Interesting Facts About Lake Garda
Here are a few facts about the largest lake in Italy for visitors new to the area:
- Where is Lake Garda?
Lake Garda is located in northern Italy and is split between three Italian regions: Veneto, Lombardy and
Trentino Alto Adige.
- How long is Lake Garda?
Lake Garda is just over 50 kilometers in length from the northern end to the southern shore.
- How far is it from one side of Lake Garda to another?
Lake Garda is just under 20 kilometers in width from the eastern to the western shore.
- What is the altitude of Lake Garda?
Lake Garda is located at 65 meters above sea level.
- How long is the shoreline of Lake Garda?
The length of the lake's shore is around 160 kilometers.
- How deep is Lake Garda?
The maximum depth of the lake is about 350 meters (around 1150 feet).
- How big is Lake Garda?
The area of the lake is approximately 370 square kilometers (143 square miles), making it the largest lake in Italy.
- What is the next largest Italian lake?
Lake Maggiore is the second biggest lake in Italy, with a total surface area of 213 square kilometers. Lake Como is the third largest Italian lake with an area of 146 square kilometers.
Italy's largest lake - Lago di Garda
And two of the strangest frequently-asked questions:
- Is Lake Garda full of salt water?
Lake Garda is about 160km from the sea, so it is very definitely a freshwater lake.
- Are there sharks in Lake Garda?
There are no freshwater sharks in Europe. The largest fish in Lake Garda are probably pike.