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Trip Planner :  Europe  /  Italy  /  Piedmont  /  Lake Maggiore

Lake Maggiore

4.1
Art Galleries · Gardens · Islands
Italy's second largest lake, Lake Maggiore, is an oasis of Mediterranean plant and animal life anchoring the south side of the Alps and Swiss border. Featured in Ernest Hemingway's "A Farewell to Arms," the lake is known for its mild climate, rare and exotic vegetation, and surrounding mountainous landscape. Tour the many islands with a boat ride across the lake, or explore the villages and gardens that make up its diverse perimeter. Plan how to spend your time in Lake Maggiore and other destinations in Italy using our Italy trip planner.
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    Top Lake Maggiore tours

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    Places to visit in Lake Maggiore

    StresaTrip planner Best for: Art Gallery, Zoo, Nightlife VerbaniaTrip planner Best for: Garden, Water Body, Outdoor Activity AronaTrip planner Best for: Monument, Historic Site, Scenic Walking Area BavenoTrip planner Best for: Landmark, Nightlife, Theme Park CannobioTrip planner Best for: Landmark, Religious Site, Flea Market
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    Popular things to do in Lake Maggiore

    Lago Maggiore ©
    Water Body
    Lago Maggiore
    Verbania
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Botanical Gardens Of Villa Taranto ©
    Garden
    Botanical Gardens Of Villa Taranto
    Verbania
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Isola Bella ©
    Island
    Isola Bella
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Park Pallavicino ©
    Zoo
    Park Pallavicino
    Stresa
    3.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Museums in Lake Maggiore

    Palazzo Borromeo ©
    Art Gallery
    Palazzo Borromeo
    Isola Bella
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Gottard Park ©
    Specialty Museum
    Gottard Park
    Castelletto sopra Ticino
    3.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    House of The Resistance
    History Museum
    House of The Resistance
    Verbania
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Museo del Paesaggio ©
    Art Museum
    Museo del Paesaggio
    Verbania
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Nature in Lake Maggiore

    Island of the Fishermen (Isola dei Pescatori) ©
    Island
    Island of the Fishermen (Isola dei Pescatori)
    4.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Sapori d'Italia, Lago Maggiore
    Island
    Sapori d'Italia, Lago Maggiore
    Verbania
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Valle Strona
    Valley
    Valle Strona
    Verbania
    4.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    The Chestnut Route
    Forest
    The Chestnut Route
    Stresa
    3.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Lake Maggiore

    Parco della Rocca Borromea ©
    Historic Site
    Parco della Rocca Borromea
    Arona
    4.5
    Duration: 1 hour
    Church of Saint Donatus and Saint Gratus ©
    Church
    Church of Saint Donatus and Saint Gratus
    Carpugnino
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Santuario della SS. Pieta ©
    Religious Site
    Santuario della SS. Pieta
    Cannobio
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Chiesa di San Vittore ©
    Church
    Chiesa di San Vittore
    Isola Pescatori
    4.2
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Hidden gems in Lake Maggiore

    Lungolago Stresa ©
    Scenic Walking Area
    Lungolago Stresa
    Stresa
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Vetta di Mottarone
    Scenic Walking Area
    Vetta di Mottarone
    Mottarone
    4.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Luigi Guffanti ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Luigi Guffanti
    Arona
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Il Parco dei Lagoni di Mercurago ©
    Park
    Il Parco dei Lagoni di Mercurago
    Dormelletto
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Shopping in Lake Maggiore

    Epoque Antichita e Restauro ©
    Antique Store
    Epoque Antichita e Restauro
    Stresa
    5.0
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Stresa Museum Store ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Stresa Museum Store
    Stresa
    5.0
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Ferri Cristina ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Ferri Cristina
    Stresa
    4.9
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Profumo di Stresa ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Profumo di Stresa
    Stresa
    4.6
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Featured attractions

    Un Sogno di Lago - Guida turistica lago Maggiore, lago d'Orta e valli dell'Ossola ©
    Speed Boats Tour
    Un Sogno di Lago - Guida turistica lago Maggiore, lago d'Orta e valli dell'Ossola
    Stresa
    5.0
    Duration: 4h 30 min
    Statue of San Carlone ©
    Monument
    Statue of San Carlone
    Arona
    4.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Lungolago Arona ©
    Scenic Walking Area
    Lungolago Arona
    Arona
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Alpyland Mottarone ©
    Lookout
    Alpyland Mottarone
    Stresa
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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