Travel Guide From Milan to Lake Como

Milan to Lake Como

Lake Como epitomises La Dolce Vita with its luxurious towns and villas dotted with walking along the waterfront and boat trips. You can easily reach it from Milan by train and direct service available via both Milano Centrale and Porta Garibaldi or Cadorna stations.

Do not forget to go Brunate's famous funicular, that will take you uphill to get amazing views of the lake and city. To truly experience Brunate you must plan your visit for either the spring or autumn shoulder seasons for the best enjoyment.

Weekend Itinerary and Things To Do At Tour of Milan to Lake Como

Como is the capital city of Lake Como, offers plenty of attractions and activities. The beautiful city is dotted with picturesque streets and stunning lakeside villas; perfect for strolling through botanical gardens or admiring luxurious villas while browsing shops or eating at restaurants that offer breathtaking views of Lake Como.

Como's most recognizable landmark is its Cathedral and is seen from everywhere around Lake Como. If you have the time I would suggest making time to hike up to the top for breathtaking panoramic views, and perhaps also taking time to explore its interior (if it is open).

One of the most exciting things you can take part in on a lake is take a scenic boat tour. This gives you an amazing new way of looking at breathtaking landscapes since you'll be closer to their shores than traveling by ferry between towns. Food walking tours offer another exciting opportunity to taste local food!

Lake Como

Lake Como offers postcard-worthy views in every direction and provides a relaxing time to relax! Take a train ride or drive yourself and make Lake Como's beautiful towns easy to reach. Or, you can book an excursion that will take the logistics on your behalf by providing a tour itinerary with greater variety.

Attractions to visit to visit in Como include its Gothic cathedral and scenic funicular railway, while other important attractions include the Museo Didattico della seta which chronicles the silk industry history, and the Tempio Vultiano memorializing Italian scientist Alessandro Volta; further north you can visit the lakeside gardens of Villa Olmo and other stately houses that line the promenade along the waterfront.

Visit Three Lake Como towns within one day: Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio. To maximize efficiency, go for a guided day trip that includes the Golden Triangle; otherwise self-guided tours provide more flexibility.

Brunate

Brunate, located 1600 feet higher than Como in Como Lake Como, has long been known as "the balcony of the Alps." A funicular line first built in 1894, and then recently renovated takes you up to this village where the noblest families in Milan and Como would come for vacations and you can see the reason why the streets are lined with charming Art Nouveau villas.

At just 7 minutes long and crowded with people taking photographs at lightning speed!, the trail offers stunning views of Lake Como and surrounding mountains. When you reach the top, you will be able to explore the village, with the two-fronted Church of Saint Andrea Apostolo as your main landmarks.

From the church, you can take a walk towards the Volta Lighthouse which was constructed in 1927 to commemorate Alessandro Volta who resided briefly in Brunate. At 29 meters in height and visible for more than 50 km away. If you have time, visit the adjacent vineyard which produces Barolos from this region.Brunate

Bellagio

Bellagio has breathtaking lake Como views that rival other city or region, making it the perfect option to take in all the attractions. Your guide will take you around and discuss the rich history of Bellagio before taking you out for an enjoyable boat trip where you can take in the incredible panoramas from water level!

Trenord train service from Milan's airport or central station last about 1 hour offering an access point to Lake Como. Be aware of the fact that two trains that depart towards Lake Como; make sure that you are on the one departing from Como San Giovanni train station - they make more stops which means they take longer in total! Trains departing Porta Garibaldi will also take two times as long.

Alternately, renting a car and driving straight from the airport or hotel up to Lake Como may also be possible. Ferries that connect Bellagio, Menaggio and Varenna regularly and cost around a few euros per trip is another method to get to this gorgeous lake! Bellagio

Varenna

Varenna is a standout from other Lake Como towns for its beautiful lakefront setting, the historic old town and beautiful villas with botanical gardens - in addition to its medieval castle offering panoramic views. This makes it among the top picturesque towns along Lake Como. From here, it can be used as an excellent location to begin exploring Bellagio Brunate or Como city itself.

Varenna is a wonderful place to be explored on a boat cruise The most sought-after tour companies providing tours that visit villas and gardens along its shore, medieval castle ruins, as well as private boats that cut down on wait times or long ferry journey times allowing maximum time spent enjoying the beautiful lakeside city.

Hike the Sentiero del Viadante hike for stunning views of the mountains and lake that stretch from Abbadia Larian to Piantedo, or stroll along the Lovers' Promenade for waterfront walkways overhanging the water that stretch from the Pier to Como's center town. You can also take a ferry ride to explore other villages in Como or kayak around its waters in the summer!