Italy

Day trips from Lake Como

Places you can visit in a day from Lake Como and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Bellagio
23 km from Lake Como
Bellagio offers panoramic lake views and narrow lanes, perfect for a relaxed stroll.
2

Varenna
16 km from Lake Como
Varenna features a quiet waterfront promenade and historic villas, ideal for a peaceful day.
3

Villa del Balbianello
19 km from Lake Como
Villa del Balbianello is a 18th‑century villa with gardens and lake vistas, worth the short ferry ride.
4

Castello di Vezio
27 km from Lake Como
Castello di Vezio sits on a hill above Varenna, offering medieval walls and bird‑of‑prey shows.
5

Isola Comacina
18 km from Lake Como
Isola Comacina is the lake’s only island, with a small restaurant and historic ruins to explore.
6

Lake Lugano (Lago di Lugano)
24 km from Lake Como
Lake Lugano provides a mix of Swiss‑Italian scenery, with lakeside parks and easy walking trails.