Parco dei Taxodi

Parco dei Taxodi is a natural oasis that will take you straight into the countryside of North America, and in particular, to the forests of Mississippi. The park is on Lake Iseo, near to the old station, in a reclaimed area that covers some 20,000 square metres, right where the river Oglio meets the lake itself.

Here you can admire the Taxodi trees [swamp cypress], conifers native to the United States, which grow to impressive heights. You can stroll along the raised wooden walkways,  which cover 300 metres of the park to see them from different perspectives. This natural oasis is home to particular species of water bird, including the grey heron, which nests here among the mystical roots that emerge from the water. The best season for visiting the park is from spring to autumn. Visitor opening times vary according to the season: from October to April, the park is open from 9:00am to 6:00pm, and from May to September, from 8:00am to 8:00pm. Given that the visit only takes an hour, we recommend combining it with other local attractions, such as the Torre Lantieri in Paratico.