If you love summers that surprise and inspire, July on Lake Iseo is exactly what you need. Each day becomes an opportunity to discover, feel, and breathe deeply. A month that perfectly blends lighthearted relaxation with cultural discovery and the joy of outdoor activities.
And when the sun sets, the lake comes alive with concerts, enchanting atmospheres, and sunsets that look like paintings.
Onde Musicali Festival: 42 Concerts Between Lake and Franciacorta
From May 29th to September 6th, 2025, music flows like waves across the lake during the 8th edition of the Onde Musicali Festival. A widespread and poetic event with 42 free concerts featuring classical, opera, symphonic, ancient, and crossover music.
Each performance is designed to harmonize with the beauty of the landscape — in gardens, town squares, historic courtyards, and symbolic locations throughout Franciacorta.
You don’t need to be a classical music expert to feel moved. Just listen.
Scenic Trekking: From Nistisino to the Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Giogo
Looking to move your body while surrounded by nature? Just minutes from Hotel Rivalago begins a scenic trail perfect for those with a steady pace and a love of breathtaking views.
The hike from Nistisino to the Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Giogo is an intermediate-level route:
- Distance: 9.04 km
- Elevation gain: 370 m
- Difficulty: Medium – sure-footedness recommended
This trail offers peaceful silence, cool woods, and stunning views that make every step worthwhile. Perfect for those who love slow-paced adventure and soul-deep emotion.
Culture and Beauty Just Around the Corner
Beyond the lake, culture is always close at hand. Sulzano is ideally located between Brescia — Italian Capital of Culture 2023 — and Franciacorta, a land of historic wineries, art, and tradition.
In less than 30 minutes, you can explore museums, castles, palaces, and temporary exhibitions. Every cultural outing becomes a chance to discover new stories, flavors, and vistas.
Your Lakeside Retreat: Stay at Hotel Rivalago
Between concerts, hikes, and cultural excursions, the best way to recharge is by choosing a place that welcomes you with elegance and simplicity.
Hotel Rivalago in Sulzano offers lake-view rooms, a heated pool, a jacuzzi that’s always ready, a bistrot and restaurant open even to non-guests, and all the peaceful charm of a small village.
When you book at least two nights directly on our official website, you’ll also receive a complimentary bottle of Curtefranca white wine — a toast to your journey, filled with the scent of our land.
We look forward to welcoming you in Sulzano for a July filled with music, nature, culture, and the lake as your perfect backdrop.
Book now and experience your summer on Lake Iseo.
