Varenna

Where it is & how to get there

• By train: Direct trains from Milan Centrale to Varenna-Esino take about 1 hour.
• By ferry: Frequent ferries to Bellagio and Menaggio.
• On foot: The station is a 10-minute walk from the waterfront.

The story of Varenna

Varenna is a small village of pastel houses tumbling down to the water on the eastern shore of Lake Como. Its easy train link to Milan makes it a favourite base.

The Passeggiata degli Innamorati, a walkway built along the water's edge, links the ferry dock with the village. Above it, Castello di Vezio offers panoramic views over the lake.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Walk the Passeggiata degli Innamorati along the water.
• Walk the lakeside Passeggiata degli Innamorati.
• Hike up to Castello di Vezio for views.

What's around Varenna

• Castello di VezioHilltop castle.
• Villa MonasteroLakeside villa and gardens.
• FiumelatteOne of Italy's shortest rivers.
• Bellagio15 minutes by ferry.

Questions travellers ask