Lake Como · Italy

Five towns.
One lake.

Lake Como stretches from the Swiss Alps to the plain of Milan — six towns along its shores, each with its own character. Choose a destination, plan ferry routes, or browse stays — all from one place.

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Destinations
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Ferry routes
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Properties

Explore the lake

Six destinations, one lake

Whether you're arriving by ferry, car, or plane, these six towns form the heart of the Lake Como experience.

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Bellagio

~20 min to Varenna · ~25 min to Menaggio

The town at the tip of the peninsula where the lake divides into two arms. Villa Serbelloni gardens, steep silk-shop lanes, and the central car ferry hub of the lake triangle.

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Como

~10 min to Cernobbio · ~70 min to Bellagio

The lake's southern terminal — ferry pier, train station, Gothic cathedral, and the funicular up to Brunate. Most international visitors arrive here first.

Explore Como →
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Cernobbio

~10 min to Como · ~40 min to Bellagio

Villa Erba's event grounds and a lakeside position close to Como. A quieter alternative to central lake towns — good ferry connections and close to the Villa del Balbianello.

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Menaggio

Car ferry to Varenna · ~20 min to Bellagio

The western-shore hub with a lakeside piazza, car ferry pier, and Menaggio & Cadenabbia Golf Club. Easy driving distance from Milan via the lake road.

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Tremezzo

~30 min to Bellagio · ~15 min to Menaggio

Grand gardens on the western shore — Villa Carlotta's botanical showpiece, and Villa del Balbianello nearby. A relaxed lakeside base with good ferry connections.

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Varenna

~20 min to Bellagio · ~25 min to Menaggio

Colorful waterfront houses stacked on the hillside above a quiet ferry pier. Villa Monastero's lakeside gardens and the medieval Castello di Vezio on the hill above.

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Plan your trip

Four ways to explore

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Lake Como Hub

Six destinations, dining guide, accommodation districts, and events across the lake — the front door to everything.

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Nomad Hub

Month-long stays, coworking spaces, and connectivity across the lake — a starter guide for digital nomads staying longer than a visit.

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Ferry planner

Real Navigazione Laghi timetables — slow ferries, hydrofoils, and car ferries. Filter by route, day, and season.

Plan a crossing →
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Getting around

Beyond the ferries: trains, buses, and the lake-road network between Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio, Como, and Cernobbio.

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Browse properties

Curated villas, hotels, and B&Bs across the six Lake Como towns — bookable with a deposit.

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