Che cosa mangiare sul Lago di Como: missoltini, polenta e pesce di lago
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.
Il Blog del Lago di Como
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.
- Guida turistica del Lago di ComoWhere 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.
- ComoFirst-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.
- ConnessionePhotographers 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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Il Lago di Como in autunno e inverno: che cosa è aperto, mese per mese
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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Itinerario sul Lago di Como: 1, 2, 3 e 5 giorni, organizzato via traghetto
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, Lago di Como: il borgo terrazzato sopra Domaso
Panorami, atmosfera tranquilla di collina ed escursionisti che vogliono esplorare oltre il lungolago.
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Vassena, Lago di Como: il cuore portuale di Oliveto Lario
Un porto tranquillo, paesaggi di ulivi e una base poco visitata sul ramo di Lecco.
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Tavernola, Lago di Como: il primo borgo oltre Como
Collegamenti, appassionati di barche e viaggiatori che soggiornano tra Como e Cernobbio.
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Sorico, Lago di Como: dove il lago si apre verso le Alpi
Birdwatching, facili percorsi naturalistici e viaggiatori curiosi del passaggio dal lago alle Alpi.
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Piona, Lago di Como: la penisola dell’abbazia nell’Alto Lago
Architettura romanica, paesaggi tranquilli e una mezza giornata di riflessione nell’Alto Lago.
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Perledo, Lago di Como: i borghi collinari sopra Varenna
Escursioni, panorami collinari e viaggiatori che vogliono esplorare oltre il lungolago di Varenna.
