This round trip by boat and train, taking in the main sights and towns is a fantastic way of seeing the area around Lake Maggiore.
Lake Maggiore Express
Taking in the main sights by a combination boat and train trip.
There are a number of starting places for the trip and tickets are valid for either one or two days, allowing you to stop over if you wish. The journey takes you through Ticino in southern Switzerland, across the meadows and bridges of the Centrovalli region, across the beautiful Lake Maggiore, taking in its islands, and through the towns of Stresa, Ascona and Locarno. You can even have lunch onboard the boat.
What to see
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Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea (PAC) (Contemporary Arts Pavilion), Northeast Milan
Important contemporary art exhibition centre
PAC is Milan's most important centre for the exhibition of contemporary art, located in the heart of the city, near Porta Venezia's park.
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Casa del Manzoni Museum, Northeast Milan
19th-century townhouse, home of writer Alessandro Manzoni
Alessandro Mazoni, the famous literate and author of "I Promessi Sposi" or "The Betrothed", lived in this house from 1814 until 1873. It has been restored to show how it must have been when Manzoni died in 1873.
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Casa Museo Boschi-Di Stefano (Boschi Di Stefano House-Museum), Milan - Centre
Private collection of Antonio & Marieda Boschi Di Stefano
Husband and wife Antonio and Marieda Boschi Di Stefano collected over two thousand works of contemporary art. About three hundred of these have been selected for their quality and distributed in chronological order in the ten exhibition areas of the Boschi Di Stefano Museum-Home.
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Parco Sempione (Simplon Park), Northwest Milan
Largest park in Milan with views of the city's landmarks
Parco Sempione, the largest park in Milan, with a total area of 47 hectares, is located just north of the city centre. It was established in the early 1800s to cater for Milan's French ruler's interest in hunting.
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Galleria Blu, Milan - Centre
First gallery in Milan, home to works by many prominent artists
This gallery is the oldest in Milan, originally founded in 1957, and initially focussed on post-war avant-garde.
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Biblioteca and Pinacoteca Ambrosiana (Ambrosian Library and Art Gallery), Milan - Centre
Historical library & gallery collections of literary & fine art masterpieces
The Ambrosian Library & Art Gallery, named after Ambrose the patron saint of Milan, opened in 1618 and is the city's oldest museum. The beautiful palace, as well as the world-class collections of paintings, manuscripts and books are well worth a visit.
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VUN Restaurant, Milan - Centre
Michelin starred restaurant right in front of Galleria Vittorio Emmanuelle
This elegant and sophisticated restaurant is located in a luxury hotel right in the heart of Milan and has been awarded a Michelin star. They serve traditional Italian dishes with innovative touches using local fresh ingredients.
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Il Baretto Restaurant, Milan - Centre
A part of Milanese gastronomic culture
Il Baretto has been running for over fifty years, delighting the great and the good of the city for half a century. The sophisticated, old English club house decor is host to a refined menu taking cues from Milanese and international cuisine.
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Armani Restaurant, Milan - Centre
Michelin-starred Italian fine dining with stunning views over Milan
Part of the Armani Hotel Milan, this Michelin-starred restaurant takes a modern approach to classic Italian wining and dining. The stylish decor has been designed to the smallest detail by Giorgio Armani himself.
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Terrazza Gallia Restaurant, Milan - Centre
Gourmet restaurant near the train station in Milan
Located at the luxury Excelsior Gallia Hotel, this rooftop restaurant boasts a menu created under the consultancy of three-Michelin starred chefs Enrico and Roberto Cerea and the Lebano brothers. They serve modern Italian cuisine with a focus on the Lombardy region.
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Rubacuori Restaurant, Milan - Centre
Fine dining in Milan, inspired by Venice
Michelin-starred experience that draws on the experimentation of the Venissa culinary approach. The enchanting decor completes the tone for dining in a very unique setting.
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Palazzo Parigi Restaurant, Milan - Centre
A sumptuous dining experience of classic Italian inspiration
The elegant style and furnishings, the neoclassical pieces of art decorating the walls and the hand-painted high ceiling is a dramatic yet fitting setting for the fantastic food of the Palazzo Parigi restaurant. And when the weather is fine, the relaxed atmosphere of the private garden terrace provides an alternative atmosphere for visiting diners.
What to do
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Ranch Barlot Horse Riding
Trekking in the Monte Baldo.
Heading up the hills from Lake Garda is the beautiful Monte Baldo region of sloping forests, lush greenery and flowing rivers.
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Idroscalo in Festa
Enjoy the summer sporting activity at Milan's 'beach'.
This large lake, on the eastern side of Milan, was originally built for Mussolini as an airport for seaplanes. Now it is a park for sporting activities and a summer meeting place. Boasting a beach, swimming pools and plenty of open space for walking and cycling as well as other team games, its bursts into life in summer and is a perfect family afternoon with a picnic on a hot day.
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Menaggio & Cadenabbia Golf Course, Lake Como
One of the most ancient golf courses in Europe.
An Old England styled public golf course set prestigiously on the shores of Lake Como.
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Monte Tamaro
Innovatively designed church, beautiful views and adventure park.
Monte Tamaro rises 1,961 metres above the lake and in this beautiful hilly area there are plenty of wonderful trails and hikes. Notably it is the starting point for the Tamaro-Lema hike. This peak is also worth visiting for the contemporary and innovative Santa Maria degli Angeli church designed by Mario Botta and painted by Enzo Cucchi. It sits on the edge of the hillside with amazing views. There is also an adventure park and mountain bike trails. Something for everyone.
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Villa Paradiso Golf Course
A golf club welcoming players at all levels just 20 mins from Milan.
This 18-hole, par 72, golf course was designed by Franco Piras and realised in 2002.
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Iles Borromees Golf Course, Stresa
18 hole course near Stresa.
Golf Des Iles Borromées is an 18 hole course built in a natural and uncontaminated environment situated 500 metres above sea level. It has a southerly exposure, fresh in summer and sunny in winter, and from the 18th tee, you can often see the skyline of Milan and four lakes: Maggiore, Varese, Montae and Comabbio.
