Florence is one of the most beautiful and most visited cities in Italy. But visiting Florence does not necessarily mean having to stay in the city centre. If your trip lasts several days, if you are travelling by car, or if you simply want to combine art and museums with nature and tranquillity, it may be worth looking just outside Florence. North of the city, beyond the hills that separate Florence from the Apennines, lies Mugello: a valley of small villages, countryside, fo

When people think of Mugello, wine may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet grape growing has a long history here: records mention vineyards as early as the 15th century, followed by documents relating to wine production and sales in later centuries. In recent decades, several producers have built on this tradition by focusing on Pinot Noir, now one of the most interesting wines to discover in the area. It’s not the only one, though: Mugello wineries also produce wh

Mugello is close enough to Florence for a perfect weekend break, yet large enough that you couldn’t possibly see it all in two days. And that’s probably a good thing. With Medici villas, small villages, museums, lakes, Apennine woodland, farms and trattorias, the best way to discover Mugello isn’t to rush from one stop to the next. It’s to choose one area each day and explore it at a slower pace. The suggestions here aren’t meant to be a rigid itinerary. For the first day, we

Settembre e ottobre sono due mesi particolarmente ricchi di appuntamenti in Mugello. Alle feste tradizionali nei borghi si affiancano eventi sportivi, rievocazioni storiche e, con l'arrivo dell'autunno, le sagre dedicate a marroni, tartufi e prodotti del territorio. Settembre e ottobre sono anche tra i mesi migliori per visitare il Mugello: agli eventi si aggiungono i colori dell’autunno, i prodotti stagionali e un’atmosfera particolarmente piacevole nei borghi e nelle campag

Mugello is an ideal destination for families. With lakes, woodland, small museums, farms, swimming pools, villages and outdoor activities, you can plan all kinds of days out without travelling far. With children, especially younger ones, there’s no need to fill every day with activities. Often, it works better to choose one main activity, then add a relaxed lunch, a walk or simply some downtime. In Mugello, you can spend the morning at a farm and the afternoon at the pool, go

When summer temperatures rise, head into the Apennines for woodland, streams and cooler air. One day out we recommend for discovering a different side of Mugello takes you to Giogo Pass and Badia di Moscheta, in the heart of the Apennines. Moscheta is about a 45-minute drive from La Casa nel Bosco. The route is ideal for a stop at MuGot – Museo Gotica Toscana, a museum dedicated to the Gothic Line and the events of the Second World War that unfolded in these mountains. It mak

Autumn is one of the best times of year to visit Mugello. From late September through November, the Apennine forests turn shades of gold, orange and red, chestnuts come back into season, mushrooms start appearing on local menus, and the cooler weather makes it much more enjoyable to spend time outdoors. It is also a quieter time of year. The pace is slower, the roads are less busy, and the days lend themselves perfectly to simple plans: a walk in the woods in the morning, a l

Save the date: the 2027 Italian MotoGP Grand Prix will take place at the Mugello Circuit from 28 to 30 May. The circuit in Scarperia e San Piero will host the eighth round of the championship, with the race scheduled for Sunday 30 May. The date is listed in the official 2027 MotoGP calendar. The announcement also brings confirmation for the years ahead: MotoGP and the Mugello International Circuit have renewed their agreement for five seasons, from 2027 through 2031 inclusive

Ponte a Vicchio con alle spalle la collina di Montesassi Today, the road from Ponte a Vicchio towards Montesassi winds through woodland, along narrow lanes and past small clusters of houses. It’s a quiet corner of Mugello, seemingly far removed from the great events of history. And yet, within just a few kilometres are traces of a history spanning millennia: Poggio Colla, one of Mugello’s most important Etruscan archaeological sites; the ancient settlement of Montesassi, with