The 10 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 7 guides that rank for "best places to visit in lake como"
Named by 5 of 71. BellagioLombardy, ItalySits where the lake splits into two branches, with narrow cobbled lanes and a busy waterfront.Packed in summer, so one guide suggests arriving around 5 pm when day visitors start to leave.
Named by 3 of 72. ComoLombardy, ItalyThe lake's namesake town, with a Gothic cathedral and a lively, urban feel.Birthplace of Alessandro Volta, who has a museum there, and known for silk.
Named by 3 of 73. VarennaLombardy, ItalyQuieter than its busier neighbors, with a waterfront walk and a castle to climb to.Reached by ferry, with colorful houses against green slopes and hikes to Castello Vezio.
Named by 3 of 7
4. Tremezzo
Lombardy, Italy
Home to Villa Carlotta, a museum with a botanical garden.
The Villa Carlotta garden covers nearly 20 acres, and the town has a spot with steps into the water for swimming.
Named by 3 of 75. BrunateLombardy, ItalyA hill village above Como with a view over the lake, a short funicular ride away.Hikers can walk to the Brunate lighthouse for sunset views.
Named by 3 of 76. MenaggioLombardy, ItalyA popular base on the west side of the lake, close to Lugano, Switzerland.Offers more amenities and entertainment than other Lake Como towns.
Named by 2 of 77. LeccoLombardy, ItalyAt the south-eastern end of the lake, a starting point for hiking, mountain biking and climbing.Set on the eastern side of the lake's two branches.
8. LennoLombardy, ItalyA sleepy town that is an escape from the crowds, and home to Villa del Balbianello.Villa del Balbianello was a filming location for Star Wars Episode II.
9. NessoLombardy, ItalyA smaller village near Bellagio, split in half by a gorge, with a waterfall in the square.Quiet cobbled paths away from the crowds.
10. Devil's Bridge (Lezzeno)Lombardy, ItalyA bridge at the end of a hiking trail that leads into the village of Lezzeno.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name May to June and September to October as the best time to visit Lake Como.
Named by 5 of 71. BellagioSits where the lake splits into two branches, with narrow cobbled lanes and a busy waterfront.Packed in summer, so one guide suggests arriving around 5 pm when day visitors start to leave.
Named by 3 of 72. ComoThe lake's namesake town, with a Gothic cathedral and a lively, urban feel.Birthplace of Alessandro Volta, who has a museum there, and known for silk.
Named by 3 of 73. VarennaQuieter than its busier neighbors, with a waterfront walk and a castle to climb to.Reached by ferry, with colorful houses against green slopes and hikes to Castello Vezio.
