Autumn Colours in Brunate: A Photographer’s Guide to Lake Como’s Balcony Read an article about Autumn Colours in Brunate: A Photographer’s Guide to Lake Como’s Balcony
When October arrives on Lake Como, the mountains above Brunate become a canvas of copper, gold and crimson. The autumn foliage at 500 metres altitude […]
Orticolario 2026 at Villa Erba: Lake Como’s Premier Garden Festival and an Autumn Escape to Brunate Read an article about Orticolario 2026 at Villa Erba: Lake Como’s Premier Garden Festival and an Autumn Escape to Brunate
Mark your calendar: October 1–4, 2026, Lake Como hosts Orticolario — Italy’s most beautiful garden and plant festival. Held in the stunning grounds of Villa […]
200VOLTeVOLTA in 2027: Alessandro Volta’s Bicentenary and the Volta Lighthouse Centenary — a Unique Day Trip on Lake Como Read an article about 200VOLTeVOLTA in 2027: Alessandro Volta’s Bicentenary and the Volta Lighthouse Centenary — a Unique Day Trip on Lake Como
In 2027 Como marks two hundred years since the death of Alessandro Volta and one hundred years of the Volta Lighthouse in Brunate: the complete guide to the day trip from Como up to the Lighthouse.
Palio del Baradello: Medieval Festival in Como and a Knight’s Feast Above the Lake Read an article about Palio del Baradello: Medieval Festival in Como and a Knight’s Feast Above the Lake
Every September, the streets of Como travel back in time. The Palio del Baradello is Como’s grand medieval festival — a colourful celebration of history, […]
September on Lake Como: The Month of Harvest, Flavours and Fewer Crowds Read an article about September on Lake Como: The Month of Harvest, Flavours and Fewer Crowds
Ask any Lake Como insider when to visit and they’ll whisper: September. The summer crowds dissolve, the light turns golden, the first autumn flavours arrive […]
Festa del Lago di Como: End-of-Summer Celebrations and Lakeside Farewells Read an article about Festa del Lago di Como: End-of-Summer Celebrations and Lakeside Farewells
As August draws to a close, Lake Como hosts its annual end-of-summer festivities — a series of lakeside events, sagre (food festivals) and neighbourhood celebrations […]
The Art of Italian Aperitivo: A Sunset Ritual at MamaGina Brunate Read an article about The Art of Italian Aperitivo: A Sunset Ritual at MamaGina Brunate
In Italy, the hour before dinner is sacred. Aperitivo — that golden ritual of drinks, small bites and conversation as the sun descends — is […]
Ferragosto on Lake Como: How Locals Celebrate Italy’s Biggest Summer Holiday Read an article about Ferragosto on Lake Como: How Locals Celebrate Italy’s Biggest Summer Holiday
August 15 — Ferragosto — is Italy’s most important summer holiday. On Lake Como, it means lakeside bonfires, fireworks over the water, family feasts and […]
Lugano Marittima: Summer Lakefront Dining and a Cross-Border Italian Evening Read an article about Lugano Marittima: Summer Lakefront Dining and a Cross-Border Italian Evening
From May through September, Lugano’s lakefront transforms into Lugano Marittima — a vibrant open-air hub of food, drinks and summer vibes right on the water. […]
5 Reasons to Have Your Anniversary Dinner at MamaGina Brunate Read an article about 5 Reasons to Have Your Anniversary Dinner at MamaGina Brunate
An anniversary dinner should be more than a meal — it should be a memory. At MamaGina Brunate, 500 metres above Lake Como, we’ve hosted […]