Lakes

Blue geometries. Slices of water and the heavens intersect in the scattering of countless microcosms of architecture, gastronomy, art, and history

LARGE
5
SMALL
+80
BATHING BEACHES
200
ISLANDS
11
NAVIGABLE COASTS
1,000 km
TOURISTIC PORTS
+400

Slowly savoring the lake life. The easy rhythm, when time comes to a standstill, and when each moment seems to last a lifetime. Relax at its finest. 

Lake Vacation Lombardy. A sensation to be discovered when you hit the water. Here, Mother Nature really outdid herself, with five larger lakes and 80 smaller lakes, not to mention the countless alpine lakes to be uncovered while hiking in the mountains. The perfect places to go with the flow and find a bit of silence and inner peace. History was formed and cultivated around the many bodies of water here in region, creating bastions against invasion and giving life to the local settlements.

Villas and gardens feed on the fresh air and poets on their inspiration. Standing out are certainly Lake Como and Lake Garda, followed by smaller areas like Endine, in the Province of Bergamo, and Pusiano. The perfect getaway for a summertime escape and a relaxing hideaway to soak in the cool hues all year-round, there’s no better place to witness the local culture.

A few gems include Gardone Riviera, Sirmione, and Bellagio to name a few. Surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and hubs of art, architecture, literature and more, it must be something in the water...

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Experiences

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Iseo Lake’s activities

Culture, nature, sports, beaches and good food on Lake Iseo.
Iseo Lake: culture, nature, sport, beaches and good food
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Aperitifs with lakeside views and atmosphere

Five ideas for spending summer evenings on Lombardy’s lakes, in a sensory journey that combines notes and flavours.
@inlombardia
  • Lifestyle

Lago d'Iseo - Best trails

Discover Lake Iseo's best trails with the new trekking guide!
  • Active & Green

Lago Maggiore Artist’s brushstrokes

Trompe l’oeil frescos, five centuries of pictorial cycles, spontaneous and organised murals: colour is everywhere in and around Laveno Mombello
Lago Maggiore Pennellate d'artista
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Lago di Lugano The Little World of the Past

A place of cultural interest indeed with the landscapes of Fogazzaro’s novels, the fossils of Monte San Giorgio, the fortifications of World War land the secret places of Ceresio
Lago di Lugano Piccolo mondo antico
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9 ideas for a romantic weekend in Lombardy

Skyline Mantua
  • Lifestyle

Explore Lake Idro and its surroundings

At an altitude of four hundred metres, Lake Idro is a place of peace, nature and history, and is the coolest and most secluded of the Lombard lakes
Explore Lake Idro and its surroundings - in Lombardia
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Lago di Iseo: history, nature and…

From the recently rediscovered Roman spa in Predore to the Liberty architecture of Sarnico, via the enchanting town of Lovere and surprising natural phenomena
Lago di Iseo cultura, natura e...
  • Art & Culture

Lake Iseo From Shore to Shore by Boat

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Lago di Iseo: prehistory and bubbles

The Valle Camonica rock engravings are as famous worldwide as the wine made in Franciacorta. On a journey of discover what else this area has to offer
Lago di Iseo Preistoria e bollicine
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Guide to the seven lakes of Varese province

Panorama del Lago di Varese e Comabbio dal Forte d'Orino
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Lago di Varese a jewel in the Alps

Just six kilometres away, this natural city break offers unexpected views, from water to mountains.
Lago di Varese Un gioiello tra le Alpi
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Starry skies between lakes and mountains

Away from the city, hunting for shooting stars amid clear skies, unspoilt nature and scenic views.
(Ph: IMille)
  • Mountains

Lago Maggiore Old stories

Finds from the Iron Age, evidence of the Ice Age, monuments of industrial archaeology, dolls from the eighteenth century to date: lower Lago Maggiore (the Verbano area)
Lago Maggiore Storie antiche
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From Lake Maggiore to Po River

Art Nouveau friezes, museum bread and cycleways along river banks
Borgo di Arcumeggia
  • Cycle Tourism

Comacina Island

We explore the island of Comacina on Lake Como.
Comacina Island, Lake Como
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Discovering the Lombard shore of Lake Maggiore

Discover the villages, markets, excursions and historical attractions between Angera, Laveno, Luino and Maccagno.
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The Best Beaches on Lake Maggiore

Discover the Wonders of the Varese Province
Lido erboso al tramonto con persone sedute su panchina e bimbi in bicicletta. Lago e montagne in secondo piano
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Places

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Angera

An ancient town in the province of Varese on the Lombard shore of Lake Maggiore.
Lakeside promenade of Angera, with a small beach. By the lake, there is an empty sun lounger, and you can see the Rocca in the distance.
  • Villages

Villa del Balbianello

The Villa del Balbianello, in the province of Como, looks like a real jewel, known for the magnificence of the structure
Villa Balbianello, Lago di Como
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Rocca Scaligera of Sirmione

Rocca Scaligera in Sirmione was built in the 13th century and is one of the best-preserved castles in Italy, surrounded by the Lake Garda
Rocca Scaligera di Sirmione Lago di Garda
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Argegno

A village of Roman origins that, since ancient times, has been a fortified center inserted in a vast defensive system
Village of Argegno
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Desenzano del Garda

Desenzano del Garda, a destination cherished by visitors alike in the Lake Garda. The old pier and the Castle with a panoramic view
Desenzano del Garda
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The hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso

@inlombardia - Eremo di Santa Caterina del Sasso
  • Religious Tourism

Monte Isola

Mountain, lake and island: the 12 villages of Monte Isola are each to be discovered - like a box of chocolates they are all different
Monte Isola, Lake Iseo
  • Villages

Lake Idro

At the foot of the Little Dolomites, Lake Idro is lapped by wooded slopes. Perfect for sports, it is the scene of an incredible carnival
Idro lake
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Lago di Varese

Liberty villas, gardens on the lake, itineraries in the woods. And an islet with stilts from the Neolithic. Discover the Lake of Varese
Lago di Varese
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Tremezzo

A village-garden on Lake Como: be enchanted by the beauty of the villas and parks, with their colours and perfumes
Vista di Tremezzina (CO)
  • Villages

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

Cernobbio

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

Centre and lakeside of Menaggio

Menaggio
  • Villages

Activities

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PHOTO SHOOT ON A BOAT ON THE LAKE EXPERIENCE

from € 500
from Giulia Caminada, Piazza Mazzini, Bellagio
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Lake Como - An Immersive Experience

from € 12
from Explora
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Single canoe rental

from € 12
from Sportaction, località Gre , Solto Collina
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Teenagers and adults Package

from € 27
from Jungle Raider Park, Via Piano Rancio, Piano Rancio
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Cooking Class - Shared

from € 160
from Il Perlo Panorama exp, Via Valassina, 180, Bellagio
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Food & Wine Tour of Como and Lecco

from € 130
from Lake Como Tourism
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Group (bike) tours

from € 40
from Il Perlo Panorama exp, Via Valassina, 180, Bellagio
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PRIVATE HUNTING OF TRUFFLE AND MUSHROOMS WITH CHEF LUIGI GANDOLA IN BELLAGIO

from € 500
from Salice Blu, Via per Lecco, 33, Bellagio
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Extreme Package

from € 47
from Jungle Raider Park, Via Piano Rancio, Piano Rancio
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Bellagio Travel Guide: the complete guide

from € 0
from Italian Holidays srl - Bellagio Agency
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PHOTOGRAPHS AT SUNRISE OR SUNSET ON LAKE COMO

from € 250
from Giulia Caminada, Piazza Mazzini, Bellagio
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Cruise & Dinner from Varenna

from € 130
from Experience Italy Tours
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Vezio Castle and the Sentiero del Viandante Path: guided trek from Varenna to Bellano

from € 75
from Bellagio TreeB, Via Dante, Bellagio
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Photographic experiences with Giulia Caminada

from € 300
from Giulia Caminada, Piazza Mazzini, Bellagio
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Private Tour of Bellagio and Varenna

from € 170
from Lake Como Tourism
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MATERNITY PHOTOS IN THE WONDERFUL SETTING OF LAKE COMO

from € 300
from Giulia Caminada, Piazza Mazzini, Bellagio
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Sailing trip 3 hours - afternoon

from € 400
from Sportaction, località Gre , Solto Collina
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Nenè Cooking Experience

from € 150
from Nenè, Via Pescatori, 18-24, Bellagio
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Luxury car transfer from Milan Linate airport to Bellagio.

from € 299
from Bellagio Taxi, Via alle Cascine, 11, Bellagio
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SUP rental

from € 12
from Sportaction, località Gre , Solto Collina
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