Central Lago and Borromean Islands

The Blossomings of Lake Maggiore

Springtime at 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! 

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Borromeo Islands

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? Discover Maggiore Centro, our one-day travel pass!

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!

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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.

More info here!

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Discover the experiences on Lake Maggiore

CHILD TICKET 4-11 - MAGGIORE CENTRO CLASSIC - Child aged 4 to 11 years old

What is included
- Bus ticket (Autolinee Varesine)
- Cable car ticket (Funivie di Laveno)
- Ferry ticket (Navigazione Lago Maggiore)
- Eremo S
 hop-off ferry ticket between Stresa and Intra
- Entrance to the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens
- Tasting of cheeses, wines and cold cuts - La Casera

NON-REFUNDABLE TICKETS
 hop-off ferry ticket between Stresa and Intra
- Entrance to the Pallanza Landscape Museum
- Entrance to the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens
- Tasting of cheeses, wines and cured meats - Vincent Bistrò

NON-REFUNDABLE TICKETS
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
 hop-off ferry ticket between Stresa and Intra
- 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 5 people - Transfer service from Milano Centrale Railway Station to Verbania. 
Minivan transfer, maximum 5 people