Hotel with Vespa hire on Lake Garda

Have fun exploring Lazise and the surrounding area by Vespa

What better than a cool breeze on a hot summer’s day? Many things, of course ... for example a dip in the natural bathing lake or a cool drink in our Bistro la Piazza ... But we’ve got an even better idea: a Vespa trip! Why not give it a try? At the Quellenhof Resort in Lazise you can hire a Vespa and enjoy a unique experience on two wheels.

The Vespa is one of the classic symbols of Italy, representing the “dolce vita” and the thrill of riding in complete freedom alongwinding country roads and through the streets of picturesque villages. The Vespa made its debut in 1946 and since then has become known worldwide. In Italy it is often affectionately called “Paperino” [Donald Duck] in honour of the Italian car “La Topolino” [Mickey Mouse]. The first Vespa did 60 km/h – revolutionary compared with other means of transport at the time. Today the Vespa is still considered a status symbol by many Italians. With a Vespa you can travel far and wide!

One of the best Vespa tours on Lake Garda is surely the trip to Paradiso Imperfetto in San Zeno di Montagna. As you sip an aperitif on the restaurant terrace, you can enjoy a magnificent view over Lake Garda.  

How about a trip to the medieval castle in Malcesine? Thecastle was built in 1383 by the Scala family to protect the harbour. Today it houses the local museum, where you can find out about fishing and olive growing in the area. Winston Churchill, Vivien Leigh and also the king of Spain Juan Carlos all stayed in the castle at various times. 

In the town of Torri del Benaco there is a small Baroque church. Every day at 7.00, 16.00 and 19.00 you can hear the carillon bells. Torri del Benaco is near Lazise and it only takes 20 minutes along the lakeside to reach the harbour. We advise you to stop on the way in one of the many beautiful coves not accessible by car.     

Why not visit the beautiful historic town centre of Sirmione? The town of Sirmione has a population of roughly 8,000 and is a highly desirable residential and holiday location due to its position on the lake, its olive groves and beautiful old town centre. The “Grotte di Catullo” are particularly interesting. On the last of the three hills are the remains of a Roman villa, considered one of the most important archaeological sites in northern Italy. The villa is said to have originally housed a complex of baths.

By Vespa from Lazise you can also explore the Valpolicella hills where wine and olive oil tasting is a must. This wine area is one of the best-known in the province of Verona, bordered by the River Adige and the Lessini mountains. The vineyards cover approximately 7,435 hectares with a production of roughly 400,000 hectolitres of wine per year. The DOC label on the bottle indicates the controlled designation of origin of the wines. It’s a real pleasure to ride a Vespa through olive and lemon groves, and vineyards – many historic wineries along the way offer wine tasting. Our sommelier Manuela advises you to taste the MASI winery’s classic Amarone. The history of the MASI winery goes back to 1772 and the family has been producing wine for 7 generations. We recommend you visit some of the wine estates in the area where you can find out about the history of wine growing first-hand.  

Another charming viewpoint and a great idea for a Vespa ride on Lake Garda is “Punta San Vigilio”, a green promontory to the north of Lazise with a long beach. On the north side is the Baia delle Sirene [Bay of the Mermaids] which you can reach through an olive grove and a cypress wood. A cypress-lined path leads from the highest point of the islet and from Villa Brenzone to the beach. The beach is suitable for families and dogs. On the promontory are a medieval church, a harbour and a residence, with a magnificent view over much of Lake Garda.  

Follow our hotel manager’s example and explore the beautiful landscape of Lake Garda by Vespa ;-))