Lombardy, with its large lakes and numerous small basins, offers the ideal setting to fully immerse yourself in nature and witness the local culture.
Lombardy, with its large lakes and numerous small basins, offers the ideal setting to fully immerse yourself in nature and witness the local culture. The splendid landscapes of the Lombard lakes frame the villages lost in time, ancient castles and monasteries, magnificent villas, and fascinating museums.
Among the many lakes, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore and Lake Garda certainly stand out, followed by smaller basins such as Endine, in the Province of Bergamo, and Pusiano.
Move
One of the cheapest and fastest ways to move from one Lombard location to another is definitely the train.
Integrated tickets for travel 1, 2, 3 or 7 consecutive days can be purchased at all the ticket offices of the railway stations or at the automatic ticket machines using any local public transport service in Lombardy.
If you prefer to travel in the most comfortable and reliable way possible, it is advisable to book a taxi at a fixed and accessible price -> For more information, refer to this site: eFindCars ( Milan Airport Transfer)
The Lombardy Region Portolano is a map service that facilitates the use of Lombardy's lakes and rivers, where you can find the main ports (public and private) and wharfs reserved for scheduled navigation. These are also associated with information on the characteristics of the ports and services provided.
The service can be accessed either through a mobile device or via a computer.
The lakes
Lake Maggiore: it is the 2nd largest lake in Italy both in terms of surface and depth, its banks are disputed between Switzerland and Italy (provinces of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Novara, Varese).
The best time to visit Lake Maggiore is in May or June. Only in these months will it be possible to observe numerous varieties of wildflowers. We recommend a cruise on the lake to the north-western end of Locarno to scan unique landscapes and magnificent panoramas. If the weather permits, it would be appropriate to visit Baveno, famous for its marble quarries.
Lake Como: with an area of 146 square kilometers, this lake is the third-largest in Italy and one of the deepest in Europe.
Here the ferries crossing the waters, allow you to observe the entire landscape delimited by snow-capped Alps, enchanting villages, stately villas and idyllic gardens.
Here you can devote yourself to various entertainment such as: sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. In the area surrounding Lake Como there are several farms that produce characteristic products such as honey, olive oil, cheese, milk, eggs and salami. Tourists can personally visit the companies and make their purchases.
Lake Garda: this lake is the largest in Italy. It is a popular holiday resort in northern Italy, on the edge of the Dolomites. There are five islands in the lake, all of which are rather small in size. It is a lake characterized by a funnel shape and is also surrounded by numerous hills. In recent years a type of purely hiking tourism has developed. Finally, in the immediate vicinity it is possible to visit '' Gardaland '' (a theme park with many attractions).
