Gardens · Our pick on Lake Como
Brunate
Above Como
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Image courtesy of © Emanu37429 · CC0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Brunate
Brunate stands on the ridge above Como, at the top of the funicular opened in 1894; from the village, paths follow the hillside above the lake.
Why it's on our list
- By funicular
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Brunate before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Brunate, as the crow flies.
- DBH Duomo Boutique Hotel1.3 km16 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Brunate are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations and ferry stops
- Pontile 1Boat1.1 km14 min walk
- Como Nord LagoRail1.1 km14 min walk
- Pontile 2Boat1.2 km14 min walk
Key sights
- Brunate funicular250 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Como Cathedral1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Villa del Balbianello18 kmCar or taxi 41 min
- Villa Carlotta21 kmCar or taxi 48 min
- Villa Melzi gardens22 kmCar or taxi 48 min
- Villa Monastero26 kmCar or taxi 56 min
- Malpensa Airport36 kmCar or taxi 77 min
- Linate Airport44 kmCar or taxi 93 min
Main railway stations
- Como Lago1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Como San Giovanni2.1 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Lecco23 kmCar or taxi 52 min
- Varenna-Esino26 kmCar or taxi 58 min
- Colico41 kmCar or taxi 88 min