8 days in Varenna Itinerary

Varenna is a comune (municipality) on Lake Como in the Province of Lecco in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 60km north of Milan and about 20km northwest of Lecco.Varenna was founded by local fishermen in 769, and was later allied of the commune of Milan. Shop till you drop at Fattoria Didattica Sempreverde and Atelier Pestalozzi - Watercolours by Kim Sommerschield. Get a sense of the local culture at Villa Carlotta and Chiesa di San Giorgio. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Varenna: Lido di Lenno (in Lenno), Parrocchia di S. Abbondio (in Mezzegra) and Tremezzina (Villa del Balbianello, Chiesa di San Lorenzo a Tremezzo, &more). There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of Villa Monastero, get to know the fascinating history of Greenway del Lago di Como, admire the natural beauty at Il Giardino Botanico - Hotel Villa Cipressi, and stroll through I Giardini di Villa Melzi.

For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Varenna travel planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Malpensa International Airport, Milan Bergamo Airport and Milano Linate Airport. In May, daytime highs in Varenna are 71°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F.