01Viserbella: the sea, the seafront and the beach on your doorstep
At Hotel Viking in Viserbella di Rimini your holiday starts on foot. The beach is 150 metres away, including our partner beach Bagno Neri 53, and just behind it runs the Parco del Mare, Rimini’s new traffic-free seafront, with gardens, benches and a cycle path all the way into town.
During the day you can walk or cycle to Viserba, Torre Pedrera or Rimini, and in the evening it makes a lovely, quiet after-dinner stroll, with plenty of lighting. On this page you’ll find places to visit around the hotel, from the old town to the theme parks and the villages inland, with distances to help you plan your days. See also our page on a seaside holiday in Viserbella.
Rimini, place by place: history, visitor info and how to get there from the hotel.
Ponte di Tiberio and Borgo San Giuliano in Rimini · Arch of Augustus in Rimini · Castel Sismondo in Rimini · Tempio Malatestiano in Rimini · Domus del Chirurgo in Rimini · Teatro Galli and Piazza Cavour in Rimini · Rimini's Darsena and harbour canal · Parco del Mare and Rimini's north seafront
Theme parks and aquariums: Italia in Miniatura · Fiabilandia · Aquafan · Oltremare · Mirabilandia · Cattolica Aquarium · Safari Ravenna
Hill towns inland: Santarcangelo di Romagna · Verucchio · Montebello and Torriana · San Marino · San Leo · Gradara · Montefiore Conca · Mondaino and Montegridolfo · Pennabilli · Sant’Agata Feltria · Saludecio · Gemmano and the Grotte di Onferno · Coriano · Talamello, Novafeltria and Maiolo
Art cities nearby: Urbino · Pesaro · Cesena
The coast nearby: Bellaria Igea Marina · Riccione and Viale Ceccarini · Cesenatico and Milano Marittima · Ravenna mosaics · Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli · Gabicce Mare and Gabicce Monte
First time in Rimini? Read our Rimini holiday guide: when to go, the beach, day trips, food and practical tips.
02Rimini centre: two thousand years of history and the Fellini Museum
Rimini’s old town is 7 km away: a quarter of an hour by car, or take the no. 4 bus, which stops 100 metres from the hotel. Walk from the Ponte di Tiberio, built by the Romans two thousand years ago and still used today, to the Arco d’Augusto, by way of Piazza Cavour, the Teatro Galli and the Malatestas’ Castel Sismondo.
This is also where you’ll find the Fellini Museum, spread across Castel Sismondo, Piazza Malatesta and the Cinema Fulgor, and, a short walk away, the Domus del Chirurgo with its Roman mosaics. Opening times, tickets and a Fellini walking route are on our Fellini Museum and Rimini Pass page.
03Sunset drinks at Darsena Sunset
For an aperitivo with a difference, head down in the early evening to the Darsena di Rimini, the marina, about 5 km from the hotel towards the centre. At Darsena Sunset (viale Ortigara 78/80) you can have a cocktail while the sun goes down over the boats and the sea, and some evenings there’s a DJ.
It’s smart but relaxed, and popular with locals and visitors alike: a good spot for a couple or a group of friends before dinner. It’s a restaurant too, so book if you want a table. If you’d rather stay at the hotel, we’ll make you an aperitivo by the pool: have a look at our bar.
04Sunset aperitivo among the vines at Fattoria Mancini
Just past Gabicce, on the headland of the Monte San Bartolo Nature Park at Fiorenzuola di Focara (Pesaro), Fattoria Mancini has vineyards looking out over the Adriatic. The Mancini family have grown Pinot Nero here for five generations, along with Sangiovese, Ancellotta and Albanella. In summer they hold a sunset aperitivo in the vineyard: three wines (a white, a red and a sparkling) with cured meats, cheeses, vegetables and piadina from local producers, lasting about an hour and a half.
It’s about 40 minutes’ drive from Viserbella along the coast. You book online, choosing a date and time, and in winter the estate also does dinners and aperitivi with its own cooking. You can combine it with a visit to nearby Gradara.
05Theme parks for the whole family
- Italia in Miniatura, 1.8 km away: hundreds of miniature monuments and plenty of rides, good for an afternoon out
- Fiabilandia, in Rivazzurra di Rimini (13 km): a park designed for children aged 2 to 10
- Aquafan and Oltremare, in Riccione (17 km): a water park and a marine park, next door to each other
- Mirabilandia, 33 km away (about 30 minutes): the big theme park near Ravenna
On request we can get you discounted tickets for the parks while they’re open. If you’re coming with children, see also our family hotel page and children’s entertainment on the beach.
06San Marino and the villages inland
Behind the Riviera are hills, castles and medieval villages. Santarcangelo di Romagna is about 15 minutes away, Verucchio 25, Montebello 30, Gradara 35 and San Leo 45. The Republic of San Marino, on Monte Titano, is about 35–40 minutes away, with its Three Towers, old town, shops and views right down to the sea.
For each village we’ve put together what to see, where to eat and what’s on during the year: see villages to visit inland.
07The Riviera: Riccione and Milano Marittima
Every resort along the coast has its own character. Riccione, 21 km away, is where people go for shopping on viale Ceccarini and for an evening out; Milano Marittima, 28 km to the north, has pine woods, shops and nightlife.
Rimini is also known for its big events: the Notte Rosa in summer, New Year’s Eve in the main square and racing at the Misano World Circuit. Dates and tips are on our events in Rimini page.
08Cycling along the coast and into the hills
From Viserbella you can cycle along the Parco del Mare seafront into Rimini, or head north to Torre Pedrera and Bellaria. If you’ve got the legs for it, ride up towards Santarcangelo and the Valmarecchia.
The hotel has bike storage, you’ll find bikes for hire along the way, and there’s a bike hire shop 1.5 km away. Routes and tips are on our cycling holidays page.
09Places to go at a glance
| Beach and seafront | 150 m from the hotel |
|---|---|
| Italia in Miniatura | 1.8 km by road |
| Rimini Expo Centre | 5 km, about 10 minutes by car |
| Darsena di Rimini and Darsena Sunset | about 5 km |
| Rimini centre and Fellini Museum | 7 km; the no. 4 bus stops 100 m from the hotel |
| Fattoria Mancini, Fiorenzuola di Focara | about 40 minutes by car |
| Fiabilandia | 13 km |
| Santarcangelo di Romagna | about 15 minutes by car |
| Aquafan and Oltremare | 17 km, in Riccione |
| San Marino | 20 km, about 35–40 minutes by car |
| Riccione | 21 km |
| Mirabilandia | 33 km, about 30 minutes |
For driving times and directions from the motorway and the station, see our how to find us page.
10What our guests say
What guests on TripAdvisor say about where the hotel is.
Close to everything
«excellent location, close to everything, the sea included, but on a quiet street.»
Italia in Miniatura
«Italia in Miniatura is a kilometre away......the area is quiet.»
11Frequently asked questions
How far is Hotel Viking from the centre of Rimini?
About 7 km: a quarter of an hour by car, or take the no. 4 bus, which stops 100 metres from the hotel.
How far is the sea?
150 metres. Viserbella beach and the Parco del Mare seafront are right in front of the hotel.
Which theme parks are near the hotel?
Italia in Miniatura is 1.8 km away, Fiabilandia 13 km, Aquafan and Oltremare in Riccione 17 km and Mirabilandia 33 km. We can get you discounted tickets on request.
How long does it take to get to San Marino?
About 35–40 minutes by car. San Marino is 20 km from the hotel.
Which villages inland can I visit on a day trip?
Santarcangelo (15 minutes), Verucchio (25), Montebello (30), Gradara (35) and San Leo (45 minutes), all by car.
Where is the Fellini Museum?
In Rimini’s old town, between Castel Sismondo, Piazza Malatesta and the Cinema Fulgor, about 7 km from the hotel.
Can I cycle from Viserbella into Rimini?
Yes, along the Parco del Mare seafront cycle path. The hotel has bike storage, you'll find bikes for hire along the way, and there's a bike hire shop 1.5 km away.
Where can I have a sunset aperitivo in Rimini?
At Darsena Sunset, on Rimini's marina, the Darsena (viale Ortigara 78/80), about 5 km from the hotel, or at the aperitivo among the vines at Fattoria Mancini, on Monte San Bartolo at Fiorenzuola di Focara, about 40 minutes away. And of course by the pool at the hotel bar.
What can I do in Rimini when it rains?
Visit the Fellini Museum, the Domus del Chirurgo and the old town, or go shopping in San Marino. In winter there are plenty of events at the Rimini Expo Centre (Fiera di Rimini).
