Bellagio
Travelers go to Bellagio for its stepped lanes, villa gardens and ferry links across Lake Como.
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Bellagio is a village in Lombardy, northern Italy, on the promontory where Lake Como divides into its two arms. Its old lanes climb steeply from the lakeshore, lined with shops, cafes and small hotels. Many people come for the view across the water. Historic villas along the shore have gardens, and ferries connect the village with other towns on Lake Como.
Bellagio suits couples, slow travelers and anyone who wants a lake base rather than a city break. Spring and early autumn are good months to visit: the gardens are in bloom and the lanes are less crowded than in midsummer. Plan at least one full day to walk the village and take a boat trip. Add a night to see the lake early in the morning and in the evening, after the day-trip crowds leave.
Bellagio in five
- Arrive by ferry, not by carFerries link Bellagio with Varenna, Menaggio and Cadenabbia. Parking in the village is limited and the lanes are narrow, so use the boat for the crossing.Lake Como travel guide
- Walk the stepped lanes in the morningThe salita lanes climb from the harbor and are steep, with cobbles. Go early, before the day-trippers arrive off the ferries.
- Check villa and garden openingsVilla gardens open on seasonal schedules, and some have fixed visiting times or tours. Look at each garden's official page for dates and whether you must book.
- Base here for evenings, not for a long stayAfter the ferries thin out, Bellagio is quiet and romantic. If you want more variety, stay in Como or Varenna and visit Bellagio by boat.
Need to know
- Airport
- Milan Malpensa (MXP), Linate (LIN) or Bergamo (BGY), about 1.5 to 2 hours
- Getting there
- Train to Varenna-Esino or Como, then a ferry
- Getting around
- On foot in the village; ferries to the rest of the lake
- Best base
- The old village by the harbor
- Time needed
- A day trip or 1 to 2 nights
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh8°Low1°Cold, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 8°
- Low
- 1°
- Precipitation
- 65 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh10°Low3°Cold, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 84 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh13°Low4°Mild, springMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 130 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, spring
- AprilRain13 rainy daysHigh16°Low7°Camellias, mildAprilRain
Best
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 158 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Camellias, mild
- MayRain20 rainy daysHigh19°Low11°Warm, greenMayRain
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 219 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, green
- JuneRain18 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh25°Low15°Warm, long daysJuneRain
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 235 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Warm, long days
- JulyRain18 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh26°Low17°Hot, busyJulyRain
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 220 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot, busy
- AugustRain17 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh26°Low17°Hot, peak crowdsAugustRain
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 267 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot, peak crowds
- SeptemberRain15 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh22°Low14°Warm, clearSeptemberRain
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 191 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Warm, clear
- OctoberRain13 rainy daysHigh18°Low10°Autumn colorOctoberRain
Good
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 227 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Autumn color
- NovemberRain12 rainy daysHigh12°Low5°Rain, coolNovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 152 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, cool
- DecemberPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh9°Low3°Cold, quietDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 9°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 85 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
Average daily high and low in Bellagio, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Bellagio
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- -3°
- Humidity
- 66%
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 3%
Lake Como
12:23 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today11°6°3%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 11°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Wed10°7°8%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 10°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Thu11°8°3%Thursday: Cloudy. High 11°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Fri11°8°13%Friday: Cloudy. High 11°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 13%.
- Sat8°7°15%Saturday: Rain. High 8°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Sun10°6°34%Sunday: Rain. High 10°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 34%.
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Day trips by train
- Varennaabout 15 to 20 min by ferryA colorful village with a station and a lakeside walk.
- Comoabout 1 hour by ferry or roadThe southern town, with a cable car and a cathedral.Read the guide
- Lake Como villagesabout 20 min to 1 hour by ferryMenaggio, Cadenabbia and Tremezzo on the western shore.Read the guide
Before you go to Bellagio
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Rules for Bellagio, checked
- Most non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Check entry rules on the Italian visa site before you book.Source
- Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Italy.
- Cover shoulders and knees before entering churches around the lake, and keep your voice low inside.
- Many hotels and restaurants add a coperto (cover charge) or service charge. Check the bill before you tip.
Plan around Bellagio
Regions, cities and the rules every visitor needs
Read the guideLake ComoThe lake's villages, ferries and bases
Read the guideComoThe southern town with a cable car and the station
Read the guideBergamoA cheap-flight gateway to the lakes
Read the guideItaly by train off-peakMilan to Varenna and the lakes by rail
Read the guideTourist taxes in EuropePer-night taxes at lake hotels
Read the guideBellagio FAQ
Is Bellagio worth visiting?
Yes, for the setting and the lanes. It is small and busy at midday, so go early or stay one night.
How do you get to Bellagio without a car?
By train to Varenna-Esino or Como, then a ferry. The boats run frequently in season, but check the timetable on the day.
How many days do you need in Bellagio?
A day covers the lanes and a garden. Two nights let you add boat hops to Varenna and Cadenabbia.
Is Bellagio better than Varenna?
Bellagio has more shops and gardens, while Varenna has the station and a quieter feel. Many people stay in one and visit the other by ferry.
When is the best time to visit Bellagio?
May, June and September have warm days and fewer crowds. July and August are busy, and winter is quiet with some closures.