Baveno is characterized by the Lago Maggiore with a mild sea climate, in which palm trees thrive. From the boat dock you can take the motorboat to Isola die Pescatori in a few minutes and on to Isola Bella. Another route leads to Isola Madre and Verbania.

Noteworthy in Baveno are the octagonal baptistery and the Saints Gervaso and Protaso convent, a 12th-century building. It was restored in the 17th century in a way that only the facade, including a fresco and the Romanesque bell tower remained intact in their original beauty.

Verbania is the provincial capital of the Piedmont part of Lake Maggiore. The two districts of Pallanza and Intra as well as Suna and Fondotoce were combined to form Verbania. Verbania is known for its blossoms of azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias, which thrive particularly well here. The numerous gardens and villas in Verbania are an attraction for visitors. The gardens of the Villas Taranto and Villa San Remigio can be visited as part of events.

Arona has a typical medieval character, although its origins date back to around 1500 BC. Evidence of Gallic and Roman rule can be admired in the Arona Museum.

Due to its exposed location and the port on Lake Maggiore, it developed into a rich trading city. The archbishops of Milan, the Torriani, Visconti and Carlo Borromeo families, ruled on the castle, the Rocca di Arona, to whom a 35 m high statue was dedicated after his canonization.

The three small islands Isola Bella, Isola dei Pescatori (Isola Superiore) and Isola Madre in the Borromean Gulf are a gem of nature and beauty. In the Middle Ages they were a fortification and a religious center. In the Baroque era, the islands got their typical appearance from the Borromeo family, whose name they bear.
A round trip by boat to the islands with their blooming gardens, attractive palaces and the poetic fishermen’s houses of Isola di Pescatori is one of the attractions of Lake Maggiore.

The area around Stresa with the Mottarone (1491 m) is a wonderful destination for all seasons. After a short ride on the cable car, you are in the middle of the Alps. In a few minutes you move from the Mediterranean lake landscape to the subalpine area.

To the west of Lake Maggiore, the area rises steeply via Stresa. A cable car takes visitors to Monte Mottarone. In summer you can enjoy wonderful mountain hikes with wonderful views, while in winter the lifts on the downhill slopes are put into operation.