Best Sunsets on Lake Como: The View from Brunate You Will Never Forget

If you are searching for the best sunsets on Lake Como, Brunate is the answer. This guide reveals the best sunsets Lake Como Brunate has to offer — from panoramic terraces to hidden viewpoints at 500 metres altitude. At 500 metres above the lake, this tiny hilltop village offers a perspective that no lakeside town can match — you are not looking at the mountains, you are above them, watching the sun paint the Alps gold and pink as it sinks behind the peaks.

Why Brunate Has the Best Sunsets on Lake Como

Most visitors watch the sunset from Como waterfront or Bellagio promenade. Beautiful, yes — but from down at lake level, the mountains block the final, most dramatic moments of light. From Brunate, you see the full arc of the sky. The sun drops behind the western Alps while the lake below turns from blue to gold to deep purple. It is an entirely different experience.

The Best Spots to Watch the Sunset in Brunate

MamaGina Terrace

Our terrace faces west-southwest — the perfect orientation for sunset. With an Aperol Spritz or a glass of Franciacorta in hand, you will watch the sky change colours while the lights of Como begin to twinkle below. Many of our guests say this single moment made their entire Lake Como trip.

The Volta Lighthouse Viewpoint

A 1.8 km walk uphill from the funicular’s upper station, with about 200 metres of elevation gain, leads to the Faro Voltiano. The panoramic platform offers a 360-degree view — from here you can see Monte Rosa, the Swiss Alps, and the entire western branch of Lake Como. Arrive 45 minutes before sunset for the best light.

The Brunate Belvedere

Just past the funicular station, a small viewpoint terrace looks directly over Como. It is less known than the lighthouse, making it a quieter spot for those who prefer solitude with their sunsets.

The Perfect Sunset Evening in Brunate

Here is how we recommend spending your evening: take the funicular up from Como around 6pm. Walk to MamaGina for an aperitivo on the terrace — the golden hour light at this altitude is extraordinary. Stay for dinner as the sky darkens and the lake lights up below. Then take the last funicular back to Como, riding down through the night with the city reflected in the water.

It is the kind of evening that stays with you long after you have left Lake Como.