday and Friday a street market takes place in the town centre. On the lakeside there are many bars and pubs.
Where to Stay
Free Wi-Fi is available in Piazza Garibaldi, Piazza Gabriele Rosa and the library. To use this connection, you must register at this site.
Money & Budget
In the town centre, many shops are open on Sunday but few on Monday. Every Tuesday and Friday a street market takes place in the town centre. On the lakeside there are many bars and pubs. The main ones are: Free Wi-Fi is available in Piazza Garibaldi, Piazza Gabriele Rosa and the library. To use this connection, you must register at this site.
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Glimpses of Iseo
aerial view of lake and mountains during daytime
Beautiful colors of Italy
Mountains frame a still lake during sunset.
Night falls over a coastal town.
an aerial view of a small island in the middle of the ocean
Boats on a lake with mountains in the distance.
Green, lush mountains under a cloudy sky.
Mountains tower over a lake and lush green landscape.
A green island rises from crystal waters.
Mountains rise majestically over a serene lake.
aerial view of lake and mountains during daytime
Beautiful colors of Italy
Mountains frame a still lake during sunset.