National parks near Vicenza, Veneto
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park is the closest national park to Vicenza, Veneto — 77.6 km (48.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 35 min behind the wheel.
Dolomiti Bellunesi, Stelvio, and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano make a full day trip — leave early. Brijuni, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Triglav, Cinque Terre, Risnjak, Val Grande, and Berchtesgaden are better with a night booked nearby.
Vicenza has a population of about 111,980.
Dolomiti Bellunesi
Stelvio
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Brijuni
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Triglav
National parks near Vicenza
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 77.6 km (48.2 mi) | 1 hr 35 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Stelvio National Park | 131 km (81.4 mi) | 2 hr 23 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Brijuni National Park | 187 km (116 mi) | 3 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 189 km (118 mi) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 214 km (133 mi) | 3 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Risnjak National Park | 241 km (150 mi) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 247 km (153 mi) | 4 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 248 km (154 mi) | 4 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Dolomiti Bellunesi 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.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Vicenza 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dolomiti Bellunesi → Stelvio | 122 km (75.5 mi) | 2 hr 14 min |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi → Brijuni | 191 km (119 mi) | 3 hr 16 min |
| Brijuni → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 23 min |
Planning a trip from Vicenza
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.
Other towns in Provincia di Vicenza
- Bassano del Grappa
- Noventa Vicentina
- Schio
- Valdagno
- Arzignano
- Thiene
- Montecchio Maggiore-Alte Ceccato
- Malo
- Romano d'Ezzelino
- Dueville
- Rosà
- Lonigo
- Chiampo
- Caldogno-Rettorgole-Cresole
- Altavilla Vicentina
- Creazzo
- San Zeno-San Giuseppe
- Marostica
- Marano Vicentino
- Torri di Quartesolo
- Camisano Vicentino
- Piovene Rocchette
- Cornedo Vicentino
- Rossano Veneto
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Vicenza?
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park. It is about 77.6 km (48.2 mi) from Vicenza, roughly 1 hr 35 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Vicenza?
Yes — Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, Stelvio National Park, and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Vicenza?
10 parks are within reach of Vicenza, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Vicenza?
For Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.