Lake Como
Como Province, Lombardy Region
One of Northern Italy's most famous and beautiful glacial lakes, shaped like an inverted 'Y'. It is renowned for its dramatic Alpine scenery, elegant historic villas, and charming lakeside towns such as Bellagio, Varenna, and Como. It has been a popular retreat for the aristocracy and wealthy since Roman times.
Practical Travel Guide for Lake Como
Make your journey smoother with essential practical information to read before traveling.
Visa Information
Part of the Schengen Area, allowing visa-free travel for up to 90 days for many nationalities.
Adapter Type
Italian
Getting Around
The main mode of transport on the lake is the public ferry and fast boat services, which connect the major lakeside towns (Como, Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio). Within Como City, there are buses, a train station, and a funicular. Renting a car or using taxis is an option for exploring the surrounding areas.
Local Flavors
Lake Como's cuisine blends Lombardy tradition with fresh lake catches. Specialties include meat dishes cooked with local butter, polenta, and fresh fish from the lake such as perch and whitefish. High-quality Italian pasta dishes are found everywhere.