Also in summer 2025, parking at Lake Tovel can not be reserved: here is everything you need to know about the parking management at Lake Tovel.
Lake Tovel is one of the most impressive and renowned places in Trentino. It regularly attracts numerous people to admire the beauty of its landscape, take a walk around the lake, and spend the day on its white Caribbean-like beaches.
The road to Lake Tovel is open from Saturday, June 14 to Monday, June 30 only on Saturdays and Sundays. From July 1 to August 31, the road is open every day. From September 1 to September 14, access is available on weekends only. From September 15, the road will be closed continuously.
We explain how to purchase the parking ticket and how to access Val di Tovel.
The main things to know are three:
- parking cannot be reserved or purchased online
- tickets must be purchased at the entrance to the road to Val di Tovel, in Tuenno
- rates are the same for all car parks and are not based on the distance from the lake
Purchase of the parking ticket
As mentioned, you cannot book your parking space online.
Tickets must be purchased on the day of your visit at the ticket office in Tuenno, located at the intersection of SP14 and Via Tovel, near the historic building "La Segia".
Click here to find the ticket office.
The staff will assign you an available parking space along the Val di Tovel and issue your parking ticket.
Only vehicles with a valid parking ticket will be allowed to proceed towards the lake.
The ticket office is open from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. You can get the ticket during the opening hours of the ticket office. After 5 p.m. parking is free of charge.
Rates are the same for all car parks and do not depend on the distance from the lake. They vary depending on:
- vehicle type
- period (low, medium and high season)
- entrance time (the rate is reduced for those who enter after 3 p.m.)
> You can find all the details here/Comune Ville d'Anaunia
For real-time information on mobility along the Tuenno–Lake Tovel route, on the days when the ticket office is open, you can contact this dedicated number: +39 347 3955412 – available from June 14 to September 14, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Shuttle services to Lake Tovel
The shuttle service connecting all the Val di Tovel car parks to the lake is confirmed.
The shuttle will be running between the various parking areas every 30 minutes.
Shuttleticket: ascent € 5,00 (free < 12 years) | free descent
The ticket can be purchased directly on board by paying the driver.
Dogs are allowed only with a muzzle.
The shuttles will operate: initially on weekends. From July 19 to August 31, daily. Then again on weekends until September 14.
From June 28, public transport connections are also available from Cles train station. You can find the Trentino Trasporti timetable HERE.
Tourist coaches do not need to book in advance, but they must stop at the ticket office in Tuenno to pay the access fee.
Reaching the lake on foot or by bikePreviously we explained how to reach the lake by car and how to purchase a parking space. But of course the lake can also be reached on foot or by bike – without worrying about a parking lot!
Reach Lake Tovel in a fast and environmentally conscious way:
From the Terres tunnel to the Val di Tovel on foot or by bike
From Capriolo to Lake Tovel on the Glare hiking trail
From the Malga Tuena mountain hut to Lake Tovel
