Ala
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Latest page update: 24 May 2025
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By: Dion Protani
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Where to Stay
Where to Stay in Ala
Ala offers a modest but appealing selection of established hotels, reflecting its quiet setting at the southern edge of Trentino. The town’s accommodation caters mainly to visitors exploring the Vallagarina valley, with convenient access to both the Adige River and nearby Lake Garda. Many properties are located close to the historic centre, offering a mix of comfort, value, and easy road or rail connections.
Among the best-rated options, Hotel Marlena provides comfortable rooms, an on-site restaurant, and positive guest reviews for its friendly service and convenient location near the centre (€€). Hotel Rovereto in nearby Rovereto is a popular and well-established choice, offering elegant rooms, an excellent restaurant, and a strong reputation for hospitality and cleanliness (€€€). For those seeking a countryside stay, Relais Palazzo Lodron near Nogaredo offers a refined atmosphere in a historic building, with an indoor pool, wellness area, and high guest satisfaction (€€€).
Among the best-rated options, Hotel Marlena provides comfortable rooms, an on-site restaurant, and positive guest reviews for its friendly service and convenient location near the centre (€€). Hotel Rovereto in nearby Rovereto is a popular and well-established choice, offering elegant rooms, an excellent restaurant, and a strong reputation for hospitality and cleanliness (€€€). For those seeking a countryside stay, Relais Palazzo Lodron near Nogaredo offers a refined atmosphere in a historic building, with an indoor pool, wellness area, and high guest satisfaction (€€€).
Where is
Where is Ala?
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The pretty town of Ala is listed as one of Touring Club Italia's Bandiera Arancione (Orange Flag) towns which means it's been marked out for its aesthetic, environmental and touristic qualities.
Ala is located a short distance to the east of Lake Garda and just ten kilometres south of the town of Rovereto in the Province of Trento. To reach the town centre you cross a bridge over the River Adige which winds its way around it. The medieval piazza and buildings of various pastel shades are the defining feature here. |
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From the town centre you can walk up a gently sloping hill towards the main church; Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta with its beautiful cupola in the typical style of the Trentino Alto-Adige region. From here you get wonderful views of the town itself but also the backdrop of the mountains that loom large on the other side of the river.
For a small town, Ala has excellent transport links. It's right next to the A22 motorway heading south to Verona or north to Trento while there are also bus and train connections available; the town has its own train station in the centre as well.
If visiting Ala then I'd also recommend stopping in the larger town of Rovereto or slightly further across to Lake Garda with Riva del Garda particularly of interest.
For a small town, Ala has excellent transport links. It's right next to the A22 motorway heading south to Verona or north to Trento while there are also bus and train connections available; the town has its own train station in the centre as well.
If visiting Ala then I'd also recommend stopping in the larger town of Rovereto or slightly further across to Lake Garda with Riva del Garda particularly of interest.
Comune di Ala
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Province: Trento
Region: Trentino Alto Adige South Tyrol Population: 8,794 (in 2024 - source) Size: 119 km² Elevation: 210 metres Close by: Riva del Garda, Arco, Lake Tenno, Lake Garda By train: Trento - 28 minutes (3 stops from Ala) By bus: Rovereto - 15 minutes/ 3 stops By car: Riva del Garda - 31 minutes (27 km) Fly to: Verona Airport - (57 km), 37 min by car, 1 hr 23 train/bus Recommended accommodation: Ai Vellutai |
Awarded the Bandiera Arancione (Orange Flag)
Since: 2007
1 of 5 in Trentino Alto-Adige/South Tyrol listed by Touring Club Italiano
Since: 2007
1 of 5 in Trentino Alto-Adige/South Tyrol listed by Touring Club Italiano
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Ala is a historic town in Trentino-Alto Adige/South Tyrol, located in the Adige Valley near the border with Veneto. Set between the Monte Baldo slopes and the river plain, it combines a compact historic centre with surrounding hills covered in vineyards and woodland. The town developed along the main route connecting Verona with Trento, giving it both strategic and commercial importance.
Ala is known for its elegant palaces, many with frescoed façades and wrought-iron balconies, reflecting its 18th-century prosperity as a centre for silk production. Landmarks include the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista, the Palazzo Angelini, and several noble residences that preserve their original interiors. The town also marks the southern entrance to the Vallagarina Valley, with road and rail links providing easy access to Trento, Rovereto, and Verona to the south.
Ala is known for its elegant palaces, many with frescoed façades and wrought-iron balconies, reflecting its 18th-century prosperity as a centre for silk production. Landmarks include the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista, the Palazzo Angelini, and several noble residences that preserve their original interiors. The town also marks the southern entrance to the Vallagarina Valley, with road and rail links providing easy access to Trento, Rovereto, and Verona to the south.
Things to Do
Things to Do in Ala
- Centro Storico di Ala is a beautifully preserved historic centre where narrow cobbled streets wind among elegant palazzi. Many buildings feature stone portals, wrought-iron balconies, and painted façades reflecting Ala’s baroque heritage. The town sits along ancient trade routes in the Adige valley, surrounded by mountains. Its quiet streets reveal traces of a prosperous past linked to silk production.
- Palazzo de’ Pizzini stands as one of Ala’s grandest residences, known for hosting illustrious guests like Mozart during his travels. The building has frescoed halls, ornate ceilings, and refined architectural details. Today it often houses exhibitions and cultural events. Visiting offers insight into Ala’s noble past and artistic taste.
- Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista is Ala’s main church, with a striking baroque façade and a richly decorated interior. Inside are marble altars, frescoes, and gilded sculptures. The church remains central to religious life and local traditions. Its beauty makes it a highlight of any visit to the town centre.
- Piazza San Giovanni serves as Ala’s social and architectural heart, surrounded by arcaded buildings and historic façades. Locals gather here for markets, festivals, and quiet conversations. Outdoor tables add to the lively atmosphere. The square reflects the town’s blend of elegance and Alpine charm.
- Guided walks and silk heritage tours in Ala reveal the town’s history as a centre of silk weaving and trade. Local guides lead visitors through old workshops, palazzi, and streets linked to the silk industry. Tours often include stories about Ala’s artisans and merchants. It’s a fascinating way to discover the town’s unique cultural heritage.
Tours and Activities
Ala Tours and Activities
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Ala Photo Gallery
Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol Top 10 - My Recommended Destinations
1. Lake Braies
2. Trento
3. Bolzano
4. Val Gardena
5. Riva del Garda
6. Lake Tenno
7. Bressanone
8. Rovereto
9. Glorenza
10. San Candido
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7. Bressanone
8. Rovereto
9. Glorenza
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How to Get to [Place Name]
How to Get to Ala
By Rail: Ala has its own railway station on the Verona–Brennero line, operated by Trenitalia. Regional trains connect the town to Verona in about 50 minutes and to Trento in approximately 30 minutes. Services also extend north to Bolzano in around 1 hour. The station is located a short distance from the centre, with easy access on foot.
By Road: The town lies in the southern part of Trentino, near the Adige River. From Trento, the distance is about 45 kilometres, taking roughly 40 minutes by car via the A22 motorway. From Verona, the journey is approximately 55 kilometres and takes around 50 minutes. From Bolzano, the distance is about 100 kilometres, with a driving time of around 1 hour and 15 minutes. Parking is available near the centre and railway station.
Nearest International Airports:
By Road: The town lies in the southern part of Trentino, near the Adige River. From Trento, the distance is about 45 kilometres, taking roughly 40 minutes by car via the A22 motorway. From Verona, the journey is approximately 55 kilometres and takes around 50 minutes. From Bolzano, the distance is about 100 kilometres, with a driving time of around 1 hour and 15 minutes. Parking is available near the centre and railway station.
Nearest International Airports:
- Verona Villafranca Airport: Located about 60 kilometres from Ala, with a driving time of around 50 minutes. It provides domestic and European flights.
- Venice Marco Polo Airport: Approximately 170 kilometres away, the drive takes about 2 hours. It is a major hub offering extensive European and intercontinental connections.
- Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport: Roughly 150 kilometres from Ala, with a driving time of around 2 hours. It mainly serves low-cost airlines with European destinations.
Private Transfers
Ala Private Transfers
A private transfer offers a reliable way to reach Ala, a historic town in southern Trentino, or to continue your journey to other destinations in the region and northern Italy. You’ll be collected from your chosen location and taken directly to your destination by a professional driver, without the need to arrange public transport or plan onward connections.
From Ala, transfers can connect you with Verona Villafranca Airport, while longer routes are also available to Venice Marco Polo Airport and Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport. They are equally suitable for shorter journeys to nearby places such as Rovereto, Trento, and Lake Garda, or for travelling further into the Dolomites and neighbouring Veneto.
To request a quote or check availability for a private transfer, just fill out the short form below and we’ll get back to you with all the details.
From Ala, transfers can connect you with Verona Villafranca Airport, while longer routes are also available to Venice Marco Polo Airport and Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport. They are equally suitable for shorter journeys to nearby places such as Rovereto, Trento, and Lake Garda, or for travelling further into the Dolomites and neighbouring Veneto.
To request a quote or check availability for a private transfer, just fill out the short form below and we’ll get back to you with all the details.
