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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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 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

5 Thing To Do in Mandello

The town of Moto Guzzi welcomes you!
borgo mandello lario
  • Villages

Literary suggestions in Lombardy

Wandering around the region, among places, cities and events that have inspired great authors
Literary suggestions in Lombardy
  • Art & Culture

Four curious places that enchant in Lombardy

Surprise yourself with authentic and singular places surrounded by fabulous views
Adobe stock Gaudi Grosio
  • Active & Green

Polenta and Misultin Recipe

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

Legend of the Seven Brothers

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

Lombardy in 5 Castles

Impregnable fortresses, with enchanting lake views, legends of ghosts. Five castles in Lombardy to be visited
Lombardy in 5 Castles
  • Art & Culture

Eating in Como

Here are some suggestions of what to eat in Como
Eating in Como, 3 culinary worlds and 5 different restaurants
  • Food & Wine

By car in Lombardy

Tips and itineraries for getting to know the region by driving through it
By car in Lombardy
  • Lifestyle

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

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

Lago di Como: charmingly seductive

Described by Stendhal as ‘voluptuous’, the south-western branch of Lake Como charms with its gardens, villas and breath-taking views.
Lago di Como: sedotti e affascinati
  • Lakes

Cammini della Regina

Percorsi storici da Coira a Como
Camini della Regina, religious itineraries from Coira to Como
  • Religious Tourism

Places

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Brunate Lighthouse

Ph: I Mille
  • Active & Green

Sacro Monte di Ossuccio

One of the nine pre-alpine Sacred Mountains, UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a privileged place for reflection and spirituality
Sacro Monte di Ossuccio, Churches of Como
  • Unesco Sites

Lake Como Landscape Museum

A charming glance on the lovely Lake Como Landscape beginning in Tremezzo
Museo del Paesaggio del Lago di Como
  • Art & Culture

Tower of Baradello Castle

Ph: I Mille
  • Art & Culture

The Trail of Expressions

IlThe Trail of Expressions - mylakecomo.co
  • Active & Green

Castle of the Unnamed

Stronghold in the Lecco area with a Splendid view of Lake Garlate
Rocca Vercurago - Credits comune.vercurago.lc.it
  • Art & Culture

Vezio Castle

Ancient medieval fortress overlooking Varenna, surrounded by a centuries-old olive grove, with a breathtaking view over Lake Como.
Castello di Vezio Varenna
  • Art & Culture

Orrido di Bellano

The strength of the nature sculpts the rocks
orrido bellano lago como
  • Active & Green

Cernobbio

Cernobbio, Villa d'Este, Lago di Como
  • Villages

Lanzo and the Sighignola

Lanzo - Sighignola
  • Active & Green

Church of San Fedele

Church of San Fedele in Como: between Romanic and romantic
san fedele basilica como
  • Art & Culture

The Cedars of Villa Geno

At the end of the busy lakeside promenade of Villa Geno, monumental cedars welcome residents and tourists with their shade.
  • Lakes

Info

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How to arrive

BY PLANE
Milano Malpensa 50 km, Linate 61 km, Milan Bergamo Airport 87 km

BY TRAIN
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BY CAR
Autostrada A9

How to move

BY BUS
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BY BOAT
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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