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Lake Como, Italy

Como is a city and comune (municipality) in Lombardy, Italy. It is the administrative capital of the Province of Como.

Type City

Why go

  • Comune in Lombardy, Italy.
  • Served by Samolaco Airfield.

History

Como is a city and comune (municipality) in Lombardy, Italy. It is the administrative capital of the Province of Como.

Restaurants & places to go

Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: "Da Giugno ad Ottobre aperti tutti i giorni. Durante il periodo invernale il locale è aperto nel week end o per eventi… · alpedicolonno.org
Indoor
Regional, Restaurant · Capienza sala da pranzo 110 posti, altri 100 posti sul terrazzo Opening hours: Mo, We-Su 08:00-20:00 · 15 Località Alpe Giumello, Casargo · capannavittoria.it
Indoor
Regional, Restaurant · bar, ristorante, vendita diretta formaggi dell'Alpe Opening hours: Sa-Su 08:00-19:00 · ristorogenio.it
Indoor
Regional, Restaurant · Agriturismo, allevamento e vendita trote, ristorazione con alloggio Features: outdoor seating · 3 Via Molini, Grandola ed Uniti, 22010 · agriturismo.it
Indoor
Restaurant · Traditional Italian Food, Menu Changes Seasonally, Reservation Recommended Opening hours: Tu-Sa 19:00-21:00; Th-Sa 12:00-16:00; Su 12:00-16:30 ·… · dispensa63bellagio.com
Indoor
Cafe · Bar, terrazzo, giardino e piscina vista lago, parcheggio privato. Aperto tra Aprile e Ottobre. · 30 Via Pasquale Castelli, Ossuccio, 22010 · locandagarzola.it
Indoor
Pizza, Regional, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-14:30, 19:00-22:00 · 140 Via Nazionale, Abbadia Lariana, 23821 · babadulac.com
Indoor
Italian, Pizza, Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-22:00; Th off Features: outdoor seating · Piazza Venticinque Aprile, Mandello del Lario, 23826 · mammaciccia.it
Indoor

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Airports

Lugano Airport (LUG) 27 km to the centre
Agno, TI, CH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Flybaboo, Swiss International Air Lines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Geneva, Zurich (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Flybaboo F7 (S20) · 1 route: Geneva
  • Swiss International Air Lines LX (S20) · 1 route: Zurich*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Samolaco Airfield 30 km to the centre
Samolaco (SO), 25, IT
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Bellagio
Ferry terminal · 0.6 km from the centre · Navigazione Laghi
Outdoor
Cadenabbia
Ferry terminal · 2.1 km from the centre · Navigazione Laghi
Outdoor
Bellagio San Giovanni
Ferry terminal · 2.4 km from the centre · Navigazione Laghi
Outdoor
Villa Carlotta
Ferry terminal · 2.7 km from the centre · Navigazione Laghi
Outdoor
Varenna
Ferry terminal · 2.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Navigazione Lago di Como
Ferry terminal · 2.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Traghetto Bellagio - Cadenabbia
Ferry route · Navigazione Lago di Como
Outdoor
ST: Traghetto Cadenabbia-Bellagio
Ferry route · NLC
Outdoor
ST: Traghetto Bellagio-Cadenabbia
Ferry route · NLC
Outdoor
Verenna - Bellagio
Ferry route · Navigazione Lago di Como
Outdoor
CC: Varenna-Bellagio Corsa 61
Ferry route · NLC
Outdoor
Traghetto Bellagio - Varenna
Ferry route · Navigazione Lago di Como
Outdoor
ST: Traghetto Varenna-Bellagio
Ferry route · NLC
Outdoor
ST: Traghetto Bellagio-Varenna
Ferry route · NLC
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Samolaco Airfield. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Bellagio, 0.6 km); routes include Traghetto Bellagio - Cadenabbia, ST: Traghetto Cadenabbia-Bellagio, ST: Traghetto Bellagio-Cadenabbia.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lake Como, Italy. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Milan, Lombardia · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail
National rail