Baveno

Baveno, Lake Maggiore, Italy

Baveno, on the western Piedmont shore of Lake Maggiore, faces the elegant Borromean Islands. Less busy than its neighbour Stresa, this picturesque town of offers a good perfect blend of history, nature, and relaxation

ABOUT

baveno. Piazza Dante Alighieri. lake maggiore

Church of San Rocco, Limone sul Garda Syrio, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Baveno is a popular alternative to Stresa, with less crowds and a is generally a more peaceful resort with easy access to the Borromean Islands (Isola Bella etc).

Baveno�s scenic lakeside promenade has great views of the island along with gardens, caf�s, and places to rest and enjoy the scenery.

Many of Baveno’s grand villas can be seen from the outside along the waterfront including:

Villa Henfrey?Branca, in Gothic-revival style, which once hosted Queen Victoria and Villa Fedora, set in lovely gardens which are open to the public.

The restaurants in Baveno serve dishes such as risotto alla pescatora (fishermen’s risotto), trota in carpione (marinated Trout), or the local almond?butter dessert known as fedorine.

LOCATION

Location

Baveno location on Lake Maggiore

Baveno is just north of Stresa on the western side of Lake Maggiore.

The town is connected by the E62/A26� autostrada/motorway network that travels from Vercelli in the south to Domodossola on the Swiss/Italian border in the north.

Baveno train station is served by trains on the Milan-Domodossola line.

SPORT, WALKS & CYCLING

IN THE Baveno AREA

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WATERSPORTS

Water skiing, jet skiing, and paddleboarding are available along with diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and canoeing.

CYCLING

There are a number of cycling routes in the area, both easy and more demanding. For more information view the Outdoor Active cycling page here.

WALKS AND HIKES

Short, easy, hikes and longer ones around Baveno are listed on this Komoot page.

Information

FERRY INFORMATION

Baveno is connected to the rest of Lake Maggiore by the lake ferry service.

In summer, it is possible to travel all the way to Locarno in Switzerland from Baveno (but bear in mind it’s a long trip!)

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Things to see in Baveno

Statue of Carlo Borromeo

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THINGS TO SEE

Stroll the Lakeside Promenade
The Lungolago Marconi is Baveno�s pride: a long, tree-lined walkway with benches, flower beds, and stunning views of Lake Maggiore. A great spot for an evening walk, people-watching, or enjoying a gelato.

Baveno Historic Town Center
Wander through cobbled streets around Piazza del Popolo.�Admire Chiesa dei Santi Martiri, a lovely Baroque church.�Discover local shops selling wine, cheese, and handmade goods.

Rocca Borromea di Baveno
These are the ruins of an ancient fortress once belonging to the powerful Borromeo family.�Climb up for panoramic views � it�s especially pretty at sunset.�There�s also a small park area, ideal for a picnic.

Colossus of San Carlo Borromeo (Sancarlone)
A huge 35-meter-tall statue of Saint Charles Borromeo.�Climb up inside the statue (stairs and ladders!) for a quirky view out through the eyes.�There�s a small museum and park around the base.

Hotels

A selection of the most well-reviewed hotels in Baveno include the following

Hotel Villa Paradiso

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Set directly on Lake Maggiore, Villa Paradiso has free Wi-Fi with rooms in a 19th-century house surrounded by extensive parkland. It offers a lake-view restaurant and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Hotel Villa Paradiso features air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV, en suite facilities and views of the garden or lake.

The Paradiso’s restaurant serves typical Italian cuisine and local specialities along with gluten free options for breakfast. The bar, lounge and terrace all provide views of the lake.

Located about 700 metres from Meina town centre, the hotel provides free parking. The lake cities of Stresa and Baveno are within easy reach.

REVIEWS

Staff & management, exceptionally service, incredibly food, absolute amazing location.

Everything was great from the food and drinks, to the beautiful pool and lakefront beach area.

Lovely traditional and quiet property on the banks of Lake Maggiore.

Staff will go above and beyond to make your stay memorable

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Hotel Ristorante San Carlo

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Featuring a panoramic restaurant overlooking Lake Maggiore the�hotel has air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi throughout and a garden.

All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some units at Ristorante San Carlo have a lake view.

Breakfast is available daily at the property. The restaurant offers delicious cuisine from Piedmont and has a well-stocked wine cellar.

REVIEWS

Beautiful location with stunning views over the lake, very friendly and helpful staff.

Lake view room was great with a spectacular view. The food in the restaurant was out of this world

Fabulous room, great view of beautiful Lake Maggiore, super friendly staff, great dinner and service

information from Booking.com

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