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Varenna harbor and waterfront on Lake Como

Lake Como, From Someone Who Actually Lives Here

Real advice from a local since 2018 — where to stay, how to skip the crowds, and what’s actually worth your time.

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Welcome to my Lake Como travel blog, real, first-hand advice from someone who actually lives here. I moved to Lake Como from Denmark in 2018, and since then I’ve turned this site into the Lake Como travel guide I wish I’d had before I arrived: which towns are worth basing yourself in, how to get around without a car, and which “must-see” spots are genuinely worth your time versus which ones are just Instagram bait.

Whether you’re planning a quick day trip from Milan or a full week exploring every town on the lake, you’ll find practical, tested advice here rather than recycled listicles. I cover the details that actually matter once you’re on the ground: current train times and prices, real parking rules, and honest town-by-town breakdowns of Como, Bellagio, Brunate, Cernobbio, Varenna, and Tremezzo.

Start with “What Everyone Reads First” below for my most-used guides, or jump straight to planning your stay.

What Everyone Reads First

These are the guides my readers actually use the most, start here if you’re not sure where to begin.

Lake Como Towns: Brunate gives you this amazing view of Como Italy in 2026.

Como–Brunate Funicular

The 7-minute ride with the best view on the lake.

Autosilo Valduce parking garage entrance in Como

Parking in Como

Where to actually park without getting fined.

Taxi stand in central Como, Italy

How to Find a Taxi in Como

What to do the moment you step off the train.

View of Varenna's colorful houses from the water

Milan to Lake Como Day Trip

See three towns in a single day, no car needed.

Start Planning

Where to stay in Lake Como, Bellagio is a good option

Where to Stay

Every town, every budget.

Classic mahogany speedboat docked at the Como city harbor

Best Boat Tours

See the lake the way it’s meant to be seen.

Lakefront view of the village of Tremezzo on Lake Como

Explore the Towns

Six full guides, one page.

Taxi stand in Piazza Cavour, Como

Practical Tips

Parking, taxis, tickets, the boring stuff, sorted.

Latest Guides

Panoramic view of Tremezzo and Lake Como from the mountainside
What to See in Tremezzo
Varenna harbor and waterfront on Lake Como
What to See in Varenna
View of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains from Varenna
Milan Day Trip Guide
Classic mahogany speedboat docked at the Como city harbor
Best Months to Visit
Lakefront view of the village of Tremezzo on Lake Como
Spring in Lake Como

About Me

I’m Morten, born and raised in Denmark, living on Lake Como since 2018. I share what I’ve actually learned here: where locals eat, and which “must-see” spots are actually worth it. Thanks for stopping by, I hope this helps make your trip a little easier.