Caldes: Culture, Nature and Hotels

Caldes combines cultural sites with a landscape shaped by apple orchards; its forest trails can be explored on foot at any time of year. To plan your stay, you can choose from a range of focuses: the history of Castel Caldes, trails through the forest or a date for the Arcadia Street Festival.

History and Culture in Caldes

Castel Caldes was built in the 13th century. The castle contains a chapel dedicated to the Feast of the Nativity of Mary. It dates from the 16th century and is decorated with frescoes by the painter Elia Naurizio. Its construction period, dedication and artistic decoration give the site several historical and cultural dimensions. According to tradition, Castel Caldes was also where the noblewoman Olinda was held captive. This story is a legend and should be understood as such.

The Rocca di Samoclevo offers a different perspective on the cultural heritage. It is located in the hamlet of Samoclevo, in the municipality of Caldes, on the slopes of Monte Vasa, and survives today as a ruin. The cemetery church of San Rocco is also home to notable artworks: it contains a wooden altarpiece attributed to the workshop of Simone Lenner. Together, these three examples show different facets of the cultural offering—from a castle and a legend to a ruin and a work of art in a church.

Apple Orchards, Forest Trails and the Noce River

Extensive, colorful apple orchards shape Caldes and give the landscape its distinctive character. If you prefer to explore nature on foot, you can follow the forest trails of Caldes at any time of year. Before setting out on a specific hike, check the trail conditions so your plans suit the season. The Contre leisure complex on the banks of the Noce River includes a rafting center. This brings together a range of options: the orchard landscape, forest trails and a riverside leisure complex.

Arcadia Street Festival in June

The Arcadia Street Festival takes place in Caldes every year in June. The festival features music, circus, street art and local culinary delights. If you would like to plan your stay around the event, check the specific dates before making plans. Its annual place in June offers a general guide to timing, but you should still check the dates for that year's program.

When looking for a hotel in Caldes, you can start by considering what matters most for your stay: cultural sites, a festival date or time in the landscape. If several of these themes interest you, Caldes offers ways to incorporate them into a varied itinerary.

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