Que manger sur le lac de Côme : missoltini, polenta et poisson du lac
The complete Lake Como food guide: missoltini, perch risotto, polenta uncia, pizzoccheri, the alpine cheeses and Valtellina wines, and where each dish is done best.
The Lake Como Blog
Everything below is organised the way people actually plan a trip here: start with the essentials, pick what interests you, then browse the villages or dig into the latest articles further down.
Start planning Lake Como
The essentials, in the order most first-time visitors need them.
- Guide touristique du lac de CômeWhere to start if this is your first trip.
- Ferry GuideTimetables, routes and how tickets actually work.
- From Milan & AirportsMalpensa, Linate and Bergamo to the lake.
- Where to StayWhich town to base yourself in, and why.
- Best Time to VisitSeason by season, what to expect.
- Parking GuideDriving in, ZTLs and where to leave the car.
Choose what interests you
Jump straight to the kind of trip you’re planning.
- Villages & TownsAll 50, mapped and filterable.
- Villas & LandmarksThe grand houses and gardens worth the detour.
- Walking & HikingTrails, viewpoints and how strenuous they really are.
- FamiliesFerries, strollers, heat and what actually works with kids.
- Solo TravelIndependent planning without overplanning.
- Rainy-Day PlanningA practical backup plan when the weather turns.
- Film LocationsStar Wars, Casino Royale and other screen sites.
- Culture & FoodHistory, tradition and the character behind the postcard.
Explore the villages
A small selection to start with — the full map covers all 50.
- CômeFirst-time visitors and day-trippers from Milan wanting a city base with shops, restaurants and transport.
- CernobbioVilla and garden lovers after old-world glamour on the western shore, without the crowds.
- VarennaCouples and garden lovers wanting a calmer base than Bellagio once the day boats leave.
- NessoPhotographers and walkers hunting the quieter, dramatic side of the eastern shore.
- GravedonaRomanesque architecture and open-water swimming on the upper lake, without the crowds.
- LeccoA genuine Italian city over a resort — literature, mountains and lower prices.
Practical planning
Transport, timing and getting around without stress.
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Le lac de Côme en automne et en hiver : ce qui reste ouvert, mois par mois
What is open on Lake Como from October to March: villa closing dates, the winter ferry timetable, which villages stay alive, Christmas in Como and a three-day winter plan.
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Itinéraire sur le lac de Côme : 1, 2, 3 et 5 jours, pensés autour du ferry
Four ready-to-use Lake Como itineraries for 1, 2, 3 and 5 days, built around real ferry legs, villa opening days and where to sleep, with a rainy-day swap for every day.
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Lake Como Villages: Map & Guide to Every Town and Hamlet
Explore every village and hamlet on Lake Como with an interactive map and filterable guide — organized by shore, transport access, and what each place is best for.
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Vercana, lac de Côme : le village en terrasses au-dessus de Domaso
Les vues panoramiques, l’atmosphère paisible du versant et les marcheurs qui explorent au-delà du front de lac.
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Vassena, lac de Côme : le cœur portuaire d’Oliveto Lario
Un port tranquille, des paysages d’oliviers et une base peu fréquentée sur la branche de Lecco.
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Tavernola, lac de Côme : le premier village après Côme
Liaisons, passionnés de bateaux et voyageurs séjournant entre Côme et Cernobbio.
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Sorico, lac de Côme : là où le lac s’ouvre sur les Alpes
Observation des oiseaux, itinéraires nature faciles et voyageurs curieux du passage du lac aux Alpes.
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Piona, lac de Côme : la presqu’île de l’abbaye du Haut-Lac
Architecture romane, paysages paisibles et demi-journée contemplative sur le Haut-Lac.
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Perledo, lac de Côme : les villages sur les hauteurs de Varenna
Randonnée, vues depuis les hauteurs et voyageurs qui veulent explorer au-delà du front de lac de Varenna.
