Costa di Serina is a small mountain village in the Val Serina, a side valley of the Val Brembana in the Bergamo Prealps. With its hamlets, such as Ascensione, it is scattered across sunny slopes of meadows and woods, with wide views over the mountains.
Why visit Costa di Serina
For mountain air, walking and peace less than an hour from Bergamo and its airport. Costa di Serina is ideal for anyone looking for a slow stay in nature, with local food and quiet nights.
Top things to do around Costa di Serina
Walks and hikes
Paths lead through meadows and beech woods to viewpoints and mountain huts; Monte Alben, one of the most striking peaks of the area, rises nearby.
The hamlets
Small villages and old stone houses, chapels and fountains along quiet roads.
San Pellegrino Terme
The elegant Liberty-style spa town of the Val Brembana, famous for its mineral water, is about 30 minutes away.
Bergamo
The medieval Città Alta and its UNESCO-listed Venetian walls are about 40 minutes away by car.
Best time to visit Costa di Serina
May to October is ideal for walking and outdoor life; summer is pleasantly cool at this altitude. Winter brings snow and silence.
Getting to and around Costa di Serina
Bergamo Orio al Serio airport is about 45 minutes away by car. Public transport in the valleys is limited, so a car is the practical choice.
What to eat in Costa di Serina
Mountain cooking of the Bergamo valleys: polenta, casoncelli, mushrooms, game, cheeses such as Branzi and Formai de Mut and the strachitunt of the Val Taleggio nearby.
Costa di Serina FAQ
How far is Costa di Serina from Bergamo?
About 40 minutes by car.
Is it a good place for walkers?
Yes: trails start right from the village and the hamlets.
