Let's face it: planning a trip in summer 2026 requires a stress tolerance threshold worthy of a UN negotiator. With Trump tweeting at 3 AM, tensions with Iran shaking oil markets, and airlines canceling routes with the same nonchalance with which you change channels, European air traffic is increasingly resembling a puzzle with half the pieces missing.
But we at FeelGarda — who experience Lake Garda all year round, with muddy shoes and a glass in hand — have good news for you: Garda doesn't need an airport to be reached. And maybe, just maybe, this is the right time to rediscover slow travel.
The context (no drama, but almost)
Summer 2026 opens with an unprecedented scenario: a reduction in air flights on some European routes, thanks to geopolitical instability that has made international air traffic more unpredictable than usual. Tensions between the USA and Iran have sent fuel prices soaring, some low-cost airlines have already cut frequencies, and more attentive travelers are looking for alternatives.
The result? Fewer transient tourists, more conscious travelers. And Lake Garda, for those who know how to get there, is more accessible than you think.
How to get to Lake Garda without getting on a plane
🚂 By train: the smart traveler's choice
The train is the most elegant answer to air travel chaos. From Milan, Verona, Brescia, and Trento, Lake Garda can be reached in less than an hour. The stations of Peschiera del Garda, Desenzano, and Rovereto are connected to major Italian and European railway hubs.
From Munich? Less than 4 hours with the EuroCity. From Zurich? About 3 and a half hours. From Vienna? Less than 5. All with a carbon footprint that would make even the strictest environmentalist smile.
🚗 By car: the road trip you didn't know you wanted
If you're coming from northern Europe, the Brenner motorway takes you directly to the gates of Garda. A journey that crosses the Alps, with views that are already worth the price of admission. FeelGarda team tip: stop in Rovereto, make an enological stop in Trentino, and arrive at the lake at sunset. You won't thank Trump for this, but you'll thank yourself.
✈️ And if you really want to fly?
The closest airports to Lake Garda are Verona Villafranca (VRN), Brescia Montichiari (VBS), and Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY). The latter, served by Ryanair and other low-cost airlines, is about a 1-hour drive from the Brescia side of the lake. Verona is the most convenient choice for the Venetian side.
Check routes in advance: in this period of air travel uncertainty, booking early makes the difference between an economy seat and a waiting list.
Why Garda is worth the trip, whatever the means
Because when you arrive and see the lake changing color with the afternoon light, when you taste a fresh Lugana from the cellar or an extra virgin olive oil from Garda DOP that tastes of almond and freshly cut grass, you understand that no trade war, no presidential tweet, and no flight cancellation could really stop you.
Lake Garda is one of those places that exist beyond geopolitics. And we are here to help you experience it in the best way.
What to take home (or have shipped directly to you)
If the idea of carrying bottles in your suitcase scares you — especially with the new restrictions on liquids on air flights — know that FeelGarda products can be shipped throughout Europe. Wines, oils, honeys, and gift boxes selected by our team arrive directly at your home, carefully packed and without the risk of Lugana ending up on the trunk carpet.
Because Garda comes with you. One way or another.
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