Things to Do in Lake Maggiore in 2026

Isola dei Pescatori which includes a lake or waterhole, a small town or village and mountains

Isola dei Pescatori which includes a lake or waterhole

Stresa which includes a small town or village, flowers and a lake or waterhole

Lake Maggiore featuring a lake or waterhole and mountains

Lake Maggiore which includes a lake or waterhole, wildflowers and mountains

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What to do in Lake Maggiore

Discover the most popular places to visit in Lake Maggiore

Piazza Grande

4.5/5(35 reviews)

Home to one of Europe’s most picturesque outdoor cinemas, this town square is the cultural hub of Locarno.

Borromeo Palace and Garden featuring heritage elements, interior views and art

Isola Bella

5/5(9 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Isola Bella during your travels in Stresa. Wander the picturesque gardens and lakeside in the area.

Villa Taranto Botanical Garden

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Experience a fascinating and exciting glimpse into the natural world at this oasis of lawns, gardens, flowers and ornamental features.

Cannobio Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Cannobio with a trip to Cannobio Ferry Terminal. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Locarno featuring a lake or waterhole and boating

Old Town

5/5(7 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Locarno with a trip to Old Town. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Isola Bella Botanical Garden

4.5/5(35 reviews)

Spend time at one of the most popular attractions on Lake Maggiore, a centuries-old island garden of great beauty.

Villa Giulia

Take your seat for a concert performance, peruse art exhibits and amble through a lakeside park at one of Verbania's cultural gems.

Santa Caterina Del Sasso, it's a very old place of peace and meditation.
There is a story of an Eremita who wanted to abandon everything and live in a peace with all over the world. He create a space that today is a famous place for the structure immediately direct to the lake and with a view overall the Maggiore Lake.

Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso

Find out about the history of Leggiuno when you spend time at Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso. Wander the lakeside and picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.

Isola Madre Botanical Garden

Experience the grandeur of this island paradise halfway between Baveno and Pallanza, where exotic flowerbeds provide a home for peacocks, parrots and pheasants.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Lake Maggiore

Centro Storico

While visiting Centro Storico, you might make a stop by sights like Laveno Mombello Ferry Terminal and Funivie del Lago Maggiore.

Schweiz - Brissago-Inseln. Blick von Ronco sopra Ascona zu den Inseln

Porto Ronco

Porto Ronco is well-liked for its mountain views. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ronco sopra Ascona area, you might plan a trip to Brissago Islands or Monte Verità.

Cerro

Though Cerro might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Laveno Mombello Ferry Terminal and Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso.

Sasso Moro

While there might not be top attractions in Sasso Moro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso and Laveno Mombello Ferry Terminal.

Profarè

While there might not be top attractions in Profarè, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Laveno Mombello Ferry Terminal and Funivie del Lago Maggiore.

Gattirolo

Though Gattirolo might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso and Laveno Mombello Ferry Terminal.