Discovering Lake Como
Have a Blast at the lake!!!
Listed below you'll find the must-see places around the lake
From Varenna take the path into nature and enjoy a nice 30' walk to reach " Castello di Vezio "
You will get the best view of the 2 branches of the lake from the top
Open every day, just check in case of bad weather
( during the weekend they organize a romantic aperitif with a breathtaking view )
+39 333 4485975
201 Einheimische empfehlen
Castello di Vezio
Via del CastellanoFrom Varenna take the path into nature and enjoy a nice 30' walk to reach " Castello di Vezio "
You will get the best view of the 2 branches of the lake from the top
Open every day, just check in case of bad weather
( during the weekend they organize a romantic aperitif with a breathtaking view )
+39 333 4485975
I guess the best villa you can visit around the all lake
Famous location for romantic marriage, it has been used as the settings for movies, including A Month by the Lake, Casino Royale, and Star Wars
Reachable from Varenna with the ferry to Lenno
On Tuesday morning you can also enjoy the market on Lenno promanade
337 Einheimische empfehlen
Villa del Balbianello
Via Guido DelmatiI guess the best villa you can visit around the all lake
Famous location for romantic marriage, it has been used as the settings for movies, including A Month by the Lake, Casino Royale, and Star Wars
Reachable from Varenna with the ferry to Lenno
On Tuesday morning you can also enjoy the market on Lenno promanade
Have a look! Bellagio often referred to as the Pearl of Lake Como, is probably the most famous town of Como Lake in Italy. Its picturesque and strategic location at the junction where the Y-shaped lake divides into two branches
Very often the ferries leaves from varenna dock, also late at night
645 Einheimische empfehlen
Bellagio
Have a look! Bellagio often referred to as the Pearl of Lake Como, is probably the most famous town of Como Lake in Italy. Its picturesque and strategic location at the junction where the Y-shaped lake divides into two branches
Very often the ferries leaves from varenna dock, also late at night
The biggest town from where the lake takes its name
Get lost walking inside the magnificent city walls
If you are looking for some italian quality clothes or just for an italian aperitivo this is the place
If you still have time, walk at the end of the lake promanade and take the funicular up to Brunate for an amazing view of the town
Reachable with the fast boat from Varenna in about 1 hour
393 Einheimische empfehlen
Como
The biggest town from where the lake takes its name
Get lost walking inside the magnificent city walls
If you are looking for some italian quality clothes or just for an italian aperitivo this is the place
If you still have time, walk at the end of the lake promanade and take the funicular up to Brunate for an amazing view of the town
Reachable with the fast boat from Varenna in about 1 hour
Visit Villa Monastero and its enchanting botanical gardens
Located just 2 minutes walking from Varenna main square
https://www.villamonastero.eu/en/home_en/
151 Einheimische empfehlen
Villa Monastero
4 Viale Giovanni PolvaniVisit Villa Monastero and its enchanting botanical gardens
Located just 2 minutes walking from Varenna main square
https://www.villamonastero.eu/en/home_en/
Villa Melzi is a historic villa situated in the town of Bellagio.
It is famous for its surrounding gardens, containing a variety of botanical specimens from around the world interspersed with statues, promenades and period architecture
https://giardinidivillamelzi.it/en/home-eng/
179 Einheimische empfehlen
I Giardini di Villa Melzi
Via Lungo Lario ManzoniVilla Melzi is a historic villa situated in the town of Bellagio.
It is famous for its surrounding gardens, containing a variety of botanical specimens from around the world interspersed with statues, promenades and period architecture
https://giardinidivillamelzi.it/en/home-eng/
Little beach very close to to the centre where you can get a refreshing swim during the hottest summer days
Varenna Como Lake Beach
Little beach very close to to the centre where you can get a refreshing swim during the hottest summer days
L'Orrido is a natural gorge created 15 million years ago by the erosion of the River Pioverna and the Adda glacier which, over the centuries, have shaped the rock into gigantic potholes, dark ravines and suggestive caves
It's located one stop by train or taxi
(also reachable by foot following the path of " Sentiero del Viandante" if you prefer a walking day)
https://www.leviedelviandante.eu/en/
136 Einheimische empfehlen
Orrido di Bellano
Piazza San GiorgioL'Orrido is a natural gorge created 15 million years ago by the erosion of the River Pioverna and the Adda glacier which, over the centuries, have shaped the rock into gigantic potholes, dark ravines and suggestive caves
It's located one stop by train or taxi
(also reachable by foot following the path of " Sentiero del Viandante" if you prefer a walking day)
https://www.leviedelviandante.eu/en/
The best spot to spend a day at the beach, sunbathing and swimming
You can also find a bar/restaurant at the beach (Dlounge)
Reachable by train, taxi or car ( 15min )
Spiaggia di Dervio
The best spot to spend a day at the beach, sunbathing and swimming
You can also find a bar/restaurant at the beach (Dlounge)
Reachable by train, taxi or car ( 15min )
Best Activities you cannot miss
All the beautifull activites for every likes recommended by Us
One of the best experience is a ride on a beautiful venetian boat!!
Discover the most beautiful villas and gardens around the lake
For more info and book it please message me directly
Lake Como Boat Varenna
3 Riva dei marmistiOne of the best experience is a ride on a beautiful venetian boat!!
Discover the most beautiful villas and gardens around the lake
For more info and book it please message me directly
To keep yourself fit even during the holidays or simply admire the lake from its mountains,
Get the path of the "sentiero del viandante", that goes from Varenna to Bellano or to the opposite direction towards Lecco
More information on https://www.leviedelviandante.eu/en/
64 Einheimische empfehlen
Sentiero del Viandante
Sentiero Del ViandanteTo keep yourself fit even during the holidays or simply admire the lake from its mountains,
Get the path of the "sentiero del viandante", that goes from Varenna to Bellano or to the opposite direction towards Lecco
More information on https://www.leviedelviandante.eu/en/
Bike rental service with or without a guide in Bellagio
Visit the website for more info https://www.bikeitbellagio.com/index.html?lang=it
13 Einheimische empfehlen
Bike It! Bellagio
103 Via ValassinaBike rental service with or without a guide in Bellagio
Visit the website for more info https://www.bikeitbellagio.com/index.html?lang=it
Amazing cooking class by a very experienced CHEF Marco
Make your own pasta and have a bite of it!
Discover the real italian cooking traditions in a friendly and very relaxing atmosphere
Ask directly for more informations
Via alla Stazione, 23828 Perledo LC, Italien
Amazing cooking class by a very experienced CHEF Marco
Make your own pasta and have a bite of it!
Discover the real italian cooking traditions in a friendly and very relaxing atmosphere
Ask directly for more informations
EAT, DRINK AND REPEAT
Travelling is also try the local food and be amazed by it
Don't forget the italian wine :)
Wine lover or just curious? The wine bar offers wine tasting of local and national wines as well a big dose of good vibes
In Vinis Veritas
7 Via XX SettembreWine lover or just curious? The wine bar offers wine tasting of local and national wines as well a big dose of good vibes
A small but excellent restaurant to enjoy a lunch or dinner in a romantic street in the center of Varenna
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Il Cavatappi
10 Via XX SettembreA small but excellent restaurant to enjoy a lunch or dinner in a romantic street in the center of Varenna
For an excellent pizza or a casual lunch, find this little restaurant at the main square
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Albergo del Sole
17 Piazza S. GiorgioFor an excellent pizza or a casual lunch, find this little restaurant at the main square
Anniversary, birthday or just looking for a special evening?
Excellent quality and service for an unforgettable evening
For coming back to Varenna, don't worry, the ferries run until late in the evening
48 Einheimische empfehlen
Ristorante Alle Darsene di Loppia
Via Melzi d'ErilAnniversary, birthday or just looking for a special evening?
Excellent quality and service for an unforgettable evening
For coming back to Varenna, don't worry, the ferries run until late in the evening
Little traditional restaurant in the heart of Bellagio
They don't take reservations
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Bistrot Antichi Sapori
5 Via CentraleLittle traditional restaurant in the heart of Bellagio
They don't take reservations
Actually the best restaurant in Varenna
Just refurbished with an experienced chef
Try the traditional local food but also a modern and dinamic cusine
Super recommended, just in front of the ferry dock
PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE
LOCANDA CAVALLINO
Actually the best restaurant in Varenna
Just refurbished with an experienced chef
Try the traditional local food but also a modern and dinamic cusine
Super recommended, just in front of the ferry dock
PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE
Good restaurant in Bellano where you can enjoy very nice pizza and classic italian food
37 Einheimische empfehlen
Ristorante Pizzeria Cavallo Bianco
29 Via Vittorio VenetoGood restaurant in Bellano where you can enjoy very nice pizza and classic italian food
Very romantic and special home restaurant in Gittana above varenna
Beautiful location for a romantic dinner
Keep in mind that you need to organize a taxi to get to the place and go back to varenna afterwards ( around 7 minutes driving ) RECOMMENDED!!
Semi di grano
3 Via delle CortiVery romantic and special home restaurant in Gittana above varenna
Beautiful location for a romantic dinner
Keep in mind that you need to organize a taxi to get to the place and go back to varenna afterwards ( around 7 minutes driving ) RECOMMENDED!!
You can find The best ice cream in Varenna walking through the romantic promenade by the lake 🍨
La Passerella
You can find The best ice cream in Varenna walking through the romantic promenade by the lake 🍨
Very good food made from scratch in the heart of Varenna
16 Einheimische empfehlen
Osteria Quatro Pass
20 Via XX SettembreVery good food made from scratch in the heart of Varenna
Essential services
Everything you might need during your stay in Varenna
Farmacia Adele C. Pedrani
2 Via VeniniPharmacy in Varenna located on the left hand side of the curch
Little grocery store to buy some food from bread, cold cuts and vegetables just beside the pharmacy at the main sqaure
La Bottega di Varenna
6 Via VeniniLittle grocery store to buy some food from bread, cold cuts and vegetables just beside the pharmacy at the main sqaure
Beside the station they provide luggage storage, train ticket sales and tourist informations
If you are looking for a perfect gift they have beautiful t-shirts, hoodie and jacket of Lake Como on sale
I Viaggi Del Tivano
1 Via alla StazioneBeside the station they provide luggage storage, train ticket sales and tourist informations
If you are looking for a perfect gift they have beautiful t-shirts, hoodie and jacket of Lake Como on sale
Another little grocery store at the top of the main square,
beside the Royal Victoria hotel
Lillia Pietro Matteo
2 Via 4 NovembreAnother little grocery store at the top of the main square,
beside the Royal Victoria hotel
Big and cheap supermarket in Bellano
5 minutes driving, you'd need a car
35 Einheimische empfehlen
Eurospin
13 Via TacenoBig and cheap supermarket in Bellano
5 minutes driving, you'd need a car
Tipps für Reisende
Buche vor der Abreise
Resturants and boat rental
Try to book in advance, especially during the high season
( May to September )
Verkehrsmittel
Ferry tickets
Consider to buy daily or weekly tickets
If you want to discover the lake you would often use the ferry service
https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/risultati?lake=Como