Located on a high rocky point, from the of Castel San Giovanni in Bondone, you look out over the whole valley and Lake Idro. Discover all the events organised at the castle this summer. For young and old, explore the past, nature and science.
Openinghours
1 April – 9 October | Every day from 8.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
€3.00 (free for children under 12, holders of the Trentino Guest Card and residents of the municipalities of the Valle del Chiese
Events 2026 at Castello San Giovanni in Bondone
Throughout 2026, Castello San Giovanni in Bondone offers a rich programme of guided tours, family activities, workshops, exhibitions and cultural events dedicated to the history, nature and traditions of the region.
Guided Tours: The Secrets of an Ancient Fortress
Discover the fascinating history and hidden stories of Castello San Giovanni during a guided tour.
Dates
- 21 & 28 June
- 5, 12, 19, 24 & 31 July
- 7, 14, 15, 23 & 30 August
- 6 & 13 September
- 4, 11 & 25 October
Times
- 11:00 am (Italian)
- 12:00 pm (English)
Price
The guided tour is included in the admission ticket.
Advance booking recommended
☎ +39 338 6527837
✉ castellobondone@muse.it
Saturday 18 July
Wings in the Wind
3:00 pm
📍 Idroland, Baitoni
What do kites, hang gliders, birds and plants have in common?
Discover the fascinating physics of flight through fun games and interactive workshops suitable for all ages.
Free activity.
In case of bad weather, the event will be postponed to Sunday 19 July.
Sunday 26 July
Charcoal Burners’ Festival
From 11:00 am
📍 Malga Alpo di Bondone
Spend a day in the mountains discovering the history and traditions of the charcoal burners.
The programme includes:
- demonstrations of the traditional charcoal-burning craft;
- lunch featuring polenta and spit-roasted meat;
- games, challenges and activities exploring the biodiversity of the Alpo area.
Organised in collaboration with Associazione I Carboner and MUSE.
Lunch reservations
☎ +39 0465 689331
☎ +39 0465 898729
Saturday 1 August
Bondone at the Castle
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
📍 Castello San Giovanni
A fun-filled family day with storytelling, traditional games and creative workshops, discovering the sports and pastimes of the past.
Free admission and free activities.
In case of bad weather, the event will be postponed to Sunday 2 August.
Saturday 22 August
Malghe Aperte – Family Day
From 9:30 am
📍 Malga Alpo di Bondone
A family day dedicated to discovering life on a traditional Alpine farm.
For the full programme, please see the “Malghe Aperte” event.
In case of bad weather, the event will be postponed to Saturday 29 August.
Saturday 29 August
Workshop: Illustrating History
3:00 pm
📍 Castello San Giovanni
Join illustrator Marco Tabilio, author of the graphic novel Generazione G, and create a comic strip inspired by the history and landscape of Bondone.
- Ages 12+
- Free activity
- Free castle admission
- Booking via Ticketlandia
Saturday 29 August
Meet Illustrator Marco Tabilio
5:30 pm
📍 Castello San Giovanni
Presentation of the exhibition “Generazione G. Stories of Young People, Homelands and Borders in the Age of Garibaldi (1848-1866)” with illustrator Marco Tabilio.
The event will be followed by an aperitif featuring local products.
Organised in collaboration with ReLED Rete Museale Ledro, Museo Garibaldino e della Grande Guerra di Bezzecca, Associazione Araba Fenice, and Rocca d’Anfo.
Free admission.
Sunday 13 September
Reconnecting Borders
9:30 am – 6:00 pm
📍 Rocca d’Anfo and Castello San Giovanni
A training programme dedicated to the two historic fortresses located on the border between the provinces of Brescia and Trento.
Organised by the Italian Castles Institute (Trentino-Alto Adige and Lombardy sections).
Advance booking required
✉ trentinoaltoadige@istitutoitalianocastelli.it
Saturday 10 October
Renaissance Machines and Technology
2:00 pm
📍 Castello San Giovanni
Spend an afternoon discovering the technological innovations of the 16th century through interactive activities and historical reenactors dressed in Renaissance costumes.
Organised in collaboration with Associazione Lebrac.
Free admission.
Saturday 10 October
Timber Transport on the Chiese River
6:00 pm
📍 Castello San Giovanni
Lecture by Italo Franceschini exploring the history of timber floating along the Chiese River from the Middle Ages to the Early Modern period.
The lecture will be followed by an aperitif featuring local products.
Free admission.
Exhibitions
BONDU’
Vertical Connections
A permanent exhibition inside Torre Gina, telling the story of Bondone’s landscape through an engaging and immersive exhibition route.
Generazione G
Stories of Young People, Homelands and Borders in the Age of Garibaldi (1848-1866)
21 July – 31 October 2026
A temporary exhibition exploring the Italian Risorgimento and Garibaldi’s campaigns in Valle Sabbia, Valle del Chiese and Valle di Ledro through the graphic novel Generazione G by Marco Tabilio.
Created in collaboration with ReLED Rete Museale Ledro, Museo Garibaldino e della Grande Guerra di Bezzecca, Associazione Araba Fenice, and Rocca d’Anfo.
Information & Reservations
Castello San Giovanni di Bondone
☎ +39 338 6527837
Photo credits: APT Madonna di Campiglio | Andrea Zanchi.
