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Borromean Fortress of Angera

Explore the enchanting Museum of Dolls and Toys and serene Medieval Gardens at the Angera Fortress, also known as Rocca of Angera

Where
Rocca Borromea di Angera
Via Rocca Castello, 2, Angera, VA, Angera (VA)
Contacts
+39 0323 933478
Official site


Opening hours

SEASONAL OPENING - FROM MARCH 16 TO NOVEMBER 3

From March 16 to October 26, 2024 - Every day from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry), castle closing at 6:00 PM.

From October 27 to November 3, 2024:

  • Monday:              10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (last entry)
  • Tuesday:              10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (last entry)
  • Wednesday:      10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (last entry)
  • Thursday:            10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (last entry)
  • Friday:                   10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (last entry)
  • Saturday:            10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (last entry)
  • Sunday:                10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (last entry)

Castle closing at 5:00 PM.
Opening and closing times may vary for special events.

TICKET PRICES

How much does it cost to enter the Rocca di Angera?

  • Full ticket:                                                              €15.00 (€14.50 online)
  • Reduced ticket (children 6 - 15 years): €10.00 (€9.50 online)
  • Group ticket:                                                        €13.00 (€12 online)

Combined tickets for visiting the Borromean Islands are also available, allowing you to discover more points of interest with a single ticket.

DOWNLOAD the complete price list in PDF format.


hOW TO GET TO THE ROCCA DI ANGERA

BY TRAIN

With Trenord, it is advisable to get off at the Sesto Calende station, from where you can reach Angera by bus or taxi. If you are arriving in Angera from the Piedmontese shore, it is recommended to disembark at the Arona station and take the boat from the Navigazione Lago Maggiore dock. The Rocca can be reached on foot via a scenic uphill path that takes about 15 minutes. A public service of non-scheduled motorboats is also available.

BY BUS

By bus, you can take line n. 17/20 Varese/Angera/Sesto Calende Travedona/Osmate/Ispra/Angera.

BY CAR

Take the Lakes Motorway towards Gravellona Toce, exit at Sesto Calende, and continue on State Road 629 towards Angera, where access to the Rocca is facilitated by tourist signage. There is free parking available in front of the entrance to the Rocca.

BY PLANE

Distances from the main airports:

  • Turin Caselle: 135 km
  • Milan Malpensa: 25 km
  • Milan Linate: 85 km
  • Bergamo Orio Al Serio: 110 km.
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