Thanks to its strategic location, Lake Maggiore is easily accessible. The Simplon, Gotthard and San Bernardino routes ensure excellent road and rail connections with Central Europe, while the Autostrada dei Laghi provides easy access from Milan’s airports: Malpensa (around 1 hour) and Linate (about 1 hour and 30 minutes). Lake Maggiore’s Navigation Service guarantees fast and efficient links between the main lakeside towns, the renowned Borromean Islands and other ports, with a frequent ferry service running between Intra and Laveno.
Famous destinations such as Stresa, Arona, Baveno, Verbania, Locarno and Ascona – internationally known – offer a perfect balance between sophistication, relaxation and immersion in nature. Just a few kilometres from the shore lie hilly and mountainous landscapes, such as those of the Val Grande National Park, the largest wilderness area in Italy.
In addition to its pleasant climate, the warm hospitality of the locals makes Lake Maggiore an ideal destination for any type of stay. Accommodation is wide-ranging and varied: from lakeside campsites and family-run guesthouses to large hotels equipped with saunas, pools and private beaches. Perfect solutions both for long holidays and for short weekend getaways.
A holiday on Lake Maggiore is not only about relaxation: it is also about sports and adventure. There are plenty of activities to choose from: cycling, trekking, golf, rowing, windsurfing, water skiing, tennis, horse riding, and, in winter, skiing.
Lake Maggiore is also a land rich in history and culture. Visitors can explore ethnographic museums, historic palaces on the Borromean Islands, botanical gardens such as Villa Taranto, and much more. The presence of many illustrious figures from the past is reflected in the villas, estates and castles scattered along the lakeshores and surrounding hills. These buildings tell centuries of history, with artistic and architectural expressions ranging from Early Christian to Art Nouveau, through Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical styles.
It is perhaps this very fusion of styles and atmospheres that makes Lake Maggiore such a unique and fascinating place, capable of captivating anyone who sets foot there.