🏝️ Ultimate Guide to Lake Como: Western Shore Gems & Family-Focused Delights

View of Lago di Como. Photo: The-Ski-Guru. Ultimate Guide to Lake Como: Western Shore Gems & Family-Focused Delights.

Welcome to the ultimate guide to Lake Como—perfect for families, teenagers, and anyone craving elegant hillside vistas, lively villages, and luxurious stays. Focused on the western shore (with highlights in Bellagio and Como City), here’s how to get there, where to stay, what to see, and where to dine.

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The lake from my room at Hotel Asnigo in Moltrasio. Photo: The-Ski-Guru. Ultimate Guide to Lake Como.
The lake from my room at Hotel Asnigo in Moltrasio. Photo: The-Ski-Guru. Ultimate Guide to Lake Como.

🚗 How to Get There

Night view from Moltrasio. Photo: The-Ski-Guru.
Night view from Moltrasio. Photo: The-Ski-Guru.

By Car

  • From Milan (Malpensa/Linate/Bergamo), it’s ~50 minutes to Como City, and 20–30 minutes more to Tremezzo or Lenno.
  • Roads are scenic but narrow; ferry crossings (like Cadenabbia to Bellagio) save time in peak season.

By Train

  • Direct trains from Milan to Como San Giovanni or Varenna-Esino.
  • From Varenna, walk to the ferry terminal and cross to Bellagio or Menaggio.

You can book via Rail Europe here.

By Boat

  • Ferries and hydrofoils connect all major towns: Como, Bellagio, Tremezzo, Menaggio, Varenna, Lenno.
  • Car ferries run from Cadenabbia to Bellagio and Varenna.
One of the boats seen from the pool where we were staying once in Moltrasio. Photo: The-Ski-Guru. Ultimate Guide to Lake Como.
One of the boats seen from the pool where we were staying once in Moltrasio. Photo: The-Ski-Guru. Ultimate Guide to Lake Como.

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