Lake Como - Comer See

The Lake Como is located in Italy and is one of the largest holiday areas in Northern Italy and at the same time, in addition to Lake Maggiore, one of the largest Northern Italian lakes.

Regions

location

Lake Como

The lake is divided into the middle part and its arms by its fjord-like Y-shape. The eponymous city of Como is at the end of the southwest arm, at the end of the southeast arm is Lecco and the northern arm begins at the city of Colico.

The mountain range is located near Lecco Monte Grigna with a height of 2412 meters and at the north end is the Monte Legnone with a height of 2619 meters.

places

West bank (from south to north)	East bank (from south to north)	South bank (from west to east)
Como Cernobbio Moltrasio Laglio Brienno Argegno Ossuccio Lenno Mezzegra Tremezzo Cadenabbia Menaggio San Siro (Lombardy) Dongo (Lombardy) Gravedona Domaso Gera Lario	Lecco Lierna Varenna Bellano Colico	Como Blevio Torno (Lombardy) Faggeto Lario Pognana Lario Nesso Lezzeno Bellagio Malgrate Lecco

Other goals

• On the only island in the lake Isola Comacina at Ossuccio is in the restaurant Locanda the same traditional six-course menu (€ 65.00) has been served since 1947.

background

The Y-shaped Lake Como is the third largest lake in Italy, it is also used by the locals Lario called. It is 146 square kilometers, 51 km long with a maximum width of 4.2 km. The shoreline is about 170 km long and near Nesso is the deepest point at 425 meters.

The lake is by the river Adda flowed through, it flows into the lake at Colico and leaves it again at Lecco. The Comer Arm has no drain.

There is only one island in Lake Como that Isola Comacina.

language

The locals speak Italian, but English is often spoken in restaurants and shops, and German is less common.

getting there

By plane

The closest airport is the 44.53544444444411.288666666667Milan Malpensa Airport(IATA: BLQ) . The Malpensa Express to Como Lago train station.

Another possible airport is 45.638.7230555555556Milan Linate Airport(IATA: MXP) , with bus connections to Milan Central Station and then on by train.

130 km away from the airport Orio al Serio45.665479.69948Bergamo Airport(IATA: BGY) from you can rent a car and drive to Lake Como in about two hours, or take the bus to Milan Central Station and then continue by train.

There is also the possibility of the little ones 46.0036118.910278Lugano-Agno airport(IATA: LUG) to use.

By train

From the north, from Germany and Switzerland, there is a train station Como San Giovanni can be reached directly with the Eurocity trains Zurich / Lucerne-Milan.

From the south, from Italy, you can go from Milan Central Station Central Station in the direction Chiasso to the train station Como Drive to San Giovanni.

Another option is from Milan train station Cadorna with the Ferrovie Nord Milano to the train station Como Lago.

By bus

An SBB bus leaves once a day from Lugano to St. Moritz and back, stopping in, among other places Menaggio.

In the street

From Germany and Switzerland either via the autobahn

Germany A 7 - Bregenz – Chur – Saint Bernhard – Bellinzona – Lugano or

Germany A 5 - Basel / Zurich – Saint Gotthard - Bellinzona - Lugano

mobility

A road leads around the lake. For a circumnavigation of the lake on the approximately 200 km long route you have to reckon with a whole day, on the one hand to enjoy the sights, on the other hand, because on the shore road, which leads through many places, often only 25 to 30 kilometers per hour possible are.

shipping

Commute between Varenna, Bellagio, Cadenabbia and Menaggio Car ferries.

There are Passenger ship-Connections between Como and Colico, between Bellagio and Lecco, between Varenna and Isola Comacina and other ferry connections in the middle of the lake, as well as speedboat connections (Timetables). The tariff system is divided into different zones and is very complicated. The best thing is to ask at the counter. There are also tickets with which you can get on and off as often as you like on a certain route, so-called Biglietti Circolari, they cost between € 9.00 and € 15.00 per day for adults and half for children between 4 and 11 years.

There are the following moorings:

Tavernola Cernobbio Blevio Moltrasio Torno Urio Carate Faggeto Pognana Careno Nesso

Brienno Argegno Colonno Sala Isola C. Campo Lezzeno Lenno Tremezzo Villa Carlotta Cadenabbia

San Giovanni Bellagio Menaggio Varenna Bellano Dervio Cremia Pianello Musso Dongo Gravedona

Domaso Piona Colico Lierna Limonta Vassena Onno Mandello Abbadia L. Lecco

The summer ship timetables are generally valid from spring to September. The autumn and timetables from October to March.

Bicycles can be carried for a fee on passenger ships and car ferries, but not permitted on hydrofoils.

You can also take a private boat tour from Como Il Medeghino book.

Tourist Attractions

• The one is on the west side of the lake holy mountainSacro Monte di Ossuccio. He was included in the list of 2003 World Heritage Listed by UNESCO, The chapels, built between 1635 and 1710, represent the mysteries of the Rosary. They stand on the slope that leads to the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Salvation.

Villas

• The Villa La Gaeta San Siro was a 2007 film location for the James Bond film Casino Royale
• Villa Mylius Vigoni in Menaggio
• Villa Monastero in Varenna
• Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo
• Villa Balbianello in Lenno
• Villa Melzi in Bellagio
• Villa Serbelloni in Bellagio

activities

• Boat tour - From Como there are several ferries to the places along Lake Como. The "round trip" from Como to Torno and back is recommended for tourists. The journey takes just over an hour and costs around 7 euros per person. Tickets can be bought in advance in the ticket booth on the pier. The trips take place every 30 minutes.

• Climb

hike

• The Via dei Monti Lariani is a 125 km long historical hiking trail, from peak to peak in the western mountains of Lake Como

water sports

• sailing
• surfing
• Paddle
• Kite surfing

Regular events

• The Pesa Vegia, the Epiphany will take place on the night of January 5th to 6th in Bellano celebrated. The festival traditionally begins with a nativity play. There are only a few parking spaces, you should arrive by ship or use the shuttle service from Dervio.

• In February to carnival are there parades in Como, Menaggio and Schignano. The most traditional parade takes place in Schignano, in the communities of the Valle d'Intelvi above Argegno there is an almost original carnival parade.

• The traditional Easter market Fiera de Giovedi Santo in Como is held between the Torre Porta Nuova and Piazza Cacciatore delle Alpi. Easter decorations and sweet treats are offered. You shouldn't go to Como by car, but by boat or bus.

• In which Festa del Fiori In May, many of Menaggio's residents decorate their terraces, gardens and balconies with flowers from the region, and there is a supporting program with music, folklore and culinary delights.

• On the 3rd Sunday in May, in honor of the Black Madonna in Tremezzo the asparagus festival Festa degli asparagi nel comune di Rogaro celebrated. After the fair, a traditional asparagus dish is offered in many restaurants.

• The Palio Remiero in July there are rowing regattas, with the traditional fishing boat Lucie, recognizable by the arches over the hull, each with two oars. The competitions are held between neighboring communities or city districts. Details about venues and dates can be found on posters and in the daily newspapers.

• The artist festival is usually at the end of July Scarpatetti Arte in the historic old town of Sondrio, Valtellina.

• The feast of the pizzocheri, Sagra dei Pizzoccheri, is celebrated in September. The buckwheat dish is cooked in the north of Lake Como and offered in simpler inns.

• In the northern part of Lake Como in the towns of Bellano, Varenna and Stazzona the traditional chestnut festivals are held in September and October Castagnata celebrated. Products made from chestnuts are on offer and there is a musical and folkloric program.

• The city festival takes place in Lecco on the 1st weekend in October Festa di Lecco with a cultural and culinary program.

kitchen

Due to the lake there is a large selection of fish dishes:

• Agoni in carpione, pickled fish as a starter

• crostoni di polenta con missoltini, grilled polenta slices with sun-dried and then baked fish

• Missoltin or Missolta is a salted and sun-dried white fish. It is cut into strips and stored with bay leaves in a barrel for months. It is eaten drizzled with vinegar and olive oil.

• Risotto al persico , Risotto with perch

• Fritto Misto di Lago various fish from the lake are baked with sage and butter

• Grigliata mistasse are usually a mixed fish grill plate

• Lavarello in salsa verde are whitefish with green sauce

• Trota di lago al forno con olive is a baked trout with olives

• Luccio in salsa is pike in sauce

• Filetto di bottatrice al burro e salvia is a fillet of bottatrice (truffle / burbot) with butter and sage).

But the mountains also play their part in the kitchen:

• Coniglio in umido is rabbit in sauce

• Funghi trifolati are mushrooms with a sauce of garlic and parsley

• The polenta is called uncia with cheese and melted butter and garlic or as pasticciata with boiled potatoes, vegetables, cheese and butter or as taragna made from rye flour, served with butter and cheese.

• Pizzoccheri is a rustic casserole dish with buckwheat noodles, savoy cabbage, potatoes, garlic and mountain cheese

The following are popular desserts:

• Meascia, a cake with mixed fruits and pumpkin blossoms

• Braschino, a cake flavored with fennel seeds

nightlife

For going out in the evening there are a large number of bars and cafes around the lake.

security

• The winds of the lake are not to be underestimated, you have to take the storm warnings seriously.

• Helmet and protective clothing are recommended for mountain bikers.

climate

A thermal wind blows almost every day on Lake Como Breva. The wind blows from around 10:00 in the morning and is still fresh in the afternoon. The summer months from June to September are ideal for windsurfing and kitesurfing. From October the Breva subsides and then falls asleep completely over the winter until the beginning of February.

The south wind Breva has its counterpart in the northerly downwind Tivanowhich is often even stronger than the Breva, especially in the Lecco region. In the southern part of the lake it also offers good surfing opportunities.

literature

• Robert Hüther: Lake Como, The most interesting destinations on Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy. Gaps, 2018, ISBN 978-3-943663-21-1 ; 288 pages.

• Uhlig, Verena / Uhlig, Mario / Krieger, Anja / Hüther, Robert: Hiking guide Lake Como, the 20 most beautiful mountain and hiking tours on Lake Como. Gaps, 2018, ISBN 978-3-943663-23-5 ; 78 pages.
• Marion Mollenhauer / Ingrid Siano: Lake Como Travel Much, The East Side. Lake Como edition 2016 (1st edition, ebook), Kindle Edition ASIN BO193OGTL2

Web links

• www.lakecomo.is - APT Official website on Lake Como