There are so many wonderful things to do in Borgo Valsugana and the surrounding area! Unique museums, alpine huts, family-friendly hikes… and in the summer, there’s always a packed calendar of events for families with children. In this guide, you’ll find plenty of suggestions for planning outings and activities in the towns of Roncegno, Torcegno, Borgo Valsugana, Scurelle, and Val Campelle: enjoy reading!
House of the Scarecrows – Roncegno
A unique museum, housed inside an old mill, featuring a permanent exhibition of scarecrows and vintage toys. For more information: At the Scarecrow Museum.
Museum of Traditional Musical Instruments – Roncegno
In this truly one-of-a-kind museum, you can see (and even try out) more than a thousand musical instruments, all of which are originals and come from a wide variety of places. In fact, there are instruments from Africa and Asia, as well as unique instruments from remote corners of small European and Italian regions! For more information: Museum of Folk Musical Instruments.
Malga Trenca – Roncegno
You can drive directly to the facility on a paved road. From there, several trails and hiking routes lead through a wild and unspoiled landscape. You can purchase delicious cheeses from the mountain dairy. For more information: Malga Trenca: Top-Notch Cheeses.
Lake delle Prese – Roncegno
A picturesque alpine lake with shimmering colors, accessible via an easy loop trail about 4 kilometers long. The trail is easy, with an elevation gain of 200 meters. All the details: Lago delle Prese: what a delight!
Casapinello Alpine Hut – Torcegno
Above the small village of Torcegno, in the lush Val Cavè, there is an authentic mountain dairy where you can watch milk being processed, enjoy excellent traditional Trentino dishes, and purchase their delicious dairy products. There’s no shortage of cows, pigs, goats, and horses. For more information: Malga Casapinello in Torcegno.
Agritur Dalcastagnè – Torcegno
A lovely family-run farmhouse nestled in the countryside, perfect for a relaxing vacation, but also for a traditional dinner. For more information: Torcegno: Agritur Dalcastagnè.
Borgo Valsugana Swimming Pool
Water park with both indoor and outdoor pools. In total, there are four large pools and one indoor water slide, as well as two pools with slides for younger children and a whirlpool area. Large lawn, sandbox, and play area. All the info: Swimming Pool in Borgo Valsugana
Arte Sella – Borgo Valsugana
A magical place, just about ten kilometers from Borgo Valsugana. There are two areas where works by artists from all over the world have been displayed, connected by an equally interesting trail. All the info: All the magic of Arte Sella.
The Ogre’s Trail – Ivano Fracena
A walk through the woods starting at the playground in Ivano Fracena and ending at the picturesque Ponte dell’Orco, a unique natural formation that will spark the imagination of adults and children alike. Here’s the story: The Ogre Trail: A Hike with Kids in Valsugana
Wood Museum – Carzano
A small museum in Val Calamento that tells the story of the traditional timber harvesting of our region. Inside, you’ll find many interesting facts and artifacts, old photographs, and the tools used by carpenters and lumberjacks. For more information: Carzano Wood Museum.
Valsolero Alpine Pasture – Val Calamento
Here you can buy dairy products and see how they’re made every day. All around, cows graze in the pastures. Not far away isAgritur la Magiolera, also family-run, which is perfect for a stop. All the info: Malga Valsolero in Val Calamento.
Malga Cere – Val Calamento
Nestled in the Lagorai range, in Val Calamento, the hike takes about an hour and a half (400 meters of elevation gain) along an easy 5-kilometer forest road or a 2-kilometer trail through the woods—shorter but steeper. All the info: Malga Cere: in the heart of the Lagorai.
Consèria Mountain Hut – Val Campelle
From Scurelle, head up to Ponte Consèria, where you’ll take the forest road that leads to the mountain hut in about an hour and a half. The trail, which climbs steadily but gently, offers magnificent views of the Lagorai. All the info: Consèria Mountain Hut: The Wild Heart of the Lagorai.
Caldenave Mountain Hut – Val Campelle
A hike of about an hour and a half along a forest road will take you to this enchanting spot. At the mountain hut, you can enjoy excellent traditional Trentino dishes as well as vegetarian and vegan options. For more information: Caldenave Mountain Hut in Val Campelle.
