Every five years, the villages of Carzano and Novale, on the enchanting Monte Isola, are transformed into an explosion of colours thanks to thousands of paper flowers handmade by the inhabitants.
The next edition of the famous Flower Festival (“Festa dei Fiori”) will be held from September 8th to 14th, 2025, reaching its peak on the 14th with the traditional procession in honour of the Holy Cross, linked to the popular vow made in the 19th century to end cholera.
A rare and evocative event, where faith, art, and tradition blend in a unique atmosphere, enchanting day and night.

FOR A STRESSFREE PARTICIPATION

USEFUL INFORMATION ON TRANSPORT AND ACCESS

The magic of the Flower Festival in Monte Isola attracts thousands of visitors, but to fully enjoy the experience, it is essential to plan your trip carefully, as there is a high risk of encountering long lines, lack of parking, and unnerving waiting times.

Last update on September 11th, 2025

🚢 Reservable trips for the event (from any harbour, except Sulzano and Sale Marasino) are SOLD OUT.
Passengers are invited to go to Sale Marasino or Sulzano and purchase tickets at the on-shore ticket offices.

For public safety reasons, it is necessary to book an ACCESS PASS for boarding from the harbours of Sale Marasino and Sulzano.
The pass is free and does NOT include the boat ticket.
The harbours of Sale Marasino and Sulzano, for public safety reasons. It is mandatory to reserve a free event ACCESS PASS.
When booking, you must choose your preferred time slot for the event:
– 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
– 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
Click on BOOK AND INFO to reserve your pass.
It is sufficient to show the confirmation email, in digital format.

♿ Accessibility:

People with disabilities are advised not to depart from Sale Marasino or Sulzano due to logistical difficulties.
It might be better to opt for other harbours, with mandatory free reservation, even for those with a European Disability Card. Please notify the Navigazione Lago d’Iseo’s office of any wheelchairs that might be present.
Click HERE to book.

🚆Trains and public transport:

Participants who use the Trenord Brescia–Iseo–Edolo line can get off at Iseo and Sale Marasino’s stations.
Those getting off in Sulzano and taking the ferry for Peschiera Maraglio will have to walk about 35 minutes to reach Carzano.
Click HERE to consult timetables and ticket info
“Io Viaggio” passes are also valid, with a mandatory landing fee that can be booked online.
Those in possession of a Trenord “Gite in Treno-Monte Isola” ticket can only get off at the Sale Marasino train station and book the event access pass.

Find out more about reaching Lake Iseo by bus Arriva.
Click here if you are planning to arrive from Bergamo or click here for the schedule from Brescia.

PLEASE NOTE: from midnight on Monday, September 8^th to 3 a.m. on Monday, September 15^th , all bicycles and electric scooters are prohibited from landing and transiting, with the exception of those driven by residents or by people with certified reduced mobility.

🚗 Parking spaces:

PAID PARKING SPACES FOR CARS

• SALE MARASINO
• P1 – Via Roma, 39 (unpaved, next to and behind the Comunità Montana building) – every day from 7:30 am to midnight – 15 euros
• P2 – Via Giardino e Via Chiusure (industrial area) – From Monday to Friday from 6:00 pm to midnight, on Saturday and Sunday from 09:30 am to midnight – 15 euros
• P3 – Via Provinciale, 34 (former camping Saletto) – From Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to midnight, on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to midnight – 15 euros.

FREE PARKING SPACES FOR CARS WITH SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE TO SALE MARASINO

• P6 – Via Industriale, 2, 25058, Sulzano (former N&K) – ONLY on Friday 12th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th – FREE – Shuttle service, €5 return
• P7 – Via Roma, 104, 25049, Iseo (unpaved, next to Covelo roundabout) – ONLY on Friday 12th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th – FREE – Shuttle service, €5 return.

The shuttle offers an ongoing service from Iseo, Via Roma (unpaved area next to the Covelo roundabout), to Sale Marasino. The service will be available from 9 am to midnight on Friday 12th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th.

N.B. It is possible to use the shuttle service for one route only, from Sale Marasino/Sulzano to Iseo, at a cost of 5€ per route.

The following stops are made along the route:

• • Pilzone – Cemetery
  • Sulzano – Town Hall (on request)
  • Sale Marisino – Villa Kinzica.

• SULZANO
• P4 – Via Dante Alighieri, 13/B (“Parcheggio per Monte Isola” with barrier and field in Via S. Giulia) – 10 euros
  
• P GEROLO – Via Tassano, 14 – 10 euros
• P5 – Via Molini (church youth club “oratorio”)

• ISEO
• P8 – Via Airone, 4, 25049, Iseo (private parking space) – 10 euros
• P8 – Via Europa, 7, 25049, Iseo (Unieuro parking space) – 10 euros
• P8 – Via Ninfea, 94, 25049, Iseo (Consoli parking space) – 10 euros.

PARKING SPACES FOR COACHES

N.B. Access and passengers’ loading/unloading for coaches is forbidden in Sale Marasino 

• BUS 1 – Via Ninfea, 94, 25049, Iseo (paid parking space)
• BUS 2 – Via delle Fornaci/Largo del Lavoro, 25049 Clusane d’Iseo (free parking space in the industrial area) – ONLY on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th
• BUS 4 – Via Martiri delle Foibe, 2, 25055, Pisogne (free parking space in front of La.Ge.S.).