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 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
Como
  • Lifestyle

Como Photo Gallery

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

Milan, a fun with the children

Ancient castles, amusement parks and interactive museums. Discover what Lombardy offers for children. First stop, Milan.
A spasso con i bambini
  • Art & Culture

Flavors on the lakes: Como and Varese

Lakes and mountains. Tasty dishes, heritage of rural culture
Risotto with perch
  • Food & Wine

5 Thing-to-do in Gravedona

Visit Gravedona ed Uniti, a cozy town in North Lake Como
gravedona
  • Lakes

Alessandro Manzoni Itinerary

Lombardy blends nature and culture in an itinerary that will take you to the locations of his famous novel The Betrothed
Casa Manzoni, Lecco
  • Art & Culture

Como, streets of silk

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

Brunate a view on the Belle Époque

Visit the "Balcony on the Alps".
Outdoor trip to Brunate
  • Lakes

Where to eat in Lecco

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

Places

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Villa Olmo

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

Fiumelatte

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

Church of S. Maria del Tiglio

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

Caves, Speleo Activities and Orrido

  • Active & Green

Museum of navigation instruments

Museum of Navigation Instruments
  • Art & Culture

Cathedral of Como

Cattedrale di Como
  • Religious Tourism

Bellagio

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

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
trenord.it
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BY CAR
Autostrada A9

How to move

BY BUS
asfautolinee.it
lineelecco.it

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