Via Krupp & Gardens of Augustus: A Garden With a View
Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Charlotte
Perched high above the sea with sweeping vistas of the coastline, the Giardini di Augusto offer some of the most beautiful views on Capri. The star of the gardens is the Via Krupp, a serpentine footpath carved directly into the cliff face that switchbacks steeply down to the sea.
Via Krupp and the Gardens of Augustus are an easy and rewarding stop on a day trip to Capri, especially if you’re already exploring the heart of the island. Here’s everything you need to know to visit.
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A Sunny Afternoon at the Gardens of Augustus
Despite the name, the Giardini di Augusto are relatively simple as far as gardens go. You’ll find a handful of flowerbeds with geraniums, marble statues, and shaded paths with little pockets of greenery, all thoughtfully maintained and easy to wander through.
While the gardens themselves are relatively simple, the real magic here lies beyond the railings: the dramatic cliffs, winding footpaths, and Capri’s iconic Faraglioni rising from the water.
Via Krupp
The footpath “Via Krupp” follows a series of impossibly tight switchbacks zigzagging nearly 100 meters down to the sea. It was commissioned in 1900 by Friedrich Alfred Krupp, a German industrialist and marine biology enthusiast who spent his summers on Capri.
Via Krupp has been plagued by rockfall closures over the years, and the path was shut for nearly a decade before reopening in 2023. When we visited, I was disappointed to find out that it was closed. Nonetheless, I think that the view of Via Krupp is actually more interesting than walking the path.
When walking the path itself, you’re focused on your footing and quietly dreading the steep climb back up. While from the gardens above, you can take in the full geometry of those switchbacks against the cliff and the sea without committing to an impromptu stairclimber workout.
Views of the Faraglioni
The other big aesthetic reward of the Gardens of Augustus is the views of the Faraglioni. The Faraglioni are Capri’s three famous limestone sea stacks, which appear on pretty much every postcard of Capri.
If you have more time, I highly recommend taking a boat tour around the island, because you can actually boat through the keyhole in the Faraglioni and enjoy the island scenery by sea.
Plan Your Visit to the Gardens of Augustus + Via Krupp
Perched along the southern edge of Capri town, the Giardini di Augusto sit just above the coastline, about a 15–20 minute uphill walk from Marina Grande and only a few minutes from the Piazzetta.
Hours & Admission
The gardens are open from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM in the warmer months and 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM in winter, though hours can shift, so it’s worth checking locally.
Tickets cost €2.50 and are purchased from a self-service machine (card or QR code so don’t count on paying with cash). Children under 12 enter free.
Facilities & Accessibility
Unfortunately, these gardens are not wheelchair accessible due to multiple sets of stairs and terracing. There are also no toilets available once inside the gardens, but there is a public pay-to-use restroom a short way down the road.
However, inside the gardens, there are benches and places to sit and rest your feet, and a water vending machine.
How Long to Visit
You can see everything there is to see in the gardens in 20-30 minutes. But you’ll need more time if you want to hike down the full length of the Via Krupp.
Ready to Plan Your Trip to Capri?
If you’re looking for a proper walk with serious coastal scenery, the Capri scenic loop trail is a far better use of your energy than trudging down Via Krupp and back up again. And if you’re heading to Anacapri, Villa San Michele actually has better gardens, in my humble opinion, and the Monte Solaro Chairlift also has incredible Faraglioni views from a bird’s eye view.
