Isola Bella
Borromean Islands
A beautiful island with a magnificent Baroque palace and stunning terraced gardens, a must-see for any visitor to the lake.
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Plan a free trip to Lake MaggioreUpdated: 2026-10-11
Lake Maggiore is a picturesque gem straddling Italy and Switzerland, offering breathtaking views of mountains, enchanting islands, and elegant towns. It's a perfect destination for a relaxing and luxurious holiday, with an abundance of water activities, stunning botanical gardens, and historic architecture.
Things to do in Lake Maggiore include Isola Bella, Stresa, Santa Caterina del Sasso. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
A beautiful island with a magnificent Baroque palace and stunning terraced gardens, a must-see for any visitor to the lake.
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An elegant resort town with a beautiful promenade, grand hotels, and a departure point for the Borromean Islands.
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A spectacular monastery clinging to a cliff overlooking the lake, accessible by boat or stairs.
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A large Swiss city with a Mediterranean climate, an international film festival, and a beautiful castle.
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A charming Swiss town with narrow alleys, art galleries, and a lively promenade.
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The largest of the Borromean Islands, known for its wonderful botanical gardens and historic palace.
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A medieval castle overlooking the lake, featuring an impressive doll collection and panoramic views.
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A mountain offering panoramic views of seven lakes and the Alps, accessible by cable car from Stresa.
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The Borromean Islands are a group of three small islands and two islets in the Italian part of Lago Maggiore, located in the western arm of the lake, between Verbania to the north and Stresa to the south. Together totalling just 50 acres in area, they are a major local tourist attraction for their picturesque setting.
Plan Lake MaggioreA fascinating show of birds of prey in a natural setting, an enjoyable experience for the whole family.
Plan Lake MaggioreHere is what 3 days in Lake Maggiore look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
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Isola Bella, Stresa, Santa Caterina del Sasso, Locarno, Ascona, Isola Madre and 9 more. Isola Bella: A beautiful island with a magnificent Baroque palace and stunning terraced gardens, a must-see for any visitor to the lake.
Day 1: Arona, Rocca di Angera, Santa Caterina del Sasso. Day 2: Isola Madre, Verbania, Sacro Monte di Ghiffa, Borromean Islands. Day 3: Ascona, Madonna del Sasso, Locarno.
The itinerary for Lake Maggiore runs through Angera, Leggiuno, Borromean Islands, Stresa, Ascona and Locarno.
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