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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. Add Lake Maggiore and other Italy destinations to your travel plans using our Italy online driving holiday planner.
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    Top Lake Maggiore tours

    FROM $87 BOOK WITH VIATOR Lake Maggiore Half-Day Trip from Milan
    4.0
    Duration: 7 to 8 hours
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    FROM $371 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour of Borromean Islands from Stresa with Micaela
    4.8
    Duration: 6 hours
    Tours from $371 »
    FROM $10 BOOK WITH VIATOR Lake Maggiore :Stresa to Isola Bella Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour
    4.4
    Duration: 1 to 6 hours
    Tours from $10 »

    Places to visit in Lake Maggiore

    Arona Trip planner BEST FOR: Monument, Historic Site, Scenic Walking Area Verbania Trip planner BEST FOR: Garden, Water Body, Outdoor Activity Stresa Trip planner BEST FOR: Art Gallery, Zoo, Nightlife Baveno Trip planner BEST FOR: Landmark, Nightlife, Theme Park Cannobio Trip planner BEST FOR: Landmark, Religious Site, Flea Market

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    Popular things to do in Lake Maggiore

    Botanical Gardens Of Villa Taranto ©
    Garden
    Botanical Gardens Of Villa Taranto
    Verbania
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Statue of San Carlone ©
    Monument
    Statue of San Carlone
    Arona
    3.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Parco della Rocca Borromea ©
    Historic Site
    Parco della Rocca Borromea
    Arona
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Isola Bella ©
    Island
    Isola Bella
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Museums in Lake Maggiore

    Palazzo Borromeo ©
    Art Gallery
    Palazzo Borromeo
    Isola Bella
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    House of The Resistance
    History Museum
    House of The Resistance
    Verbania
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Arteadarona ©
    Art Museum
    Arteadarona
    Arona
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Archeo Museo ©
    History Museum
    Archeo Museo
    Arona
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Kid-friendly things to do in Lake Maggiore

    Park Pallavicino ©
    Zoo
    Park Pallavicino
    Stresa
    3.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Gottard Park ©
    Specialty Museum
    Gottard Park
    Castelletto sopra Ticino
    3.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Museo Meina ©
    Children’s Museum
    Museo Meina
    Meina
    3.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Beachside ©
    Spa
    Beachside
    Arona
    1.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Lake Maggiore

    Museo del Paesaggio ©
    Art Museum
    Museo del Paesaggio
    Verbania
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Beauty24 ©
    Spa
    Beauty24
    Verbania
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Chiesa di San Vittore ©
    Church
    Chiesa di San Vittore
    Isola Pescatori
    4.1
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Parco dei Lagoni di Mercurago
    Park
    Parco dei Lagoni di Mercurago
    Dormelletto
    4.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Lake Maggiore

    Chiesa di San Donato
    Church
    Chiesa di San Donato
    Carpugnino
    5.0
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Chiesa dei S.S. Martiri ©
    Church
    Chiesa dei S.S. Martiri
    Arona
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Chiesa Vecchia dedicata a Santa Maria ©
    Church
    Chiesa Vecchia dedicata a Santa Maria
    Belgirate
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Chiesa Parrochiale dei Santi Gervaso e Protaso ©
    Church
    Chiesa Parrochiale dei Santi Gervaso e Protaso
    Baveno
    4.7
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Outdoors in Lake Maggiore

    White Rose Ranch ©
    Outdoor Activity
    White Rose Ranch
    Fondotoce
    4.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Erno Beach ©
    Outdoor Activity
    Erno Beach
    Lesa
    3.5
    Duration: 4 hours
    Suna Beach - Pool & Lounge Bar ©
    Outdoor Activity
    Suna Beach - Pool & Lounge Bar
    Verbania
    3.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    Nautica Beach ©
    Outdoor Activity
    Nautica Beach
    Arona
    1.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    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
    Lago Maggiore ©
    Water Body
    Lago Maggiore
    Verbania
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Island of the Fishermen (Isola dei Pescatori) ©
    Island
    Island of the Fishermen (Isola dei Pescatori)
    4.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Lungolago Arona ©
    Scenic Walking Area
    Lungolago Arona
    Arona
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min

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