The Euganean Hills in the autumn
Wondering what to do during the colder months?
The Euganean Hills in the autumn and winter offer truly unforgettable experiences. You can walk through vineyards and forests, discover medieval villages shrouded in the mist, and enjoy a spot of wellness in warm thermal waters. Amid local food and wine, art, and nature, the winters here are an opportunity to experience the region at a slower pace, savouring authentic emotions and landscapes that linger in the heart.
Food and wine tourism
Wines and tastings
A land of passions and authentic flavours, the Euganean Hills boast a long wine-making tradition, expressed in the wines of Le Volpi Winery and Monte Fasolo Winery. Amid vineyards, historic caves, and gentle landscapes, we will guide you through our production methods and the identity of our territory. Tastings take place at the Monte Fasolo Wine Bar, a space dedicated to the encounter of wine, culture and storytelling.
Traditional dishes
The cuisine of the Euganean Hills is simple, intense and deeply rooted in the seasons. From Venetian cicchetti snacks, perfect paired with a glass of wine, to classic dishes such as gallina in saor (chicken in sweet-and-sour onion sauce) and bigoli al torchio (thick, hand-pressed pasta), as well as meat- and mushroom-based specialities, every recipe expresses a deeply rooted gastronomic culture.
Relaxation and wellness
Relaxation and wellness at the Euganean thermal baths
Thermal waters and wellness centres to rejuvenate body and mind. At the foot of the hills lies Europe’s largest thermal basin, the Euganean thermal baths (or Terme Euganee), whose waters—unique in their composition and properties—travel 80 kilometres underground before resurfacing warm and rich in minerals, attracting visitors from all over the world since ancient times.
What to see
Cities to visit
Our Wine Relais is the ideal starting point from which to explore a unique land. Just a few kilometres away stand splendid, art-rich cities such as Padua, Venice, Vicenza and Verona, faithful guardians of artistic and cultural treasures of untold value.
Museums in the Euganean Hills
The Euganean Hills guard an amazing cultural heritage of history, nature and archaeology. Within a few minutes of the Wine Relais are fascinating sites such as Cava Bomba, a symbol of 20th-century historical memory; the Butterfly Arc, a tropical oasis combining scientific education with an immersive experience; and the Archaeological and Naturalistic Museum of the Euganean Hills, where the land tells its story through artifacts, fossils and ancient relics.
Museums in Padua
Padua boasts museums of great historical and cultural value. Museo degli Eremitani, housed in a former 15th-century convent, offers a rich collection of archaeological artifacts and works of art. MUSME, the Museum of the History of Medicine, located in the former San Francesco Grande hospital, offers an innovative exhibition on the history of medicine. The Scrovegni Chapel, with its extraordinary frescoes by Giotto, enchants visitors from all over the world. At Palazzo della Ragione, the former seat of the medieval court, you can admire Europe’s largest fresco cycle.
Shopping in Padua
The centre of Padua offers an extremely interesting shopping experience. You can find a range of high-fashion boutiques in Via Roma and Piazza Insurrezione, and hunt out local craft shops in Via San Fermo. The Sotto il Salone covered market, located in Piazza delle Erbe, is ideal for buying fresh local products.
Christmas markets in Padua
During the Christmas season, Padua comes alive with numerous festive markets. In Prato della Valle, the Christmas Tree Market (Mercato degli Abeti Natalizi) offers local crafts and traditional delicacies. Piazza Capitaniato hosts a market dedicated to artistic craftsmanship, with over 40 exhibitors. Moreover, Santa Claus’ House in Piazza Eremitani welcomes children with activities and games.
Seasonal landscapes
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