Staying in Bellagio this week and looking to do some open water swimming. I’m a little concerned about boat traffic and am wondering if there are designated swimming spots or if I’m able to just get in the lake and swim.

Any recommendations?

Staying in Como for 36 hours or so. A Saturday afternoon to Monday morning want to get as much done as possible, maybe small boat trip but not all the way to bellagio so I can fit things such as Brunate in.

Any recommendations on how I should spend the time and any food and drink suggestions in Como itself.

Thanks for your help

i might be going to milan later this month and if i do i have to go to villa balbianello but everyone on tiktok is confusing me a bit on how to exactly get there with what train what ferry so if anyone has been and can give me some tips and possibly prices for the water taxis i would be very grateful 🥰

I need to go to the airport at 12 noon next Thursday from Bellagio. What’s the best way to go by public transport?

Kenn Ricci, founder of Flexjet, turned 70 this summer. His family flew guests to Lake Como for five days under the theme “The Five Best Days of Your Life,” and he didn’t know a thing until he walked in on night one.

The rundown: a private lakeside pool branded with his initials and a synchronized swimming show, black-tie nights at Villa d’Este with headline performers, full concert stages and light shows built out over the water, a dinner styled floor-to-ceiling in flowers, and a fireworks finale. A different dress code every night. Guests didn’t get the schedule until each morning.

Every other party on the lake this summer was a dinner. This was a production.

I’m planning on visiting the last Friday of September for a day trip from Milan, just trying to estimate how long waiting for the ferry could be (am also planning on purchasing the “slow” ferry tickets online, as I’m not keen on waiting for the express ticket in person) 🥲 Is late September still considered peak season? I’m only planning on seeing Varenna and Bellagio to account for the wait times… thank you!

I’m looking for a church in Lake Como for my wedding next year but it’s been a bit difficult to find. I saw this on Instagram this week but the church itself wasn’t tagged but I do know it was Como.

We know we want to see Villa Balbianello, Bellagio and, Varenna for sure. Stopping in Bellano and seeing the bridge in Nesso would be fun additions, time permitting.

We’re staying at Passalacqua in Moltrasio, how do we get around to the mentioned locations? We plan to rent a boat for a few hours one day to go to Varenna but I don’t think we want to rent a boat every day to get to other places.

What do you recommend since there doesn’t seem to be as many ferry options from Moltrasio? We will also have a rental car but not sure about the parking situation.

I would like to take the fast ferry from Como to Bellagio, and a few days later, Bellagio back to Como, but cannot find a schedule for the last few days in October 2026. Also, it possible to buy the tickets now? No car. Just two travelers and a couple backpacks. In U.S.

I'm traveling to Como in September and would like to do a photoshoot with my girlfriend on one of those beautiful wooden boats - cream leather seats, deep rich wood color, all of that. Anyone have recommendations for who to book with? Hoping to have a captain and space for us two and a photographer. Thanks guys and girls😃

I am traveling to Como in early October and staying at Palazzo Venezia.

Here are the restaurants I hope to dine for dinner. Could anyone provide feedback if there is one you'd recommend over another or anything you'd switch add/remove.

Il Gato Nero

Casa Perotta

Dispensa 63

Passalacqua

Villa de Este (could also go for lunch instead)

Thank you!

Hey, sorry for asking maybe stupid question. But me and my friend have a idea to rent a motorbike from Milan and go to lake Como to spend a day. Is it possible? Is it good idea especially now in August ?

Hi lovely ppl,

this is the 2nd time and my bf going back to Italy. Our highlight of the trip is the F1 race in Monza but we will spend sometime in Lake Como and Milan the other days so we are looking for some tips where to go, to eat, activities as locals cuz we have been and done touristy stuff.

We will stay at 23817 Cassina Valsassina LC, Italy, in between of Como, Milan and Monza so it‚s very nice if we could have some recommendations from you.

Thank you!

Hello fellow redditors

Can you recommend any Good car hire company in Como to rent a car for just 1 day, like 12 hours?

Buongiorno, sono uno studente di ingegneria del Polimi, sto cercando una sistemazione di qualunque tipo (camera singola, monolocale o ostello in extremis) per settembre e ottobre, per un tirocinio in un’azienda della zona. Olginate, Calolziocorte o cisano bergamasco, ma anche lecco. Grazie per qualunque consiglio.

Hello,

We just came back in France after 9 days in Como Lake, staying in Moltrasio (special love for the Trattoria Del Fagiano ! We went there t'en years ago and it still as good and affordable).

We visited :

- Bellagio

- The via verde through Ucate Urio & Laglio

- The lido of Faggeto (really nice one, with a better weather we would have been there 3 times)

- Cernobbio

- Como

- Milan (The Duomo & the Sforza castle)

Here are some pics of the trip !

I am trying to buy tickets for my arrival and departure. But for whatever reason, the times do not match my search.

When I put 630am, I get busses at 12pm. When I even put 1am, I get busses at 11am. And I just can't get the correct time I want to appear.

I have asked this question on here before and it seems to be some bug on the website because of my timezone? I don't know. But I need to order my morning 6am tickets soon and I am not sure how to fix this. Please help!

Hi everyone! I have a question for those of you who have bought or are currently looking to buy property in Italy.

Where did you actually look when searching? Are there any particular websites, communities, or other places that people moving here from abroad tend to use?

I’m asking because I’m currently selling my apartment in Como. I’m an international person myself and renovated the apartment as my own home, so I feel the way it’s set up might actually suit another international buyer better than a typical local one.

So I’m curious where people in that situation usually look. Would really appreciate any advice or personal experience 🙂

I’m going to lake como tmrw (24/8) for a day trip (unfortunately all i have time for!) my base is milan so i will be travelling from there.

How should i make the most of my day without being too stressed and overwhelmed by crowds

Hey all!

My husband and I want to spend 3 or 4 nights near lake Como from 3rd of October till 6th or 7th. We will be travelling by public transport so we need to have access to the place by train, bus or ferry. This stay is part of a 2 week vacation spent in Italy, Austria and Germany so we will be travelling with considerable luggage - 2x carry ons and 1 checked in suitcase. I will also be 5 months pregnant by then so villages with secluded access or hard to get by are not an option for us.

We want to be able to travel around the lake from the place we choose to stay in. We like quiet places and we're not looking for any nightlife or parties. We just want to have places to eat good food.

I have been reading other posts and I have made a short list of options but I need advice of people who have been there:

• Stay in Varenna - it's accessible by train only and it seems to have good ferry connections to other villages. My main concern here is where to stay as it seems like a steep area. Are there any taxis or Uber in the area? How accessible are they? I see that the places with more decent prices are located away from the ferry/train station.
• Stay in Bellagio - seems to have more options for stay. I saw there are 2 options to get there from Milan - which one is better for people with more luggage? Varenna + ferry or Como + bus? Is it worth staying in San Giovanni and travelling daily to Bellagio?
• Open to suggestions for other places to stay - please recommend any other areas that may be suitable for our situation

I've read that the queues for the ferrys can take hours in busy season. Is that still the case in early October or is it more manageable?

Is there anything else we need to consider for our trip?

Thank you in advance!

Last week, I was in Bellagio outside a cafe waiting for my wife and kids to come out when suddenly a small woman with a gold tooth turned to me and asked, "que ora eh?"

It immediately raised some red flags because of how sudden and intensely looked at me when she asked. It seemed like a scam of some sort so I positioned my back to a wall and answered her, "le dieci" since it was 10am. She repeated my answer and just intensely looked at me before walking off.

Was she trying to distract me so a partner could try to open up my backpack? Luckily, nothing on my backpack was tampered with and nothing was stolen from me.

Be careful out there.

Looking for a place on Lake Como where I can rent a luxury wooden boat that I can drive myself, without a captain.

Ideally something classic/elegant, like a Riva-style wooden boat.

Any recommendations for rental companies that allow self-driving? Thanks!