Ispra is a town on the lake, located on the eastern shore of the Lake Maggiore,  halfway between Sesto Calende and Laveno, the main town of the municipiality is located at the foot of two rocky reliefs:  the Monte dei Preti and the adjacent Monte dei Nassi.Ispra's main tourist attraction  is the long lakewalk. Small harbours, berthing points for barges that served the old lime kilns, piers and docks, including private ones, can be found all along the  cost. The main berthing point is the equipped harbour area, where there is also the Navigazione Lago Maggiore docking point for boats and hydrofoils. The lakewalk is mainly walkable, in particular there is a path (Passeggiata dell’amore) with awesome landscapes that starts from the harbour and continues northwards, overlooking the lake. In the centre of the village, the garden of Villa Castelli, which today houses the Town Hall, and the garden surrounding the old mausoleum are freely accessible. The Joint Research Centre (JRC), one of the European Union's seven research institutes, is based in the municipality.

The best of Lake Maggiore in your pocket!

An ancient town in the province of Varese on the Lombard shore of Lake Maggiore.

A gem of industrial hydroengineering, Panperduto represents an area of great interest to make visitors aware of cultural, historical, agricultural and environmental heritage.  Located on the banks of the Ticino river, at Somma Lombardo along the European E1 trail and a few kilometres away from the Lago Maggiore and Milan, Panperduto is a place rich of history and culture. The old residence of the dam workers has been authentically restructured and today welcomes tourists following the cycleways, footpaths and points of interest along the water courses. There is accommodation available with the opportunity to take guided tours of the whole complex, from the river confluence to the museum of the Italo-Swiss watercourses including a garden of interactive water games, to the migratory passage for fish and the beautiful trails immersed in the Ticino nature reserve. INFO  ADDRESS: Via Lungo Canale Villoresi, 4 - Somma Lombardo OPENING HOURS: guided tours every Sunday of may at 3.30 pm and from june every Sunday and holidays, at 5.00 pm TICKETS: € 6 (free entry for kids under 10 yo). AROUND HERE: Plan your stay and your experience in the land of the lakes.

The summit offers a majestic panorama: the Monte del Campo dei Fiori, the lakes of the province, the Alps and a spectacular view of Monte Rosa. Panoramic cableway.

Different cooking classes available - Lake Maggiore area. Chef Marco will guide you in preparing the iconic Italian dishes. Local organic ingredients.

What strike visitors of Rocca Borromeo, located on the southern shore of Lake Maggiore,is the architectural harmony of its five buildings

Una guida alle architetture e nuovi spazi dedicati all'arte contemporanea: i percorsi del contemporaneo tra Varese, Laveno, Maccagno.

Overhanging Lake Maggiore, the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso is a historical monument dating back to the 12thCentury that still keeps the religious soul alive today with the presence of a small Franciscan community.

The undulating of the Golf dei Laghi, hilly course offers breathtaking views of Monte Rosa and Lake Maggiore, making the game enjoyable.

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Golf on Lake Maggiore, on the outskirts of Milan