Northern Italy in summer is all glistening lakes, pastel fishing villages, Alpine backdrops and long aperitivo evenings by the water. If you’re planning a 2026 trip and want somewhere that mixes scenery, swim spots and a bit of atmosphere after dark, these five towns are some of the best places to visit in Northern Italy this summer.
They’re spread across Lake Garda, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, the Adriatic coast and the Ligurian Riviera, so you get a proper mix of mountains, beaches and classic Italian resort life.
