"Welcome to Aviano" Aviano by CindyInItaly

Aviano Travel Guide: 42 reviews and 24 photos

Buonasera!

Aviano is a beautiful little town just an hour north of Venice. We are here because of the Air Force, as with the majority of the other people living here. The Italians mostly support us, but a few who appose war will always seem our enemy. For more information and pictures view my tips section.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful, Quiet, Good food
Cons:Cold winters, not enough shopping places, isolated
In a nutshell:Aviano is the perfect small town with many outdoor activities close by

Last visit to Aviano: Oct 2004
Intro Written Oct 18, 2004
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Reviews (9)

Pet Passports Favorites (1)

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Gas costs an Arm & a Leg now days - Aviano

Gas Prices on the Rise! Warnings and Dangers (3)

Gas prices have risen more than a dollar in the past 6 months for us! If you are getting stationed here, rethink... more travel advice

Household items and Decor Shopping (1)

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Easy Jet Transportation (3)

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Things to Do (1)
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Written Sep 28, 2004

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A view of the Dolomites next to our apartment

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derrillwat Sep 1, 2009 at 5:24 PM

Note: Grotto Gigante is an hour and a half away from Aviano, near Trieste.
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sandimathus Feb 8, 2009 at 3:56 AM

This website is in Italian, can you tell me if the admission is free? If not, how much is it? Thanks!
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tiptoe3 May 3, 2008 at 8:24 PM

Hello. My niece is at Aviano Airforce base and my daughter will be flying up in Aug to stay with her for a visit. Any tips on flying to Venice? If my niece cant get the time off to get her , how would you suggest she get from Venice to Base?
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brenda49 Aug 27, 2007 at 2:13 AM

Hi Cindy, My son and daughter-in-law, (both in the AF) will be stationed in Aviano come Feb. I'm looking forward to visiting them. I've been trying to see where I would fly into or arrive by train. Any suggestion? Thanks for your time. Brenda
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townhermit Apr 5, 2007 at 12:41 PM

Hi Cindy, enjoyed the Aviano photos. These 3 years will fly by so fast! The memories last a lifetime though. I was stationed at Aviano from '76-'79 and have wanted to make a return visit ever since. Nice place. Please post more photos when you can. Thanks
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GoodTexan62 Dec 3, 2006 at 12:57 PM

Thanks for all your tips!! My son is stationed in Aviano and I have sent him your tips. Keep posting!
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duttoncpa Oct 20, 2006 at 1:14 PM

I spent 3 years at Aviano (86-89) and loved every minute of it. Truly a great place to live. (Actually lived in Roverado in Piano) Planning to return next fall for my first visit in 20 years! My wife and daughter are nearly as excited as I am!
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Mikebond Jul 23, 2006 at 3:50 AM

The Trenitalia card for young people costs 40 euro and entitles for a discount of 10% (25% on international trains). Good tip on the Grotta Gigante, which is actually close to Trieste.
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Nemorino Apr 22, 2006 at 7:09 AM

Nice looking area. Glad you included the train tip.
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Jenn73 Feb 21, 2006 at 7:10 PM

My husband is visiting Aviano on business for 3 weeks. We are looking for a good hotel for us. I am also looking for websites or links about the town, area, things to do. Thanks.