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Useful information for visiting Gardaland Park

Everything you need to plan your visit to Gardaland Park: when to go, opening hours, address, parking, rules, allowed items and on-park services.

Opening

10:00

Closing

17:00 → 23:00

Last rides

−30 min

Address & contact

+39 045 6449777

When to go

Gardaland is seasonal, from late March to early January. Here's how to choose the best period.

Top

Apr · May · Sep

Best window

Great weather, short queues, lower prices.

Good

Jun · Jul

Full season

Late weekend openings, busy days.

Peak

Ago

Peak crowds

Arrive at opening to skip queues.

Special

Oct · Dec

Magic events

Magic Halloween and Magic Winter — unique vibe.

Address & contact

Via Derna 4, 37014 Castelnuovo del Garda (VR)
2 km from A4 Peschiera del Garda exit
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Parking

Large paid parking at the entrance. Different rates for cars, bikes, campers and buses.

On peak weekends and Magic Halloween, arrive by 10:30.

How to get to Gardaland

Car, train + free shuttle, bus or plane: all options with times and useful links.

By car

A4 motorway exit Peschiera del Garda, 2 km to the park.

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Gardaland is only 2 km from the Peschiera del Garda exit on the A4 Milan–Venice motorway. The route is well signposted and parking (cars, motorbikes, campers, buses) is right at the entrance. On peak weekends, arrive by 10:30 to avoid motorway and parking queues.

  • Distances: Verona 30 km · Brescia 60 km · Milan 130 km · Venice 130 km
  • GPS: 45.4642° N, 10.7124° E
  • Parking: car €8 · camper €15 · motorbike €5

By train + free shuttle

Peschiera del Garda station, free shuttle every 30 minutes.

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Get off at Peschiera del Garda (Milan–Venice line, Frecciarossa, IC and Regional trains stop). Take the GardalandExpress shuttle — free with a park ticket. It runs from the station square every ~30 minutes, from 1 hour before park opening to 1 hour after closing. Travel time: ~10 minutes.

  • From Verona Porta Nuova: ~15 min (Regional, ~€5)
  • From Milan Centrale: ~1h 20 min (Frecciarossa)
  • From Venice Mestre: ~1h 30 min (IC/Frecciarossa)

By bus

ATV lines from Verona, FlixBus from many Italian and European cities.

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ATV (Verona public transport) connects Gardaland with Verona, Verona Villafranca airport and several Lake Garda towns. FlixBus runs long-distance routes with a 'Gardaland' or 'Peschiera del Garda' stop from cities like Milan, Bologna, Munich, Vienna, Ljubljana and Zagreb, mostly in high season.

  • ATV line 164: Verona ↔ Gardaland (~50 min)
  • Aerobus from Verona airport ↔ Peschiera ↔ Gardaland
  • FlixBus: book in advance recommended

By plane

Verona Villafranca (15 km), Bergamo Orio al Serio and Venice Marco Polo airports.

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The closest airport is Verona Villafranca (Valerio Catullo), ~15 km from the park, reached in 25 minutes via Aerobus + shuttle. Bergamo Orio al Serio is 95 km (~1h 15 min) and is the main low-cost hub; Venice Marco Polo is 145 km away. From all airports you can book a private transfer or rent a car.

  • Verona VRN: 15 km · ~25 min by transfer
  • Bergamo BGY: 95 km · ~1h 15 min
  • Venice VCE: 145 km · ~1h 45 min
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Key rules

What you can and cannot bring inside the Park.

Pets

Guide dogs only. Free kennel at the entrance.

Outside food

Not allowed. Sealed water bottles fine.

Bags & backpacks

Max ~30×30 cm. Larger → lockers.

Selfie sticks & drones

Selfie sticks, drones, e-scooters forbidden.

Smoking

Only in dedicated areas.

Entrance check

Allow a few extra minutes.

Essential services

Everything you'll find inside the Park.

Lockers & luggage storage

Baby-changing rooms

Stroller & wheelchair rental

Food outlets in every area

ATM & currency exchange

Free Wi-Fi

Park services by category

All services grouped by area: family, accessibility, food, comfort and safety.

Family & kids

Everything for guests travelling with babies and young kids.

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  • Baby-changing rooms in every main area
  • Single and double stroller rental (Service Hub)
  • Microwaves and bottle warmers in food outlets
  • Dedicated nursing area near the main entrance
  • Baby Park: safe play zone for the youngest
  • Lost child service at the Visitor Centre

Accessibility

Routes, wheelchairs and Ride Access Pass for guests with disabilities.

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  • All park paths step-free
  • Free wheelchair rental (with deposit)
  • Ride Access Pass for fair queue skipping
  • Reduced rate for guest + free companion entry
  • Accessible toilets in every area
  • Reserved parking close to the entrance

Food & drink

30+ food outlets: fast food, themed restaurants and bars.

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  • Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus everywhere
  • Kids menu with smaller portions and prices
  • Free drinking fountains (refill your bottles)
  • Caraibi Bay: snack bar with cold dishes and ice cream
  • Panoramic restaurant at Magic Mountain
  • Card and contactless payment accepted everywhere

Comfort & utilities

Everything that makes the day easier.

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  • Free Wi-Fi park-wide ('Gardaland Free Wi-Fi' network)
  • Automatic lockers in multiple sizes (from €5)
  • Official Gardaland app: map, real-time queues, show calendar
  • ATM and currency exchange near the entrance
  • Official merchandise at Gardaland Store outlets
  • Smartphone charging points across multiple areas

Safety & first aid

Trained staff and medical posts always active.

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  • On-site first aid with qualified staff
  • Defibrillators in strategic points
  • Quick response for lost children
  • Veterinary first aid for guide dogs
  • Stewards and safety staff at every ride
  • Official procedures for evacuation and bad weather
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Deep dives

How to get there

Car, train, shuttle, plane

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Services

Full service breakdown

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Accessibility

Carers and ride access pass

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