Central Lago and Borromean Islands

The Blossomings of Lake Maggiore

A list of the most enchanting blossomings of Lake Maggiore, must see during springtime!

Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto

Villa Taranto has one of the most important botanical gardens in the world. Thousands of plant species and flowers of all kinds – eucalyptus, azalea, rhododendron, magnolia, maple, camellia and dahlia – cover an area of 16 hectares, interlaced by four miles of avenues. During spring you certainly can’t miss the “Tulips Labyrinth”, 400 meters of colors, perfumes and different shapes of tulips! 

Information visit the official website!

Isole Borromee

Visit Isola Madre with its particular botanical garden, famous for the blossoming of camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas as well as wisterias.. different species coming from all over the world!
And Isola Bella with its terraced gardens overlooking the lake. White peacocks will accompany you during this amazing experience from colors and perfumes!

Do you want to visit the Islands?
Book now a boat tour to visit the Islands! 

What about discovering these places with a local guide?
Book now a Guided Tour!

The Cycle Path of Toce River

The Cycle Path of Toce River leads from Fondotoce to Domodossola, through woods, old villages and the flowers of lake Maggiore… Camelias, Rhododendrons and Azaleas will make colorfull this cycle track, especially during Spring!

Bike Rental Point: 

Stresa Bike Rental, Stresa

The medieval gardens of Rocca Angera

Explore these medieval gardens that represent what was once the green space of the Rocca, created after a study based on period documents.
A timeless place, where beauty meets simplicity and spontaneity, decorated with flowers and medicinal herbs, 100 different species to admire.

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Discover the experiences on Lake Maggiore

CHILD TICKET 6-11 - MAGGIORE CENTRO CLASSIC - Child aged 6 to 11 years old

What is included
- Bus ticket (Autolinee Varesine)
- Cable car ticket (Funivie di Laveno)
- Ferry ticket (Navigazione Lago Maggiore)
- Eremo S
Trampoline Park Workdays - Jumping is both an expression and a source of joy, which is why at Space you will find more than 300 square metres dedicated to trampolines where you can perform acrobatics in complete safety
Ski indoor - Come and try the first indoor ski slope in Italy! It is suitable for everyone, changing speed and carpet inclination..
ISOLA BELLA - Ristolounge Elvezia, Book a table - Ristolounge Elvezia - Lake Maggiore Restaurants
Book your table at Ristolounge Elvezia, in the magic frame of Isola Bella!
LAVENO CABLE CAR - One way Reduced Ticket - One way Reduced Ticket. 
Reduced ticket valid for: disabled people, people over 65 years, soldiers, C.A.I. members, groups with more than 25 people.
Go up to Sasso del Ferro and then down with a MTB! Try this incredible experience with a bike or on foot! 
There are several paths suitable for downhill, freeride and mountainbike from the top of the Mount to Laveno. You can take the bike on the cable car and then go down cycling
hop off" ticket for Lake Maggiore
- Entrance to Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens
- Entrance to Villa and Botanical Gardens on Isola Madre
- Tasting of cheeses, wines and local products - Caffé delle Rose aperitif
hop off" ticket for Lake Maggiore
- Entrance to the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens
- Tasting of cheeses, wines and cold cuts - La Casera

NON REFUNDABLE TICKETS
hop off" ticket for Lake Maggiore
- Entrance to Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens
- Entrance to Villa and Botanical Gardens on Isola Madre
- Tasting of cheeses, wines and local products - Caffé delle Rose aperitif

NON-REFUNDABLE TICKETS
hop off" ticket for Lake Maggiore
- Entrance to the Pallanza Landscape Museum
- Entrance to the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens
- Tasting of cheeses, wines and local products - aperitif Café delle Rose

NON-REFUNDABLE TICKETS
MALPENSA AIRPORT - Transfer from Milano Malpensa to Verbania - max 2 people - Transfer service from Milano Malpensa Airport to Verbania. 
Car transfer, maximum 2 people
BAVENO - Boat Ticket 3 Islands - Boat Ticket for the 3 "Isole Borromee" (Isola Bella, isola Madre, Isola Pescatori). Starting point Baveno Imbarcadero. Private boat shared with other people. 
The best way to admire the picturesque landscapes of Lake Maggiore is a day exploring the Borromean Islands. The islands of the Borromean Gulf stand elegantly and magical in front of Baveno and Stresa, in the crystal clear waters of Lake Maggiore. This is a small archipelago in one of the most beautiful parts of this lake. 
Landing order: Isola Madre-Isola Bella-Isola Pescatori. 
The entrance tickets to the palaces and gardens of Isola Madre and Isola Bella are not included. 
The disembarketion fee of € 0,50 per island will be paid locally
hop off" ticket for Lake Maggiore
- Entrance to Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens
- Entrance to Villa and Botanical Gardens on Isola Madre
- Tasting of cheeses, wines and local products - Caffé delle Rose aperitif

NON-REFUNDABLE TICKETS
Stresa - Boat Ticket Isola Bella & Isola Pescatori - Roundtrip ticket to Isola Bella and Isola Pescatori, starting point Stresa Imbarcadero
Stresa - Boat Ticket 3 Islands - The ideal itinerary for all those who want to discover the charm of the gardens and palaces of the Borromean Islands. The tour starts from Piazza Marconi in Stresa
LAVENO CABLE CAR - One Way Ticket for Adults - Laveno cable car. One Way Ticket for Adults. Go up to Sasso del Ferro and then down with a MTB! Try this incredible experience with a bike or on foot! 
There are several paths suitable for downhill, freeride and mountainbike from the top of the Mount to Laveno. You can take the bike on the cable car and then go down cycling
MILANO CENTRALE RAILWAY STATION - Transfer from Milano Centrale to Verbania - max 5 people - Transfer service from Milano Centrale Railway Station to Verbania. 
Minivan transfer, maximum 5 people
hop off" ticket for Lake Maggiore
- Entrance to the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens
- Tasting of cheeses, wines and cold cuts - La Casera

NON-REFUNDABLE TICKETS
LAVENO CABLE CAR - Family Ticket - Laveno cable car. Ticket valid for families with 2 adults and children under 12 years
MALPENSA AIRPORT - Transfer from Milano Malpensa to Verbania - max 5 people - Transfer service from Milano Malpensa Airport to Verbania. 
Minivan transfer, maximum 5 people
LAVENO CABLE CAR - Reduced Roundtrip Ticket - Laveno Cable Car. Reduced Roundtrip Ticket 
Reduced ticket valid for: disabled people, people over 65 years, soldiers, C.A.I. members, groups with more than 25 people
Stresa - Boat Ticket for Isola Bella - Tour Isola Bella
Roundtrip ticket to Isola Bella, starting point Stresa Imbarcadero
Trampoline Park Weekend - Jumping is both an expression and a source of joy, which is why at Space you will find more than 300 square metres dedicated to trampolines where you can perform acrobatics in complete safety
Stresa - Boat Ticket for Isola Pescatori - Tour Isola Pescatori
Roundtrip ticket to Isola Pescatori, starting point Stresa Imbarcadero. 
Stop and free time at disposal to visit Isola Pescatori. 
Starting point: Stresa, Piazza Marconi, Imbarcadero. Boat transfers to the islands with private boat shared with other people
hop off" ticket for Lake Maggiore
- Entrance to the Pallanza Landscape Museum
- Entrance to the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens
- Tasting of cheeses, wines and cured meats - Café delle Rose

NON-REFUNDABLE TICKETS
STRESA - E-Bike Full - Full Day Rental - Full day E-bike full and helmet rental (max 8 hours).
Possibility to pick up the bike from 9
STRESA - E-bike Full - Half Day Rental (4 hours) - Half Day E-bike Full and helmet rental. 
Half day rental morning (max 4 hours). From 9.00 a.m. until 1.00 p.m.
Possibility to rent the bike also in the afternoon, from 2.00 p.m. until 6.00 p.m
hop off" ticket for Lake Maggiore
- Entrance to Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens
- Entrance to Villa and Botanical Gardens on Isola Madre
- Tasting of cheeses, wines and local products - Caffé delle Rose aperitif

NON-REFUNDABLE TICKETS
STRESA - Full Day MTB Rental - Full Day MTB rental and helmet (max 8 hours).
Possibility to pick up the bike from 9.00 a.m
CHILD TICKET 0-3 - MAGGIORE CENTRO CLASSIC - Child aged 0 to 3 years old

What is included
- Bus ticket (Autolinee Varesine)
- Cable car ticket (Funivie di Laveno)
- Ferry ticket (Navigazione Lago Maggiore)
- Eremo S
STRESA - E-bike Front - Full Day Rental - Full day rental E-bike front and helmet (max 8 hours).
Possibility to pick up the bike from 9
Descent of the Toce by Canadian canoe with local guide - A unique experience to discover 'our' river from an unprecedented point of view by navigating its calm waters with the comfort and safety guaranteed by the Canadian canoe
LINATE AIRPORT - Transfer from Milano Linate to Verbania - max 2 people - Transfer service from Milano Linate Airport to Verbania. 
Car transfer, maximum 2 people
hop off" ticket for Lake Maggiore
- Entrance to the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens
- Tasting of cheeses, wines and cold cuts - La Casera

NON-REFUNDABLE TICKETS
hop off" ticket for Lake Maggiore
- Entrance to the Pallanza Landscape Museum
- Entrance to the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens
- Tasting of cheeses, wines and cured meats - Café delle Rose

NON-REFUNDABLE TICKETS
hop off" ticket for Lake Maggiore
- Entrance to the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens
- Tasting of cheeses, wines and cold cuts - La Casera

NON-REFUNDABLE TICKETS
MILANO CENTRALE RAILWAY STATION - Transfer from Milano Centrale to Verbania - max 2 people - Transfer service from Milano Centrale Railway Station to Verbania. 
Car transfer, maximum 2 people
ADULT TICKET - MAGGIORE CENTRO CLASSIC - Over 12 years old

What is included
- Bus ticket (Autolinee Varesine)
- Cable car ticket (Funivie di Laveno)
- Ferry ticket (Navigazione Lago Maggiore)
- Eremo S
hop off" ticket for Lake Maggiore
- Entrance to the Pallanza Landscape Museum
- Entrance to the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens
- Tasting of cheeses, wines and local products - Café delle Rose

NON-REFUNDABLE TICKETS
Stresa - Boat Ticket Isola Bella & Isola Pescatori - Copia - Roundtrip ticket to Isola Bella and Isola Pescatori, starting point Stresa Imbarcadero
LINATE AIRPORT - Transfer from Milano Linate to Verbania - max 5 people - Transfer service from Milano Linate Airport to Verbania. 
Minivan transfer, maximum 5 people
LAVENO CABLE CAR - Roundtrip Ticket for Adults - Laveno cable car. Roundtrip Ticket for Adults with panoramic cable car, from Laveno Mombello to the top of Sasso del Ferro