National parks near Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna — 110 km (68.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 4 min behind the wheel.
UNESCO ancient beeches between Tuscany and Emilia, with Camaldoli monasteries.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, Brijuni National Park, and Cinque Terre National Park make a full day trip — leave early. Stelvio National Park, Triglav National Park, Risnjak National Park, Monti Sibillini National Park, and Tuscan Archipelago National Park are better with a night booked nearby.
Ferrara has a population of about 132,009.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park
Brijuni National Park
Cinque Terre National Park
Stelvio National Park
Best time to visit Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. Getting to Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park.
National parks near Ferrara
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 110 km (68.6 mi) | 2 hr 4 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 124 km (77 mi) | 2 hr 16 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 150 km (93 mi) | 2 hr 39 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Brijuni National Park | 170 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 57 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 171 km (106 mi) | 2 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Stelvio National Park | 203 km (126 mi) | 3 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 243 km (151 mi) | 4 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Risnjak National Park | 246 km (153 mi) | 4 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 252 km (157 mi) | 4 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 257 km (160 mi) | 4 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is generally best May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.
July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.
Month-by-month detail for Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Ferrara are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Cinque Terre | 46.7 km (29 mi) | 1 hr 2 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Appennino Tosco-Emiliano | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Cinque Terre | 165 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi → Brijuni | 191 km (119 mi) | 3 hr 16 min |
Planning a trip from Ferrara
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
Read the Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park guide
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ferrara?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 110 km (68.6 mi) from Ferrara, roughly 2 hr 4 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Ferrara?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, Brijuni National Park, and Cinque Terre National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Ferrara?
10 parks are within reach of Ferrara, and 5 of them are close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Ferrara?
For Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.