Lake Maggiore Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lake Maggiore
Where to stay in Lake Maggiore
Centro Storico
If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Laveno Mombello Ferry Terminal and Funivie del Lago Maggiore are top sights worth seeing.
Porto Ronco
Porto Ronco is well liked for its mountain views. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ronco sopra Ascona area, you might plan a trip to Brissago Islands or Monte Verità.
Cerro
While there might not be top attractions in Cerro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Laveno Mombello Ferry Terminal and Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso.
Sasso Moro
While Sasso Moro may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso and Laveno Mombello Ferry Terminal.
Profarè
While there might not be top attractions in Profarè, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Laveno Mombello Ferry Terminal and Funivie del Lago Maggiore.
Gattirolo
Gattirolo might not have many top sights, but Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso and Laveno Mombello Ferry Terminal are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hotel Il Chiostro by LVG Hotel Collection
The single room was well-equipped with a desk, chair, lamp, tv, wardrobe and good sized bathroom. Bed was comfortable and extra pillow was appreciated. The hotel was quite warm for me but even in early November the weather was pleasant enough that I could open the window. Housekeeping, bar and breakfast ...
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees
Room was beautiful and clean. Staff was not always friendly
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Grand Hotel Bristol
Miralago Locarno Easy Rooms
Great location, 5 minutes from the train station. Spotless rooms, great Wi-Fi, and the best value, perhaps, in all of Switzerland. And just for cred, I have been to Europe more than 250 times, so I know hotels.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Verbania - Luxury Italy Apartments
Terrible communication with owner. She claims to speak English, but doesn't answer your question/request because she doesn't understand you. NO PARKING possible at all! You have to walk over a very very long distance with all your suitcases. Parking is a nightmare, because there are not enough parking ...
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2024
Arona Palace
Great place to stay. Super comfy. Clean and excellent area could have stayed longer! Grocery near by. Good dining close to ferry Highly recomended
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit
Piazza Grande
You can find out about the history of Locarno with a stop at Piazza Grande. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Isola Bella
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Isola Bella during your travels in Stresa. Wander the picturesque gardens and lakeside in the area.
Villa Taranto Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Villa Taranto Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Verbania. Wander the lakeside and picturesque gardens in the area.
Cannobio Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Cannobio with a trip to Cannobio Ferry Terminal. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Old Town
You can find out about the history of Locarno when you stop by Old Town. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Isola Madre Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Isola Madre Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Stresa. Wander the lakeside and picturesque gardens in the area.
