Alcohol ban in Limone: Order for tourists on Lake Garda!

Alcohol ban in Limone: Order for tourists on Lake Garda!

Limone sul Garda, Italien - The picturesque place Limone Sul Garda on Lake Garda has imposed a temporary ban on alcohol to counter the challenges of increasing tourism. This ban, which came into force on April 19, 2025 and is valid until November 1, prohibits the possession and consumption of alcohol in public spaces such as roads, squares and parks. The aim of the community is to create order through this measure and to improve the relationship between locals and tourists. Violations of the ban on alcohol can be punished with fines of 25 to 500 euros, with exceptions to approved events.

Limone Sul Garda is not the only tourist destination on Lake Garda that is confronted with the challenges of overtourism. The popular place has been attracting German vacationers for many years and, like numerous other destinations such as Sirmione, has to deal with an increasing number of visitors. In Sirmione, due to the massive tourist rank, there was a traffic chaos on the first weekend in May that resulted in the discussion about possible entry fees for the old town. Access to the city takes place via a single bridge, which subsequently had to be closed, so that visitors had to wait up to 40 minutes for admission.

measures against overcrowding

On the west coast of Lake Garda, Limone Sul Garda also tries to tackle garbage pollution, noise pollution and vandalism with his ban on alcohol. The police and law enforcement officers will check compliance with the ban to ensure better quality of stay for all guests.

As the current developments show, the measures of the municipalities on Lake Garda are a sign of the challenge of finding the balance between tourism and quality of life of the locals. Such regulations could be pioneering for other overcrowded tourist destinations that also suffer from the consequences of mass traffic.