Follina
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Latest page update: 25 May 2025
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By: Dion Protani
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Where to Stay
Where to Stay in Follina
Follina has a small but appealing hotel scene, suited to its setting in the Prosecco hills and its focus on slow travel, wine roads and the historic abbey at its centre. Accommodation here emphasises tranquillity, comfort and scenic surroundings rather than large resort-style facilities, with a few well-established properties that receive consistently positive guest feedback.
Among the leading options, Hotel dei Chiostri offers stylish, contemporary interiors beside the abbey, earning praise for its elegant design and central location (€€€). Villa Abbazia, part of a historic estate, provides an upmarket stay with refined rooms, excellent service and a reputation as one of the area’s standout hotels (€€€€). For a relaxed countryside base, Hotel La Casa di Campagna just outside the centre offers comfortable rooms, welcoming hospitality and steady reviews for its peaceful setting and good access to local vineyards (€€).
Among the leading options, Hotel dei Chiostri offers stylish, contemporary interiors beside the abbey, earning praise for its elegant design and central location (€€€). Villa Abbazia, part of a historic estate, provides an upmarket stay with refined rooms, excellent service and a reputation as one of the area’s standout hotels (€€€€). For a relaxed countryside base, Hotel La Casa di Campagna just outside the centre offers comfortable rooms, welcoming hospitality and steady reviews for its peaceful setting and good access to local vineyards (€€).
Where is
Where is Follina?
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Listed as one of the "Borghi Più Belli d'Italia" (Italy's most beautiful villages), Follina is located within the Province of Treviso.
It's situated 34 kilometres from the city of Treviso and around 75 kilometres north west of Venice, the regional capital of Veneto. Standing at an elevation of 200 metres above sea level, it has a population of 3,800 inhabitants. |
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Comune di Follina
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Province: Treviso
Region: Veneto Population: 3,568 (in 2024 - source) Size: 24 km² Elevation: 200 metres Close by: Cison di Valmarino, Vittorio Veneto, Conegliano Recommended stay: Hotel Villaguarda Landscape Experience |
One of I Borghi più belli d'Italia (Italy's Most Beautiful Villages)
Listing headline: Un Paese d'Alta Marca (A High Level Village)
Listing headline: Un Paese d'Alta Marca (A High Level Village)
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Follina is a village in the province of Treviso, set among the Prosecco Hills, a landscape now recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its historic centre is defined by stone houses, narrow streets, and small piazzas, reflecting a long history tied to monastic and wool-working traditions.
The main landmark is the Abbey of Santa Maria, a Cistercian complex with Romanesque and Gothic features that remains one of the most important religious sites in the region. The surrounding hills are covered with vineyards producing Prosecco DOCG, while road connections link Follina with Valdobbiadene, Conegliano, and Vittorio Veneto, making it an accessible stop on the Prosecco route.
The main landmark is the Abbey of Santa Maria, a Cistercian complex with Romanesque and Gothic features that remains one of the most important religious sites in the region. The surrounding hills are covered with vineyards producing Prosecco DOCG, while road connections link Follina with Valdobbiadene, Conegliano, and Vittorio Veneto, making it an accessible stop on the Prosecco route.
Things to Do
Things to Do in Follina
- Abbazia di Santa Maria di Follina is a 12th-century Cistercian abbey and the most important monument in the village. It features a Romanesque-Gothic façade, a cloister with carved capitals, and a peaceful interior with frescoes and altars. The abbey remains active and is a destination for both pilgrims and cultural visitors.
- Piazza IV Novembre and Village Centre form the focal point of Follina, surrounded by arcaded buildings, artisan shops, and local cafés. The square hosts regular markets and events, and its cobbled streets lead to small courtyards and historic residences. It is an ideal base for exploring the village on foot.
- Museo dell’Arte della Lana reflects Follina’s past as a centre for wool and textile production. Housed in a former industrial building, the museum includes machinery, archival photos, and exhibits on the evolution of the wool trade. The area’s name itself derives from follatura, the process of fulling cloth.
- Sentiero delle Rogge (Water Channel Path) follows old irrigation canals through gardens, woods, and farmland surrounding the village. The trail includes footbridges, mills, and small chapels, offering a quiet route suitable for all ages. It links to longer paths connecting Follina with nearby hamlets and vineyard areas.
- Prosecco Hills and Scenic Drives begin just outside the village, with winding roads through UNESCO-listed vineyards and panoramic ridges. Follina lies along the famed Strada del Prosecco, with easy access to tastings, wine cellars, and viewpoints across the Alta Marca Trevigiana.
Tours and Activities
Follina Tours and Activities
Photo Gallery
Follina Photo Gallery
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How to Get to [Place Name]
How to Get to Follina
By Rail: Follina does not have its own train station. The nearest station is in Conegliano, about 20 kilometres away, on the Venice–Udine line operated by Trenitalia. From Venice, trains to Conegliano take around 1 hour, while from Treviso the journey is about 25 minutes. From Conegliano, Follina can be reached in approximately 30 minutes by car or local bus through the Prosecco Hills.
By Road: Follina is located in the province of Treviso, within the foothills of the Prealps. From Treviso, the distance is about 50 kilometres, with a driving time of around 1 hour. From Venice, the journey is approximately 85 kilometres and takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes via the A27 motorway. Parking is available near the centre and around the historic abbey area.
Nearest International Airports:
By Road: Follina is located in the province of Treviso, within the foothills of the Prealps. From Treviso, the distance is about 50 kilometres, with a driving time of around 1 hour. From Venice, the journey is approximately 85 kilometres and takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes via the A27 motorway. Parking is available near the centre and around the historic abbey area.
Nearest International Airports:
- Treviso Canova Airport: About 55 kilometres from Follina, with a drive of around 1 hour and 10 minutes. The closest airport, offering mainly low-cost European routes.
- Venice Marco Polo Airport: Approximately 80 kilometres away, with a driving time of about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Provides extensive European and intercontinental connections.
- Verona Villafranca Airport: Roughly 170 kilometres from Follina, taking about 2 hours and 20 minutes by car. Offers both domestic and international flights.
Private Transfers
Follina Private Transfers
A private transfer is the most comfortable way to reach Follina or continue your journey to nearby cities and airports, removing the need for public transport changes or hiring a car. You’ll be picked up at your chosen location and driven directly to your destination by a professional driver.
From Follina, Treviso Airport is around 55 km away, with a journey time of just under 1 hour. Venice Marco Polo Airport lies 75 km to the southeast, reached in about 1 hour 15 minutes, while Verona Villafranca Airport is 165 km west, with transfers taking around 2 hours. For city travel, Treviso can be reached in about 1 hour, Venice in 1 hour 20 minutes, and Cortina d’Ampezzo in the Dolomites is roughly a 90-minute drive.
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 Follina, Treviso Airport is around 55 km away, with a journey time of just under 1 hour. Venice Marco Polo Airport lies 75 km to the southeast, reached in about 1 hour 15 minutes, while Verona Villafranca Airport is 165 km west, with transfers taking around 2 hours. For city travel, Treviso can be reached in about 1 hour, Venice in 1 hour 20 minutes, and Cortina d’Ampezzo in the Dolomites is roughly a 90-minute drive.
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.
