How to get there
Isola Bella
Isola Madre
By car
From the Autostrada dei Laghi motorway in the direction of Gravellona Toce, exit at Carpugnino or Baveno-Stresa.
In town you can park in Stresa in Piazza Marconi or in the Carciano yard, in Baveno in Piazza Marinai d’Italia or Piazza IV Novembre.
By train
Ferrovie dello Stato railway, Milan-Sempione line, Stresa stop. The station is around 850 m from Piazza Marconi.
With Ferrovie Nord railway, Milan-Laveno line, Laveno stop.
By bus
VB Arona Milan line: departure from Milan Lampugnano, stop B5.
Or Verbania–Stresa–Malpensa, which requires advance booking.
For info: www.safduemila.com.
By ferry
The boats depart from the main locations on the lake, with the most frequent trips from Stresa, Baveno, Pallanza, Intra.
For further information: Navigazione Lago Maggiore – scheduled passenger service.
A non-scheduled passenger service by motorboat is also available.
The two islands are about 25 minutes by scheduled boat and 10 minutes by non-scheduled service.
By plane
Distance from the principal airports: Turin Caselle 140 km – Milan Malpensa 50 km – Milan Linate 110 km – Bergamo Orio Al Serio 130 km.
Parco Pallavicino
By car
From the Autostrada dei Laghi motorway in the direction of Gravellona Toce, Carpugnino exit, following the signs for Stresa.
A free car park is available in the proximity of the entrance to the Park.
By train
Ferrovia dello Stato railway, Milan-Sempione line, Stresa stop. Stresa station is located 2km on foot from the Parco Pallavicino.
With Ferrovie Nord railway, Milan-Laveno line, Laveno stop.
By bus
VB Arona Milan line: departure from Milan Lampugnano, stop B5.
Or Verbania–Stresa–Malpensa, which requires advance booking.
For info: www.safduemila.com.
By plane
Distance from the principal airports: Turin Caselle 140 km – Milan Malpensa 50 km – Milan Linate 110 km – Bergamo Orio Al Serio 130 km.
Rocca di Angera
By car
Autostrada dei Laghi motorway in the direction of Gravellona Toce, Sesto Calende exit, continuing along A-road SS 629 in the direction of Angera, where access to the Rocca is facilitated by the road signs for tourists.
A free car park is available opposite the entrance to the Rocca.
The Rocca di Angera is 45 minutes far from Isole Borromee and Parco Pallavicino by car.
By train + ferry
Ferrovie dello Stato railway, Milan-Sempione line, Arona stop. The boat for Angera leaves from here. The Rocca can be reached on foot along a panoramic route uphill that takes around 15 minutes.
For further information: Navigazione Lago Maggiore – scheduled passenger service. Also available is a non-scheduled passenger service by motorboat.
By plane
Distance from the principal airports: Turin Caselle 135 km – Milan Malpensa 25 km – Milan Linate 85 km – Bergamo Orio Al Serio 110 km.
Parco del Mottarone
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Castelli di Cannero
Work in progress
Citrus fruit on the Isole Borromee, over 400 years of history
PALAZZO BORROMEO ART COLLECTION: A SHARED WORLD HERITAGE.
THE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF ISOLA MADRE
Citrus fruit on the Isole Borromee, over 400 years of history
PALAZZO BORROMEO ART COLLECTION: A SHARED WORLD HERITAGE.
THE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF ISOLA MADRE
Terre Borromeo
A story of love, protection and respect that has lasted for six centuries.
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Isola Bella
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ROCCA DI ANGERA
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PARCO PALLAVICINO
- Buy tickets, guided tours and much more safely and quickly directly online.
How to get
- Terre Borromeo is easily accessible! They are only an hour and a half from Milan and easily reachable from the main airports. Find out how to reach them by car, train and how to book the ferry that will take you to the islands.
What to see
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Isola Bella
- Palazzo Borromeo +
- The Italian-style garden +
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Isola Madre
- Palazzo Borromeo +
- The English-style garden +
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Rocca di Angera
- The Historic Rooms +
- The Museum of Dolls and Toys +
- Ala Scaligera +
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Parco Pallavicino
- The fauna +
- The flora +
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Parco del Mottarone
- Mottarone Adventure Park +
- Bar Stazione +
- Rifugio Genziana +
