Holiday apartment in Pianello del Lario – Lakeside, trails and culture

When you choose a holiday apartment in Pianello del Lario for days spent between the lake, local history and discoveries, you will encounter remarkable landmarks in the various districts. The parish church of San Martino in the Calozzo district has been documented since 1040 and was rebuilt several times from the late 15th century onwards. Also in Calozzo, Casa Sacro Cuore includes the historic Casa Bosatta, which once belonged to the family of sisters Marcellina and Chiara. Displays there feature memorabilia belonging to the Bosatta sisters and Don Guanella.

Holiday apartment in Pianello del Lario between lakeside paths and history

For a walk through the districts, the paved Vicolo Madonna del Latte in the Scarpagiano district is a good choice. It leads to a niche dated 18 May 1500. The fresco inside is by an unknown artist and depicts the nursing Madonna with the Child, as well as two praying children at her feet. The Vicolo Madonna della Neve, on the other hand, leads to a chapel dedicated to Madonna della Neve and to a scenic square in front of it.

Several paths also give your stay a clear focus on the landscape. The lakeside promenade Passeggiata Breva e Tivan runs from Località Crotti along the lake to the border with Musso and offers views of Pianello del Lario and Upper Lake Como. The historic Sentiero per Selvina branches off from Via Tre Terre and leads through the historic settlement of Selvina at the border with Musso.

If you would rather explore the higher-lying landscape than the lakeside, Via ai Monti offers a forest and agricultural road. At the end of Via San Bernardino, it leads to the mountains on the right-hand slope of Val Grande. Via del Maron is a footpath beside the Museo delle Barche. Via Località Marone, it connects Via Regina with the lake. The different routes help you weigh up the location of your holiday apartment in relation to your planned excursions without losing sight of the local history.

Water experiences and regional excursions

The Museo Barca Lariana offers another facet: its sailing school teaches children and teenagers to read the wind, work together with others, follow rules and develop confidence in their own abilities. The sailing school and the Summer Camp offer young people an educational experience combining sport, discovery and enthusiasm for boating. For families with children, this focus creates a tangible connection between the lake, shared activities and cultural discovery.

Getting to Pianello del Lario

Pianello del Lario has a boat landing on the lake and can therefore also be reached by water. The town can be reached by bus from Como; routes operate for this purpose, connecting the main towns on the western shore of Lake Como. These two documented transport connections are useful for practical orientation when choosing a holiday apartment in Pianello del Lario.

Mountains, museums and castles in the surrounding area

The immediate surroundings of Pianello del Lario include Costone del Bregagno, Cima del Nipoti and Monte Pizzone, each of which is a peak. Monte Legnone, a mountain, is also located in the surrounding area. The wider region is home to Museo Moto Guzzi, Castello Sasso Corbaro as a castle, Museo Civico di Storia Naturale and the Collezione Giancarlo e Danna Olgiati; all three of the latter institutions are museums. The range of attractions around Pianello del Lario therefore extends from lakeside routes and sailing to mountains, religious sites and regional collections.

Discover more places

More places for your travel planning: Cermenate, Lurate Caccivio, Breglia, Valmorea, Sant Abbondio, Santa Maria Rezzonico, Consiglio Di Rumo, Dosso del Liro

For the higher-level travel overview: Como.