The upper lake
The upper lake: Gravedona, Domaso and Colico
Area guide
About The upper lake: Gravedona, Domaso and Colico
North of Menaggio and Varenna the lake opens out towards Gravedona, Domaso and Sorico on the western shore and Colico on the eastern, with the Alps close at hand. At Pianello del Lario the Museo Barca Lariana keeps hundreds of historic boats.
Sights
The Museo Barca Lariana at Pianello del Lario.
Photo Credit
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Beccaccino at Sorico, in the MICHELIN Guide.
Take the Como–Colico boat for the whole length of the lake.
Our advice: Colico is on the railway from Milan and Lecco: come by train and return by boat.
Why it's on our list
- Sights
- Eating
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The upper lake: Gravedona, Domaso and Colico before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The upper lake: Gravedona, Domaso and Colico 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
- GravedonaBoat150 m2 min walk
- DomasoBoat1.4 km18 min walk
Key sights
- Villa Monastero16 kmCar or taxi 36 min
- Villa Carlotta19 kmCar or taxi 43 min
- Villa Melzi gardens19 kmCar or taxi 43 min
- Villa del Balbianello22 kmCar or taxi 48 min
- Brunate funicular40 kmCar or taxi 85 min
- Como Cathedral41 kmCar or taxi 87 min
Main railway stations
- Colico5.5 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Varenna-Esino15 kmCar or taxi 35 min
- Lecco33 kmCar or taxi 71 min
- Como Lago41 kmCar or taxi 87 min
- Como San Giovanni42 kmCar or taxi 88 min