LAKE COMO

An internationally adored lake. Timeless are its gardens, villas, and panoramas. The perfect playground for watersports and a certain George’s favorite getaway

AREEA
145 sq. km
PERIMETER
170 km
DEPTH
418 m
WIDTH
45.7 km
ISLANDS
1
TRIBUTARIES
37

It could be the mix of mountains, blooming parks, and dense forests. For the elegant villas or the relaxed crotti. For centuries, Lake Como has set the standard.

Lake Como. Light air, just like Goethe once described in his Grand Tour. As Stendhal once put it, the villas simply multiply on the greenery and on the hills, and they’re reflected in the water. Elegance and intrigue reign supreme on the little slice of paradise jutting out onto the water where Villa del Balbianello has sat for hundreds of years. It was the perfect choice for filming 007 Casino Royale with Daniel Craig, not to mention to the wedding venue for Padmé and Anakin in Star Wars Episode II.

Villa Carlotta, in Tremezzo, is no less stunning, with its original Italian garden. The treasure chest of art includes sculptures from Canova and the paintings of Francesco Hayez. Some of the extravagant villas have been transformed into hotels, while others have welcomed a varied list of VIP’s, such as George Clooney. Inland, the wonders of Rationalist architecture are sure to stun.

Numerous projects from Giuseppe Terragni can be admired in Como, while Lecco boasts the Manzonian itineraries. In Colico, the Breva and Tivano winds comes out to play for a bit of surfing. Trails up to the viewpoints are sure to be a favorite of many, like Brunate with its funicular train climbing over 700 meters.

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Experiences

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Como, streets of silk

The Capital of silk built on the mastery of the weaving mills, printers and silk producers of the Lario valley
  • Lifestyle
Como Vie della Seta

Como in a weekend

A mediaeval heart for the city that loves science and design with light. Discover Como in 48 hours. Without ever losing sight of the lake
  • Lifestyle
Como in a weekend

Como Photo Gallery

Ideas and ideas for your holiday on the lake.
  • Lakes
Como and its Lake from a to Z hits for an unforgettable vacation

Valsassina

A few kilometers from the major cities of Milan, Como and Bergamo, a mountain to discover and experience!
  • Mountains
Valsassina, natura da vivere

Legend of the Seven Brothers

An evocative tale of eight brothers, linked to each other, who lived in the Lecco area
  • Art & Culture
Traditions of Lecco: Legend of the Seven Brothers

La Via Regina

The Queen of the Ways, ancient, crucial. A network of travellers’ hospices and monuments evidence of the historic importance of the route
  • Religious Tourism
La Via Regina

Castles and fortifications around Lake Como

Several testimonies of a past rich in history, all to discover
  • Art & Culture
@primalavaltellina.it

Where to eat in Lecco

  • Food & Wine
The 6 best proposals about where to eat in Lecco

Polenta and Misultin Recipe

Well-roasted polenta and salty missolitini to be skipped on the plate
  • Food & Wine
Polenta and Misultin Recipe, a winning combination

Flavors on the lakes: Como and Varese

Lakes and mountains. Tasty dishes, heritage of rural culture
  • Food & Wine
Flavors on the lakes: Como and Varese

Places

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Basilica di San Fedele

  • Religious Tourism
Basilica di San Fedele, Churches of Como

Fiumelatte

In Varenna, discover the shortest river of Italy and visit its source surrounded by nature.
  • Active & Green
Fiumelatte Varenna

Villa Olmo

Villa Olmo was acquired by the municipality of Como and turned into a venue for exhibitions and cultural events.
  • Art & Culture
Villa Olmo, Como

Church of S. Maria del Tiglio

A medieval atmosphere for a fairy-tale wedding on Lake Como
  • Art & Culture
chiesa madonna tiglio gravedona

Caves, Speleo Activities and Orrido

  • Active & Green
Caves, Speleo Activities and Orrido

The bridle path to Erbonne

  • Active & Green
The bridle path to Erbonne

Museum of navigation instruments

  • Art & Culture
Museum of Navigation Instruments

Cathedral of Como

  • Religious Tourism
Cattedrale di Como

Bellagio

Villas, parks, a romantic lakefront and a maritime history museum. Bellagio is one of the most famous places on Lake Como
  • Villages
Bellagio,Como Lake

Where to sleep

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HOTEL EUROPA

Sorico
HOTEL EUROPA

HOTEL BELVEDERE

Bellagio
HOTEL BELVEDERE

SAN MARINO

Laglio
SAN MARINO

FIORONI

Bellagio
FIORONI

ARGEGNO

Argegno
ARGEGNO

BELLAVISTA

Menaggio
BELLAVISTA

GRAND HOTEL VILLA SERBELLONI

Bellagio
GRAND HOTEL VILLA SERBELLONI

LA VILLA

Gravedona ed Uniti
LA VILLA

ADLER

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ADLER

EXCELSIOR SPLENDIDE

Bellagio
EXCELSIOR SPLENDIDE

RESIDENCE L'ULIVO

Bellagio
RESIDENCE L'ULIVO

HOTEL VISCHI

Domaso
HOTEL VISCHI

TULLIO HOTEL

Gravedona ed Uniti
TULLIO HOTEL

MIRALAGO

Cernobbio
MIRALAGO

MONTECODENO

Varenna
MONTECODENO

HOTEL SONENGA

Menaggio
HOTEL SONENGA

RESORT LE VELE

Domaso
RESORT LE VELE

CENTRALE BELLAGIO

Bellagio
CENTRALE BELLAGIO

GRAND HOTEL VICTORIA

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GRAND HOTEL VICTORIA

GRAND HOTEL IMPERIALE

Moltrasio
GRAND HOTEL IMPERIALE

Info

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How to arrive

BY PLANE
Milano Malpensa 50 km, Linate 61 km, Orio al Serio 87 km

BY TRAIN
trenitalia.com
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BY CAR
Autostrada A9

How to move

BY BUS
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BY BOAT
navigazionelaghi.it

Information

INFOPOINT COMO
Piazza Duomo, Como
T. +39 031 304137

INFOPOINT LECCO
Piazza XX Settembre, 1, Lecco
T. +39 0341 295720

INFOPOINT VARENNA
Via IV Novembre, 7, Varenna (LC)
T. + 39 0341 830367

INFOPOINT MENAGGIO
Piazza Garibaldi, 8, Menaggio (CO)
T. +39 0344 32924

INFOPOINT BELLAGIO
Piazza Mazzini (presso Imbarcadero), Bellagio (CO)
T. +39 031 950204

INFO LAKE COMO
T. +39 031 269712
lakecomo@tin.it

WIFI
FreeWiFiComo

TOURISM SITE
visitcomo.eu
lakecomo.it

Useful numbers

EMERGENCY
112

HOSPITALS
Ospedale Sant'Anna
Via Ravona, San Fermo della Battaglia, Como
T. +39 031 5851

Ospedale Valduce
Via Dante Alighieri, 11, Como
T. +39 031 324111

Ospedale Manzoni
Via dell’Eremo, 9/11, Lecco
T. 848 88 44 22

Ospedale Erba Renaldi
Via Virginia Casartelli, 7, Menaggio
T. +39 0344 33111

Ospedale Moriggia Pelascini
Via Pelascini, 3, Gravedona (CO)
T. +39 0344 92111

POLICE
Carabinieri - Nuovo Comando Provinciale Como
Piazzale Amedeo Duca D’Aosta, Como
T. +39 031 33861