Walks · Our pick on Lake Como
Lenno to the Villa del Balbianello
On foot

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About Lenno to the Villa del Balbianello
From Lenno, the path to the Villa del Balbianello follows the peninsula; the FAI publishes the access rules, by boat or on foot, on its official page.
Why it's on our list
- Check access with the FAI
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Lenno to the Villa del Balbianello before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Lenno to the Villa del Balbianello 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
- LennoBoat700 m9 min walk
- CampoBoat750 m9 min walk
- OspedalettoBoat1.0 km13 min walk
Key sights
- Villa del Balbianello1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Villa Carlotta3.4 kmWalk 43 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Villa Melzi gardens4.9 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Villa Monastero8.4 kmCycle 36 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Brunate funicular19 kmCar or taxi 42 min
- Como Cathedral20 kmCar or taxi 45 min
- Malpensa Airport53 kmCar or taxi 110 min
- Linate Airport59 kmCar or taxi 123 min
Main railway stations
- Varenna-Esino8.7 kmCycle 37 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Como Lago20 kmCar or taxi 44 min
- Lecco20 kmCar or taxi 46 min
- Como San Giovanni20 kmCar or taxi 46 min
- Colico23 kmCar or taxi 51 min