Accessible tourism in the province of Brescia

The province of Brescia has a series of services to experience the city and the surrounding areas in an inclusive way.

1. Getting around Brescia city

In terms of accessibility, the following services are active in the city of Brescia:

Urban public transportation is managed by Brescia Mobilità. In Brescia, metro stations are accessible by people with disabilities, and buses are equipped with a platform.

To ensure adequate assistance, it is advisable to report the use of transportation services in advance, indicating the line used, the boarding and alighting stops, and the time at which the service will be used.

Customer Care Contacts:

For all information, visit the official website of Brescia Mobilità.

For further details, visit the dedicated page on the website of Regione Lombardia.

2. Getting to Brescia and its province by train

Located on the Milan-Venice route, the Brescia station and Lake Garda are served by both regional trains and high-speed trains (Trenitalia and Italo). For Valle Camonica and Lake Iseo the train service by Brescia-Iseo-Edolo line by Trenord is available.

The number of trains that meet the accessibility and usability requirements for people with disabilities is constantly growing, but there are still old train carriages that do not meet these standards and that cannot be used independently by these travelers.

For information on accessibility:

  • Trenitalia: set the travel search to trenitalia.com and select the train of your interest; the heading “information” shows whether the train has carriages equipped for the transportation of wheelchair users.
  • Trenord: consult the specific information on the official website trenord.it
  • Italo: carriage 8 of the Smart area makes 2 seats available for wheelchair users. The seats are located near the toilet, equipped for motor disabilities. All toilets are equipped with signs that can be used by blind people; numbers in Braille are provided above the seats. For more information: italotreno.it– “Assistance for people with reduced mobility”.

To find out details, parking lots, services, and information on accessibility provided by the Brescia station, consult the dedicated page on the website of Regione Lombardia.

If you have any doubts about the accessibility of stations and trains, we always recommend contacting the assistance services for passengers with reduced mobility.

3. Accessible itineraries in the province of Brescia

In the province of Brescia there are accessible itineraries available which allow you to discover the naturalistic and landscape riches of the various areas, from Lake Garda to Valle Camonica up to Franciacorta.

Discover accessible itineraries in the province of Brescia.

4. Moving around the Brescia lakes

Famous for their scenic, historical, and cultural beauty, as well as for their local traditions and their culinary excellence, the three lakes in the province of Brescia – Lake Garda, Lake Iseo, Lake Idro – are a very popular destination for tourists from all over the world.

They are served by boats for water transportation, which allow you to easily reach multiple locations in the area.

Lake Garda

The water transportation service on Lake Garda is managed by the company Navigazione Laghi, which connects the main towns overlooking the numerous shores of the lake.

The service is designed for the transportation of passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility; for more information on fares, accessibility of ships and docks, and on the assistance service, visit the dedicated page on the website of Navigazione Laghi.

For details and contacts:

Lake Iseo

Water transportation on Lake Iseo is managed by the company Navigazione Lago d’Iseo. The service is designed to transport passengers with reduced mobility.

In addition to the scheduled services, there are tourist services, including night trips. Additionally, some boats can be rented.

For details and contacts:

Lake Idro

The service offered by the company Navigazione Lago d’Idro connects the towns overlooking the lake. Boats leave from Lemprato and stop at Crone, Vantone, Anfo, Vesta, Baitoni, and Ponte Caffaro. The tour of the lake lasts about two hours; intermediate stops are available.

The service is designed to transport passengers with reduced mobility: both the boat and the boarding docks are accessible to people with disabilities; a walkway connects the boat to the dock and a sloping ramp allows wheelchair users to access the large covered lounge.

For information on timetables, costs, and service conditions:

5. Accommodation and cultural facilities for accessible and inclusive tourism

As part of the S.T.A.I. (Services for Accessible and Inclusive Tourism) project, hundreds of accessible accommodation, cultural, and restaurant facilities in Lombardy have been mapped that can be found along the itineraries promoted by the program.

Through the search engine on the Regione Lombardia portal it is possible to search for structures in the area of interest.

Discover accessible tourist and cultural facilities in Brescia and its province.