Lake Como
About 3 hr by train from Zurich
Lakeside villas and gardens with the Alps behind them.
Why locals go
Italian lake weekend via the Gotthard Base Tunnel.
Visiting Zurich?
At 3 hr by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Zurich for your flight home.
What to book
- Ferry between Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio
- Villa del Balbianello
- Villa Carlotta gardens
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Private boat tour
- Lakeside dinner in Bellagio
With friends
- Rent a boat
- Hike the Greenway del Lago
When to go
April to October.